What's Your Most Recent NSV
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1- I'm not sleepy 18 hours day.
2- I feel a little lighter on my feet which is a weird feeling and I love it.
3- I dont crave for carbonated drinks, sweets, chips and chocolates anymore.
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During aquafit cooldown, a woman asked me how I was able to bend my leg like that. Before I could answer, she snorted and said,”Never mind. You’re young, that’s why”.
I wouldn’t have guessed there was much age difference between us. 😮16 -
Somebody posted photos from the ladies brunch I went to this morning. Now I'm in maintenance--thinner and fitter than I've ever been my whole life, but I STILL don't like how I look in most photos. I thought reaching goal weight would change that, but it hasn't. I can leave the house feeling SO cute only to have it TOTALLY ruined by one glance at a stupid photo. Very frustrating!!
So my NSV is that today I didn't turn away feeling terrible when I saw those photos. Instead, I stopped and took some time to examine how the OTHER ladies looked--ladies I KNOW are thin and pretty. And, you know what?? THEY didn't look any thinner or better than I did!! Those photos were simply unflattering, PERIOD. Not just to me. We were all sitting, eating, wearing bulky sweaters...nobody looked as good as I know they do in real life.
It was such a liberating thought. I can honestly say that's never occurred to me before. I always just felt ugly and that was that.
So that pretty feeling I had this morning?? That stupid photo did NOT take it away from me this time!! Yay!!26 -
Third-Party NSV:
Lunch and shopping with an MFP friend IRL today.
She tried on a long, slim jacket, and it was awesome to watch her light up when the sales lady said “Wow! You’re so slim and you have such a nice figure!”
It’s super nice to share a moment like that with someone you know has/is working so hard!
Not outing anyone, unless she wants to be. 😂21 -
@BrightEyedAgain I love your NSV. I've always thought you are quite beautiful: you look intelligent and curious, with a gorgeous smile and a pixie vibe that I find adorable. I'm glad you could see that it wasn't you who was "ugly," but rather just the setting and quality of the photo. Keep in mind also that most people aren't great photographers14
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Thanks, all of you for your kind wirds. :blushing:8
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I just dropped off two bags of too-big clothes at the thrift shop. And while I was there I bought a pretty scarf ☺️ Not buying any actual clothes for a while, since I still have my big box to “shop” from as I fit back into things I used to wear 🙃 I found a few tops in there today that fit me again!18
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I walked downtown to get my mail at the post office. I packed up some empty glass bottles to drop off at the recycling center at our local food co-op on the way. Done. I also (finally) brought a box of corks I'd been meaning to drop off at the cork recycling program. Done.
Well, I walked through the co-op to see what soup they had. There's two of them that normally if they have I'll get a 12-ounce to-go container. Unfortunately, both of them are cream-based, so they are not exactly low-cal. They had them both. Uh-oh. I wasn't particularly hungry. I had just had lunch. Often that won't stop me. No worries. I figured I'd decide which one to get and stop again on my way home from downtown.
On my walk up and back, I thought about how much I'd enjoy that soup, but also that I really wasn't hungry. I thought about whether it would even still be hot by the time I got home. I thought about what I already have been planning to cook for supper and figured the soup might put me over for the day.
The NSV? I didn't even go back in the store, and I don't really miss the soup. They'll have it available again some time in the next few weeks, and if I see it, I'll either have some... or not.23 -
Bought a pair of work pants 2 years ago in the size I thought would fit. Could barely get them over my hips and forget about fastening them. I meant to return them but then passed the deadline for doing so. I have been moving them all around my house for two years. I tried them on this morning and they fit! I am currently wearing them.
I am always a little scared to try on something I know was (is) to small because I am afraid of the disappointment if it still is too small. So any way that is my NSV for today!28 -
I flashed a v4 at climbing recently. It's not much; but it is definitely progress.
I had blood work done recently (covering lipids, blood count, liver function and kidney function.) Everything was in the normal range, with some things like LDL cholesterol bring pretty low. This is in contrast to 5.5 years ago, pre-diet, when I had hypertension and hyper cholesterolimia.21 -
After losing some weight I could feel my jaw when I propped my head in my hand. I thought that was awesome.
I noticed today that I can SEE my jawline. Actually see it. Amazing!!!!!23 -
It's "Stuff Your Face" week at school and there is an insane amount of food in the faculty room. In addition to everything the teachers and staff bring in, some families bring us cookies, bagels, sandwiches, etc. In the past, I spent quite a lot of time in that room mindlessly munching. (My nurse office is conveniently right next door). This year, I am keenly aware of my 18 pound weight loss since October 2nd and don't want to jeopardize it. I decided I would only eat what I truly loved instead of wasting calories on things I wouldn't normally even want. I found that ONE peanut butter cookie with the Hershey kiss on top and ONE small piece of fudge, eaten slowly and deliberately, was plenty. I could have probably even done without the fudge. Eating deliberately and slowly makes such a difference!22
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I’m back at this after some mental health stuff caused me to crash and burn and give up. Put all the weight back on (plus about 10 lbs as it tends to go) but I’m about 30 lbs down now.
On to the NSVs. I bought some jeans a few months ago in my normal size but they were cut weird and would not even begin to button (we’re talking like 3 inches between the button and the button loop). Well, I put them on this morning and they fit!! They’re still a bit snug, but I’m wearing them. I almost cried when they zipped up.
Another very nice NSV. My office at work is upstairs. The stairs are weirdly steep and up until last week I was seriously out of breath by the top, sometimes needed a breather half way up. Now, I can greet our receptionist without feeling like I’m dying.24 -
First time I've been on a flight and even tried to use the drop down table. So much room!
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I dug a pair of pants out of my closet yesterday just to see if I could possibly zip and button them (been living in elastic-waist pants for the past few years). And the answer is . . . dundundun.. . yes! Granted, there’s a giant muffin top/overhang - and I’ve been hovering around the same place on the scale for the past few weeks, annoyingly - but clearly my my hip and waist measurements have changed, because the pants pulled on easily, zipped up with no trouble, and felt comfortable. With a big sweater over top, I’ll be good to go when I head back to work in a few weeks.24
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My Year End Wins!
Hey all! I am a weight loss winner. I have had several wins this year, and I would like to share them.
First, I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season. no matter what you celebrate!
-I lost 10 clothing sizes this year! Size 32 to size 22!
-I taught myself how to walk again! I finished at 2 miles.
-I had to be my own Case Manager and advocate for myself.
-I wore clothes that I haven’t worn in years.
-NO food comas for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
-I returned food the day after Thanksgiving.
-I lost 87 lbs. for the year. Woo Hoo!
-I had “imminent death” on my medical report. This was very serious.
-I am adhering to my budget and decreased spending lifestyle.
-I learned how to eat 2-3 pieces of pizza with a large salad and be satisfied.
-I decreased my consumption of Vanilla iced coffee.
-I decreased my addiction to pop, considerably.
-I stopped buying iced tea at MC D’s. I make peppermint tea or decaf, or green tea instead. I love fruit teas before bed.
-I gave away lots of Christmas cookies and did not eat them!
-Eating at Mc Donald’s is no longer a treat for me. I think most of their food is gross.
-I don’t eat most fast foods.
-I have more money for savings in going out to eat.
-I stick to my food budget and don’t go over.
-I am alive, and fought very hard to be here at the end of the year.
-A special thanks to all the doctors and nurses that saved my life. I am humbled and grateful.
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Kiteflyer105 - wow! What a tremendous year and investment in your health. Although I'm just an Internet stranger, I'm proud of you and inspired. Congratulations and you deserve it!9
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kiteflyer105 wrote: »My Year End Wins!
Hey all! I am a weight loss winner. I have had several wins this year, and I would like to share them.
First, I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season. no matter what you celebrate!
-I lost 10 clothing sizes this year! Size 32 to size 22!
-I taught myself how to walk again! I finished at 2 miles.
-I had to be my own Case Manager and advocate for myself.
-I wore clothes that I haven’t worn in years.
-NO food comas for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
-I returned food the day after Thanksgiving.
-I lost 87 lbs. for the year. Woo Hoo!
-I had “imminent death” on my medical report. This was very serious.
-I am adhering to my budget and decreased spending lifestyle.
-I learned how to eat 2-3 pieces of pizza with a large salad and be satisfied.
-I decreased my consumption of Vanilla iced coffee.
-I decreased my addiction to pop, considerably.
-I stopped buying iced tea at MC D’s. I make peppermint tea or decaf, or green tea instead. I love fruit teas before bed.
-I gave away lots of Christmas cookies and did not eat them!
-Eating at Mc Donald’s is no longer a treat for me. I think most of their food is gross.
-I don’t eat most fast foods.
-I have more money for savings in going out to eat.
-I stick to my food budget and don’t go over.
-I am alive, and fought very hard to be here at the end of the year.
-A special thanks to all the doctors and nurses that saved my life. I am humbled and grateful.
Best NSV post, ever, on every count. What a joy to read this!!!! May you enjoy many many more years of health!
Wish you’d share more and spend some time in the boards. What an utter inspiration you could be to others.14 -
@kiteflyer105 I agree with the other comments... what an inspiring list of NSV's, wow! Here's to your new and improved future -- I'm convinced you can do anything you set your mind to!10
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I had a couple sweets this month (not part of my plan!) and I went over my calories a couple days. But things didn't fully derail like they would have in the past. I ate a couple chocolates and some pie, and then I went right back to my new normal: pre-logging all my delicious healthy food, and sticking to my eating goals. I feel like a different person now, calm and collected. No more spiraling out of control, no more sugar frenzy... I eat to fuel my body and mind, and I love it.
Christmas was pleasant, because 1) when it came time to get ready, instead of the usual OHMYGODWHATAMIGOINGTOWEARIHAVENONICECLOTHESTHATFITME I just took something off the hanger and put it on, and I was ready to go. and 2) instead of obsessing over food the entire day, I had a nice time with the family -- and then I went home and ate my regular meal, knowing that I don't have to sabotage my eating just because it's a holiday.
I also zipped up my size 14 jeans yesterday. Not ready yet to wear them out, but I imagine that's not too far off.25
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