What's Your Most Recent NSV

Syneea

MrsPinterest34 wrote: »

Going to see my doc on Tuesday for an annual check up and I can't wait Last time I saw her back in mid April I was 10 pounds heavier ( with the clinic scale) and bp was still elevated. I was hoping to be in the 140s by the time I saw her but thanks to the monthly changes, I'm retaining water due to ovulation. I don't drop pounds until during or after my TOM which has been consistently been the first week of every month for the past 3 months. You know, I think I should request for my doctor to start taking my measurements, since I notice more progress with my measurements

No option to reschedule till after TOM? :-) @MrsPinterest34

canadianlbs

- talking clothes at work recently and someone asked me, 'well what are you anyway - size tiny?' i lol'd because i weigh 135 at 5'3" and that's 'normal' weight range but it's sure not tiny. i wanted to tell her 'i'm not tiny - i just maybe look like i am because strong' but i didn't want to be too braggy so i didn't.

- scored an mri requisition from my gp to find out exactly what is so off about my left hip that it never goes more than a month or two without a soft-tissue injury of some kind, when really really really really TRULY, this is just not a reasonable or normal rate of reward for the amount of attention and effort and work and research and intelligence i've put in on my own, to try and find a way to not get it hurt. victory because a) i made the appointment in the first place, b) she bought it instead of telling me 'get [more] physio' - i think it helps to be 52 and within hailing range of 'i've fallen and i can't get up' turf and c) turns out what i assumed would be a two-year wait is more likely to be two to four months, according to her. so i feel like i've taken care of business by taking this step. even if my hip does get well on its own, something is up, i'm quite sure. and i want info because with info you can do things like figure out how to help your own self.

- i can separate ALL the toes on my left foot. all the way. still can't isolate the big toe from the others in other ways - can't raise that one and keep the other ones on the ground, or put that one down and lift up the otehr ones. but this part of it i can do almost as well on the left as the right. this is way more progress more quickly than my first beginnings led me to hope for. i've added a foot-and-ankle-strength physio thing for balance and lateral stability while standing just on that foot, and that's helping too.

- and all of it means that in spite of the hip i did 100-pound squats today for 5x3 reps, for the first time ever. and i don't feel like i've re-hurt the current vulnerable zone. in the past three years, i have tapped 95 pounds for a single workout before falling way back down to the bottom and having to re-start all over again trying to locate a non-harmful form. i'm still touching all the wood i can lay my hands on, but this time so far i've reached 95, repeated it before adding weight just to make sure, and gone past. at the moment i don't feel like i'm about to drop all the way back down again. sure do hope not.

Piqueaboo

rg130 wrote: »

When I was in middle school, there was a popular clothing store at the mall that all the girls at school shopped at called 5-7-9. They only carried sizes 5-9. I remember being devastated and embarrassed that I was too big to shop there. I'm not even sure if that store is around anymore but I recently realized that now that I am a size 4 (for the first time ever in my life), I would be too small to shop there!

Holy moly, that shop from Mean Girls? That's real?!?!?!!!

- edit. I rewatched the scene, and the shop is 1 3 5. Still

Finkelstien

once a month i volunteer on a farm sanctuary. And yesterday instead of being tired halfway through i was a) not hangry (i always get cranky if i'm hungry) after a morning of hard work and b) i was able to jump most fences and clear out stables with endless energy.

beerfoamy

Lucy1752 wrote: »

Started February 2016 - jeans size 20, tee shirt 2xl
Still going July 2017 - jeans size 8, tee shirt M

I cried a little when I pulled on size 8 jeans. Its been 20 years since I saw that size in my closet.

so jealous of the jean size success! I started about the same time, and have gone from size 18/20 to 16/18. But yep, tshirt 2xl to medium!
it just will not budge from my belly!

my NSV is that I prised my eyes open at 5:20 this morning and did my run (33:13 for 5km), weights (Stronglifts 4th time) and swim (1km). Then went to work and resisted bacon in favour of protein shake.

hannahhooter

My Grandma didn't recognize me!

The last time I saw my grandma was at Christmas last year because I live far away. I was 40lbs heavier at the time...I visited home this week and went to surprise her when she thought just my brother was going to her house. I walked in with my brother and she gave HIM a hug but just kind of smiled at me. She thought he had brought home some new girlfriend until I took my sunglasses off and started talking! Lol She then proceeded to give me a big hug and gush about how good I look and that she didn't know it was me at first.

This was a big NSV in my book!

Jdismybug1

I'm starting to see tone on the sides of my legs. I have a few shirts that used to be tight that are now loose!

DWBalboa

Nothing too major to report for me today, except that I was able to go down another belt loophole. Still nursing too many injuries to push it hard in the gym. I did get a decent dumbbell bench in last week I maxed out at a pair of 60 pound DB’s for 6 reps, which was my fourth set (35x12, 45x10, 55x8). A year ago I was able to hit 80pnds( x8) in a five set rotation. So I do feel good about the 60 but I got a long was to go to get back to where I was.

rheddmobile

I can roll out using my abs roller much closer to the ground than I used to be able to. I started out moving just a few inches and now can roll out almost as far as the people in the demonstration video. My main barrier isn't my abs or back strength but my shoulders - have a rotator cuff injury and putting stress on it is tricky in that position. But it's getting better.

debisjazz

I wore shorts this weekend. 3.5" length shorts!
With confidence.
And my inner thighs didn't pull them up in between my legs.
All because I found MFP, made a plan and I'm sticking to it!

teemama2

Wearing a dress and jacket today that I haven't worn in 2 years

Silentpadna

I wore some new jeans to church yesterday that wife bought for me.....13 years ago.

I couldn't get into them then and swore I was not going to return them. In the meantime I kept on gaining weight over the years until February of this year. We have gone through several spring cleaning purges over the years, and donated clothing and things each time, but I always kept those jeans. When I finally understood that working out wasn't enough and that "eating healthy food" wasn't enough (each by themselves), and learning that it's 80% diet and 20% exercise - in my case - everything clicked.

44 pounds later, the jeans not only fit, but fit comfortably. [ETA - if it wasn't clear, yesterday was the very first time I ever actually wore them; my wife didn't even remember buying them - it's been that long.]

Meanwhile, my work pants are loose enough to pull on while completely zipped - and my belt is now on the furthest notch in (3 notches from when I started), and I still have to pull them up when I move around. I'm too cheap to buy a new belt when this one is in such good condition, so I'll probably just drill another hole into it....

MrsPinterest34

Syneea wrote: »

MrsPinterest34 wrote: »

Going to see my doc on Tuesday for an annual check up and I can't wait Last time I saw her back in mid April I was 10 pounds heavier ( with the clinic scale) and bp was still elevated. I was hoping to be in the 140s by the time I saw her but thanks to the monthly changes, I'm retaining water due to ovulation. I don't drop pounds until during or after my TOM which has been consistently been the first week of every month for the past 3 months. You know, I think I should request for my doctor to start taking my measurements, since I notice more progress with my measurements

No option to reschedule till after TOM? :-) @MrsPinterest34

Hmmm you know I could! Since it's an annual check-up there's no rush. Sometimes it's tough to get the appointment on my work day off. I actually went ahead and rescheduled it to the same time next month. Fingers crossed I hit my goal by then. Just 3 pounds to lose to get to 149!

ridiculous59

Silentpadna wrote: »

When I finally understood that working out wasn't enough and that "eating healthy food" wasn't enough (each by themselves), and learning that it's 80% diet and 20% exercise - in my case - everything clicked.

It took me 23 years to figure this out! I exercised faithfully, never ate processed food, and drove right past those evil fast food places. But in retrospect, my portion sizes were sabotaging all that good effort. Once I realized that, I was able to lose 90 pounds. Who knew???? LOL Great win on the jeans

motivatedsister

I've got one! I've been able to wear a size 10 at Express for awhile, but it's in the "jeggings" not actual jeans. It would never even occur to me to try on a regular pair of jeans at Express in a size 10...heck I honestly wouldn't even dare to try on regular jeans at Express period. It would just be setting myself up for failure lol! I told myself I wouldn't buy any new jeggings until I could fit a size 8. So I grabbed a pair the other day (size 8) and a pair of regular jean shorts in a size 10 just to see where I'm at. It's still a no go on the size 8 jeggings, but surprisingly the regular jean shorts in size 10 fit! I can't believe it!

They're a little shorter than I would like, but I just might go back and get them and parade around in them proudly lol!

gradchica27

Tried on the hiking pants (M) I bought while dating my husband (so 12-13 years ago). They fell off. Felt good after feeling pretty bloated and ugh after way too much vacation and partying this summer to see that my 3-4 lb rise on the scale still leaves me way below where I was when hubs fell for me

Heather4448

I DL'd #185 pounds today! Granted, it was only 2 reps- But still! That's #20 over my BW.

jaroby

Took measurements at the end of March and then about 2 weeks later I weaned the baby...I've had this hunch that the hormones form breastfeeding were slowing things a bit...

Retook measurements yesterday.

I've lost...
3in at my chest (expected)
1.5 on my inner thighs, AND from my lower abdomen/muffin top
1in off my hips
About .5 from my arms
And another 1.5in off my waist!

now, I've been diligent at getting rid of clothes I was waiting to fit me again, unless I absolutely LOVED them. Well. I am PROUD to say that everything in my closest FITS. A piece or two may be a touch tighter than before the kids but they FIT, and they fit well enough that I would wear them out of the house.

I'm in such disbelief! YAY!

And the best part of all of this is that I SEE it!! Ther have been so many times before when I'll see a pic of myself and think "I thought I looked better than that." Only to see the same pic years later and think "what was my deal!? I look AWESOME! How come I didn't see it then??"

I have this distinct feeling that the above narrative is over. It may show up again from time to time but I really do think it's done being the norm for me. I've been checking myself out alll week and thinking "there she is" there's that women I've been waiting to see in the mirror! And get this. It's period week. I feel awful. I'm bloated. And I STILL SEE IT. WIN.

Coco_Camm

Before I started this journey I was barely squeezing into a few size 18's and really needed a 20 in most. This weekend I was able to pull off my size 20 shorts without unbuttoning! I'm now fitting very comfy into my size 18's!

I can do 20 minutes on the elliptical with ease and everyday I'm able to tackle an increasingly difficult strength training workout.

Madwife2009

Two days ago, my son and I knocked three minutes off our 5k time. I was impressed but felt it was a bit of a fluke, probably due to where we were running (flat circuit, no roads to cross/other interruptions).

Tonight, whilst fighting and dodging darned flying bugs (great big huge flying ants mainly) in hot conditions, we ran a route that had lots of roads to cross, up and down hills (we like to go slowly down the hills), along all sorts of tracks and roads, the usual sort of route we take. Despite all of these "obstacles", my boy and I knocked another minute off our time from Saturday. So that's four minutes off our "usual" time.

I'm doubly impressed. Even my son was impressed (and, typical teenager, it takes a lot to impress him).

It's the small things that bring so much joy.

Oh, and I knocked a minute off my time for my 12-mile cycling route

Like I say, it's the small things.

rheddmobile

So, was with my husband at the initial meeting with the surgeon who is going to remove his skin cancer, and the doctor says to him, "Although I usually see this in older people, it's not unheard of to see it in young people like yourself..." Husband says, "Well, I am 48!" and the doctor looks at me and says, "Oh, I would have guessed you were in your mid 30s because your wife is that age!" I said, "I'm 49!" He started laughing, and said he never would have guessed.

My husband says losing weight has taken ten years off my age. I thought it was funny that I happened to be wearing a skirt I found in the closet which I last wore fifteen years ago, on our ten year wedding anniversary trip. It's the only summer skirt I have that isn't too big now.

And another victory, although it's really his victory not mine, surgeon says my husband's skin cancer is superficial and probably won't even need a skin graft or chemo. Yay!

GemstoneofHeart

Losing weight and being healthy has made my confidence so much higher than previously. I have a good career and do well, and got a professional certification in my line of business last year. I have always been vehemently against going back for grad school. Well...I just submitted my application to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign today for the MBA program. My personal statement was about my journey with health and how it completely changed my life and gave me the confidence to know I can do anything I put my mind to!

vmbourg

Officially flexible enough to hinge and grab my feet. A year ago I couldn't touch my toes! And only 1 size away from pre pregnancy clothes that I haven't worn in almost 2 years.

holliemaybe

Went into a store that only goes to a size 14 (New Zealand) today, 6 months ago I couldn't fit into their size 14 and today I zipped up easily a size 10!!! Didn't buy anything cause it wasn't that cute but felt darn great about it, bought a saucy new bra instead

kingleahnidas

For the first time in my life, I am officially not obese!! Now I'm a proud member of the "overweight" club

kq1981

I can now paint my toe nails with ease, no big tummy in the way

beerfoamy

Got well under 18 mins for a 1km swim this morning

17:43

just shows how important a properly heated pool is! It has been way too warm recently and my time was 19:12 last week!

MTrevis

No spanx today. or yesterday, for that matter!

astronaught

I've had my fitbit for a year now. In the past 365 days I have averaged 10,099 steps a day.

youdoyou2016

A little background: as I started losing a noticeable amount of weight, I was confronted unexpectedly with a range of issues with which I had not been dealing. This was a shock to me as I consider myself to be thoughtful and "tuned in," but I realized that, for me, food was my drug. I've been dealing with all that (therapist, etc.); and it's not been easy, but I'm committed to my health.

Fast forward over a year ...

For the last month, I've been hit hard by those issues and feelings, and there were plenty of times I was at maintenance calories or have gone over -- and my goal is to keep losing a bit more. So, triple whammy: I don't feel well; I'm terrified that I've slipped back into old habits and can't stop; and I've not lost weight. I've definitely had other NSVs, but I also want SVs -- and certainly don't want the scale to go in the "wrong" direction.

Anyway, all that to say that today I feel better, in control, and back on track. Rather than conquer my body / myself (like, at war), I have thought about it as supporting myself, and that's made a big difference and I feel a lot better. Not sure if that makes any sense ... but feels like a relief and "victory" to me.