What's Your Most Recent NSV

Susieq_1994

Madwife2009 wrote: »

1) Caught sight of myself reflected in a shop window earlier, and, even if I have to say so myself, I look damn good, apart from the butt and stomach which are dwindling away, ever so s-l-o-w-l-y

2) Saw my oldest friend today, I haven't seen her since Christmas. At Christmas she gave me an odd look, a "I think that you may have lost weight but I'm too polite to say so" sort of look. At that point, I was 67lbs into my weight loss journey.

Today, she didn't even say "hello", it was "OMG! You've lost LOADS of weight!". Her face was a picture. Since Christmas I've lost a further 63lbs but it must be so much more noticeable, or maybe it's because I now wear clothes that fit rather than my old "fat" clothes that hung off me and disguised my weight loss (buying clothes that fit make SUCH a difference to how I look and, more importantly, how I FEEL).

She also made a point of telling her husband, as he opened the front door (he didn't even get into the house), that I'd lost weight.

I'd be willing to bet that the minute I left, she rang her sisters and parents to tell them as well (I've known her and her family for 32 years).

She also said that I could probably get back into my wedding dress now but before I could answer, my husband jumped in and said "No way, it's FAR too big for her now" (gotta love that man ). I said that my dress had been a (UK) size 18 and I was now between a (UK) size 12 and 10. My friend said that I am now SMALLER than she is (she's a 12/14) and that she has never known me so slim. ME - smaller than my friend who is TINY.

I still have a way to go, another 38lbs but I am really looking forward to getting there. My daughter also shocked me by saying that she's looking forward to seeing me at goal as well

And I cycled further today than usual, in the same amount of time (an extra mile!).

Good vibes all around!

I LOVE reading stories like these, where good friends are so excited over our successes. You read far too many of the opposite sort of thing.

tomteboda

I am wearing a 34 DD bra. I haven't been beneath a DDD since I was 13 years old. Words cannot describe how elated I am at this.

Also, I totally look awesome in my bikini.

pztodd

thenananator wrote: »

Just closed my office door to do 40 squats. Who am I.... lol.

I love it!!! I'm so going to have to try this! You go girl

PennWalker

My doctor told me July 15 that I have hypertension and might have to go on blood pressure pills (140/something). My BP is now normal (117/75) after 6 weeks of exercise and losing 14 pounds. No pills for me.

Madwife2009

Susieq_1994 wrote: »

I LOVE reading stories like these, where good friends are so excited over our successes. You read far too many of the opposite sort of thing.

And that's just so sad as friends should be just that, FRIENDS. No matter what.

NanP135

I was out shopping and looked down and realized I finally don't see my belly out past my chest. feels great

nan

KareninLux

pztodd wrote: »

thenananator wrote: »

Just closed my office door to do 40 squats. Who am I.... lol.

I love it!!! I'm so going to have to try this! You go girl

Yep - been doing this too. Great way to get through challenges and get the blood flowing at the office - I also stand at my desk more than 50 % of the time. Really helps keep the back problems I used to have at bay!

cschmitz110515

Last night after work, I was in back with the dog, saw all the weeds growing in one section. It was a jungle. No plan at all, but I just grabbed my work gloves and pulled weeds for 20 -25 minutes. Since it was on an incline, even better workout.

thenananator

pztodd wrote: »

thenananator wrote: »

Just closed my office door to do 40 squats. Who am I.... lol.

I love it!!! I'm so going to have to try this! You go girl

Do it! such a rush to be able to do this stuff! Woot woot

jessiferrrb

this morning i put on a belt with my favorite dress (it's a little big now), the last time i used the belt i think i had it on the first notch for like 10 minutes before i sat down and needed to increase it to the 2nd or 3rd. when i put it on today i was looking for notches where none exist. i'm currently sitting at my desk at the tightest notch and it's totally comfortable, a bit loose when i'm standing.

cglouie

Madwife2009 wrote: »

1) Caught sight of myself reflected in a shop window earlier, and, even if I have to say so myself, I look damn good, apart from the butt and stomach which are dwindling away, ever so s-l-o-w-l-y

I catch myself doing this too once in a while! It feels great!

Been on maintenance for a month and have started lifting heavier and I've lost 1" around my chest, which means I've lost some back fat!

pkoll

Alarae21, that dress is beautiful and you look wonderful in it!

astroamy

For some reasin i have a bunch today:
1) My husband challenged his sister to run/walk 100 miles in August. I thought I can do that, and walked 117 miles in August, beating them both.

2) I can buckle my belt on the fith (last) hole. When I started I couldn't even buckle on the first hole.

3) I went way over cals today (thai food and chocolate), I was tempted not you track, but that is a slippery slope, so I tracked every bite.

soufauxgirl

Gone down a shoe size so have claimed 2 pairs of ballet flats from my 12 year old

miconsumafuoco

IILikeToMoveItMoveIt wrote: »

I'm constantly learning new things and ways to make my lifestyle choice work even better for me. As I go along learning more about weightlifting and form, keeping my macros as close to recommendations as possible, actually resting on rest days, realizing instead of just knowing this IS a life long choice... tons of stuff. When I first started (after I finaly discovered CICO) I was just happy to drop weight with food, but as time went on, my goals for myself changed, and I'm more active than I have been in years. I guess my NSV in a nutshell is I'm very happy with the knowledge and action I am using to get to where I want to be and be the best me I can be. 'Cause after a while, needing to drop 2lbs a week just isn't working and you gotta find yourself or you might just get too discouraged and join the droves of people who may never make it... I hope that makes sense...

Absolutely makes sense! I started dieting this year to try to slim down and was very successful in a short time on the Atkins diet, Phase 1. Of course this is not a phase that is supposed to keep going, but I already looked so different and got so many astonished remarks and excited encouragement that I wanted to keep it going somehow. I found a wonderful book that mentioned MFP and taught me about CICO. Since MFP, I have been losing weight consistently and in the beginning stuck to everything in my goals stringently. I remember the feeling of panic the first time I went over my calories and hoped it would not lead to failure LOL Since then, I have learned that these changes are not about being perfect, it's about just moving on and keeping on doing it! After I realized that and lost more weight, (the total is almost 45 pounds today,) I began to actually begin wanting to exercise. (All done with just counting calories so far.) Just dropping the fat is not going to be enough for me. I want to be strong, lean and shapely. I want to have endurance and controlled grace in my body. I want to confidently wear a bikini!! I would have NEVER sincerely had these thoughts before and NEVER actually thought I could ever be capable of it, but I do now and that is crazy. I started this year just wanting to lose 25 pounds and not feel as big, so a total change of mind from one stage to another is a huge deal and more than just wanting to be lighter and smaller. =NSV

spikeyhair

Today realised I can lean over without discomfort to cut my toenails

treehugnmama

my mid thigh nightgown is below my knees:)

sarahthes

I can cross my legs like a lady...

fposte2016

treehugnmama wrote: »

my mid thigh nightgown is below my knees:)

Excellent. I have a robe that I am hoping will get longer as I lose. My nsvs are finally starting to lift weights and avoiding my mother in law's delectable homemade chocolate chip cookies and gourmet ice cream last night. I may have gone over my allotted cals last night, but was still in a slight deficit and only ate nutritious foods that I feel proud of consuming. I'll save the indulgences for when I've made a bit more progress.

HeidiThe9

My company just went from business casual/denim Friday's to an all denim dress code. The size 18's I wore on Friday (my former goal pants when I was a tight size 22 10 months ago) were getting a bit saggy. Since old navy has 50% off jeans I went in to see if I am ready to squeeze into a size 16. Nope. Walked out with 2 pairs of 14!!!!!

I actually cried in the dressing room