What's Your Most Recent NSV

theabsentmindednurse

hoffman2300 wrote: »

This morning I walked into Kohls (a department store) in my mom's town. I asked the first salesperson I saw where the Women's section was. She gave me a strange look (because there are women's clothes everywhere) and said, "right here, and there, and around that wall and across the aisle" (I totally get why she looked at me like I was crazy asking!). So I realized I needed to clarify - I said, "I love that you think I'm looking for regular sizes but I need the plus size section." To which she responded, "I don't think so, but if you insist, it's way back over there." I'm most definitely still a 1x/18 but it was exciting for her to point me to the direction of the "regular" sizes. Bonus - I had a $12 off coupon AND a 30% off coupon.

I cried the day I actually bought my first item of clothing from the REGULAR WOMENS Department.

Tacklewasher

theabsentmindednurse wrote: »

I cried the day I actually bought my first item of clothing from the REGULAR WOMENS Department.

While I didn't cry, being able to buy clothes at Costco was a big deal to me. I think my wife nearly cried though.

Now the pants I bought are too big.

walkinginplace

It's gettting increasingly harder to pack up my ex's clothes, because the more I lose, the more of them fit me!

TorStar80

In June I was wearing my belts at the biggest rung... now I’m on the smallest rung and it’s getting too big. I need new belts!

tammierlewis

Wearing my first ever size 2 shorts!

CipherZero

Moved up to Large sized t-shirts thanks to weight lifting.

ccruz985

My first round of Insanity Max:30 back in March I felt like I was going to die after every workout. Now, twice this week, after I did my 30 minutes (the strength ones, not the cardio ones) I was also able to do a 15 to 20 minute HIIT workout WITH my 12lb weighted vest. It makes me feel so powerful.

theabsentmindednurse

This is me When I started MFP August 30, 2015



And my NSV is....
Today I wore shorts for the first time in 20 years!!!
92 pounds lighter!

Lefty1290

Going to Wendy's and getting a six-piece chicken nugget and a small fry. Fat me would've smashed a ten-piece and a medium fry. What I got was just enough.

1TheQueenB

MizMareedy wrote: »

NSV this week is me choosing to pass on the chocolate cake for a 7 year olds birthday. I'm personally proud of that. I mean -- chocolate cake!!! GAH! Instead I had a chocolate protein smoothie.

Me too!! I guess I have a NSV too! I went to an 8 year old party and didn’t pig out like I usually do! I usually taste everything and start eating early on...and then eat too much... this time I waited a long time to eat, declined the wine.....drank 3 or 4 bottles of water, had a few small crackers with cheese, and chicken teriyaki on a stick, and counted it all to the best of my ability! And I skipped the cake and cupcakes and ice cream! And I don’t feel deprived! And I looked cute! I’ve been working out (I think I’m up to day 78 on my 100 days straight challenge) and back to counting calories and controlling my intake for a while now-

That’s multiple NSVs!!!

CeciliaBobilia

Earlier today, I was telling my roommate about a frustrating pair of underwear I own that always seems large and accommodating, but has very tight elastic that muffin tops me. And now that they elastic finally fits my hips, the back side is super droopy. He seemed confused, so I opted to just turn around to show him and...I mooned him instead. Turns out the elastic and my leggings are also droopy.

blambo61

Ran 6-hard miles in the hills today.

rheddmobile

I've had a really rough two weeks - flu shot made my arm hurt for two days and I felt terrible, then had a lupus flare, then got a fever and sore throat, then hurt my knee, then had minor surgery - which kept me out of the gym for a while. It's just been one thing and then another.

My NSV is that not being able to work out drove me absolutely nuts! And I got to go back tonight. I've lost a little ground due to injuries and not lifting for several days, but I finished my workout and I'm back. Old me was pretty good at keeping good habits when I had momentum but if I ever lost momentum, I would come to a stop. Apart from the day after my surgery when I ate at maintenance I've stayed under my calories, and apart from the day I had a 102 fever I've done something active every day, even when my body wasn't cooperating. This is huge for me, because in the past, I've been successful at losing weight, but then my health issues would flare up, and I was never successful at keeping the weight off during a health crisis. My biggest fear is losing all the hard work I've done due to circumstances outside my control. It's inevitable that I'll have a lupus flare at some point, and be unable to do some of the things I've been doing. But I'm more hopeful now that I'll be able to cope with that situation when it arises without regaining all the weight I've lost.

Hamsibian

A coworker yesterday asked me what my food restrictions are on the AIP. I checked off what I couldn't eat, and she said, "Wow, that's a lot of meat." Which is true, I can't have any plant based protein without feeling utter agony. So I was curious, and calculated how many servings of fruit and vegetables I ate yesterday. Not counting the vegetables in my kofta or the jute leaves dish I made, I guestimated it to be 1354.96 grams! Way more than the UK recommendation.

Zeuggma

I saw a movie and got lunch with my dad the other day. Couple of NSVs here:

- As soon as my dad saw me, he exclaaimed "Damn, when did you get so skinny?" I told him i still got more to lose.
- He kept offering to buy popcorn and ice cream for snack, and i kept declining since i brought my own healthy snacks.
- we went to red robin for lunch and i got a protein style chicken sandwich with broccoli. They brought out fries by accident and i didnt eat a single one.
- my dad encouraged me to stay on my diet and said i inspired him to start losing weight again too

These are huge for me because my dad and i tend to have a strained relationship in which he criticizes everything i do, even if it's working for me. It's rare to receive praise from him and even more rare for me to inspire him into anything.

aganey

Today I’m not having a great day. I have a sick toddler and it’s day one of my TOM. Not only are my cramps unbelievable today, but my 2 year old woke up with a fever saying her mouth hurt. I took her to urgent care because I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow for the doctors office. Luckily I did because she has strep throat. On my way home from urgent care, I was hungry for lunch. I wanted to get fast food because I knew once I got home I wouldn’t feel like making myself lunch because of my cramps, fatigue and a needy toddler who likes to be held A LOT when she’s sick. However, I told myself no! I had leftover cabbage casserole at home that I made for easy lunches for myself. It didn’t sound as good as fast food at the time but once I started eating it, it was delicious and I’m so glad I ate that instead of fast food. Normally I would’ve thought I “deserved” fast food because of how my day was going, but I realized that my body “deserves” better than fast food!!

Madwife2009

Been struggling to get out on the bike recently, what with the weather, family and the junk of life!

It got to 4.45pm today and I really wanted to go out on the bike. Desperately, in fact. The wind has been a nightmare recently and I wasn't too sure if I'd get very far but I went anyway. Headwind for 10 miles. Then a crosswind for 5 miles. Then this:




The most amazing sunset ever. I stopped and watched it, it went from yellow to orange - but the orange went over the sun so that there was just a spot of yellow left towards the top (but not right at the top). The photo doesn't do justice to what I saw but that's a crappy phone camera for you.

That really made my day. Made the hard ride worth every second. I didn't even care about the speed I reached going down my steep hill. I was, y'know, "Whatever...." (please don't tell me that means I'm growing up!)

Next time I'm taking a decent camera with me. Maybe I'll get a pic of the local buzzard as well - until I saw one sat on a post today, I had no idea how big they are.

riffraff2112

Ran 6.6 km and only stopped because I was back home and had other things I needed to do. I was barely tired!

JustDeke

Had to use a leather punch to punch three new holes into my belt to make it hold my pants up. I used to not even be able to buckle it without some serious sucking in the belly.

Gaia85

Ran 3.5 miles in Central Park. I haven't ran in many months now, so I was very surprised at how far I got! I want to enjoy the part for as long as I can before it gets too cold!

thkdiffgirl

One of the trainers at my gym noticed my weightloss! Yeah family and friends do too, but meant more when a trainer pointed it out

ccruz985

MizMareedy wrote: »

NSV this week is me choosing to pass on the chocolate cake for a 7 year olds birthday. I'm personally proud of that. I mean -- chocolate cake!!! GAH! Instead I had a chocolate protein smoothie.

Um, you are a hero, a scholar, and a saint. Because, chocolate cake.

Ainadan

My BFF has had problems with her weight and body image. Today she said I inspire her to be healthier

Also, you guys have inspired me, and I bought a bike today. It is a starter bike, but I'm excited to "play" with it and begin to use it to go to work and back, since it is less than 1.5 miles away I loved biking when I was a kid and teenager, and I love riding horses, so I figure that this will be a fun experience for a couple of years. And earlier I rented a bike from school to make sure it was doable, and I have a great route picked out. I'm excited! Parking is a mess where I am, so I look forward to not having to do it so often.

cjsacto

Had an early morning thing at work today and I was responsible for BRINGING the donut holes. I also got some bananas and oranges and I ate zero donut holes. Even though they're little and poppable.

JoLightensUp

I took the kids to music lessons today and their teacher said to me, "What are you doing? You look amazing!" It made my day! Although I could see changes in myself, I didn't think anyone else would notice. What have I been doing?..calorie counting, walking, swimming and using my creaky old stepper at home.

Snrussell09

Found an old Dallas Mavericks shirt I got free at game a couple years ago (got the biggest size they had, 3x) that wasn't even close fitting me. I tried it on and it fits perfectly now!

Had to buy a new belt

Jeans I bought a year ago won't stay on without a belt, I'm now down two sizes.

Measurements from Men's Warehouse went down. I went in Feb for one wedding and last week for another one

MarylandRose

Wore two size 4 items last week that didn't fit a few months ago(skirt and dress). Ordered new skinny jeans in an 8 and they fit gorgeously. Found a former favorite pair of jeans (different brand, size 4) and they zip and are totally wearable, if a little muffin toppy. Obviously the numbers on the tags only mean so much given that 4 in one brand seems to be about equivalent to 8 in another...but fitting into clothes that I had previously stopped fitting into is a for sure sign of progress!
I think I might take pictures in those jeans and compare in a few months....and in the meantime I'm going to rock them with looser blouses!

brookielaw

My 2 year old did a 1K kids fun run Saturday and then I did a 5K walk. She was SO PROUD of herself and turned to me and said "AGAIN?" after the 1K. She wanted to run the end of the 5K so I parked the stroller and we ran a short distance (the length of the third base line at a stadium) to the finish line, then went back for the stroller. She wouldn't get in because she wanted us to run it again, so we did. My heart fills with such joy to realize I am doing my best to ensure that she doesn't have the health or weight issues I have.

Then the whole family adopted a rescue dog yesterday. He's awesome. I got up early to walk him, and will be doing so every day, weather permitting.

enyagoboom

I was tossing clothing for goodwill over the weekend and a pair of pants that I haven't worn in at least five years came up to the surface. I put them on this morning and whereas the last time all the goods were on full, gross display, they're actually loose in my thighs now! Score!

fitoverfortymom

Two and a half years ago, I bought my daugher a size M silk blouse from Banana Republic that she never wore. It's been hanging in her closet, and she didn't take it to college with her. I was curious and tossed it on this morning. It fit, and I wore it to work today.