What's Your Most Recent NSV

Mr_Healthy_Habits

Got the 60lb Db's

canadianlbs

r3488 wrote: »

Able to do the hamstring exercise on my elbows and knees for my first time ever! (I usually substitute a standing version.) I couldn't even do the elbows and knees version when I was in my 20s (51 now). Woot!

relating to this one as i fight my way back from tendinopathy. i've been fighting just to find my damn glute medius muscle for rehab, which is the one that is most affected. well, i had doms o' death in that zone all day long, and just lying down to try and do a hip abduction without any weight a moment ago made me breathe through my teeth. felt it with every step that i took as my weight moved across to that leg.

but no post-exercise madness sensation out of the tendon itself. just normal, regular doms.

also, another small brag on my dad. we went to a museum today where there was this option to climb a vertical steel ladder bolted into a wall that was about 12 feet high. rungs about 14 inches apart, i would say. he went up it, being smart about how he did it because he started his own life on a ship of about that vintage and he's been up these kinds of ladders before.

and then once we were up we both realised the same ladder was the only way to get him back down.

he's 92. have i mentioned that recently? the two of us had a brief argument at the top about whether i should go first so as to be there to be fallen on if he should slip, or should wait at the top so as NOT to get fallen on if he should slip.

he won. and he got down just fine. i mean, i guess i don't know anyone else who's even close to his age so for all i know it's a perfectly normal thing for someone who's 92 to be able to do. but i don't actually think that i is

jenilla1

Fitbit says my average resting heart rate is 55! Last blood pressure check at the doctor was 114/71. My secret? Early retirement = less stress, more activity.

HDBKLM

canadianlbs wrote: »

r3488 wrote: »

Able to do the hamstring exercise on my elbows and knees for my first time ever! (I usually substitute a standing version.) I couldn't even do the elbows and knees version when I was in my 20s (51 now). Woot!

relating to this one as i fight my way back from tendinopathy. i've been fighting just to find my damn glute medius muscle for rehab, which is the one that is most affected. well, i had doms o' death in that zone all day long, and just lying down to try and do a hip abduction without any weight a moment ago made me breathe through my teeth. felt it with every step that i took as my weight moved across to that leg.

but no post-exercise madness sensation out of the tendon itself. just normal, regular doms.

also, another small brag on my dad. we went to a museum today where there was this option to climb a vertical steel ladder bolted into a wall that was about 12 feet high. rungs about 14 inches apart, i would say. he went up it, being smart about how he did it because he started his own life on a ship of about that vintage and he's been up these kinds of ladders before.

and then once we were up we both realised the same ladder was the only way to get him back down.

he's 92. have i mentioned that recently? the two of us had a brief argument at the top about whether i should go first so as to be there to be fallen on if he should slip, or should wait at the top so as NOT to get fallen on if he should slip.

he won. and he got down just fine. i mean, i guess i don't know anyone else who's even close to his age so for all i know it's a perfectly normal thing for someone who's 92 to be able to do. but i don't actually think that i is

This is great I've loved hearing about your dad.

JustSomeJD

I bought a tailored fit suit...and it looks good on me.

kingleahnidas

Got my first “Make sure you don’t lose TOO much weight!” comment. Feels weird.

meritage4

I've resumed logging food and exercise after about a year of not doing so. That's a victory for me-to be back at it!

Davidaw86

It was my birthday yesterday, and even though I still went over my calorie goal, I made sure to watch what I ate and didn't go over 2000 calories.

franklin5280

Yesterday. Outdoor Cycling 5 miles, 42 minutes!

LauraInTheWater

Went out to eat with a bunch of family who is either obese or morbidly obese (and isn’t doing anything about it). I realized the changes I’ve made when we all ordered our food, especially when so many ordered huge portions and then a Diet Coke. I remember doing that. I also felt really bad for one particular family member, who for some reason feels very insecure about being around me (even though I do my best to never talk about weight loss with anyone...ever...as it is awkward the comments you receive about your own body), and so she only ever orders a cup of soup or a very small side salad. I can tell she wants more than that, but she is afraid that we are judging her for the way she eats. It just really reminds me of myself.

alteredsteve175

kingleahnidas wrote: »

Got my first “Make sure you don’t lose TOO much weight!” comment. Feels weird.

Heard that. As if there is any danger of that for me. I'm still at least 25 lbs. from a reasonable weight.

glennagael

Had to get an appropriate Eagles shirt for work today, guess who's sporting a youth size! Super pumped for the Birds now. (: E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!

EatingAndKnitting

I went to the grocery store yesterday to buy some makeup. Normally I would take that as an excuse to buy a two liter of Diet Coke. I didn't buy one! I went home and drank water instead. I'll probably buy one tomorrow, but any day I go to the store and DON'T buy one is a victory.

I also passed up Papa Murphy's pizza yesterday, even though I drove right by it and our local one closed about a year ago. I would have eaten half the pizza if I'd bought a pizza, so calories saved!

becca_rup23

Ran 8 miles in my half marathon training this morning! Starting to feel my muslces growing and my endurance improving!

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berky06

Went to the movies last night and DIDN'T HAVE POPCORN!! Very big deal for me-popcorn is always my snack of choice.

orange_hoodie

becca_rup23 wrote: »

Ran 8 miles in my half marathon training this morning! Starting to feel my muslces growing and my endurance improving!

Me too! Go team!

Momepro

My 3X bathing suit was was too loose, and I ended up in a 1x again. And I had to buy new belts, and am waiting for payday because my pants are all too big.

gymprincess1234

Weekly kcals under 1300! Wasn't even aiming at this

neurogirl

Went shopping yesterday with friends and I wanted to try on some new workout clothes. I have mostly left overs of things I've had for many years and tons of free t-shirts. I was thinking something fashionable and fun, because why not.

Went to pick out all the same sizes I thought would fit me (if I was lucky because I didn't think they'd fit). I actually had to get a size smaller than the ones I picked for all the pants and the super tiny shorts. And my friends even thought they all looked good in the smaller sizes!

Davidaw86

I'm now in a size 30 pants. I started off at a size 44, my earliest ones before the 30s was a 34. Feels good to completely skip 32s.

AMC110

I had a cardigan which the sleeves were too tight on me last time I tried it on and now it fits fine. Also tried on a dress which I couldn't zip up last time but today I was able to. It's a little too snug across the chest area but I still feel it's a win!

marianlyn

1. I’m here! I’ve been lurking and reading these boards for the past 9 months to keep myself engaged while I grew a baby. Now that my baby is born (healthy and beautiful) I can come back, slowly.
2. I’m not wearing any maternity clothes today! Everything is stretchy, but I’ll take it.
3. I have been truthfully logging everything I have eaten for the past week. It still includes some of the treats that people have brought us, but I’m keeping under maintenance based on my breastfeeding calorie burn estimates.
4. I set a goal to lose all the baby weight plus the extra weight I was carrying before I became pregnant by the end of 2018: that’s 59 pounds in 11 months. The huge NSV here is I believe I can do it.
5. I joined a DietBet to help keep me motivated for the first 6 months.
6. I think my health and fitness enthusiasm is running off on my husband! Kicked into gear by our 3 year old telling him he’s getting big. Toddlers deliver the toughest of tough love.

becca_rup23

Ate a lot of crappy food yesterday, BUT I did not eat again when I got home. I used to do that, even if I'd been eating all day and wasn't hungry, if it didn't feel like I had a "real meal" I would still eat something. Huge victory there!

emcclure013

I passed the CEO at my work in the hallway. He commented, "I know you won't eat it, but there's birthday cake in the break room if you want it!" I couldn't help but smile that my reputation precedes me. I've had a surprising amount of support from my coworkers, but it's always nice to know that they recognize what I'm trying to do and that they are backing me with it!

Ghostofachance

We made some "football" food to watch the Super Bowl and I made sure to log all of it. Holding myself accountable by logging kept me from wrecking what was a pretty good week in terms of diet and exercise.

Bonus NSV - I was close to my daily step goal and instead of climbing right into bed I walked up and down the stairs until I hit it.

Happysoul0317

I treated myself to a new belt - I actually have to wear one now with my clothes:) I want to get new clothes, a size or 2 smaller (OMG!) but I've got more lbs. to go. But I but I bought a new belt, since I will be wearing one until I hit my goal, which is a reality now! Feels wonderful!

Happysoul0317

marianlyn wrote: »

1. I’m here! I’ve been lurking and reading these boards for the past 9 months to keep myself engaged while I grew a baby. Now that my baby is born (healthy and beautiful) I can come back, slowly.
2. I’m not wearing any maternity clothes today! Everything is stretchy, but I’ll take it.
3. I have been truthfully logging everything I have eaten for the past week. It still includes some of the treats that people have brought us, but I’m keeping under maintenance based on my breastfeeding calorie burn estimates.
4. I set a goal to lose all the baby weight plus the extra weight I was carrying before I became pregnant by the end of 2018: that’s 59 pounds in 11 months. The huge NSV here is I believe I can do it.
5. I joined a DietBet to help keep me motivated for the first 6 months.
6. I think my health and fitness enthusiasm is running off on my husband! Kicked into gear by our 3 year old telling him he’s getting big. Toddlers deliver the toughest of tough love.

You are doing great! Congratulations on your new human!

aeloine

Went to the gym TWICE yesterday to hit my weekly work out goal.

bikecheryl

My "health" victories mean more to me than any number on the scale.

I'm 58 & I've lost 90 lbs since April 2017... with about 40lbs left to my initial goal.

But this is what amazes me:

My blood pressure went from 155/93 to 123/73

I no longer have debilitating heartburn.

Last year I couldn't bear to stand more than a minute or two my back and knees hurt so bad, walking up a flight of stairs took me forever, shopping was a nightmare I dodged whenever possible.

Now my back no longer bothers me. And although I've still got bad knees (I'm scheduled for a knee replacement this summer) I walk 2 miles everyday at lunch.... longer on weekends. I bike, I snowshoe, I workout, I just plain
love being active again.

And I'll be able to chase our first grandchild due in April.

Yep...... the numbers on the scale only tell one story.