What's Your Most Recent NSV

JoAnna4731

My Phase 1 goal is to lose 15 lbs (from 170 to 155), and I am 9 pounds into that goal. I have been dealing with some serious ankle pain due to early arthritis - the pain started easing up after only losing 5 lbs. Now 9 lbs down, the swelling has also started to go down and I don't feel stiff all the time. Yay!

rainingribbons

I was able to do a handful of assisted pushups in my workout yesterday! Not nearly as impressive as a full pushup, but I'm making progress and that's what counts!

LindaGilpin59

Finally warm enough and well enough to get some outside rides in Iowa. Was in 50's Monday and close to 60 Tuesday. Rode from home Monday to the bike paths downtown. Was a lot of water on the trail but only encountered one snow/ice covered area and was able to walk through it okay.
Tuesday I parked near a trail and rode on the Jordan creek trail. Was quite a few wet patches and all the underpasses were full of water/ice. Was about 5 miles in and was cautiously proceeding through an underpass when the bike fell out from under me and I ended up on the ground in a deep puddle. Was near the new Bike World store that just opened last week but was too wet to go check it out. Was not hurt so was able to continue the ride. Came back through the tunnel later and a skateboarder helped me get through as even walking the bike through was treacherous. Next time will have to go up and around. Was able to get 30 miles in over the two days but had to take it slow and easy so no great speed records.

Crafty_camper123

Husband mentioned he noticed my stomach doesnt look as poochy and my posture is getting better. I've noticed too, but it's nice someone else is seeing what I'm seeing. Yoga and Core workouts are paying off!

QueenBee2018

I went to put on some linen slacks that had been some of my goal pants for a nice lunch out and had to bust out laughing. They were so loose my husband said they looked like old lady pants! Guess I missed the window on wearing them for Spring!

AMC110

Just completed today's entry and it's the first time I have been given a number below 200!

glennagael

Exactly one month ago I posted about being terrified to go to my first boxing class. I've been going at least once a week (most weeks twice) and tonight I got so into the work out that it registered on my Fitbit as a 'sport' for 15 minutes! I really did fall in love with it. Can't wait for next week!

OHFlamingo

Finding a soft knit shirt I used to love to wear, taking it out of the drawer, and it fits! Wonderful feeling.

FutureDVM2020

I had to add a few holes to my belt because it's gotten too big on the last hole. I was on the 3rd when I started my journey last August!!

lois1231

I have this pair of shorts I could only get to the thighs. Now they actually fit around the waist. They are a little bit tight but not bad. Haven't eaten in bed for about a month (that is huge for me). It was when I would do my most eating.

HDBKLM

lois1231 wrote: »

I have this pair of shorts I could only get to the thighs. Now they actually fit around the waist. They are a little bit tight but not bad. Haven't eaten in bed for about a month (that is huge for me). It was when I would do my most eating.

The bed one is a huge habit change! Fantastic, congratulations!

cjsacto

I've been thinking about some recent victories...

I got an event shirt for work today in size men's Small and it fits perfectly. I used to wear a lot of men's XL t-shirts, or years ago even XXL with a goal of having them just cover me up as much as possible.

Someone told me today that I look taller. I think it helps that I'm a bit narrower, but I also think I'm standing up straighter and walking with better posture, both because of better muscle tone and because I feel good.

A periodontist was talking to me about what pain relievers and antibiotics I'll need when I have some work done (ugh, def not a victory), and she said, "Of course, you're a tiny person so we wouldn't give you too strong a prescription." She'd never met me before, and I'm pretty sure she's thinner than I am. Now, I'm not tiny, and my goal isn't to be tiny. I'm 5'7" and thrilled to be in medium-sized land (yay for size 8-10!) but to think I look smaller to a casual observer blows my mind.

I bought a new pair of leggings in size L. This is a NSV because I bought what I needed and thought looked good instead of playing mind games with myself about only being allowed to buy size M. These run small and women's sizes aren't standard. I like them, it's not a failure to get the pants that fit.

TEQWAR

15 years ago, I bought a leather belt with a celtic knot buckle whilst down in Tintagel in Cornwall. Since I started this journey, I've had to make several new holes to make it fit my smaller waist. This morning, the third hole - I'm now at least 3" smaller round the waist than I've been in the past 15 years.

Aderlay

I lost a back roll.. totally did. I was scared it wasn't true so I made another woman at the gym check it out, then I snapped a pic because I was so excited =D

aliciaaw

I'm down one jeans size and down to size 14 dress from 18.

astroamy

Finally went in for a physical and had my bloodwork done. Three years ago, when I was 85 lbs heavier, I had borderline high total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol and my HDL (good) cholesterol was too low. Now my total and LDL cholesterol are well below what they should be and my HDL is significantly above where it should be. It made me very happy.

laurenbastug

maybe not typical, but yesterday instead of turning into the gym parking lot, i drove past it. been going hard for 7 weeks straight and yesterday i hit a slump. i felt run-down and i felt like my body was telling me to take a break. i decided to take a rest day, which may not be a NSV to some, but it was a step toward a middle ground in my usual all or nothing mindset/behavior. still feel guilty, still (sorta) dreading the gym tonight, but i know i'll get my oomph back once those endorphins start flowing.

marianlyn

I made a goal for the month of February to log my food everyday, and I did it! On to March—walk at least 15 minutes everyday.

jessiemeckle

A few months ago I bought a pair of jeans that were a few sizes too small so I could fit into them by the summer. Tried them on for fun and they fit NOW!

mbpappas

I have always been a TERRIBLE runner so this year I decided to start a couch to 5k running program (it was an awesome way to start running as a beginner). And as of two days ago, I completed 3 miles in 30 minutes! This week at work I officially signed up for a 5k to keep me motivated and hopefully, get my time down a little bit more before the race.

lucyxolu

I fit back into my work clothes!

kimothyschma

I completed week 1 of a couch to 5k program. I did my run even though the wind was really strong today!

kalahmarii

Just finished w7d3 of C25K and it was, dare I say it, easy. I might like running now?

michellebirtleeds

I aspire to olympic lifting but I'm not really there yet. I've been trying to learn to do snatches. Today I finally did several--in a row!--with totally adequate form. This means I can start to go up in weight, which will be nice since my current max is 30lb.

Evamutt

a regular size towel wraps all the way around me & I can tuck it together to stay on after a shower

andrewseck3846

Just played 90 minutes of basketball. Only second time in six weeks. I felt great during and after

becca_rup23

Put on a button up shirt today and it actually fit, it had always been a bit tight before so it felt awesome having room to move!

Adamanda5

I’ve struggled some with sugar cravings over the past 2 months, but I’m proud of how consistent I’ve been with walking almost every day when I get home from work. For me to do that through the months of January and February, when darkness, rain, and cold could have tempted me to skip my active time, feels like an accomplishment. I have been so much more conscious of my activity level and finding a balance with my nutrition over the past 8+ months. This is the longest I’ve ever stuck with health goals; in the past, I always had a specific goal weight in mind, or worked to lose weight for a special occasion, and then when I reached that goal/event I would let go of all discipline and sabotage all of my progress. This time my goal is health—not just my own, but my husband’s (his diabetes diagnosis was the catalyst for all the changes I made), and my kids’ health, as well. My family can see how important activity has become to me, and I can often include my kids in walks around the block. My husband walks with me a couple nights a week now, which is something he never did before he was diagnosed. We have even been talking about taking longer family walks together on weekends as it gets warmer out. I guess I’ve reached “goal weight,” or am very close to it, but I understand now that maintainence takes effort, so much of my reading (beyond this very inspiring thread) has been on the maintainence board. I hope that I am able to “keep” my progress this time, as I continue to educate myself and learn to enjoy a more active and balanced lifestyle with my family.

alias1001

My logging streak started on March 2, 2015! Woo.

JoAnna4731

Two months ago, at my heaviest non-pregnancy weight, I couldn't reach behind my back to fasten my sports bras (which had previously fit me just fine). I had to fasten it in front and then twist around to get it on (ladies, you know how fun that is!!). And the chest band totally cut into me to the point where it was difficult breathing. That was certainly a moment of truth.

Yesterday, I had no problem fastening it behind me. And it was comfortable - I actually left it on for the rest of the evening after my workout instead of feeling like I had to tear it off immediately, lol.