What's Your Most Recent NSV

tammierlewis

While people watching on our balcony at the beach my DH pointed out a man jogging and said "That's how you run. Very easy and relaxed." This made me feel so happy on many levels. 1) He noticed details about me. 2) The man jogging made it look effortless. Could I really run like that? 3) I took my first running step 7 months ago and I'm now doing 10k runs on a regular basis.

lizzy_satellite

This is an odd one, but I'll take it. My 6'3" always-a-healthy-weight husband has spent an hour this evening asking me about calories and portion sizes and finally seems to understand why I carefully measure things like olive oil

Ainadan

Took @VUA21 's advice and started to run slower. Today I ran longer than I have since college, and I think I can do the C25K program at this speed. But I could have walked faster, lol.
I run like a horse... a dressage horse.

VUA21

Ainadan wrote: »

Took @VUA21 's advice and started to run slower. Today I ran longer than I have since college, and I think I can do the C25K program at this speed. But I could have walked faster, lol.
I run like a horse... a dressage horse.

My profile pic is fairly accurate. We'll be teammates as my running speed has only barely sped up faster than my walking speed. Also, as I slowed down my run to be able to run longer, I am finding out that I am slowly speeding up naturally (went an additional .2 miles in my 25 min jog) - not by much, but a win is a win and I'll take it!

And yes you can do the C25K program. It's designed to be repeated for weeks that are difficult to finish, even thier website explicitly says to.

Congratulations on your run!

mkculs

Ainadan wrote: »

Took @VUA21 's advice and started to run slower. Today I ran longer than I have since college, and I think I can do the C25K program at this speed. But I could have walked faster, lol.
I run like a horse... a dressage horse.

That's wonderful! I run like a draft horse . . . or is it a hobby horse . . . or sawhorse?

I'm REALLY slow these days but love it as much as I did when I was young and fleet of foot.

VUA21

mkculs wrote: »

Ainadan wrote: »

Took @VUA21 's advice and started to run slower. Today I ran longer than I have since college, and I think I can do the C25K program at this speed. But I could have walked faster, lol.
I run like a horse... a dressage horse.

That's wonderful! I run like a draft horse . . . or is it a hobby horse . . . or sawhorse?

I'm REALLY slow these days but love it as much as I did when I was young and fleet of foot.

I'm just glad I run faster than a rocking horse, which is only slightly faster than a Charlie horse. I love running more now than when I was younger, I guess I just developed more patience as I've gotten older.

HDBKLM

I was at Nordstrom's Rack yesterday when I saw a conventionally hot girl in a cute outfit. Then another one. Just when I was about to screw up my face into an annoyed expression of jealousy (that they did nothing to earn, mind you) I realised I was shopping the same 'Small' rack as them.

HDBKLM

dhiammarath wrote: »

@coolchick207 Oh what a victory it will be when it fits comfortably!!

@dhiammarath I've been enjoying your witty dragonpants posts for months. Now it looks like it's really caught on. Here's to contributing to the MFP lexicon!

Hamsibian

This happened a couple of weeks ago, but it still makes me so happy. The day before Eid, I went to a salon to have my hair washed (I had a lot of errands to run, and wanted to pamper myself a bit). The woman who did my hair remembered me from last August when she blow dried my hair for my sister's wedding. She said l while my hair was nice then, it's so much thicker and fuller now.

I was still really sick last year, and lost half my hair due to nutrient deficiency and steroids. I was so self conscious about my hair and overall looks then, so it was a wonderful reminder of how much healthier I am now!

allisonlane161

Size 6. I only dropped a handful of pounds in the last two months, but clothing dropped to a 6.

cupecakesbysarah

nikkiworld2 wrote: »

Not sure what NSV stands for, but I get the jist of it. My NSV was this Tues. Someone at work was leaving the dept. & they weren't going to be here on Fri., so a little impromptu party was thrown. There was a strawberry shortcake; the kind w/the custard cream layer w/strawberries in it, the whipped cream icing & strawberries on top - one of my favorites! There were also potato chips - another one of my downfalls, & soda (not a big fan, so that's a good thing.) I did not eat any of it. It was so hard standing there watching most everyone eat, while I was just sipping my water. If the party had been held on Fri. I would have partaken, but with very small portions. Let me tell you, it was well worth the sacrifice. When I stepped on the scale this morning & I had a 1.5 lb. weight loss. So very satisfying! And that is my NSV moment so far. (Someone post what NSV stands for, please.)

NSV = non scale victory

Ghostofachance

I ran a sub 11 minute mile this morning - the first time in at least 3 years. It doesn't sound like much, but considering I started at 13+ minutes/mile at the beginning of the year, this accomplishment feels absolutely huge. I'm averaging 12 minute miles and looking to run a sub 10 minute mile by the end of the year.

quiksylver296

I didn't want to do my squats this morning. 185 lbs for five sets of seven sounded impossible. But I did!

beamsplit

quiksylver296 wrote: »

I didn't want to do my squats this morning. 185 lbs for five sets of seven sounded impossible. But I did!

I feel this on a visceral level. Claiming the same NSV, though! I did those squats (though my weakling self could only do them with a tiny fraction of the impressive weight you state). Can I say well done us?

quiksylver296

beamsplit wrote: »

quiksylver296 wrote: »

I didn't want to do my squats this morning. 185 lbs for five sets of seven sounded impossible. But I did!

I feel this on a visceral level. Claiming the same NSV, though! I did those squats (though my weakling self could only do them with a tiny fraction of the impressive weight you state). Can I say well done us?

Yes, we can! Well done, US!!!

Nadspee

I finally weigh less than my fiance! He's 6'2 and 215, I'm 5'7 and 204. I still have a lot to lose, but for now I can still lift him and give him piggy back rides through the apartment! LOL! He still *cannot* lift me though! I want to get light enough that he can pick me up on our wedding day! Time for him to start going to the gym with me to get stronger!

dhiammarath

HDBKLM wrote: »

dhiammarath wrote: »

@coolchick207 Oh what a victory it will be when it fits comfortably!!

@dhiammarath I've been enjoying your witty dragonpants posts for months. Now it looks like it's really caught on. Here's to contributing to the MFP lexicon!

@HDBKLM Thank you!! I figure if I make myself laugh and feel like the heroine in my own story, I can slay anything in my path!! The dark wood of unknown approaches where I am sure even bigger dragonpants lie, but today I frolic on my birthday!

NSV? The closet's the limit!! I can closet surf across the backs of my slain dragons for whatever birthday outfit I want. And THAT is so much more than what I had last year. Today, I make camp and enjoy a bit of a respite. I plan to throw a proverbial feast! To live in the glory of my accomplishments!

The war ain't over, and tomorrow new plans will be made. And backup plans for no plan survives first contact with the dragon enemy.

Congrats to all the NSVs today!!

CarvedTones

I paddled SUP 7.7 miles yesterday afternoon, which is actually less than the 8.6 the day before but that is 16.3 miles in 2 days. I have never come close to that before. I was requiring a rest day after a 5 mile day not long ago. I like what it has done to my arms and chest also. If I go to the pool, I will strut a little.

jelleigh

Just on my last day of a Whole 30 month and decided to run a test at work. Turns out i now fit size Medium scrubs instead of the large ive been wearing so far!

mkculs

I am proud to be posting my first NSV. In the past 2 days, two people have noticed my weight loss--and I'm done 9 lbs as week 8 is coming to a close. One of those people was my 16 y.o. daughter and she was particularly complimentary--which *never* happens, so it was an extra sweet moment!

Oma827

The doctor removed the diagnosis code “obese” from my records this morning. I’m only overweight! Down 163, thinking -175 will do it.

quiksylver296

Oma827 wrote: »

The doctor removed the diagnosis code “obese” from my records this morning. I’m only overweight! Down 163, thinking -175 will do it.

Wow! That's fantastic!

mr_blueshoes1

On Monday evening, I accomplished something I've been trying to do for over two years. I finally ran 3.1 miles in under 30 minutes. I completed it with 45 seconds to spare. I'm not even upset that it happened at a social run rather than in a big race. In fact, I think the fact that it was a social run (a little over 200 people) contributed to it happening, since I didn't get hyped up and run myself out like I have before in races.

Archcurl

My hands are thinner. I'm just hoping my fingers will catch up 😶
Clothing I recently purchased is now too big. I'm looking at you, summer shorts and bras! Thankfully though I bought them waaayyyy cheaper than I usually get them. I tried to keep in mind I wouldn't be fitting them for too long.
I bought my first bralette today. It's still a little small but I'll shrink into it.

deagh93

This is really an SV, but I"ll still take it. As of last weigh-in, I'm in the Obese Class 1 range, "moderately obese", versus the "severely obese" range I started in. Hoping to make it to "overweight" by the end of the year, but that's about 35lbs off, so I'm going to call that my "ambitious" goal. As long as I keep getting healthier, it's all good.

CarvedTones

OK, this one isn't most recent but from a few weeks ago at a graduation ceremony. The dreaded "only open seats are in the middle" situation. I didn't embarrass myself or anyone else and I had to squeeze by a couple of really large people.

LoreeBelle

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@HDBKLM Thank you!! I figure if I make myself laugh and feel like the heroine in my own story, I can slay anything in my path!! The dark wood of unknown approaches where I am sure even bigger dragonpants lie, but today I frolic on my birthday!

Congrats to all the NSVs today!! [/quote]

Frolic away! Happy Birthday!!!
(I, too, have enjoyed watching the fate of the dragonpants unfold!)

rcreynol3090

Saw my Cardiologist yesterday for 6-month checkup. He called me his "model patient", and that he couldn't use any of his usual speeches because I'm doing all the right things after last year's double bypass surgery.
This was a week after my annual physical where my primary care doc was just amazed at my changes, and took me off one of my bp meds.

kittybenn

Gotta take a long flight next week and was looking for something comfortable to wear. Found shirt/dress kinda thing at H&M. Tried on size 18 - nope. 16, nope, 14, nope. Size 12 - yep! Stunned. Bought some leggings to wear under it since it's slit up the side. I have never worn them and love them. It's a whole new world. Oh and the shirt dress was on sale for $10 (down from $40). Feeling pretty great today.

CarvedTones

rcreynol3090 wrote: »

Saw my Cardiologist yesterday for 6-month checkup. He called me his "model patient", and that he couldn't use any of his usual speeches because I'm doing all the right things after last year's double bypass surgery.
This was a week after my annual physical where my primary care doc was just amazed at my changes, and took me off one of my bp meds.

That's great! I had a physical in December and my primary was pretty impressed but I was still at a weight I have gotten to before and didn't maintain. I am looking forward to the next one. Almost 6 months away and I will be at a lower weight than the last one and will have maintained it since early March. This is going to happen.