What's Your Most Recent NSV

NewLIFEstyle4ME

How I embrace and "adopted" a new way of looking at "perfection". One of the reasons it took me almost 7 years to get the weight off and keep it off (7 years to get from a size 22w to a size 8) was my self-imposed "prison/box" of perfectionism and/or the dreaded ALL or NOTHING way of thinking and living. Today, I no longer see the idea of perfection as, ummmm, perfect...but "BETTER and MATURE" (accepting things I won't (not can't but won't) be able to change and moving on mentally, physically and spiritually AND changing the things I CAN/will be able to change. My old mind-set of perfection being no issues, no problems, getting my way or not having to WAIT for change and not welcoming struggles as a MUCH needed friend is GONE--again, seeing/believing/thinking/behaving that perfection now means to me improvement and taking my time and doing it right and righteously, instead of allowing/giving place to impulsiveness and anxiety when things don't go as planned, when people, places and things don't happen the way I'd like them to, or are not good for me, to ACCEPT that and handle said people/places and things with the POWER of choice, instead of going along to get along and/or when (not if...but WHEN) I fail/fall--it's NOT the end of the world, just get back up--dust myself off and start all over again (as the old song goes). This is a major league NSV to/for me!

RelCanonical

All of my current collection of clothes currently fit me or are too big. This is my second time losing weight, so there was a decent amount of "skinny" clothes sitting in the back of the closet that I couldn't bear to get rid of even though I had gained the weight back. Now, they all fit again. It was like going shopping, lol.

lkpducky

Just tried on my strapless bra again - no back or arm bulges finally! Now I can wear my halter tops again.
I also fit (just slightly tight) back into my size 4 jeans!

Kickastina

It's a small NSV, but last night I was completely unproductive. I wanted to exercise properly but took a nap on accident instead and needed to get some cleaning done, but just lazied around instead.

So I was feeling kinda meh and decided to go for a short, late night walk at 11:00pm to get some sort of physical and mental exercise in. It's a NSV for me because in the past I probably would have just convinced myself that "It's too late in the day to start now. Just do it tomorrow".

tthickens637

NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »

How I embrace and "adopted" a new way of looking at "perfection". One of the reasons it took me almost 7 years to get the weight off and keep it off (7 years to get from a size 22w to a size 8) was my self-imposed "prison/box" of perfectionism and/or the dreaded ALL or NOTHING way of thinking and living. Today, I no longer see the idea of perfection as, ummmm, perfect...but "BETTER and MATURE" (accepting things I won't (not can't but won't) be able to change and moving on mentally, physically and spiritually AND changing the things I CAN/will be able to change. My old mind-set of perfection being no issues, no problems, getting my way or not having to WAIT for change and not welcoming struggles as a MUCH needed friend is GONE--again, seeing/believing/thinking/behaving that perfection now means to me improvement and taking my time and doing it right and righteously, instead of allowing/giving place to impulsiveness and anxiety when things don't go as planned, when people, places and things don't happen the way I'd like them to, or are not good for me, to ACCEPT that and handle said people/places and things with the POWER of choice, instead of going along to get along and/or when (not if...but WHEN) I fail/fall--it's NOT the end of the world, just get back up--dust myself off and start all over again (as the old song goes). This is a major league NSV to/for me!

You lost a lot of mental baggage!! Clearly, you've worked hard and now enjoying the pay-off. Congratulations!!

SoaringOccamy

I feel like lately my only successes have been of the non-scale variety, but hey, an NSV is still a V, right?
So even though the scale hasn't been moving for me I tried on my size smaller pants that I have been trying to get into and they are fitting even better. They were too snug before, now I am just about ready to wear them. Really, they do fit, I'm just feeling like the cut might not be super flattering.

Also, for the first time in a few years, I am starting to be able to climb stairs with my right leg. I have had to step up repeatedly with my left leg because my right knee was bad and I was unable to lift myself with it. It is still sore, and I'm being careful not to overdo it and set myself back, but it is much better than it was.

Even going from a 5x to a 4x has opened up a lot more clothing choices and the prices are a lot lower. Apparently 4x is a lot less specialty than 5x. Because of this, I ordered the Hawaiian shirt I have been wanting for several years. It cost me less than $20. The ones I could find that I liked in 5x-6x were always more to the tune of at least $40
Here's hoping it fits. If not, I guess that will probably be my next NSV ^_^

WandRsmom

Well, I just got an order of clothes in from under armour and I had chosen what has been my size for a long time.

Nothing fits. Some things I would say are at least 2 sizes too large. I know sicmzung varys but with this many items being too large it sure seems like I shrunk. That feels good

jaroby

gracegettingittogether wrote: »

I can cross my legs comfortably again now. It’s so nice!

Wooo!! I was trying to explain this phenomenon to my husband the other day. I was trying to help him understand what I meant when I said “I want to feel like myself again.” In his mind, the way my body looks has nothing to do with who I am (which is awesome!!). He was so confused

But this is encouraging to me!! I can’t wait to be able to cross my legs easily again!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

tthickens637 wrote: »

NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »

How I embrace and "adopted" a new way of looking at "perfection". One of the reasons it took me almost 7 years to get the weight off and keep it off (7 years to get from a size 22w to a size 8) was my self-imposed "prison/box" of perfectionism and/or the dreaded ALL or NOTHING way of thinking and living. Today, I no longer see the idea of perfection as, ummmm, perfect...but "BETTER and MATURE" (accepting things I won't (not can't but won't) be able to change and moving on mentally, physically and spiritually AND changing the things I CAN/will be able to change. My old mind-set of perfection being no issues, no problems, getting my way or not having to WAIT for change and not welcoming struggles as a MUCH needed friend is GONE--again, seeing/believing/thinking/behaving that perfection now means to me improvement and taking my time and doing it right and righteously, instead of allowing/giving place to impulsiveness and anxiety when things don't go as planned, when people, places and things don't happen the way I'd like them to, or are not good for me, to ACCEPT that and handle said people/places and things with the POWER of choice, instead of going along to get along and/or when (not if...but WHEN) I fail/fall--it's NOT the end of the world, just get back up--dust myself off and start all over again (as the old song goes). This is a major league NSV to/for me!

You lost a lot of mental baggage!! Clearly, you've worked hard and now enjoying the pay-off. Congratulations!!

Girlfriend, uh-uh, not "a lot of mental baggage" more like an entire "self-storage u-haul lot"--of mental, physical and especially spiritual "mess/ugh/woe and I'm WRONG about a lot of "stuff". I MUST give The ONLY True and Living Father in Heaven ALL The Glory, Honor and Grateful Praise that He would bless and use me, my mind, body and spirit/soul to LET IT GO AND DON'T LOOK BACK and overhaul of my entire "way" of living, thinking, doing and being. I'm sooooo GLAD. I am FREE of so many yucks and self-imposed prisons/boxes and so very much "weight" that "easily beset me" and just really jacked me up for more years than I dare consider.

brittanystebbins95

All of my favorite leggings that used to make my butt look really good now make it look saggy because I've lost so much fat from my thighs that the material droops funny beneath my butt in the back.
I mean, I'm excited for obvious reasons, but its also very bittersweet. A few of those were my favorite running leggings. I remember how excited I was when they finally fit.

sammidelvecchio

I went on vacation and let my boyfriend take full body pictures of me in a swim suit, and I don't hate them

quiksylver296

I threw cake in the trash!!! I'm not wasting the delicious points on sub-par cake.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

quiksylver296 wrote: »

I threw cake in the trash!!! I'm not wasting the delicious points on sub-par cake.

BOOM! That's "Boss" stuff right there!

sparklesmummy

I was told today at the gym that I look very healthy 😀 x I have lost over 16lb , my energy levels are through the roof and feel really happy about myself so this comment was just what I needed to hear today. X

becca_rup23

Fiance brought home dessert, but made sure I had enough calories for a treat - and we went to the gym after, even though I hadn't planned on it!

And at the gym, ran my mile on the treadmill a little faster and did my pushups with a little less effort!

GemimaFitzTed

A mistake turned into a new NSV for me today. I was at the gym, doing a strength session. It was time for legs, so i decided to do 3x10 50kg leg press, 3x10 15kg weighted squats and 3x10 calf raises.

I started on leg press. After the second rep, I was thinking "man, this feels super heavy. I've done 50kg before; I don't remember this being so heavy". I completed the set, but reduced the reps to 8 and also cut out the 15kg weight for the squats.

At the end of the entire block of exercise, I look at the leg press machine. It appeared there was an EXTRA 50kg on the machine I didn't see. So there you have it - I did 3x8 100KG LEG PRESS! Like DOUBLE what I had previously EVER done! WTF!??!?!?!?!

Suffice to say, my hammy's, which are already sore from 30kg deadlifts on Monday, are burning!

GregInORL

Went to a water park and took my shirt off. That was a huge victory.

mcemino2

Hurt my right knee 2 years ago, finally felt strong enough to start doing squats. One more hole in my belt, even though the scale has been stuck for the past 3 weeks.

Archcurl

I am now "obese" instead of worse ))

brittanystebbins95

I just realized the other day that I weigh LESS than what my driver's license says

shunggie

brittanystebbins95 wrote: »

I just realized the other day that I weigh LESS than what my driver's license says

I had to check mine and I weight exactly what my driver's license says. When I renewed it a few years ago I was probably at 210 or 215 but it still said 170 so I didn't change it. Now I'm back to 170!!!!!!!! I hadn't even thought of that one. Thank you @brittanystebbins95

shannafran1992

@brittanystebbins95 This is such a good one! I haven't looked at the weight on my driver's license in a long time but went to check it after reading your comment. I was 160lbs last time I renewed my license in 2017, got up to 192lbs over the past few years but I actually weighed in at exactly 160lbs again today. What are the odds??

MrsBradyBunch

1.) I went shopping for new shirts. Tried one on that was not plus sized. It slid on easily, without stretching or straining the fabric, and fit me comfortably.

2.) My chest now sticks out farther than my stomach does.

brenn24179

started out eating too much food, dangerous stuff, choc nut sundae from dairy queen, then some potato salad, then 2 bags of chips, not 1 but 2 so I said Whoa, this is not acceptable. Later I wanted to keep being bad, thought about going to mcdonalds for ice cream and apple pie and burger king for some good looking cookies. I ate a bite of a poptart which curbed the sweet binge and DID NOT GO AFTER THAT JUNK FOOD, thank goodness! don't know what gets into me but I did stop, big for me. I said do you want to gain that 30 lbs back?

GummiMundi

I have a few more NSVs from the last couple of months:

• My shoulders used to be round and soft. Now I can feel my bones. It took me by surprise, even though I knew they were there, under all the squishiness.
• I'm at the last hole on my belt. I did not expect that to happen so soon.
• The biggest surprise of all, though... I considered buying a full length mirror. For the very first time in my life (I'm 47). I did NOT see that coming. It actually brought tears to my eyes, since I have always hated seeing my reflection.

Thanks to everyone who keeps this thread alive, you're all an inspiration!

Kickastina

I don't know if it's my imagination or something, but my bra felt a lot looser today. That's a good feeling.

ginnytez

A suit that I could not get into a month ago looked really good on me today when I wore it, very comfortable fit. Thought it would take more weight loss than I have had for that to happen.

A second thing I noticed today when taking out trash and especially when bringing empty cans back up to house, my exercise may be paying off--or the trashcans have lost weight! Much easier for me to handle.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Today, my husband and I went to a shop we used to go to quite frequently when I was obese and haven't been to in some time, not since I blasted the weight off (almost 73lbs ago). When the owner saw us she said to my husband "who is this women and does your wife know about her"?!?). She was kidding, but it didn't seem like it at first--she did a double-take on me, then She hugged me super tight and said she was so happy for me and told me a I looked fabulous and that I look like a much much younger woman now--like a thirty-something year old (I'm wayyyyyyy older than a thirty something year old)!!!! She made me feel like a million bucks, TAX FREE!!!!!!!

dmcnur

Today I noticed a reduction in my excess saggy baggy skin. I have lost 78lbs and at 62 years old my skin is not as forgiving as it was in my youth. I have been maintaining my weight since July last year. It may be taking time but there is a definite improvement.

AdaMaraNma

Hubby told me yesterday that it seems like I got skinny overnight. Its been over 2 years since he called me skinny.

I did a one-hour moderate impact youtube workout and I felt great afterwards. Before this, I probably couldnt do more than 10 or 15 min max.

Yesterday I weighed myself and Im now exactly the same weight I was at my wedding.

A lady at my church stopped me and asked me what I was doing because I look so good.

I rejected some cookies at work this week and my coworker asked me why. I said I can't eat sweets. And he asked me why. Now if I was fat, I know he wouldn't have asked me that 😆

Im loving this healthy journey Im on.