What's Your Most Recent NSV

seltzermint555

Walking into work this morning and asking for the raise I deserve and getting it, plus some.

I am 100% sure when I was much heavier I wouldn't have been able to do this. Along the way I have learned to manage my (lifelong, severe) anxiety much better as well and I know this was a key factor. When I was younger and less healthy, I didn't have as much confidence.

OHFlamingo

Last night, I finally tried on my favorite Fall denim maxi dress I've been hoping to fit back into, and it is so huge on me that it is now in the Goodwill bag! Guess I'd better try on all the Fall things I've been hoping to fit into. 😁

GrizzledSquirrel

I’ve been having a tough time recently - everything going wrong. I’ve been sticking to my plan throughout the past month. However, this lunchtime, I cracked. I’d had enough as I got another piece of bad news. So I made myself a huge bowl of creamy, cheesey carbonara packed with lardons. Came in at 980 calories (bear in mind, I am on a 1250 per day target). Eating it felt great. Once done, I immediately reached for some cream and apples to make myself a huge bowl.

Then - I stopped. I stared at that cream for ages. I thought, “You had one difficult meal....you don’t have to now throw the whole day to hell”.

I put the apples and cream away. I have adjusted my dinner to be lower in calories than previously planned and I went for a 1.5 hour walk at a brisk pace, purposefully taking the route with the most steps and got my heart rate up.

Result is: I am going to hit my calorie count for the day. In the past, one bad meal would have sent me spiralling into binge/guilt/sadness/eat. Not this time. The walk cleared my head too and I am now back on track. A big NSV for me today.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

seltzermint555 wrote: »

Walking into work this morning and asking for the raise I deserve and getting it, plus some.

I am 100% sure when I was much heavier I wouldn't have been able to do this. Along the way I have learned to manage my (lifelong, severe) anxiety much better as well and I know this was a key factor. When I was younger and less healthy, I didn't have as much confidence.

BOOM! You winner you, this is a tremendous and inspirational NSV and I'm super THRILLED for you--YAY YOU!

TheChristianSimone

Being able to push forward in a bad workout like I use to the 1st and 2nd time around. I really hope this time the lessons I didn’t deal with are gone so I can be proud of myself and move forward in life

jaroby

Last week I found my self hungry after my meals despite eating the same things as normal and hitting the same cal goal.

Not to be tmi, but it was one of my first cycles since weaning the baby. I paid attention and bumped my calories up by 200-300 per day (was still below maintenance cal at this point).

It felt so GOOD to eat freely and have “extra” and not be hungry and cranky the whole week. I felt so smart to take care of myself this way! I was pretty tired as well so I altered my workout plan to be things I was super motivated about (yoga). I was sore yet not wiped beyond belief from HIIT cardio workouts.

All in all, what a successful victory!!

BarbaraHelen2013

This might be TMI but my UK size 8 bikini style knickers no longer roll down and sit uncomfortably on my hysterectomy scar!

Little things just push you onwards, sometimes!

springlering62

Got new bras yesterday. Last time I bought some they were 46DDD. This batch is 34C. Guess I am smaller after all.

Also invested in some good underwear.

OMG!!!! First chance y’all get, forget the newer smaller “goal” clothes. Undergarments that FIT have absolutely rocked my world today. You need to make that your goal treat!

IsETHome

I’m not sure why, but complete strangers keep telling me how great my hair is. I have long hair, but many complements over the last 2weeks. A colleague also said “have you lost more” I said yes 45 total....he said “impressive” it was 10 more than he last asked.

KIKITVP

Starting back here. Recognizing that I need to recognize what I am eating lol and weigh it honestly. Ha ha - sorry for the puns.

EliseTK1

My new coworker told me randomly that I'm so beautiful I look like a Disney princess. I gave her a huge hug. I've been struggling with some health issues lately and was definitely not feeling beautiful, but she turned that day around for me.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I used to love swimming so much and haven't been swimming regularly in a long time. I decided I want to take up swimming again and got a teeny tiny (but CUTE and MODEST) sized medium (but it looks more like a small--that's what I mean by teeny tiny) and it not only fits...but looks and fits so GOOD on me. How exciting--BOOM!

littlegreenparrot1

NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »

I used to love swimming so much and haven't been swimming regularly in a long time. I decided I want to take up swimming again and got a teeny tiny (but CUTE and MODEST) sized medium (but it looks more like a small--that's what I mean by teeny tiny) and it not only fits...but looks and fits so GOOD on me. How exciting--BOOM!

I find swimming amazing for both my physical and mental health. Even if everything else is all to much if I can get myself into the water it all floats away.....enjoy

NewLIFEstyle4ME

littlegreenparrot1 wrote: »

NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »

I used to love swimming so much and haven't been swimming regularly in a long time. I decided I want to take up swimming again and got a teeny tiny (but CUTE and MODEST) sized medium (but it looks more like a small--that's what I mean by teeny tiny) and it not only fits...but looks and fits so GOOD on me. How exciting--BOOM!

I find swimming amazing for both my physical and mental health. Even if everything else is all to much if I can get myself into the water it all floats away.....enjoy

Absolutely and THANK you for your reply. I remember swimming as making me feel like I'm FLYING, but in the water, especially when I swim on my back, I LOVE it! Thanks again for the encouragement!

nighthawk584

I no longer have acid reflux disease. I have suffered with it for past 20 years and it got more severe the more I gained weight. There were nights I would have to stay up most the night or I would throw up and acid from my stomach would almost make me choke to death. I haven't had a bout with it since I lost the first 20 lbs into my journey.

BarbaraHelen2013

Moved my bra fastening to the tightest hooks this morning! I can see a cup size reduction looming too! As someone who has HATED my breasts my whole life, even when I’ve been underweight they’re bloody huge, this is cheering!

Downside...bra shopping. Loathe it. 😢

yuko0407

Today, I finally bought a pair of jeans one size smaller!! 8.5 kg down since April. Still 3-4 kg to my "ideal" weight, I'll see if it's doable. I'm seriously thinking about start a recomp', now.

Satisfiedwithbetter

I am living in a beautiful state!

RelCanonical

I found a size 8 dress (US8, dress has UK label too so UK12) at the thrift store. Thing has no stretch, a back zipper, and I'm still able to zip it up no problem with a layer underneath (it's a sleeveless and I like to wear a long sleeve under sleeveless dresses, or a sweater). I have other size 8 dresses but they have lots of stretch for my shoulder area, which is the normally the sticking point (I just got dem shoulders ya know).

rossbaker2_sc

My wife and I joined a co-ed softball team. It's the first time I've played in a couple of years but I played some in high school, college, and right after I graduated. We went to our first practice Tuesday night and honestly it was the most fun I've had playing sports since I was young kid.

I had a ton of energy and just enjoyed myself running around. I moved better than I could remember moving in a long time and I didn't feel fatigued and lazy. It was really nice and now I can't wait to get back out there and play again.

MrsBradyBunch

I have a couple.

1.) For the third night in a row, my bedtime blood glucose reading was low enough that it was not safe for me to take insulin. I am taking less and less of it, under supervision by a doctor.

2.) I am also phasing out my cane. I use it only for exercise walking, when I'm going for top speed. For short trips and everyday errands, nah. Not even over curbs and uneven ground, where it used to be VITAL. I'm still awkward and a little slow without it. To go down a flight of stairs, I have to lean heavily on the rail and take one step at a time.

Technically, it's too soon to ditch the cane because I'm not yet where I can balance on one foot for 15 seconds. But I guess I'm anxious. I'd love to not have to consider myself disabled anymore. And I didn't think it would be possible to ever go without my cane.

d805

My scale might not be moving much but I was able to fit into a pair of slacks I haven't been able to wear in 2 years. I'll take that NSV.

motivatedmartha

BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »

Moved my bra fastening to the tightest hooks this morning! I can see a cup size reduction looming too! As someone who has HATED my breasts my whole life, even when I’ve been underweight they’re bloody huge, this is cheering!

Downside...bra shopping. Loathe it. 😢

Not sure which country you hail from but I actually enjoy underwear (and swimwear) shopping in Bravissimo (UK. not sure if they are anywhere else) - the staff there are brilliant at finding a style and size which fits and flatters - I too have always hated having big boobs and bra shopping was a nightmare. They are a bit pricey (not too horrendous but a little bit more than good M&S styles) but I only buy about 3, wear them in rotation and buy new ones often. They have some pretty styles

Terytha

motivatedmartha wrote: »

BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »

Moved my bra fastening to the tightest hooks this morning! I can see a cup size reduction looming too! As someone who has HATED my breasts my whole life, even when I’ve been underweight they’re bloody huge, this is cheering!

Downside...bra shopping. Loathe it. 😢

Not sure which country you hail from but I actually enjoy underwear (and swimwear) shopping in Bravissimo (UK. not sure if they are anywhere else) - the staff there are brilliant at finding a style and size which fits and flatters - I too have always hated having big boobs and bra shopping was a nightmare. They are a bit pricey (not too horrendous but a little bit more than good M&S styles) but I only buy about 3, wear them in rotation and buy new ones often. They have some pretty styles

I live in Canada and pay the overseas shipping from Bravissimo. Even with the exchange rate they are 50% cheaper than the cheapest bra store in my city.

If I ever take a trip down there that store is on my LIST. I have always wanted to go in.

AmethystEFC

I ordered some watch straps for my Fitbit months ago but when they arrived, one was small instead of large. Instead of sending it back, I just put it to one side.

As of yesterday it fits *grins*

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JulieSHelms

After 2 decades of weighing in the 250-300+lb range, I am back to my wedding day weight. My grown daughters have rejected my wedding dress that I have saved for 30 years in case they wanted it (it's TOO 80's, Mom!) So before I sent it off to Goodwill, I thought I would see if I could fit back into it. Success!






(Now if I could only fix what gravity has done to my face )

AnnPT77

JulieSHelms wrote: »

After 2 decades of weighing in the 250-300+lb range, I am back to my wedding day weight. My grown daughters have rejected my wedding dress that I have saved for 30 years in case they wanted it (it's TOO 80's, Mom!) So before I sent it off to Goodwill, I thought I would see if I could fit back into it. Success!






(Now if I could only fix what gravity has done to my face )

Julie: So beautiful!! (To me, you look a bit more beautifully defined and muscular now: Very inspiring!)

alteredsteve175

@JulieSHelms - You still got that awesome smile! Never mind gravity!