A NSV (or more)

nicsflyingcircus

I went to give blood today. This is something I do fairly frequently bud had not since before I started my lifestyle changes in mid-April.

First, the minor NSV's. My iron was 15, up from a 12.6 last time, which was barely enough to let me donate. Second, my blood pressure was 126/74. Down from being consistently 140/85.

Now, here's the biggie. When the guy asked my weight, without even stopping to think twice I announced proudly "325 pounds." In the past I would have lied, making the number alot closer to the number on my license, which is 265. So, even though I am still fat as can be, and have a long way to go, I have officially re-taken ownership of my correct body weight!

nicsflyingcircus

^shameful self bump^

Glynneybug

YEAH!!! That is SO EXCITING! Way to go honey!!!! Keep up the great work. I try to remind myself that even though I want to make changes in my body, I LOVE IT, because it is mine and the only one I will ever have. And damn it, we deserve to be loved at ANY size!!!!

Proud of YOU!!!!!

smashy_smashy

Awesomeeeee!

jassnip

Owning reality is huge. Your health accomplishments are wonderful. Keep going.

mollybuck

You've changed the inside of you as well as the outside, in more ways than one. It's like that moment when you look in the mirror and say, " This is really what I look like, but I am only looking forward and never looking back." Congratulations.

phil4v7

Congrats on the NSV, and thank you for reminding me that I may be able to resume giving blood. The last time I was able to give blood successfully was college. The last few times I tried, I couldn't fill the bags fast enough, so they said they couldn't use them. The last time, the nurse suggested it might be related to my weight, so I've never gone back.

snowflake930

Great NSV! Keep up the good work!

I have been at this a while (I started back here 7/1/14 under a new name). I renewed my drivers license in Sept 2012 (every 4 years here). The weight is wrong on my license, but for the first time since I got my license, it is over my true weight. That is a good feeling.

RHachicho

Well done The first step is often being able to face what you should are. I started at 338lb's myself and I was always .. heeey im not "that" fat. Ive got plenty of muscle etc etc. When I had my body fat % measured and I was above the 40% mark as a male I was kind of google eyed. I have since dropped to 250lb's and 27% body fat my goal being 20% body fat ... for now. You can do it