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  • kcb315
    kcb315 Posts: 160 Member
    Monday NSV: well i normally dont think i'm pretty and for once I can actually say I felt pretty today :) and I got through my speech in oral communications and i gave eye contact, which I didn't for my last two speeches (thats not a weight loss victory but it still feels good)
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Monday NSV: well i normally dont think i'm pretty and for once I can actually say I felt pretty today :) and I got through my speech in oral communications and i gave eye contact, which I didn't for my last two speeches (thats not a weight loss victory but it still feels good)

    I agree, eye contact as a victory. lol I get nervous giving speeches and it shows because I look down! Which really messed me up on points in some of my college courses.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    There has been a lot of posts lately on MFP about belly dancing. Really makes me miss it! :sad: Though there is someone teaching a class up here now on Wed. & Fridays. I hope by this time next year I'll be back into, and maybe I can have a figure like this one to go with all the moves! (*sigh* wishful thinking right there!)

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  • Laurathabomb
    Laurathabomb Posts: 44 Member
    Hi everyone! My beginning weight this week is 232. I pray I can get past this plateau I am on!!!!! lets rock this week :heart:


    Update*** Sorry just wanted to add my NSV for Monday :smooched: I gave away six pair of pants, two skirts, and 5 shirts yesterday to one of my fellow soccer moms who just started a new job and needed office clothes. Most of these were sizes 16-20 clothes! I am proud to say I am wearing a 14 now! Even though all 14's are not the same.
  • Nikkie_too
    Nikkie_too Posts: 495 Member
    Monday NSV: well i normally dont think i'm pretty and for once I can actually say I felt pretty today :) and I got through my speech in oral communications and i gave eye contact, which I didn't for my last two speeches (thats not a weight loss victory but it still feels good)

    Awesome self-confidence victory! :)
  • Nikkie_too
    Nikkie_too Posts: 495 Member
    There has been a lot of posts lately on MFP about belly dancing. Really makes me miss it! :sad: Though there is someone teaching a class up here now on Wed. & Fridays. I hope by this time next year I'll be back into, and maybe I can have a figure like this one to go with all the moves! (*sigh* wishful thinking right there!)

    I've never tried it... always thought I had "too much belly", y'know? It does sound like fun. I'm with you next year! :)
  • ADTeachTX
    ADTeachTX Posts: 204 Member
    There has been a lot of posts lately on MFP about belly dancing. Really makes me miss it! :sad: Though there is someone teaching a class up here now on Wed. & Fridays. I hope by this time next year I'll be back into, and maybe I can have a figure like this one to go with all the moves! (*sigh* wishful thinking right there!)

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    I totally want to learn how to do this one day. I am thinking for now...when I finish the master's degree that I want to join some kind of MMA (mixed martial arts)...any suggestions on a type that would be good to start with?
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member

    totally want to learn how to do this one day. I am thinking for now...when I finish the master's degree that I want to join some kind of MMA (mixed martial arts)...any suggestions on a type that would be good to start with?
    There's an MMA place near me that offers a "Cage Fitness" class. It looks really interesting. Kind of like kickboxing and Zumba mixed together!
  • Tonnina
    Tonnina Posts: 979 Member
    I know I'm waaaay late, but I had a busy monday! My NSV that happened this weekend was my glasses were falling off my face because I lost weight in my face! I got them tightened and just out of habit I keep pushing them up my nose but I don't have too! :-P Good luck everyone! Get your 30 mins in!!
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    Hi everyone! My beginning weight this week is 232. I pray I can get past this plateau I am on!!!!! lets rock this week :heart:


    Update*** Sorry just wanted to add my NSV for Monday :smooched: I gave away six pair of pants, two skirts, and 5 shirts yesterday to one of my fellow soccer moms who just started a new job and needed office clothes. Most of these were sizes 16-20 clothes! I am proud to say I am wearing a 14 now! Even though all 14's are not the same.

    WooHoo on your NSV! :flowerforyou: :drinker: That is awesome... congrats on the 14s.
  • cbass13
    cbass13 Posts: 1
    Hello My name is Crystal and Im new here. My weight now is 225lbs. Hope to meet people. Have a great night everyone..
  • andijohn
    andijohn Posts: 23
    I had an awesome day today! met and went over the 30mins of exercise and I drank 10 glasses of water! I have really been trying to up my water intake! I don't have a NSV as I am new at this still, but you are all so inspering and I can't wait to have my own sometime soon!
  • atd81
    atd81 Posts: 225 Member
    My NSV for today was that a top that I love, that was always a little too tight on me, was actually somewhat loose and looked really good on me :)

    Also, belly dancing rocks :) I do it once a week or so, just using a DVD, really gives me a great core workout
  • KLi531
    KLi531 Posts: 130 Member
    NSV- I have had this pair of jeans forever. I believe I got them about 6 or 7 years ago and have probably only worn them 3 times when I was at my lowest. Every spring/ summer I try them on like they are going to magically fit me and they never do. Yesterday I tried again and they buttoned and zipped right up! I'm still going to wait a few more weeks to wear them because I am rocking a bit of a muffin top which is so not hot.

    I feel bad for all of the horrible things I've called Jillian Michaels over the past week and a half. I guess I should be thanking her instead of cursing her mid-squat!
  • KLi531
    KLi531 Posts: 130 Member
    I had an awesome day today! met and went over the 30mins of exercise and I drank 10 glasses of water! I have really been trying to up my water intake! I don't have a NSV as I am new at this still, but you are all so inspering and I can't wait to have my own sometime soon!

    I am right there with you on the water! Everytime I think i did it I am always like 3 glasses short and end up drowning myself before bed just to make it up. Then I have to wake up 19 times to pee...
  • KLi531
    KLi531 Posts: 130 Member
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    a better pic of the niece!

    Monday NSV- I was able to wear my husbands boxers last night to bed. When we first got married I couldn't even get them on over my fat belly and thighs!

    So cute!! Congrats!

    And awesome NSV!!
  • caroltina
    caroltina Posts: 453 Member
    Just thought I'd check in and say having a good few days, high exercise, zig zagging seems to be good, hope your all well, the baby is just precious by the way!!!
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    I feel bad for all of the horrible things I've called Jillian Michaels over the past week and a half. I guess I should be thanking her instead of cursing her mid-squat!

    LOL I think this is how most people feel about JM after a while.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    @caroltina I just noticed your Before & After in your signature. You look Amazing!
  • megamoo04
    megamoo04 Posts: 269
    good morning everyone! hope you have a great day!
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
    Love the challenge! Does coaching cheerleaders (5, 6 and 7 year olds) for 2 hours count as exercise? :tongue:
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Love the challenge! Does coaching cheerleaders (5, 6 and 7 year olds) for 2 hours count as exercise? :tongue:

    I would think so! You have patience! lol
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    So..... Would it make me a horrible person to delete someone with an eating disorder from my MFP friends list? :cry: I feel really conflicted. She's sweet, and I understand she has a problem, but it doesn't seem like she's really seeking any help. (Isn't seeing a therapist or counselor or anything, "says" her parents know, but then posts things like "I really want to throw up but I can't because my parents will hear me") So everyday there is something posted about binging and then posting about puking it all back up. Or on days she doesn't throw up, she's only eating between 300 & 700 calories. But she takes it hard when people delete her, or stop being her friend. Turns it all back on herself, like she doesn't deserve support etc. But other than buying a plane ticket, flying my *kitten* to NJ (from Az), and walking her down to the nearest clinic, I can't really do anything....and seeing all the negativity every day is driving me nuts. (I'm negative enough on my own). I've actually thought about asking for her parents phone number (because that wouldn't make me an internet creeper :noway: ).....

    Advice on this please.
  • chrystal559
    chrystal559 Posts: 205 Member
    Happy Birthday NeuroticVirgo
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
    Virgo - how old is this girl? You are like me, very empathetic, and try to save the world, one person at a time. There comes a time where a person has to help themselves too. They can't rely on anyone else to better things for them. It's tough love. Have people called her out on her bad habits? Suggested couseling. We are peers here, and not professionals. She needs far more help than what MFP folks can give her.

    MFP is about mutual support. Her behavior is having a negative effect on you. Not much you can do over the internet to help her the way she needs help. Maybe see if you can friend her on facebook? Find her parents that way and message them?

    Good luck, not an easy spot to be in! :heart:
  • BrendarB
    BrendarB Posts: 2,770 Member
    Good morning. Yesterday I got in 79 minutes of exercise between swimming and Crossfit training (threw some extra double under work in)
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Happy Birthday NeuroticVirgo

    Thank you!
    Virgo - how old is this girl? You are like me, very empathetic, and try to save the world, one person at a time. There comes a time where a person has to help themselves too. They can't rely on anyone else to better things for them. It's tough love. Have people called her out on her bad habits? Suggested couseling. We are peers here, and not professionals. She needs far more help than what MFP folks can give her.

    MFP is about mutual support. Her behavior is having a negative effect on you. Not much you can do over the internet to help her the way she needs help. Maybe see if you can friend her on facebook? Find her parents that way and message them?

    Good luck, not an easy spot to be in! heart

    I might try the facebook idea. (though it makes me feel like a stalker lol). She's only 18 I think (or says she's 18 so she can be on here). Still a senior in high school. At first I thought it might not have been that bad. I mean everyone on MFP probably has some kind of disorder with food (even if its not an "eating disorder"). But then it started to seem like an everyday thing.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Good morning. Yesterday I got in 79 minutes of exercise between swimming and Crossfit training (threw some extra double under work in)

    Good job! My friend does Crossfit training and that stuff can get you fit fast! :)
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
    You can friend me on fb if you'd like.....maybe by friending a few ppl at once it will seem like an MFP thing and not a stalker thing!! LOL!!!!

    My fb address is in my siggy! :glasses:
  • TNAJackson
    TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
    NSV Monday- Well a few weeks ago I'd been a bit sad because no one seemed to notice my weight loss yet. I was feeling better but it felt like no one else could see it. In any case I went to the store to get some new work clothes and surprise, surprise I had lost a shirt size! Not only that but my bra size had dropped from a 46C to a 42D. I wasn't sad anymore!! :bigsmile:

    That's awesome!! No one was noticing my loss yet either... until I wore a more form fitting outfit than normal! Then everyone was like, "You need to stop wearing such baggy clothes! You are looking good!" Made me smile! :bigsmile:
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