A sort of silly NSV

CoryIda

I passed my weight loss goals a couple of months ago, so I'm not trying to lose any more and it isn't often I have a victory to share, but I had a rather insignificant one that still made me super happy that I had to tell you all about.

I did a head stand in Yoga tonight!

That probably doesn't sound very impressive, but you should know that:

A - I have the world's worst balance. I like to pretend that it is because my feet are too small for my height (I'm 5'10"), but really it's just because I am a total clutz, especially where balance-related activities are concerned.
B - I have only done Yoga twice before. This was my third class ever - I took one last Thursday and one on Tuesday.

C - I have abysmal balance, just in case you didn't catch that the first time.

D - I have a little head! I have big hair, which makes it look normal sized, but it's quite small. Despite the fact that I am 5'10" - and have big hair - I still have to wear Small hats and put the claspy thing on the smallest hole on baseball caps and can comfortably wear children's glasses/sunglasses.

E - Did I mention I have terrible balance? Because I really, really do.

F - I have never even been able to do a cartwheel - not even as a child. A clumsy somersault is about as good as I could do.

G - Just wanted to make sure you remembered that I have bad balance.:happy:

So that's my NSV - I did a headstand!

Granted, it is supposed to look like this:

... and mine looked like this:

Or, since that picture shows a man and I am (obviously) a woman, maybe mine looked more like this:

But regardless, I did it!
Woohoo!

PennyNickel14

This is so awesome!!

Go you!

Ps. I have been working on this and a full back bend for about six months! I can't wait to get it!!!

Xaspar

That's awesome! Way to reap the rewards of working those core muscles!

FitJoani

Wish I could do that!!!!

StrengthIsBeautiful

I think it's very impressive! Good job!!!

dreamgurl2324

awesome!!! Just keep practicing and you will get better at it!! Takes LOTS of ab control to do a headstand! great job!

RollinDawg

Awesome....hey, how is your balance?

RachelJE

You are awesome!! I LOVE THIS!!!!

Puffins1958

Good for you!!!!

gettingfitismyrevenge

Great job! And I love your sense of humor! I don't like getting my head lower than the rest of my body because of all the pressure I feel in my head. Do you have this feeling, too? Maybe I'm just looking for an excuse, lol!

topaz2986

WTG...That is NOT a small achievement!!! I have trouble w/some poses cause my stomach gets in the way...but I'm working on changing thatI

catwrangler

I'm impressed!

Someday I'd like to do a chin-up :drinker:

janaedey

Thanks so much for sharing, this is so so cute!

mea9

That's awesome! Way to reap the rewards of working those core muscles!

^^ This! The balance will come so fast!

Patty21981

Awsome!

Hoppymom

:flowerforyou: Nothing silly about it. WTG!:flowerforyou:

missxlaur

that's SUPER impressive. i know how hard that is. every time i try one i think my neck is going to break. CONGRATULATIONS

CoryIda

Someday I'd like to do a chin-up :drinker:

Me too!

nicehormones

Way cool, Cory. I don't think I've ever done one of those.

htebaram

What does NSV stand for?

CoryIda

What does NSV stand for?

Non Scale Victory
... basically, an accomplishment that isn't from the number on the scale (as in #s lost). :flowerforyou:

htebaram

Thanks for your reply and good for you. I couldn't stand on my head when I was a kid!:flowerforyou:

spicypepper

Ha ha ha ha, so what your saying is you have a balance issue; right? awesome accomplishment even if only your 3rd time!!!! Shoot, I'd be boasting like nobody's business!!

mstawnya

LOL-This is totally my next fitness goal (and I'm not even doing yoga). Much to the delight of my daughters, I busted out a camping mat and have been practicing a couple of times each day in the living room. They laugh and laugh at me. Glad you did this-I can't wait!