My First Major NSV!

LisaKunz

30 pounds and 4 months ago, I could barely make it up the stairs in our house without stopping and resting, and certainly don't expect me to talk to you while I was completing that task! It took me a few seconds at the top to get my breath back. I couldn't bend over and tie my shoes without coming up for air. I NEVER took the stairs at work, or anywhere else. If there wasn't an elevator or escalator, I didn't need to go up there.

I've had a few NSV's along this journey. Enough to make me smile. Enough to keep me going. Enough to cheer for the rest of you when you have your own. But tonight, tonight was a milestone for me.

Tonight, for the second time this week, I went for a bike ride and my husband came along again. He used to be a guide for elk hunting in the mountains of Montana, so he was always in much better shape than me. We cut 7 minutes off of our 6-mile, around-the-lake bike ride tonight, AND... I beat him on all the hills!!! He even had a hard time keeping up on the flat surfaces! And then...as if that wasn't enough...when we got home, he collapsed in his chair in front of the TV. What did I do? I said to the dog, "C'mon, Baxter! Let's go for a walk!" The dog and I went for a mile walk and I broke my time record on that, too!

And as for the wrap-up NSV on this night, I'm praising and thanking God, instead of heading for the freezer for a treat.

rubysphoto

Good for you!!! What a great feeling that is.

StephySands

WOW!! This just made me SMILE so BIG :bigsmile:

I am so happy for you and congratulations for sticking with it and for being such an inspiration :flowerforyou:

jaireed

Great job! How exciting! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

kriskaryl

That is such a wonderful NSV! All of it! Congrats and may you have many more to come

julymom

That is amazing. Good for you! You should be so proud of yourself.

tknnwatkins

I am so proud of you and for you!! I am particularly proud of the fact you gave the glory to God! Keep up the awesome work!!

MrsR0SE

Absolutely fantastic

MarincicS

Those are great NSVs. Thanks so much for sharing. I think i have little NSVs all the time and don't really pay attention. Then i read something like this and your positive perspective is so inspirational. I am reminded that celebrating all the successes, big and little, is what makes this journey worth the work.

OBXoceansoul

I love it!! Way to go!

loki3981

Congratulations! It sounds wonderful!

LauraHasABabyJack

Fantastic!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

What???!!!????

That is just so fabulous and I'm soooo proud of you and so GLAD for you. Wow, you're rocking this thing and this post is so inspirational and encouraging to/for me. Thank you for posting--you Winner YOU:flowerforyou: