NSV

Bamagal25

Today is 180 days into my new life. I am 36 lbs lighter and 100% happier! I am still working to lose at least another 10 lbs, but I definitely feel like I can tackle anything.

One of the NSV's that I have had at this point happened this past Friday. I threw my husband a huge going away party (he left out for Afghanistan this morning...sigh). Anyways, lots of people attended and many I had not seen since starting this journey. I received so many compliments and everyone just couldn't get over how I looked. Several told me that I looked like I did back in high school, I turned 40 in January. So many wanted to know exactly what I did to get to where I am now. I shared my story...counting calories and exercise. It's crazy how I have heard that all my life, but you must practice it for it to actually work.

Anways, I thought I would share that it is possible to feel better about yourself. You just have to make the decision and go for it! Good Luck to everyone!

Remi79

Congratulations! That is a very good NSV!

kittyhasclaws

Awesome NSV. And safe travels to you husband. Is he military or contractor or something else entirely?

KimL122

Very good story...keep pushing

misty0413

love your post. been at it for a couple of months. I see my husband again in Sept. so I am working really hard on changing lost about 11 so far and am on my 2nd week of couch to 5k.

Bamagal25

My husband is a contractor. He just got the position two and half weeks ago and left this morning...it has been a whirlwind couple of weeks. This a first for us, so I have had a really hard day with lots of tears. We been together for 22 years, married 18, and I have never been away from him for this long. He will be returning in 5 months, which I do realize I'm blessed for that since many go over for longer periods than that. Thank goodness for technology!

Thanks everyone!

kittyhasclaws

I get that completely. I'd only been married for a few months when my husband had to leave for Iraq (as a Marine). My brother-in-law is doing contract work in Afghanistan right now, as well. It's really tough to have them go away for so long.