What's YOUR NSV for today?

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I, like millions of others who struggle with weight, realize how easy it is to fall into a slump and do a lot more whining about our problem than working towards our goals. I'm guilty of this from time to time and to the Nth degree. I had a hideous day at work and it destroyed my motivation to do anything physical afterward. So one of my two NSV's for today was that I utilized the full support of my MFP friends to get my lazz @$$ up and go for a walk and hit my Shake Weight and Ab Circle.

My other NSV for today (a little more disgusting than the above-mentioned NSV, but an NSV nonetheless) was that I noticed in the bathroom mirror before my shower that my 4th scar from my gall bladder surgery was visible. First of all, I'm sure you're like, "ew." Second, you're probably thinking, "who would celebrate visible scars?" Truth be told, my stomach looks like I was in a knife fight in a crack house from my surgeries. However, when I say my 4th scar was visible, that meant the giant "flesh awning" that covered it up has reduced in size to where the scar no longer lives in the dark under a bunch of flub. To finally be able to notice a slight reduction in the mess I call my midsection made pushing for tonight's little workout even more gratifying.

So for the millions of negatives we experience as people who battle with weight, I would like to know what little positive(s) you noticed in yourself today that will help you to continue on your quest for a happier and healthier you.

What was YOUR NSV for today?
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  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
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    I've just returned from my kids' high school open house. This is my 7th year slipping in and out of the students' desks.. In the last 5 or so years I've had trouble fitting in the desks. Today, though not roomy, the desks didn't seem as small as they have recently.. Tiny NSV. My youngest will be a senior next year. I hope to cross my legs in those desks by then!
  • jccst9
    jccst9 Posts: 58 Member
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    I've just returned from my kids' high school open house. This is my 7th year slipping in and out of the students' desks.. In the last 5 or so years I've had trouble fitting in the desks. Today, though not roomy, the desks didn't seem as small as they have recently.. Tiny NSV. My youngest will be a senior next year. I hope to cross my legs in those desks by then!

    Excellent! Oh, and I can totally relate to this... I've worked in public schools for a few years in different capacities (student teacher, behavioral specialist, etc.) and those desks totally suck. I hope you are able to run a lap on the seat of that desk by next year! Good luck! :)
  • ADAGIAG1
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    Whats an NSV?
  • GeekyGoddess
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    NSV=non scale victory

    Mine is its TOM and I've not even thought of chocolate until I started thinking about what kind of NSV I might have had today. Usually by now I'd have eaten a whole huge Cadbury fruit and nut bar.
  • Jennaissance
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    I don't think the belly thing is disgusting, be proud! Mine is that I biked to work today (18 miles).
  • valeriejean1407
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    My NSV for today was my run being easier than it was yesterday. I'm using "Ease into 5k" to get back into running which uses interval training. The times seemed to go faster and I was getting farther with each stride. It made it feel attainable... small victories are what gets us through day to day :)
  • candeebandland
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    I ran around the playground with my students playing TAG!!! : )
  • DterMined2012
    DterMined2012 Posts: 600 Member
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    I passed up my fave.....BIRTHDAY CAKE....YAY ME!!
  • ktmmom189
    ktmmom189 Posts: 132 Member
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    My husband told me he has noticed how hard I've been working, that I look thinner and how sexy I am. **Added 2 pairs of shorts were not nearly as tight**
  • acrynne
    acrynne Posts: 74 Member
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    Today I had the hungries--- you know that feeling where you just feel really really hungry? That was me all day. And, I wanted sugar more than anything. But.... I didn't cave in. I drank more water and ate the healthy meal plan that I laid out for myself. :)
  • jessiecoody
    jessiecoody Posts: 15 Member
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    I resisted the fresh from scratch chocolate pound cake at work today :)
  • bradphil87
    bradphil87 Posts: 617 Member
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    I added weight to the bar :) always a great nsv!!!! And I killed it in the gym :)
  • neetneetneets
    neetneetneets Posts: 95 Member
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    I really, really didn't feel like going for a run. But I did anyway, and that always feels better than the feeling you get when you don't feel like exercising and don't exercise. If that makes sense.
  • Olderwiser41
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    I get this 100% - I was having a really bad day, no motivation etc. my running plan had me down for an easy 30 minutes, I ended up doing a tough 50. Yeay me!!!!
  • SanjiSun
    SanjiSun Posts: 69 Member
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    aced the exercises which gave me trouble before on the P90x Leg & Back workout (this was my third), and after reading the thread about how difficult the pistol squat is, tried one.. and no, I didn't manage to do it, but the strength was were, the balance gave me trouble. and I will figure that out in the next days :)
  • KeepGoingRhonda
    KeepGoingRhonda Posts: 527 Member
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    My NSV is that even though my weightloss has stalled for 9 months I have STILL carried on with staying within my cals and exercising regularly. That to me is amazing!
  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
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    I gave away all of my size 26 and most of my size 24 clothes today (I kept the ones with draw string lol)
  • 12774
    12774 Posts: 1,416 Member
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    Was able to close the last button on my blouse. Have not done that in years
  • Graceious1
    Graceious1 Posts: 716 Member
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    Mine was when my husband looked at me and said that my arms looked toned.
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
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    Had a personal best time on the treadmill yesterday for 3 miles doing my walking/running combo and was at a 11:58 per mile pace! YEAH! Under 12 minute miles!!!! Huge mental hurdle!:smile: