NSV at the Doctor's Office

starcyndycyn

Today I had a great non-scale victory at the doctor's office, and one I didn't expect!

OK, so I went to the doctor today for a checkup, and while I have lost weight (I've lost nearly 60 lbs since Feb), I didn't mention it and neither did she. However, she listened to my heart, and then she said to me: "have you been doing some exercise?"

Me: "Yes, I joined a gym in June and have been working out most days since then."

Dr: "I can tell. Your heart sounds slow, strong, and athletic."

WOW. NEVER in my life has anyone used the word "athletic" to describe me in any way! It was awesome!

I'm posting this to inspire anyone who is working out and doesn't know why. It's not just about what we see--it's helping our insides! For the record, I weigh 268 lbs today. I'm still officially morbidly obese, but my blood pressure is 112/78 and my heart has definitely benefited from consistent exercise in just a 3 month period!

nannabannana

THE BEST NSV is the Drs reports! My bloodwork , b/p, and Rx med have been reduced since losing so much.

CONGRATULATIONS and keep on keeping on! Read my profile pic....it says it all!

:happy: :flowerforyou:

annarouni

This is a tremendous NSV! To have a doctor comment positively must have
been such a wonderful feeling. Congratulations.

scrdofbugs

Way to go!! That is wonderful news!!

starcyndycyn

Thanks, everyone!!! Keep on working out! We're all benefiting from our efforts!

Leeannboswell

Rock on, this is way cool!
Bless your heart. Literally!!

One little NSV
Two little NSVs
Three little NSVs...........FITNESS!!!! GOAL!!! SUCCESS!!!

All the best

selig0730

thats awesome, keep it up

Crosbinium

WOOHOO! Congrats. That is something to be very proud of!

icimani

That's great!

I always get disappointed if a Dr doesn't acknowledge that I've lost weight. They sure do say something when I gain!

fawndam

SUPER!!! YAY!! ((HAPPY DANCE))

Glo_8714

WOW!! Awesome work!! Keep up the good work! This opened my eyes a bit..i see now I'm not only working on my stomach, I'm eating healthier and exercising for the inside too! Thanks for this post!

EnchantedEvening

That's really awesome!

Blood work, blood pressure, and heart rate improvements are the best NSV because, while getting into a new pair of jeans is wonderful, knowing you're HEALTHY is the greatest reward. I was ecstatic when my blood pressure and resting heart rate came down.

Keep it up!

anorangie

Congratulations to you and your strong athletic heart! :flowerforyou:

jayliospecky

That is a REALLY cool NSV. I like it.

TXStephSki

That is just flat out awesome! Way to go!

BarbBlue

That IS awesome!

MetamorphosisMe

Congratulations!!!! Goes to show hard work does indeed pay off!!

starcyndycyn

WOW!! Awesome work!! Keep up the good work! This opened my eyes a bit..i see now I'm not only working on my stomach, I'm eating healthier and exercising for the inside too! Thanks for this post!

Thanks! That why I posted--it really opened up my eyes, too, because I'm usually so fixated on getting into the clothing size I want to be

Thank you again, everyone!

hkclaire

What a great NSV!

JigglyPuff2011

This is wonderful, I can only imagine how you must have felt. Thank you for posting this it gave me a really big smile!!