NSV! Let's Hear Yours!

Daysednconfused

Replacing my entire wardrobe.

^^^^^^ This! I just did it for the second time yesterday - 3 overflowing trash bags. Glad I buy at consignments now! A scale victory is awesome, but some NSV's are much more gratifying!

robind200

I did 11,000 steps, 30 minutes walking and 20 minutes on the treadmill. Makes me feel a little more motivated this morning.

docnyto

Scale Victory is that I've lost all but one pound of my "holiday weight gain." NSV: I'd never gotten around to unboxing the new electronic keyboard I got for Christmas. I haven't played keyboard in over 20 years. So, instead of spending the evening snacking, or fighting off snack urges, I played for a couple of hours, doing scales, practice runs, and concentrating on perfecting a couple of sheet music pieces. Finally have a decent version of Scott Joplin's THE ENTERTAINER. Solved the "let's get a snack" problem by doing something else instead. It's hard to snack if your hands are busy doing something else. And mind engaged in something else, so it doesn't drift to food. Also, not watching TV during that time (or at anytime last evening), meant I didn't see commercials for tempting foods. So, this morning, I'd lost another of the pounds that had been bugging me, that had started rolling back on shortly before Thanksgiving.

jhner

My NSV lately has been my hubby calling me "tiny." I'm 5'9" and no matter how little I weigh, never feel "tiny" so this makes me smile! Gotta love him!

amandasilva

Love this thread!

Kamnikar64

Love this NSV idea so much, I'm creating a special MOTIVATION jar just to hold all of my NSV's throughout the year in one place. That way, anytime I need a pick-me-up, I can pull out my jar and read through the little notes. I hope it's overflowing by NYE!

I love that idea!

lisabinco

I just returned from the tailor's. I'm getting a very nice suit tailored IN so I can wear it again!!
I bought this suit about 8 years ago in a size 12, had it tailored in a bit for me, wore it maybe twice, then got too fat for it. It has languished in my closet all this time. What a shame, it looked so great on me.
I tried it on 4 months ago and realized it fit again. I looked great in it.
The best news: I tried in on last week and realized it's too big now!!
Because it was so expensive and I love this suit, I am having it tailored IN again so I can wear it and enjoy it. I feel so... so SKINNY!

concordancia

As I was cooking dinner, I weighed out the turkey burgers. My initial handful was within .2 oz. each time and right on the dot a couple of times.

amandasilva

I'm digging this thread up so I can brag and boast-

New hole in the belt- 2.5 inches in!

Tons more energy- best NSV I can think of!

lbs32724

I teach at an alternative high school with kids who have been kicked out of regular public schools and they are a very tough crowd. One of my students today said "Hey Miss, you don't look as fat as you used to." I said um, thank you and they asked why I was losing weight. I said I wanted to feel better in my skin and lower my risk for a plethora of disease later in life. Another student pops up with, "Yeah right, Miss, we know the real reason you're losing weight. You're headed to the stripper pole come summer time". Gotta love these kids:noway: Well, I'll take what I can from them, but I'm pretty proud of my loss so far: 25 pounds!!! So it's a nsv, even if a little harsh.

mayhoops

I just saw three guys I had gone to college with for the first time in 2 years & each one individually complimented me on how good I looked! I have probably lost about 40 pounds since I had seen them last.

Gin66

What is an NSV??

Non scale victory.

s07civic

Going from a BMI in the obese range at the start of April to the normal range.

Having people at work comment (almost daily) on how good I look.

Replacing my entire wardrobe.

I've been pretty hard on myself lately and feeling down, but reading this comment just uplifted my spirits and motivated me to keep at it. Thank you.

armstrong71

I am 41 years old and I work as a nurse manager at a dialysis clinic. One of my male patients who is 30 years old , told me yesterday your lookin gggoooddd boss!! It put a smile on my face for the rest of the day !!

squindles

Congrats everyone on your NSV'S
Mine: yesterday I sat down in a cafe for my lunch with my mum and I fit between the table and chair. Last time I tried a had a big struggle fitting my jelly belly in!!!! And the last time it took me 2 attempts to get up :blushing:
Today I've just walked to my daughters without stopping to ease my crippling back pain. Hardly had a twinge :bigsmile: I'm soooooooo happy and think I'll focus on these more than my weigh ins xx

jakidb

That's AWESOME!

deemedpriceless

I teach at an alternative high school with kids who have been kicked out of regular public schools and they are a very tough crowd. One of my students today said "Hey Miss, you don't look as fat as you used to." I said um, thank you and they asked why I was losing weight. I said I wanted to feel better in my skin and lower my risk for a plethora of disease later in life. Another student pops up with, "Yeah right, Miss, we know the real reason you're losing weight. You're headed to the stripper pole come summer time". Gotta love these kids:noway: Well, I'll take what I can from them, but I'm pretty proud of my loss so far: 25 pounds!!! So it's a nsv, even if a little harsh.

This is awesome! I work at an alternative school too. So, I can relate. This was a great compliment.

Aeriesified

You know that feeling when you run into an ex and you know you're looking great? Yeah, that. I ran into him at the dog park on Sunday, and honestly feel like a million bucks after the look I got. That was the look of, "I'm internally kicking myself but don't want you to know."

Certainly didn't get that from him three years ago.

Timshel_

How timely. I just posted this on my profile as an update.I'll just copy and paste here:

My first NSV post (thanks whitneyps7 for the inside scoop on MFP accronyms and lingo lol).


One of the biggest motivators to get back in shape was how run down I would feel after a normal day, or how hard it was to keep focused on work, family, and life in general. It was to the point I brushed against depression last year, which is something I *NEVER* thought a postitive person like myself would ever have to deal with. But lately I have felt that cloud lifting. I am starting to feel so much energy inside of me. Last night was an amazing run and today at work I am starting to feel like the old me - confident, energentic, and ready for anything that might come my way.

Awzummmz.

Here is to the good life - good food, good exercise, good health, and good support through MFP.

squindles

Love this NSV idea so much, I'm creating a special MOTIVATION jar just to hold all of my NSV's throughout the year in one place. That way, anytime I need a pick-me-up, I can pull out my jar and read through the little notes. I hope it's overflowing by NYE!

What a fantastic idea :laugh: x

Brianna716

I can pull down one of my pairs of pants without unbuttoning them.

I finished W3D3 of C25K- I was the girl in high school that halfassed jogged the mile that they made us run twice a year and hated it.

My BMI is finally in the normal weight range.

grdaze

I have a pair of tight leggings that I bought last fall.

Today they are gaping at the knees and I have to keep tugging them up

Kristen81

A couple of days ago I tried on a dress that I haven't worn in 2 1/2 years....it looked better on me than it did then and I just had a baby a month ago! That definitely made me happy and lit a spark under my butt to keep going!

kisercrew6

The down side, I am colder and it hurts to sit on hard chairs, but I am overjoyed.
I can run faster, hike farther and have much more energy.

I am also colder, but that made me laugh that it hurts to sit on hard chairs! You'll have to carry a pillow with you

My NSV is that I am feeling better about having my picture taken. I was feeling sad that I had hardly any photos with my kids that I liked. Took 2 pics this weekend and like the way I looked!!

bdeezy3396

I'm finally able to wear those XL shirts that my daughter has been buying me for years.

NHoughton13

My plantar fascitis has disappeared, my winter boots zip all the way up over my calves now and I don't need an energy drink in the afternoon to keep awake.

LorLalala

Love this thread.
Tomorrow it'll be one week since I've started a healthier lifestyle. Can't wait to have a NSV and post something here!

mzjessicaxo

My favorite pair of skinny jeans... my thighs no longer look like sausages smushed into them

I noticed this on friday! my legs look trim and toned in my jeans now! Love it!

alusainc

Having to take back the clothes I gave my daughter because I was so sure I would not fit into them again.....lol. She is not a happy camper, but I am exceedingly delighted!

MizTerry

I was able to outrun all the kids at the gym Sunday AND...I got my big old tail back into some tens yesterday. It's still a little tight, but I don't have to lay down just to zip them up.