NSV or sad?

magerum
magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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Tomorrow is my birthday. I really have no desire to eat anything out of the ordinary (for me). I like my day-in day-out diet (diary's open if you're curious, I eat a lot nom nom nom). I plan my week ahead of time so you can even look at what's on the menu for tomorrow.

Is it a NSV that I don't want to stray from the path or is it kind of sad? Opinions welcome.

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  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    I'd say! Theres nothing wrong with that, actually I think its admirable. You have completely changed your lifestyle, and I would call that an NSV.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,451 Member
    It's your life. If you want to live it regimented like that, it's certainly your perogative.

    For me, becoming too inflexible is a sing that things are out of balance in the opposite direction. So even though I used to over eat, I can tell by my own personality that obsessing over the every single day details is not good either.

    I've been maintaining my weight for years. I like my days at the fair, and ice cream now and then at the zoo.
  • rmkramer003
    rmkramer003 Posts: 115 Member
    Nope, not sad. But I have a lot of problems with food, so going outside my normal food plan usually means feeling bad for a couple of days. If you like the foods that you normally eat, there isn't really any reason to stray unless you REALLY want something different. Happy Birthday!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Doing exactly what you want on your birthday: WIN

    Giving in to other people's ideas on your birthday even though that's not what you want: Not a win.
  • KarensCanDoIt
    KarensCanDoIt Posts: 190 Member
    Celebrating a birthday doesn't have to involve eating a lot of food. Celebrate in other ways. Get tickets to a show or a ball game. Go dancing. Do what's fun for you!
  • Sweetsugar0424
    Sweetsugar0424 Posts: 451 Member
    Do what makes you happy. No one says you HAVE to have junk on your birthday. If it makes you feel better to not have it and you're not craving it, don't waste your energy on it.
  • Zoggy3333
    Zoggy3333 Posts: 43 Member
    Congradts on 158 lbs lost!!! What does NSV mean?
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    I'm just glad I'm not the only one who considers 18 oz of chicken a serving! =)

    Happy birthday!
  • jessicaj22
    jessicaj22 Posts: 11
    This being my first time posting on one of these things, I just thought I would say that this is a NSV. You have gone through quite the lifestyle change, and it is good to see that you don't want to give it up. Shows true dedication!
    Tomorrow is my birthday. I really have no desire to eat anything out of the ordinary (for me). I like my day-in day-out diet (diary's open if you're curious, I eat a lot nom nom nom). I plan my week ahead of time so you can even look at what's on the menu for tomorrow.

    Is it a NSV that I don't want to stray from the path or is it kind of sad? Opinions welcome.
  • jessicaj22
    jessicaj22 Posts: 11
    No scale victory :)
    Congradts on 158 lbs lost!!! What does NSV mean?
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    I think it is a fantastic, happy NSV! When I am out around other people and they are eating cake, or whatever, they always act like they feel sorry for me cause I 'cant" eat it. But I honestly don't want it anymore ,and that makes me really happy. It makes me hopeful that I really have changed, and I can continue to keep control of my weight. You have done GREAT, be proud!!
  • Austin1988
    Austin1988 Posts: 243 Member
    I would say that if you have lost 160lbs doing what you are doing, it is most definitely a NSV. Great job and keep it up!
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    Not sad at all. My bday is sunday and I've already told my DH that I want to eat some place where I can get a good grilled salmon steak or a nice salad lol.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    I'd say that's a fantastic NSV - you've changed your eating patterns so much that you are no longer craving crazy amounts of unhealthy stuff - you no longer desire it. A lot of us are really looking forward to reaching that point. :wink: Good on you!!
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    Celebrating a birthday doesn't have to involve eating a lot of food. Celebrate in other ways. Get tickets to a show or a ball game. Go dancing. Do what's fun for you!
    I want to go to the movies. I stash cut up cucumbers in my purse and a bottle of water lol
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    Tomorrow is my birthday. I really have no desire to eat anything out of the ordinary (for me). I like my day-in day-out diet (diary's open if you're curious, I eat a lot nom nom nom). I plan my week ahead of time so you can even look at what's on the menu for tomorrow.

    Is it a NSV that I don't want to stray from the path or is it kind of sad? Opinions welcome.

    Happy birthday by the way! And congrats on the great weight loss!
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    NSV for sure! You've changed your lifestyle so much that you don't even want to cheat/celebrate/reward yourself with food!!! That's huge and I think it's one of the best NSV I've ever heard!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    It's probably different than most, but I would certainly not call being different in a healthy way sad.
  • wild_wild_life
    wild_wild_life Posts: 1,334 Member
    NSV. One of the most important things I have gained from this whole weight loss/get healthy thing is no longer seeing food as entertainment. It doesn't mean you don't enjoy it, it just means stuffing yourself with "treats" is no longer fun. This goes against a lot of what we are told by society and the media but I think it is a much healthier attitude towards food.
  • natesangel
    natesangel Posts: 210 Member
    nsv! i wanted to do something this year, so i compromised with a pack of red velvet cookies and only ate a couple over the week and shared them around, still got my cake but didn't need 'cake and all that' WTG and super WTG on that ticker number! WOW!!!
  • jpaw1002
    jpaw1002 Posts: 322 Member
    NSV! seeing as you've lost 158lbs...thats just amazing! i took a peek at your before picture and after and man! thats awesome! :bigsmile: great job
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    NOPE!! It's an NSV that you are not rewarding yourself with food like a dog!! YOU ROCK!! Spend the $40+ on something awesome, like tubing or rock climbing or something crazy!! Enjoy!! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!:drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • Chellie_Bellie
    Chellie_Bellie Posts: 29
    I think it's great! You've learned new healthy habits! Happy Birthday btw! Today is my birthday, going out with friends tonight, so I figured out what I am ordering ahead of time so I can still eat what I normally eat, or very close to it, it's been pretty easy.
  • HannahMLittle
    HannahMLittle Posts: 8 Member
    Planning out your week ahead of time is great! If you plan while you are full you can make more sensable choises for your week, then on that day if you are hungry or tempted to stray, you can remind yourself to stick to the menu! That's such a wonderful idea I may have to adapt it!!
  • Jack3r
    Jack3r Posts: 96
    Flawless victory, I'd say :)
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    It's only sad if it makes you sad! If you wanted to go crazy and eat lots of birthday-type food, and were just not allowing yourself, or feeling guilty about it - to me, that would be sad. But if you'd genuinely just prefer to carry on as normal and not use food to celebrate - nothing wrong with that. Happy birthday! :drinker:
  • Tori_356
    Tori_356 Posts: 510 Member
    how do you already know how many calorie youre going to burn from exercise on thursday and friday?

    i think you should do what you want, but dont deprive yourself of something that you want. so if you dont want it, why bother? happy birthday!!
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    how do you already know how many calorie youre going to burn from exercise on thursday and friday?

    i think you should do what you want, but dont deprive yourself of something that you want. so if you dont want it, why bother? happy birthday!!

    I exercise with the same equipment, using the same HRM, for the same duration of time @ about the same intensity (as best as I can tell) and at the same time(s) of day. Having done that for over a year I have consistantly burned, at the minimum, the values I put in. I adjust if required, but I find it's barely needed anymore. I also know my #'s are fairly accurate for the same reasons. Having all the same controls in place and getting the exact results predicted by my math for calories in and out.

    Thanks for the support!
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Thanks for the kind words everyone! I would like to point out that it's not like I don't eat any "junk"... I do eat a pint of ice cream every single night, which I attribute to my "meh" feeling towards needing additional junk food. :)

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