We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

My First NSV!

NyxariaMoon
NyxariaMoon Posts: 121 Member
edited January 1 in Success Stories
I had my first NSV tonight and I couldn't be happier. I started here and on my path to a healthier and fitter me approximately 2 weeks ago. I made the decision to do this because I was having so much back pain just standing in the kitchen loading or unloading my dishwasher and I had begun to notice that I was getting out of breath just walking to the restroom at work. This was unacceptable! So I made a promise to myself to begin eating healthier and exercising.

The first week I was not able to walk to our neighborhood mailbox - 1/4 of a mile from my door step - without searing, burning pain in my back. By the time I made it there and started on my way back I was in tears and to the point of almost begging my husband to get the car and come pick me up. :embarassed: Thankfully I didn't. I stuck with it and in that week made it there and back 3 times with a lot of stopping and crying. I then began using my elliptical instead of walking, mainly because I was so embarrassed with not being able to make it there and back without having to stop.

Tonight, after two weeks of using my elliptical and strengthening my back, I walked 1 mile in a brisk pace without stopping and no back pain! I was in shock. I kept waiting for the pain and it didn't come. I am so happy! This is the main reason I began this journey and I've already accomplished one of my main goals. I still have a long way to go, but just seeing the difference 2 weeks has made has me even more motivated and I just wanted to share my happiness. :happy:

Replies

  • RellaBelle
    RellaBelle Posts: 70 Member
    Definitely awesome! I can only imagine how good it feels to hit your first goal.. and so soon! Fantastic! ^_^
  • jeme3
    jeme3 Posts: 355 Member
    Good for you! Doesn't take long to start seeing/feeling results.
  • janicemitchellcross
    janicemitchellcross Posts: 134 Member
    Well done it is amazing how quickly you can stregthen your body by regular exercise. Keep it up
  • StinkyWinkies
    StinkyWinkies Posts: 603 Member
    very nice, congrats!
  • iampanda
    iampanda Posts: 176 Member
    AWESOME! Keep up the fantastic work!!!
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
    Way to go!
  • that is great :)))) keep the good work and you'll feel your body getting stronger everyday :) very proud !!!
  • NyxariaMoon
    NyxariaMoon Posts: 121 Member
    Thanks everyone! It really is amazing how fast it happened. Two weeks ago, I was certain that it would take me a month or more. I think I'm still in shock. lol
  • oh my goodness, that's fabulous! Keep up the good work :)
  • Snoopy108
    Snoopy108 Posts: 94 Member
    You are awesome! Great way to work through it, and think about all you can accomplish!! Hurray!!!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Congratulations! That's really awesome! Use this momentum to keep moving forward!!
  • Jmstill300
    Jmstill300 Posts: 239 Member
    Every journey begins with a single step! Very nice start! :smile:
  • Bettsy_A
    Bettsy_A Posts: 81 Member
    WOOHOOO!!! Well done! That is so very very awesome :D Getting stronger every day is the best feeling!
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    Wonderful!!! :-)
  • i am so proud for you..... losing weight is so hard.....hope i can lose that fast
  • chappappy
    chappappy Posts: 12 Member
    One word for you: FANTASTIC!
  • NyxariaMoon
    NyxariaMoon Posts: 121 Member
    Thank you so much everyone. Just have to say that this community is awesome! I can't stop smiling. :)
  • hollin40
    hollin40 Posts: 120 Member
    Good for you!!! You will have many more NSVs but the first one is the most awesome because it's what keeps you going! You can do it!!!!!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Beautiful!!!!
This discussion has been closed.
Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!