That is huge! Good for you Nikki!

I grow weary of the weighing and the logging and the exercise, (been at this 4 years, 3 on maintenance). Most recent NSV - even though I REALLY didn't want to go, made myself exercise 45 minutes, part of which was jogging for 20 minutes. Never would have happened 5 years ago.

marekdds wrote: »

I grow weary of the weighing and the logging and the exercise, (been at this 4 years, 3 on maintenance). Most recent NSV - even though I REALLY didn't want to go, made myself exercise 45 minutes, part of which was jogging for 20 minutes. Never would have happened 5 years ago.

You inspire us to keep going, Jen

And we survived this accidental "off-trail" experience. That is my son in the picture trying to convince his German Shepherd to come down a granite cliff. I think a good rule of thumb is that if your German Shepherd isn't willing to go there, you probably shouldn't expect your 51 year old mother to do it. The last trail sign we saw designated it as a "DIFFICULT" trail. At one point, we had to hook the dog lead to a tree and kind of rappel down the rocks. We were so relieved when we saw signs of civilization again.

Congrats! What a beautiful place.

nikkib0103 wrote: »

Yesterday I cleaned out my drawers and closet. I donated numerous pieces that are too big for me. Even though I wore some of these pieces just last week! Because I am going to now dress for where I am at, and not holding on to stuff in case I gain. This is huge for me. I did keep a couple of larger t's for hanging around the house or sleeping but they are not going to be worn in public. I have always been afraid to toss out the bigger stuff, in case. Now I am determined to toss the safety net and just not go back.

Great job! I do that, too. If it is too big to be comfortable, throw it out! No one wants to wear clown pants. That way you will be reminded if you have to get back on the wagon. I have better things to do with my money than to buy bigger clothes. Now, buying smaller clothes, I can afford!

UncleMac wrote: »

Not sure if this counts as a NSV...

Session with the personal trainer started with the leg press. We've been ramping up the weights. Yesterday's leg press was the toughest one yet... three sets of:

10 x 180lbs for each single leg
20 x 450lbs both legs

After the third set, when I crawled off of the machine, my muscles were trembling. Then we did seated leg curls.

It's an NSV. You're doing great!

marekdds wrote: »

Oh, yeah, that is an NSV.

I was expecting DOMS but it was less severe than anticipated and focused mainly in my glutes.

Those are respectable numbers. Anytime you're moving more than your bodyweight, you're doing good things.

I repeated the 10x180lbs & 20x450lbs three times again today followed (again) by the seated leg curls. I asked what we're trying to achieve. He said he wanted to be confident of my endurance before doing heavy testing in preparation for a change of cycle. He figures my max lift will be +700lbs. If my memory of periodization is right, I'm going to be doing short rep & heavy weights for a couple of weeks...

Marvelous Farback, Mac and camblin. All great NSV's.