What's Your Most Recent NSV

tlems wrote: »

pearso21123 wrote: »

I increased my speed on the treadmill from 3.0 to 3.5, and I started C25K.

Way to go! I love C25K. It is a great program. Stick with it!

Thanks! It's been fun so far. I start Week 3 tomorrow.

I'm finally out of women's sizes! Wearing "regular" jeans for the 1st time today

pearso21123 wrote: »

shizmcnally wrote: »

Went to the cider mill today and only ate one donut and had one cup of cider. I allowed myself a treat, didn't feel guilty and couldn't believe the difference between how I looked last year as compared to this year!

You look great! I took the family to the cider mill on Friday, but ended up having two donuts and half a cup of cider. But we did the corn maze and then walked back to the barn instead of riding the wagon, so burned some extra calories. It was a great day.

That's awesome!

Oh, Also, I ate sensibly at a family gathering yesterday-bun less burger and just a few chips, no macaroni salad. As for the pastries in the office today, I chose one small scone, ate it, logged it-and wont be going back for more! One and done

Today I planned all my dinners for the next few weeks, imported all the recipes, and made my grocery list. I fail without a plan, so I finally made a plan!

misschiggie123 wrote: »

pearso21123 wrote: »

My 9-year-old son was playing on his tablet and said to me "Mom, if getting healthy was a game, you would have leveled up a few levels."

Thats the sweetest thing in the world , that bought tears to my eyes.

I thought it was pretty funny. Now whenever I'm improving in some way, I think in terms of "leveling up."

My jeans are usually too tight after I wash and dry them, but today they fit perfectly! (I've only been doing this for like three days)

Just got back from a week long vacation and didn't beat myself up for the 4 lb bump on the scale. I know it's because of the tremendously indulgent 6 course meal my friends and I treated ourselves to the last night in town. Worth it.

Some NSV's from the trip:
-Entered a Lava Cave in Arizona. I didn't make it very far in because I got too scared but I got further than I thought I would...I've gotta do better next time.
-Hiked almost the entire way up the Abineau Trail in the Coconino Forest in Arizona, over 2500 ft elevation change starting at 8000 ft. I'm from Ohio...where our elevation is like max 1500 ft, so to start already that high the air was SO difficult to breathe. I stopped a lot and cried because I was scared I couldn't do it but I did! Until it started snowing, then it was an almost vertical climb down.
-Hiked part of the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon after walking almost the entire rim trail earlier in the day. It was breathtaking, even when the clouds rolled in and you couldn't see 5 ft in front of you.
-Hiked part of the Valley of Fire in Nevada, climbing up to see Elephant Rock, crossing between two rocks through water and going up and down steps completely covered in sand. Me even a year ago would have been too scared.
-Went out 3 nights in Vegas in sleeveless dresses and didn't worry about needing a cover up or sleeves to hide my arms. Even had some dudes trying to "holla at me for a minute" which blew my mind because have you SEEN Vegas show girls?
-Got stuck in the middle seat (ugh) on an economy air bus (ughhhh) flying out and didn't feel like I was smothering the other passengers. The seatbelt actually had room to spare. Whoa.

silverarcheress wrote: »

pearso21123 wrote: »

My 9-year-old son was playing on his tablet and said to me "Mom, if getting healthy was a game, you would have leveled up a few levels."

I am definitely going to start thinking like this!

@pearso21123 @silverarcheress
The a website called Fitocracy that actually has you level up and gives you badges for different accomplishments. It's aimed more for people who lift weights; cycling, running and cardio tend to be worth less points, though it's hard to judge. I use it as a tracker for my workouts, and it's really fun to get a badge when you hit a milestone!

fitocracy.com

P.S. Follow FitB0t he will track more stats and give you lifetime milestones aka ran 100 km in lifetime, did 1000 crunches, etc.

G33K_G1RL wrote: »

silverarcheress wrote: »

pearso21123 wrote: »

My 9-year-old son was playing on his tablet and said to me "Mom, if getting healthy was a game, you would have leveled up a few levels."

I am definitely going to start thinking like this!

@pearso21123 @silverarcheress
The a website called Fitocracy that actually has you level up and gives you badges for different accomplishments. It's aimed more for people who lift weights; cycling, running and cardio tend to be worth less points, though it's hard to judge. I use it as a tracker for my workouts, and it's really fun to get a badge when you hit a milestone!

fitocracy.com

P.S. Follow FitB0t he will track more stats and give you lifetime milestones aka ran 100 km in lifetime, did 1000 crunches, etc.

Thanks!

I passed 3,000,000 steps on my Fitbit.

i feel siily but ill ask anyways ...what is NSV ?

I started my weight loss journey in February 2015. In April 2015 my husband and I went to Paris to celebrate our anniversary. At the time I had lost about 20 pounds. I bought a fabulous spendy leather belt that just barely fit on the first hole. Now, 6 months later, it is too loose in the fifth and final hole. Looks like I am adding more holes. Or maybe back to Paris for another belt

While doing my workout routine today, my 6 year old said, "mom I like doing this with you it's fun." She often times laughed at my lunges or squats and she definitely got a chuckle out of my sit-ups. We then went outside and she walk/jogged with ms and we laughed and talked the whole time. After our walk she asked me to play basketball with her and I did. 5 weeks ago I would have been sitting in the house watching TV or surfing the web, never would j have been outside walking. For my daughter to see the changes I would not change that for the world. I may not see changes in the scale but I feel better and I enjoy life more. My enjoyment in life was a good meal, planning and cooking or scoping out new restaurants, now I try to beat yesterday's fitbit steps for a new high. The scale isn't the only meausre of success.