What's Your Most Recent NSV

GillianLF wrote: »

My initial goal was to get to the weight I was when I started college, 158lbs. I'm getting there. Two years ago today a photo was taken of me in a bikini (see my profile). I was 5lbs lighter there than I am today...but today I have collarbones, a smaller waist and more definition in my arms, back and legs.

Definite NSV. I might be heavier but I'm in better shape and I reckon I'm fitter. Its now not all about getting "back" that body.

we have the same college weight! I've just achieved mine (started at 213lb). You got this xxx

I went bra shopping and was explaining to the shop assistant that I've lost so much weight I had no idea what size I was.

She was about the same height as me and started asking me how I had done it and telling me that I was a healthy weight that she'd like to be. I was so honoured to have her ask me questions about my weightloss.

Before I would have only been consulted on the best tasting pizza to order....

I can touch my thumb to my pinky about half the time I do my exercises.

jessiruthica wrote: »

Our company Christmas party is coming up.

In the past (when I was 230lbs and wearing a US18/20), I had to wear mumsy dresses because that's all that would fit and cover up the parts I didn't want people to see (pretty much everything).

Yesterday I went shopping for a dress for the event. First of all, there were TONS of options. Second, dress sizes are weird and I tried on everything from a US12 to a US6 to find the right fit. I wound up with a beautiful one-shouldered black dress that doesn't hide ANYTHING. And I felt AMAZING! Shopping is (distressingly) way too much fun now

Basing off your profile, pic, you have every reason to not hide anything! That has got to be a great feeling. Have fun at the party!!!

I have been at a weight loss plateau for about 3 weeks. I know I am counting my calories correctly and meeting my exercise goals, so it has been very difficult to stay positive as I lose and gain the same pound over and over.

So... yesterday I did my measurements two weeks ealier than i had planned and... I have lost a significant amount in inches all over my body! More inches than I lost in the previous 2 months!

Also, my husband reminded me that I just bought new jeans and leggings in a size smaller than I was wearing in September.

I've had a few recently:
1. I am officially down to a medium size in tops! I won a T shirt in a raffle drawing at work and wasn't really given a choice in size, just handed a medium shirt. It fits perfectly. Then I went to a concert and bought an awesome band t shirt. They only had smalls and mediums left in the shirt I loved so I decided to get a medium because if it didn't fit now, it would soon. (Still in denial about the t shirt I won in the raffle) It fits!! This is so exciting because I haven't been a medium since high school! Which was *ahem* 15 years ago!
2. A few of my large tops and vanity sized XLs are getting too baggy to wear. Which kind of helped me to realize that I really am doing this and it isn't all in my head.
3. I can officially tighten my belt one notch tighter!
4. I can see some definition in my abs, finally.
Between these changes and now I have only lost 5 pounds since September and it has been a slow 2 months. It's nice to know that I am making progress even if if the scale is reflecting it much.

Was at a day conference type thing on Saturday and they were selling t-shirts...unlike most people I have the problem where I think I'm still the little bitty person I once was lol, and everything looks big to me. I grabbed a large and thought it looked huge but then had a little convo in my head where I said stop doing this you're in denial you always do this and then end up having to return to get a larger size. Grabbed the XL and thought noooo way this is a night gown.. but then told myself come on this is probably your size. I decided well ok I'll get the large and if it doesn't fit now I'll just be able to wear it in a month or two. I tried it on this AM to see just how tight it would be, and....it fits! No pulling, no tugging, no bunching around my hips...just perfect!

Not being afraid to look in the mirror now!

Two new ones this week.

I did 300 lbs on the leg press!

Last night, we decided to try to new the new Fuddruckers. I managed to resist the roll and just eat my burger with jack cheese and jalapenos. As good as it smelled, it just wasn't worth the calories. I even had enough calories left beneath my goal so I really had to think hard about it.

Last Saturday we had friends over for dinner. Halfway through a magnificent home made tangerine souffle I stopped. I was full and as much as I liked it I was not going to finish it.

Second one; It was my BIL birthday on Sunday and we were going to visit. Usually we take the car or bike to visit. After some debating we came to the conclusion really it is only just over half an hours walk. So we walked and we loved it. Walking back in the evening just before bed was a good way to fall asleep feeling very relaxed.

My NSV: being able to fit in my high school jeans (that was down 10 pants sizes)

Compeleted Week 3 Day 1 of C25K I thought there was now way I could jog for 3 minutes straight let alone twice when I looked at it but I did it

So many amazing NSVs!

I went thrift shopping over the weekend for some work pants since my current ones are giving me saggy butt syndrome. Was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get 2 pairs in a 16, a regular 16 not even a 16W. Also nabbed a flannel in an XL that fit well all over...nearly every flannel I find that fits my arms is so baggy everywhere else. The BEST part was there was a brand new with tags Ann Taylor body con dress in a 14 there. Originally $128 dollars, I ended up paying $8 for it! It's a touch snug but it zips so I'm taking it as a win.
Also totally scale related but I FINALLY hit my next weight loss milestone goal of losing 50 lbs. Yay.

Haha! I am very excited and proud of the progress I've made! I believe in myself now. I guess that's another nsv thank you!