What's Your Most Recent NSV

I have only been at the gym for a few weeks and usually follow the same program. Usually on my weights session I still complete the amount of reps but have to break it down. Eg instead of 2x12 I will do 4x6 or 3x8. Today I only had to break it down 3x8 on one machine. Also doing the same program on the bike I managed to cycle 12klms instead of 10klms in the same amount of time and on the treadmill I do an interval program. Usually when it speeds up I have to hold on for dear life. No holding on for me today!! #feelingstrong

I've just completed day 1 of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. I'm already dreading tomorrow. Had to stop a couple of times but towing 18stone around can be restricting.. Go me!!!

I finished C25K this morning. All 8 weeks. Holy *kitten*. Can someone please call my high school gym teacher and let him know I can run three miles?

(Also, I woke up at 5:00 am to do this because it's going to be a scorcher. Who am I?)

Just today I was able to Bend over and tie my shoe with out losing my breath or losing balance. For so many years I had to sit down and bring my shoe to me instead of bending over to tie it.

A pie I bought the last week of june is mostly still intact. Minus 2 small pieces. I love pecan pie, but not the calories... I would have destroyed that whole thing on the first day were it 1-2 years ago!

My cheekbones are becoming more visible.

I had a pleasant surprise this evening while leaving the gym. My trainers asked me if the gym could advertise my weight loss to inspire others, with before and "after" pictures and stats. It would be part of the video feeds throughout the gym. I was both shocked and flattered! Especially since I'm still 10-15 pounds away from finishing my first cut. It was a nice confirmation to just trust in the process, even if your end goal seems so far away. I'm still not sure about having those before pictures advertised though...

forruths wrote: »

Maybe not technically a NSV but I just made it over the line from obese to overweight. It feels pretty good!

I just hit this one a couple of weeks ago! It feels so good!!

First, every post here is super inspiring!

Second, some recent NSV's...

I can "feel" the weight loss when doing jumping jacks...it's much easier to do them now and I can jump higher.
Recently moved from the beginner to the intermediate version of my exercise program.
Had to get new exercise pants, down from a 2X to a L.
Had purchased a pair of NIKE air shox a few years ago and they were uncomfortable after a few hours due to being non wide width....can totally wear them now comfortably for hours!
Last but not least....I have my first 5k coming up July 23rd, the color run! Me! A 5k....never in a million years did I see myself doing that!

This may sound trivial, but I have just started my journey. It has been sporadic at best. My knees have been hurting and all of a sudden they feel a little better and I'm able to move better (walked 1/2 mile on the treadmill this week). My knees are now clicking but not painfully popping. I have recorded my meals a couple of times and it was eye opening. Too much salt, protein and carbs. I will get better as I have not ever been on a healthy eating plan. I'm starting to move and am trying to change life-time poor habits/rituals.

I can blink on my right side again and don't have to tape my eye closed when I sleep.

Tried on a pair of "real" jeans, not the elastic band ones I've been wearing for years. Was in a 24/26 elastic JMS from Walmart. Tried a pair of 24's with button and zipper and they fit comfortably!! Had some 22's that are close....another 5-10 pounds and they should fit! Yay!

In the past, when I caught myself off-guard in a reflection I would notice that my pants were too tight or I'd see a bulge of fat hanging out. Today I walked past a reflective window and noticed a flat stomach and buff arms! This morning I was bummed that the scale went up two pounds, but this NSV more than made up for it.

Line at the grocery store was long today and I'm talking to a woman in line. At the end of the conversation she goes to me that's the reason why you must be skinny from eating all those healthy foods. I told her thanks but I still have my favorites I don't give up. At the same time my brain is going wow.

If she only knew about the Wendy's hamburgers pizza and beer on the beach.