What's Your Most Recent NSV
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I always steal the duvet, apparently - not consciously, but it seems I like to wrap myself up in it! Hubby complained last night that I didn't need to steal THAT much of it, and asked was I trying to make him think there was "still a fat woman in the bed"? I pointed out that I AM still a fat woman, and he said "no you're not".
I really am - still hovering on the borderline between overweight and obese - but it was sweet of him to say that!
A second and kind of related NSV - he can't seem to keep his hands off me these days! He always tried to make me feel sexy and loved anyway, but lately he's been hugging, squeezing and grabbing more often. I used to try and push him away, but now I think I'm starting to enjoy it...40 -
I have a few! (I'm so excited)
1. No muffin top on my jeans, no sucking in at all to do them up. They're completely comfortable.
2. I can wear a ring my grandmother gave me in high school on my right ring finger. It used to be tight on my left pinkie.
3. This one's not so great but I'll take it. I'm down a cup size. I'm still a DD but I suspect that's gonna change Still it's a definitive sign that I have lost some weight. So I'm counting it.26 -
Made it through a day at the fair without gorging on all the deep fried, powdered sugar laden snacks that were just lined up side to side!
Honestly the smell of all the sugar made me nauseous.
I did however have a burger and an ice cream cone!
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Made it through a day at the fair without gorging on all the deep fried, powdered sugar laden snacks that were just lined up side to side!
Honestly the smell of all the sugar made me nauseous.
I did however have a burger and an ice cream cone!
Bless your soul! Fair food is my favorite!!5 -
Went bowling with the kids then came home to exercise.
Last year each time I went bowling it hurt while bowling and I was hurtin for two days after!19 -
My saddlebags have disappeared! I've had them for as long as i can remember. It took 95 pounds but they're gone!34
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I have two today:
1) I went to the grocery store, and bought only one thing that was not on my list - fresh blueberries were on sale!
2) My blood pressure has been in the normal range for over a month. In June, the top number was between 130 to 143. It has been under 130 since early July; this morning was 120 / 78! (My record so far - this past Sunday, it was 116 / 70!)
THANK YOU to all of you who share your successes here. This is the one message board that I check daily - your stories keep me motivated. Let's keep the momentum going!34 -
I drive a small car. I just like to. One thing I liked about my small car when I bought it in 2012 was that I could raise the driver's right arm rest to a vertical position and it would thus not uncomfortably jab my belly. Recently the thought occurred to me to lower the arm rest to the horizontal position and I found it to be quite comfortable with no jabbing my HOLY COW IT'S GONE!27
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Here are the ones that come to mind so far:
1. My collarbones have become visible.
2. I'm no longer out of breath when climbing stairs.
3. I now walk 10-12 miles/day. That's more than I used to walk in a week.
4. The regular bath towels wrap all the way around me now. I don't need to use a large beach towel.
5. I wore a bathing suit for the first time in years.
6. My cholesterol dropped from 225 to 183.31 -
I went through my closet and bureau, and can officially fit into all of the clothes that I own (except for the ones that are too big now)! Some jeans are a little snug, but can button and will be comfortable soon!19
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For the first time ever the hubby and I and the kids walked over the Brooklyn Bridge. Took a picture on the bridge and was actually happy with the way I looked in it. Plus I did 20,000 steps walking around the city!27
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I got subway veggie delight half foot instead of the other choices and a banana. Hubby thinks I'm slim enough so could have been easy to order anything. BUT I'm not at goal weight yet so I'm still on a diet. Plus I love tasting Swiss cheese on its own.18
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zharptichka wrote: »I have a few! (I'm so excited)
1. No muffin top on my jeans, no sucking in at all to do them up. They're completely comfortable.
2. I can wear a ring my grandmother gave me in high school on my right ring finger. It used to be tight on my left pinkie.
3. This one's not so great but I'll take it. I'm down a cup size. I'm still a DD but I suspect that's gonna change Still it's a definitive sign that I have lost some weight. So I'm counting it.
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I fit back into my size small scrubs for work!
A few months ago I could barely pull them up on my thighs and definitely not around my hips! They're "unisex" so I mean... they probably aren't as small as you would imagine... bahahaha!
but it's progress! And it means I'm back to my prepregnancy size after baloon-ing up to XL's....23 -
I bought bras AND panties at Victoria's Secret. That was a big goal for me. I was in tears when I tried on everything and it fit me. Also, a dress I bought 8 years ago fits again... Better than it did when I bought it. I'm wearing out for my anniversary tomorrow!38
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I actually weigh what my driver's license says I do. Lol38
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I was weearing my newish trousers Bought them at the end of april. Got so fed up with them being so big on my bottom I went on line and bought two new ones a size down in the sales. They should arrive tonight.19
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At work on Friday a couple of my colleagues came up to me and said I looked amazing and congratulated me on my weight loss.
A few others later on in the day said I looked radiant! Never been called that before!
It is such a massive boost that people can notice it even if I can't see too much of a difference. I know I am smaller as the clothes I wear are smaller, but I don't feel it.
Also in a picture for my hen do last weekend where I was wearing shorts you can actually see definition of the outer muscle on my legs. That's what I'm most proud of!26 -
I was walking into the bank yesterday and passed by a row of windows. I had to do a double take because oh my god I'm getting lanky, not fat.
Also didn't recognise my shadow while running this morning, so that was funny.32 -
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3 elliptical miles in 33 minutes! Im grabbing cardio by the kittens this time!19
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Yesterday, someone called me "tiny." Me?! And I know I have to get new clothes overall, but was shocked when the XS Petite sweater from J.Jill fit me just fine. EXTRA SMALL PETITE?! I cried a little in the store.
I was XL, XXL, and even 1X depending on the brand when I started this journey -- and haven't purchased clothes at all along the way. To not feel self-conscious or embarrassed -- it is truly hard to get my head around sometimes.33 -
Realized today after almost 6 months of logging here and eating within my calories most days... My skin is so much clearer ! I have had adult acne for 30 years. No more!!33
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Bought a size 36 D bra today and have completely given up on the 40 C's I was wearing. I wasn't "wearing" them though...they were just randomly hanging on my body. Not a good look. (Do not understand the cup size change but if the bra fits...)
Also realized I am a medium not a large in shirts. Started at XL to XXL and thought a large would be fine. Pleasantly surprised at the Size medium.
Love this thread by the way! Every single person on here should feel proud.24 -
so a friend took a photo of a group of us. Looked at her phone without my classes. Asked if she could retake it as my tummy looked too large. She gave me a strange look and pointed out that wasn't me. I'm still adjusting to the smaller me.28
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1) My mom came to visit me on my job the other day and almost didn't recognize me from behind as my clothes are hanging on me.
2) I got tired of seeing my underwear hang on me so I bought some new ones - 2 sizes smaller and they fit perfectly.
3) I actually weigh less than the weight on my drivers license.25 -
Was at the gym today walked by a mirror and I looked at my reflection and I said why the hell is the shirt laying the way it is on my back shoulders. Then I realized I have no stomach hanging out and my *kitten* is gone.11
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The other day at work, one of my coworkers told me it was time to buy some new scrubs. Apparently my current ones are not only feeling too big but looking too big as well!17
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My daughter volunteers for one of the county nature centers and as a perk, she gets free and/or reduced price use of the county Rec Centers. I used her perk today to buy a 25-entry RecCenter pass, which gives me access to the fitness centers, drop-in fitness classes, and indoor pools at the employee discount rate.
Not a huge victory in and of itself, but it has a lot of potential! The next victory will be actually going...22 -
Walked all around today, carrying items up hills! I wasn't winded at all. I felt great! My 10000 step a day cardio habit is really paying off. While I had some treats today, pizza and beer while tubing, I logged them and still ended up under calories for the day. I was complimented on how a t-shirt I was wearing fit!22
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