What's Your Most Recent NSV

I food prepped & prelogged two lunches this week. I didn't realize how much easier that would make it to be concious of other food choices during the day to meet macros. It also helped to eliminate decision fatigue.

I also tried quinoa for the first time. Yay for trying new foods that have you go "huh?"

As I was out on my bike today, it suddenly hit me that I really, really enjoy exercise.

This, from the girl who at school hated exercise to a point whereby she would do anything, literally anything, to get out of doing sports. If I had an excuse, I used it. My favourite being that I had my period (which, according to me, went on for a couple of weeks - good job the teachers never counted )The only activity I enjoyed at school was swimming, and that was only because I was really good at it, could hide in the water and not have to get changed in front of the other students (I used to make a point of being last out, so by the time I got to the showers they were empty, ditto the changing cubicles).

I also realised that I no longer exercise to get more calories to eat. I exercise to improve my health and fitness and to prove to myself that I can achieve more - go further, faster, over more hilly terrain. And I am doing this! If my old PE teachers from school could see me now, they'd faint with shock. The calories are just an added benefit.

Realising this makes me smile and laugh inside. My only regret is that I left it so long to do this. But I'm doing it now and loving it!

I put on a size 8 pair of dress pants this morning, and they fit perfectly.
Eight months ago, I was wearing a size 16.

My big reason for beginning this journey after years of denial and so much weight was related to a horrible experience walking while on vacation. My family and I were in a beautiful place walking across these cool tree top hanging bridges and after just two sections (maybe 8 blocks) I seriously thought I was going to die. I was so frustrated and angry at myself that I couldn't enjoy this magical place with my family. And so embarrassed I cried and cried.

Well yesterday I walked 6 miles. I never thought I could do that. Now I'm beginning to wonder if there is anything I can't do including losing the rest of this weight I am lugging around.
Thanks for the inspiration all of you!

I guess I have 2 NSVs this time...

-I have walked over 8 miles so far this week.

-Went to the pantry to grab my chocolate after dinner. Opened the door, decided that my calorie goal was more important, closed the door and walked away. Painful, but worth it. If I had only exercised today, I'd have my chocolate!

I had another one today...we have been short one person in my office for a couple of years so the workstation thats sort of behind me has been vacant. I have enjoyed it because it was always kind of awkward when someone was there. We sat back to back and if that person had their chair pushed back I had to really squeeze to get by them or they had to move closer to their keyboard. Last week someone started using that desk and I just realized today that I don't have to sqeeze to get by anymore! In fact, the guy had his chair pushed way back and I STILL had room to walk through. I was even able to do the happy dance and go through! Lol

meritage4 wrote: »

OK I know I have read on MFB that sometimes feet get smaller with weight loss and it is true.

I've seen this a few times now, so I decided to hang onto my old (as in ten years, but still serviceable) winter boots for another year and maybe get a stylish new pair next year instead, when hopefully I'll be at my goal weight!

Madwife2009 wrote: »

As I was out on my bike today, it suddenly hit me that I really, really enjoy exercise.

This, from the girl who at school hated exercise to a point whereby she would do anything, literally anything, to get out of doing sports. If I had an excuse, I used it. My favourite being that I had my period (which, according to me, went on for a couple of weeks - good job the teachers never counted )The only activity I enjoyed at school was swimming, and that was only because I was really good at it, could hide in the water and not have to get changed in front of the other students (I used to make a point of being last out, so by the time I got to the showers they were empty, ditto the changing cubicles).

I also realised that I no longer exercise to get more calories to eat. I exercise to improve my health and fitness and to prove to myself that I can achieve more - go further, faster, over more hilly terrain. And I am doing this! If my old PE teachers from school could see me now, they'd faint with shock. The calories are just an added benefit.

Realising this makes me smile and laugh inside. My only regret is that I left it so long to do this. But I'm doing it now and loving it!

@Madwife2009 I know how this feels, because I feel EXACTLY the same way!!! Thanks for putting it into words - I haven't wrapped my brain around enough to be able to explain this feeling!

My weight hasn't gone down significantly in the last month or two but I've still been working out and logging, and I went shopping yesterday and it's so nice to just have options of clothes and sizes! I even tried a couple of mediums on, which I didn't think would happen for another 20 lbs at least!

I have a pair of pants that I found in my closet back in July. When I tried them on then, I couldn't even button them. I didn't start getting serious about eating better and getting activity in until just about a month ago. Today, I am wearing the pants to work...they just fit, but they are zipped and buttoned, and are not cutting into me.
I have only lost a few pounds over the last month, but this helps me see that every little bit of progress is progress!!

I'm finally, finally, out of the obese BMI category. Even though my doctor told me not to pay too close attention to it, it was always something that bothered me. Finally beating it is a huge NSV for me. Next stop, normal BMI!

Deadlifted 405x5 this morning.

I looked down at my front and realized, I only see boobs! My stomach isn't sticking out past them anymore so I can't see it just looking down. This one isn't from today but a couple of days ago I went to an hour and a half long Jiu Jitsu class, followed by an hour of kickboxing and not only lasted through both but I had tons of energy and could have done more! That was pretty amazing.

I took on THE hill (17%) again today. After a long, hard slog up one side on my bike, I flew down the other side. I chickened out slightly and hit the brakes until I could see to the bottom, then released the brakes and hit the fastest I have ever gone on any bike. Whilst listening to "Summer of '69" - perfect - and shooting past a group cycle ride

Pic below shows maximum speed on my bike computer:



Photo isn't great, but 40.3 mph is just CRAZY . . . I rarely go that fast in my car

For the first time in five years since I got out of the Army, I ran! Granted it was at a 4.4 speed and I did a minute at a time while walking in between but I still ran! My friend and I have been making trips to the gym and even though I'm waiting to do C25K until after I move and can get to the gym more, I decided that I was going to run and I did it.

I don't know if I can ever get back to the times I had when I was enlisted but I'm sure gonna try!