What's Your Most Recent NSV

tristramtrent · November 2016

My bright yellow bike jacket zips all the way up now. When I bought it in March there was No Way. I've been wearing it open all this time, till today was cold.....zipped it up without thinking then did a double take.

DownsizingSam · November 2016

SueSueDio wrote: »

LushFix wrote: »

I can sit cross legged on the couch without having to physically grab and move my leg over the other, ( not sure if that makes sense) and I can sit like this comfortably for a long while.

I know what you mean... I can do it without the "pull" too now, but I don't find it very comfortable!

I can't wait for this day, along with the day I no longer have to lift my foot to the iron to get on my horses (currently I even have to do it with my short horses

Madwife2009 · November 2016

Step count for today:

ridiculous59 · November 2016

I bought new pants yesterday at Costco without trying them on. I was thrilled that they were a size 10 (I used to wear a size 18). I wore them to work today and everyone said I should have bought a size 8 instead lol

thisonetimeatthegym · November 2016

It was cold this evening. So I hauled out flannel pj's and just to check, put on a button up pajama top that last year this time was too small to get across my chest. Tonight, I buttoned it up, in front of the mirror.

This is very encouraging!

chunkytfg · November 2016

Having been a 4XL person previously I put on my L t-shirt this morning when I got out of bed. Walked to the bathroom and all I thought when I looked at myself in the mirror was 'Dammit, i'm skint I can't afford new clothes again!!!' Hahaha.

Those Large t shirts are now too large!! I can't wait to be buying mediums wondering how small the smalls come up!

stephenearllucas · November 2016

A friend at church commented on how my face has changed, and pronounced that I have now crossed "the threshold of thinness..." : )

ItzLahLah2u · November 2016

I went bike riding with my sons for the first time this year. When we were riding up a hill, when I stood up to pedal, the bike didn't almost flip like it did last year

bele2009 · November 2016

Two work colleagues today were joking about the fact I basically stopped eating and should starting eating again as I am slowly disappearing;-) Found it quite funny

keezo1 · November 2016

grmckenzie wrote: »

Had a trip to take last week and had no issues doing up the seat belt on the plane. I've always had to suck in my stomach to do it up and almost had to get an extender. No issues this trip.

I can totally relate,the last two times i flew i had to hold my breath to do the buckle. Always felt like i was this close to needing an extension. My next trip will be more comfortable . Good for you

KareninLux · November 2016

thisonetimeatthegym wrote: »

It was cold this evening. So I hauled out flannel pj's and just to check, put on a button up pajama top that last year this time was too small to get across my chest. Tonight, I buttoned it up, in front of the mirror.

This is very encouraging!

I know what you mean. I amwearing my daughter's flannel jammies that she never liked. Buttoned all the way up!!!

AdviDaddy · November 2016

Could do 10 beginner's push-ups in a row now. Feels like I am one step closer to standard push-ups. Yay!

Madwife2009 · November 2016

I can fit into my teenage daughter's clothes.

Shame I don't share her taste in fashion, it would save a fortune

hallen81013 · November 2016

Had another co-worker ask me the other day if I have been losing weight as it really looks like I have been. After I confirmed, she asked what I am doing for it and all the good ole questions. Just kept saying I'm looking great and to keep up the fantastic work.

becca_rup23 · November 2016

Had 2 different coworkers tell me I look great/ask "you've lost a ton of weight havent you??" and while I don't do it for the recognition, it does feel good!

spikeyhair · November 2016

A friend I haven't seen for a while asked "Are you still on the diet" I said "Yes" he said "you need to stop now you are wasting away" Duh it's not a diet it's a life style change and I'm stronger, fitter and thinner than ever. But it was nice for the change to be noticed

rugratz2015 · November 2016

I can wear my wedding and engagement ring, first time in over 5 years

Tacklewasher · November 2016

Went out drinking and had two buddies comment. Normal *kitten* giving me congrats. Kinda unexpected.

krwjohnson · November 2016

I ran 5 miles yesterday!

Lanet27 · November 2016

Smaller waist, firm butt

mila_lova · November 2016

Today I discovered that having a small serving of desert feels so much better than binging on sweets. I had enough calories left in my daily budget to have a little sweet and it was so much more satisfying than eating too much.

chatterbox3110 · November 2016

My sister in law told me I have bony knees!!! From 375lbs to 193lbs I'm now not ashamed to wear shorter skirts but it did make me laugh.

Madwife2009 · November 2016

Madwife2009 wrote: »

I can fit into my teenage daughter's clothes.

Shame I don't share her taste in fashion, it would save a fortune

I should qualify this by stating that she's a very slender, petite UK size 8. I started out at a UK 28/30. By the time I've finished, I think that I'll be in a smaller size than she is.

I never knew that I had a small frame . . .

jess51210 · November 2016

I can now fit into a size 11/12!!! I haven't worn this size in over 10 years! I started at 16/18, it feels good to see the progress.

Madwife2009 · November 2016

Madwife2009 wrote: »

Bit of a long one . . . .

I've had a pretty rotten few weeks with life in general and my health specifically to a point whereby it's been affecting my exercise patterns, including a daily 30-mile cycle ride. The poor weather/shorter days haven't helped much either This has been really annoying me as I'd got into a good routine until all of the problems started and has been thinking of changing things up to become more challenging (and fun - well, for me anyway ).

Today however, I finally bucked the trend. The rain had stopped by midday (and none forecast for the rest of the afternoon) and even though it was freezing cold, and very windy, I got my bike out and started out on my usual ride, knowing that I had enough time to complete it whilst there was still plenty of light.

I'd got to the halfway point and I'd really had enough. It was so cold and I was going slower than usual due to the wind and also because I'm a bit out of practice. I had reached the point of "no return" on the ride - turning left meant I'd have to cycle 10 miles further than turning right. Turning left is what I'd usually have done without thinking about it but over the last few weeks I've been using any excuse to turn right and head for home, meaning a 20-mile route instead of 30 miles.

I found myself trying to find an excuse to turn right. We needed some shopping - but I had time to complete the ride before the shops closed. I was cold - so what, I'd warm up again. I was tired - but I could rest when I got home. I was going too slowly - so what, at least I was out there doing what I needed to do. I had a pile of laundry to do - again, so what, I could do it later. The wind was making things difficult - well, it wasn't going to hurt me to go a bit slower, even if I had to put more effort in.

So, after all of these arguments with myself, some of which were really quite persuasive, I found my resolve and turned LEFT (straight up a very steep long hill, the type where you shove the bike into a really low gear and peddle like crazy).

I am so glad that I did turn left and completed my ride. I would have felt that I'd cheated myself had I turned right. And although I was absolutely freezing cold when I got home (and have only just warmed up some six hours later), and had to go straight out again to get the shopping, it feels really good to be back in my routine again. Next time will be easier and I won't even think about turning right.

I am buzzing!

Today, I didn't have to think about which direction to go in. No arguments with myself. Automatically turned left and completed a 31-mile ride

JulieSHelms · November 2016

Madwife2009 wrote: »

I can fit into my teenage daughter's clothes.

Shame I don't share her taste in fashion, it would save a fortune

I CAN relate. I am now close enough in size to my 21year old daughter, that she's having fun borrowing stuff, but for the most part I wouldn't be caught dead in her clothes.

AdviDaddy · November 2016

I did 3 sets if 8 push ups, albeit a beginner fashion. Took a pause after 4, and that gave me a little more energy to finish the sets. Yay!

spikeyhair · November 2016

When I sit down used to see bulging flesh now see bulging sweater

soufauxgirl · November 2016

Been visiting family overseas and the comments were as follows
"Theres nothing left of you"
"Youre fading away"
" Wow youre shrinking"
One family member took several seconds to recognise me lol.

Managed to keep exercising despite the dubious food choices...lol can't wait to get back into my normal routine.

Archer2017 · November 2016

I hate chin ups with a deep dark passion. Why? Because they're a lot of work.

After weeks of building up some muscles and concentrating on weights, I did 7 unassisted chin ups, while last week I could only do 3. My husband was proud! Haha.

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