What's Your Most Recent NSV

ridiculous59 · January 2017

Madwife2009 wrote: »

It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.

But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.

I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line

I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.

Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.

It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.

I love hearing about your cycling adventures. Thanks for sharing them

I am just heading out the door in beautiful sunshine for a 60 minute cross country ski. It doesn't require any intestinal fortitude because the snow and sun are calling to me. Maybe that's my nsv

becca_rup23 · January 2017

Learning to own my weight loss, and openly talk about it in my new relationship and with family. It gets hard to brush off after 70 lbs lol but I think being able to talk about it will help me keep going and keep it off

SueSueDio · January 2017

Madwife2009 wrote: »

It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.

But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.

I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line

I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.

Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.

It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.

You are awesome!

I can't imagine ever doing what you do, but I guess you never know! I intend to dust off my bike in the spring and start doing some gentle rides around the block just to get the hang of it again, since I haven't ridden for several years.

Madwife2009 · January 2017

ridiculous59 wrote: »

Madwife2009 wrote: »

It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.

But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.

I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line

I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.

Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.

It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.

I love hearing about your cycling adventures. Thanks for sharing them I am just heading out the door in beautiful sunshine for a 60 minute cross country ski. It doesn't require any intestinal fortitude because the snow and sun are calling to me. Maybe that's my nsv

Aw, bless you, that's made my day (apart from the bike ride of course). My cycling adventures aren't that exciting really . . . I just love to cycle and hate not getting out for a daily ride

SueSueDio wrote: »

You are awesome! I can't imagine ever doing what you do, but I guess you never know! I intend to dust off my bike in the spring and start doing some gentle rides around the block just to get the hang of it again, since I haven't ridden for several years.

Yeah, you can do it! If I can do it, anyone can. Had you'd told me just over a year ago that I'd be cycling miles and WANTING to cycle miles, I'd have laughed hysterically. I didn't even consider it as an option then.

I hadn't ridden for the best part of 16 years when I started again - babies got in the way, along with too much body fat; I was embarrassed to get on a bike.

I took my children to a local once-a-week cycling session in August 2015 to get them riding bikes as they'd always refused to learn (scared of falling off). Instead of sitting around being bored whilst waiting, I decided to have a go and started using a 3-wheeled recumbent (purely because I was embarrassed at being so fat on a bike and the seat hid most of my body). I think that first time I did four laps of an athletics track. Did a bit more every week and in January 2016, when I'd shed some weight, I got back on a normal bike. Went out every day, just a little way at first, maybe a couple of miles, and built up from there.

I used to do a 10-mile circuit of where we live with my son (who did learn to ride, along with my other three children) but got bored of that. So I began getting up at 5am (last July) and cycling to the next town, a 25-mile return journey. That was mainly along gravel cycle tracks but I got fed up of that as I had a few punctures, so began the road cycling/crazy downhill speeds/crazy distances. I now do between 12 and 32 miles every day if I can, depending on the weather, what else I've got on and how I'm feeling.

I just love it though, it's exhilarating and I can really push myself, going faster, steeper hills, going further. Just me and my bike, nothing else to worry about. Absolute freedom.

If only my old PE teachers could see me now - I was the kid who used EVERY excuse to get out of PE 'cos I was fat. My periods used to last at least three weeks every month; they never cottoned on though (or maybe they did but felt sorry for me).

My ambition for the summer though, is to cycle to the city where my specialist hospital is, 45-miles one way. Planning to return on the train. Have to be well prepared for that one though, and the appointment would have to be late afternoon as it would probably take 5-6 hours to get there, knowing how hilly the terrain is. We shall see. I may start by going to the half-way point (another town) to see if it's feasible or not

eday79 · January 2017

becca_rup23 wrote: »

Learning to own my weight loss, and openly talk about it in my new relationship and with family. It gets hard to brush off after 70 lbs lol but I think being able to talk about it will help me keep going and keep it off

I'm glad you are finding it easier to open up about your weight loss.
I find that the more you express your goals to people close to you, the more it encourages you to go on and achieve them. As you begin to hold yourself accountable.

Glowiie1 · January 2017

My cholesterol is officially down 30 points from last year. WOOHOOO!

brighteststitcher · January 2017

jennybearlv wrote: »

I bought new running clothes is misses sizes. They are all XXL and from size-inflated Old Navy, but I'm still declaring it an NSV. I have missed having variety when I shop, especially in workout clothes.

haha -good old size inflated old navy!

Snicolej · January 2017

Size 12 this week and started a year ago in a 20-22

treehugnmama · January 2017

I ate 3 pieces of pizza for dinner. I stayed within calories for the day. I have not had pizza for many months as I can't stop eating it at a reasonable amount it is a trigger food. I enjoyed my 3 slices and was satisfied. Pizza is no longer a problem for me

TMW2119 · January 2017

I've been craving Mexican food. We used to get take out at least once a week and I thought I might be able to fit it into the day. I saw the numbers in the app and decided it was time to create a new tradition. Last night we made skinny turkey "taco" lettuce boats, homemade black bean dip, and I ate a serving of Baked Tostito tortilla chips. It was amazing. We've come a long way in two months.

AnnPT77 · January 2017

SueSueDio wrote: »

You are awesome! I can't imagine ever doing what you do, but I guess you never know! I intend to dust off my bike in the spring and start doing some gentle rides around the block just to get the hang of it again, since I haven't ridden for several years.

Madwife2009 wrote: »

Yeah, you can do it! If I can do it, anyone can. Had you'd told me just over a year ago that I'd be cycling miles and WANTING to cycle miles, I'd have laughed hysterically. I didn't even consider it as an option then.

I hadn't ridden for the best part of 16 years when I started again - babies got in the way, along with too much body fat; I was embarrassed to get on a bike.

(Much other goodness snipped, for brevity)

Speaking as someone who's been around here for a bit (going on 2 years) and who's been reading this thread from early on, one of the great pleasures of being here is seeing the change in people who stick with it, and keep chipping away at their goals . . . sometimes in tiny increments, but they so add up over time. @Madwife2009 is a case in point.

I haven't done this exercise, but I'm betting that if you searched her contributions to this thread, you'd see her confidence building over time from post to post, her accomplishments steadily increasing - at least that's the sense I have from reading along the way. I'm picking on her, in saying this, but she's not the only one, and this isn't the only thread.

People who stick with it on MFP, going however slowly, succeed. That's it. And it's glorious. So inspiring!

fitoverfortymom · January 2017

Had to dress up in business casual stuff for a Scout function. Most of my clothes like that are 2x and 3x (20-24w). All of the sudden, those sizes look and feel very large (and once we're snug). I dug into the bowels of my closet and found a pair of 16w slacks that fit (but not for much longer). I had to put a tank to under my sweater, otherwise it's way too big to wear regularly any more.

becca_rup23 · January 2017

Thinking I shrunk my new sweater in the dryer and realizing that that's just the size I wear now lol

Grammytryingtogetfit · January 2017

Just got back from Jamaica and was told on a catamaran cruise that I did not look like a grandma by a young lady that couldn't have been over 25:):)

__TMac__ · January 2017

NicholeAckerman wrote: »

Just got back from Jamaica and was told on a catamaran cruise that I did not look like a grandma by a young lady that couldn't have been over 25:):)

A couple of years ago, I gave my ID to the 20-something woman at the grocery store check-out, and she was visibly startled. "You're, like, as old as my MOM!" It was really funny.

briannadunn · January 2017

NSV..instead of eating sugar when I was tired, I ate a balanced meal. Another one is, instead of looking at the gym and dreading having to workout, I just do it and feel so much better.

Madwife2009 · January 2017

Today, I REALLY wanted a Mars bar. No idea why as I haven't eaten any for ages, and due to a medication I'm taking I'm supposed to avoid chocolate anyway.

We had some fun-size Mars bars in the house. I decided to have one. I got it out of the cupboard. I was just about to unwrap it when I had second thoughts and put it back in the cupboard.

I don't know why I put it back. I really wanted it and had calories available. Maybe the thought of two small mouthfuls didn't seem worth it. Dunno. Glad that I didn't eat it though (props halo back up)

rugratz2015 · January 2017

My friend gave me 3 pairs of walking trousers abou 28 months ago, none fit. In March one pair fit, they are now too big. The other 2 : I couldn't get past my knees, then last March couldn't get them over my hips, in August I could do them up but they were snug, all over, so I didn't wear them. I tried them on last week and not only do they fit but they're loose, and I need a belt

briannadunn · January 2017

I just looked in the mirror and under my chin wasn't swollen..there were actual lines. I couldn't believe it. I have been so swollen for so long, I just had to smile.

jennybearlv · January 2017

I have a pair of bluetooth earbuds I wear under my chin. They were getting tangled up in all the layers I wear running and I figured I'd probably lost a little double chin and they could use adjustment. I adjusted them three times until they were as short as they would get. I've apparently lost a lot of double chin.

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