What's Your Most Recent NSV
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Two evenings in a row, I walked on the treadmill after work.26
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Tacklewasher wrote: »I've done a couple of bags. Problem is my skinny clothes are not the best. Wearing Jeans at work today that have paint on them. I have 1 pair of dress pants left. But I'm only halfway to my goal and don't want to spend a bunch of money. Boss is fine with it though. Just odd to be an accountant in jeans
I'm about a third of the way to my goal and nothing really fits anymore. I'm with you though I haven't wanted to spend money on new things that won't fit in however long. Another 20lbs and I'm going to have to cave and buy stuff though.
I only buy things supppppperrrrr on sale. I've looked at thrift shops in the area and they just never have anything that appropriate for work really mostly jeans that are ripped up. BUT if I am patient and wait and look for sales I can find stores that will do buy one get one free slacks (I'll get my size and a size down) and places that do $8-$10 jeans. And I only buy tops on clearance.
Do you have an "affluent" area near you? I used to live in a town in the UK that had a lot of well-to-do residents, and the quality of the stuff in the thrift stores there was very high!
Or you could check out consignment stores, perhaps? Although the one near me has become more picky about what they'll take, so a lot of their clothes are now out of my price range (even though they're cheap for the quality/label).
It's a difficult thing, knowing what to do! I've been unemployed for a long time so money is tight, but I still need decent clothing on hand in case I get an interview and finding things that fit and are good enough hasn't been easy! I managed to snag a pair of dress pants in a sale, but they're almost loose now... a couple more good pairs that I found in the thrift store are still too tight, so I'm just hoping I won't be caught in the middle when I need some!
I live in a divided town. half is "affluent" and the other half is very poor. The problem is that even thrift stores on this side of town are VERY picked over. I work for state government and my agency is strictly business casual so I tend to focus on clothing that is work appropriate. I tend to only have 1 pair of jeans at a time but 3-5 pairs of slacks because I wear those most.
Like you said the consignment shops near me are cheap for the brands and labels they accept butttttt that's still way out of my range that I'm willing to spend on clothing that I'll only be able to wear for a month maybe 2.
I really can't wait to get to goal just so I can start getting a reasonable wardrobe with more diversity and have things that fit better!
If you have an outlet mall nearby they are often worth a shot. Sign up for emails to get extra discounts. I stalk the clearance racks and get tons of stuff at Banana Republic & Loft outlets for $5-10 a piece. Sometimes less!6 -
Just got back from a lunch meeting. I had looked at the menu and made my choice before we arrived. But then they plopped down a basket of really delicious looking rolls and garlicky olive oil. Kryptonite! But I just averted my eyes and went on with the discussion. I made my choice and stuck to it. Proud of myself!42
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I've been off this for a while and big NSV for me today was fighting the urge to get a cupcake at work. I fought myself so hard! I actually did it! Seems small but it is huge for me.
That's awesome! I have a similar one - yesterday my friends ordered pizza for our game night, and I only ate one slice more than I was planning to. Sounds like a failure, but the fact that it was just one slice and I still ended up at a calorie deficit for the day is amazing for me!28 -
Gosh, I've had so many lately!! First finding my size in Seconds and for $1 each! Brand Names and I can wear them now. Next, my closet is filled with clothes I can actually wear. The best, hubby said he could see the 35 lb loss!! YAY!! Happy New Year!!! CJ
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Went to the store for a knee brace... One Size Fits All - ACTUALLY FITS!!32
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Hahaha Hubby says, "tell them about your great news!" I forgot. Heart test in Dec shows no sign of my 3 heart attacks, no heart scaring visible, no prinz metals angina, No enlargement of the heart!! I still have a spasmatic angina, but it is easily treated!! So there is my NSV for the whole year!! YAY! CJ73
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Oh yeah - and I forgot... my Doc says all my "Pre-diabetic" conditions are dramatically improved, and I am no longer Type II Diabetes Looking for a Place to Happen...44
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This li'l ol' lady bought a new desk (boxed, unassembled), and got the whole awkward 70-pound thing from house to garage, and up a full flight of stairs (with a turn in them) all by myself.46
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I really can't wait to get to goal just so I can start getting a reasonable wardrobe with more diversity and have things that fit better!
Yeah, I know that feeling! I think it might take me most of this year (another 25-30lbs to go), unless I really go at it and work hard (I'm lazy, but I might try harder just to get 'er done!), but I really want to be able to buy things that I know will last. I'd like to shop in that consignment store once I get to a size I'm happy with, but like you said I don't want to pay more than I absolutely have to for clothes that might only last a few weeks.
I do feel good that I can now fit into almost all of the "smaller clothes" I've kept for years, but it does mean that at some point I'll shrink out of everything I own and have to buy more. I'm both looking forward to and dreading that time!
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akindofmagick wrote: »In late February 2004 I drove ~80 miles round trip to pick up a gorgeous winter coat - the last one in its size left in New Jersey. It's black, buttery soft, ankle length, very slim cut, trimmed with black "fur" at wrists and around the glamorous hood. It looks like a coat straight out of Dr. Zhivago. It was a bit tight when I tried it on, but after having driven all that way, I bought it anyhow. A few days later I moved to Maryland, and what with packing/unpacking and changing jobs, I never had a chance to wear the coat before Spring came. By the following winter I was decidedly too large to button it up.
Today I wore this gorgeous, toasty warm coat for the very first time, with room to spare around the hips, and I still love it... although I'm thinking it may be a bit too "young" in style for me now!! LOL!!
Wear that coat like the boss you are Congratulations! 12 -
Helping hubs put away our 10' fake tree (wrestling it into the bag, then up the stairs)--it was a breeze this year. He said, "It's so nice doing this with a wife who lifts weights all the time--it feels so light and you are moving so fast!"20
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Soulfood77 wrote: »Just ate 2 Lindt Truffles. Put the other 5 back in the bag for a snack next time I want something sweet. Logged the two I ate. Am quite happy I didn't just inhale them all and pretend it never happened! Made the snack so much more satisfying.
I totally get this! Two of my customer gave me bags of Lindt Truffles for Christmas so I have been enjoying one each day with my lunch...so much more satisfying when I don't inhale five at a sitting! I actually taste the chocolate 20 -
I started walking on November 29th at a 16:45 pace. Tonight I ran/walked 2 miles at a 14:35 pace.
I donated blood last week and they also checked my cholesterol (which I'm trying to get down). It has gone down 5 mg in the last 2 months. 2 months to go until I go back to the doctor for an official test.22 -
Increased my weights at the gym this morning
Actually, just getting to the gym is an NSV in itself as it was very cold, very windy and snow/ice everywhere this morning at 5am . . . it was not encouraging weather to go into.
Now I'm waiting for the sun to make an appearance so that the snow/ice clears and it warms up before getting the bike out . . .23 -
Measuring my waist and it's 24" after having 5 children 43
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Found 2 stretchy tops which I'd put in a drawer because they showed my horrendous bulges Wearing one today with room to spare Hubby says I am getting so thin I look like a scarecrow (honestly he means it in a nice way and he gets up early to take me to the gym if weather is too bad to walk)29
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I've been getting a bit down recently because the scale really doesn't seem to want to shift so I decided to dig out the tape measure. Despite only having lost 3 lb in 5 weeks I've lost 5cm off my hips and 3 cm off my waist. Have to remind myself that this will take time!33
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I've been getting a bit down recently because the scale really doesn't seem to want to shift so I decided to dig out the tape measure. Despite only having lost 3 lb in 5 weeks I've lost 5cm off my hips and 3 cm off my waist. Have to remind myself that this will take time!
Great job!
It does take time, use a few means to track your progress such as,
* Body weight scale ( ones that measure body fat & more are great to invest in)
* Progress pictures ( front, side & back profiles)
* Body measurements ( waist, bust, chest, hips, midway, thighs, upper arm)
* Try on different clothes and see how they fit differently
Remember that if you are exercising, you will be adding muscle tone to your body and muscle weighs more than fat. So if you have a scale that doesn't measure body fat or muscle mass, you may think that nothing is changing.
Also hydrate! hydrate! hydrate!
Drinking the correct amount of water has a direct correlation with the fat your body will hold on to.
A well hydrated & nourished body can function how it is supposed to & remove unhealthy fats, excess water and toxins.
Good luck as you continue on, feel free to add me, I welcome everyone:)
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A couple of days ago I was getting ready for bed and felt a hard area on one side of my stomach. Then I realized there was one on the other side too. Yeah, those are my hip bones. I'd forgotten they were so high up because the fat on my hips makes them look so much lower!24
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rachelr1116 wrote: »A couple of days ago I was getting ready for bed and felt a hard area on one side of my stomach. Then I realized there was one on the other side too. Yeah, those are my hip bones. I'd forgotten they were so high up because the fat on my hips makes them look so much lower!
that made me chuckle
Congratulations on your progress
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Running on the treadmill after work yesterday in between two others going the same thing. I was running at a faster pace than one of them. I thought NO ONE ran slower than I do :-)26
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Yesterday, had lunch with a former colleague at café of my choice. I reviewed the menu online before I went and selected one of the healthier choices to order, and I stuck to that order. And while I love the chai latte at this café, I ordered herbal tea.19
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My winter jacket that used to be very snug around my belly region now has a little more room. 19
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My XXL running shorts are too big even after drying on high heat, time to invest in a smaller pair 22
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This is an odd one. I was able to go down 2 flights of stairs at work, facing forward, alternating feet like a normal person and without stopping, as opposed to one at a time or backwards due to my osteoarthritis.36
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Punched new holes in a belt to cinch it tighter!18
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I've been doing this for quite a while now but it only just occurred to me that I could count it as an NSV...! When I crouch down to pick something up or to pet a cat (which I can do more easily now, don't have to actually kneel on the floor!), I can get up without having to grab something and pull myself up. Sometimes I still need to use a hand to steady myself, as my balance isn't good (although that's improving too!), but I don't need any actual assistance to get to my feet.
(Also, no more "oof"s with the effort to get up...! ) 32 -
brookielaw wrote: »This is an odd one. I was able to go down 2 flights of stairs at work, facing forward, alternating feet like a normal person and without stopping, as opposed to one at a time or backwards due to my osteoarthritis.
Wonderful!! I can relate! I remember noticing after I had lost a fair bit of weght being able to go down (or up for that matter!) stairs alternating steps and NOT hanging onto the railing for help! A year later and I still notice when I can go fast down stairs!7 -
I've been getting a bit down recently because the scale really doesn't seem to want to shift so I decided to dig out the tape measure. Despite only having lost 3 lb in 5 weeks I've lost 5cm off my hips and 3 cm off my waist. Have to remind myself that this will take time!
Great job!
It does take time, use a few means to track your progress such as,
* Body weight scale ( ones that measure body fat & more are great to invest in)
* Progress pictures ( front, side & back profiles)
* Body measurements ( waist, bust, chest, hips, midway, thighs, upper arm)
* Try on different clothes and see how they fit differently
Remember that if you are exercising, you will be adding muscle tone to your body and muscle weighs more than fat. So if you have a scale that doesn't measure body fat or muscle mass, you may think that nothing is changing.
Also hydrate! hydrate! hydrate!
Drinking the correct amount of water has a direct correlation with the fat your body will hold on to.
A well hydrated & nourished body can function how it is supposed to & remove unhealthy fats, excess water and toxins.
Good luck as you continue on, feel free to add me, I welcome everyone:)
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