What's Your Most Recent NSV

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

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

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

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.

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.

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:):)

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.

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

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.

A young guy (same age as my adult son) stopped by the office to say hi. I hadn't seen him in about three years. He looked at me and said "I would never have recognized you! You're so much narrower!". It made my day plus made me laugh

In the last week - people I don't see regularly at work have done a double take when seeing me. It gave me the confidence I needed to not slow down.

I've been participating in a weight loss program through work, too, and today my coach asked if I would be willing to meet with the program administrators to provide my feedback on the program since I have been so successful since starting (MFP and the work program) in September.

I have PLENTY of feedback for them. They do have a food and exercise logging system, but we're only required to log our weight each week and attend a weekly web session. I only log in MFP because while I am dedicated, I am not double logging everything!

Anyway, my NSV is that I'm an INSPIRATION.

The other day hubby told me he was scrolling through some pics on his phone at work and he came across a recent pic of me. His workmate looked at it and asked him who's that she's pretty

My sister-in-law, 13 year old, and I walked a 5K yesterday. It was the farthest SIL has walked. The NSV for me was the wonderful feeling of paying it forward to two ladies I love so much. SIL decided she wants to do one every month now and I could not be prouder. Being told that I inspired them means more than any other victory I've had, whether on the scale or not. Wearing a women's race shirt that did not have an "X" in front of it anywhere was a pretty neat feeling too.

soufauxgirl wrote: »

donimfp wrote: »

I ran and ran and ran and ran today (well, for 12 minutes, with breaks). A month ago I didn't think I'd ever run at all. It gets easier every time. I think maybe c25k is do-able for me. Wow! 5k sounds impossible . . . just like 12 minutes did.

I thought jogging for more than 90 seconds was impossible once upon a time. Now I run at least 5k 3 times a week....stick at it you will get there I promise

Second this. I got up to a 18 minute jog before starting the C25K. Now on week 3.

Which is also my NSV. Sunday I did a 7K snowshoe and I still managed to do week 3 day 1 of the C25K on Monday. Wife was surprised I was able to.