NSV's
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Have passed a landmark. My chest is now bigger than my stomach.19
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TravellerRay wrote: »Have passed a landmark. My chest is now bigger than my stomach.
One of the markers for reduced risk of heart disease (better than cholesterol) is for a man's waist to be no more than 90% of the size of his hips. For a woman, I believe it is 85%.
Of course, getting waist smaller than chest is the first step. Great job!2 -
A couple NSV's...
Recently on my morning walk, an elderly lady who I see most mornings riding her bike, passed me and we exchanged our usual "Good Morning". After she passed, she turned around and came back to me and said " I just wanted to tell you I can see you've lost weight and you look great!" I smiled and said thank you and she turned and rode away.
For the first time in 25+ years... yes 25... I am wearing a size 34 inch waist jeans...15 -
I love this board. Very inspiring!3
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cstehansen wrote: »TravellerRay wrote: »Have passed a landmark. My chest is now bigger than my stomach.
One of the markers for reduced risk of heart disease (better than cholesterol) is for a man's waist to be no more than 90% of the size of his hips. For a woman, I believe it is 85%.
Of course, getting waist smaller than chest is the first step. Great job!
I really pissed off my husband a while back. We were discussing waist and hip ratios and he was saying that he had a 36" waist because he wore size 36 pants. Nope. He was not impressed when I showed him that waist size is actually over the belly button and not under the beer belly.
On the bright side, very shortly after that he lost 20lbs so waist and pant size are much closer again.
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My hubby is starting to get that 'old man skinny-butt syndrome' lol. He will be turning 60 this year and still works carrying, and climbing up and down 30 ft ladders and hauling heavy buckets while window cleaning (his legs are to die for - I'm a 'leg gal' ). I think the lower carb WOE I have finally convinced him to try may take down the mini-belly and give him a trimmer look. We'll see in a few weeks. I may have to help him pack his lunches as he is clueless without a sandwich. At least I've got him off the 4 servings of cereal for breakfast (that's his NSV ) 3
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One of my friends called me "the incredible disappearing woman" today. *beaming*10
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Today I am a wearing a shirt and pair of trousers that I did not fit in at the start of the year. Beginning to look at some new clothes :-)7
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Sat., I was at a fun run; which was part of an Irish festival used as a fundraiser for a church. They also had a pancake breakfast during / after the run. I ended up going through for the sausage. Didn't get pancakes... got some strange looks, but ok. Then someone said, "You should get some cake too." So I just said, "No thanks... I don't eat carbs." More strange looks, then one guy says, "Well, whatever you're doing, it is working!"11
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for me, it was this week when I could actually see my legs smaller than what they have been in a while. My jeans are loose and my face is looking thinner. Yay me, Yay KETO7
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My list of NSV's could be endless. I just love fractions every since I grasped the concept of Least Common Denominator as a kid.
Very recently I learned the least common denominator to great health/longevity, etc is simply working to get the lowest possible CRP level. WOE's, etc are proven good, bad or indifferent by this one low cost simple test. I like to start with the full male panel but after a while the numbers seem to change little.
C-Reactive Protein level testing lets me know the things that I do that may make it go up or down. I use Life Extension for testing since it is more affordable than from the doctor plus it is private (not going into my national health records on-line).
lifeextension.com/magazine/2014/5/Testing-For-C-reactive-Protein-May-Save-Your-Life/Page-01
I do have to drive 40 miles to a LabCorp lab but the price is dirt cheap.
lifeextension.com/Vitamins-Supplements/itemLC120766/C-Reactive-Protein-CRP-Cardiac-Blood-Test
Being 66 and working to be walking and talking at age 110 has really changed my outlook on health.
I just love reading your NSV's. My pain level the last few days has been the lowest that I can remember in 40 years.7 -
@GaleHawkins, thanks for the link to LabCorp, I am just under 4 miles from one of their sites, just under 5 miles from another. My Dr. didn't think I needed this, but at this cost, I want to get a baseline for the coming years.
Since I am at higher risk for colon cancer, I think this will be helpful. Dr. is all for me getting colonoscopies every 3 yrs. , but not a simple blood test to check for possible inflammation that would signal cancer in the body. At least she has come around on almost every other thing, like this WOE, not concerned that my CHO is slightly elevated, etc.2 -
I sat, frowning and yawningin the gym locker room after work thinking that happy hour with friends sounded much better. I made myself run, on a treadmill with a tv mind you, for 30 min. It was a terrible run: time, distance, and form wise but I fukin did it.
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I was low on clean laundry last night so I grabbed an old pair of pj bottoms that I haven't worn in a year. I had to change because they wouldn't stay up.
I got rid of most of my fat clothes last year but I guess I missed these. It was a treat for me because I put almost 10 lbs back on and am very slow on losing it this time. I've been feeling heavy but it was a big pick me up to know that my "fat" today is vastly different than my "fat" of a couple of years ago. 12 -
My 1st NSV since starting Keto!!! I bought a pair of pants 10 years ago when I started this journey, my motivation pants. I tried them on today just to see if they fit and THEY'RE TOO BIG!!!!!!19
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my4andme333 wrote: »My 1st NSV since starting Keto!!! I bought a pair of pants 10 years ago when I started this journey, my motivation pants. I tried them on today just to see if they fit and THEY'RE TOO BIG!!!!!!
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After yesterday's total *kitten* run, today was amazing. Had to be short due to kiddo events but maintained a 12 min mile for 2.5 mi. Woo!11
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One of the motivators that prompted me to get back on track, after a couple years and many MANY pounds gained, was foot pain. Primarily in the morning...I'd get out of bed and my feet would be so stiff/sore, that I waddled like a penguin for the first 5 minutes being vertical. I'm guessing plantar fasciitis? Anywhoo...this morning it hit me...I'm no longer waddling when I wake up.
I'm 20lbs down since February 1st, but when taking my measurements and looking at my before/after pics...I haven't seen much WOW! factor. The absent foot pain is definitely a huge NSV for me!!10 -
I bought a belt late last fall (Nov/early Dec maybe) ... anyways, it was a plus size belt and I had to wear it on the 2nd hole. I got myself a hole punch because the 5 weren't enough. I'm now on hole 6 11
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I hit an all time deadlift PR of 505x2! I've only deadlifted 500lbs once before in my life and last night I pulled 505lbs for a double!12
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Today I wore a shirt with only one letter in the sizing for the first time in 26 years. Just an "L", no preceding "X" necessary.13
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Yay you! I know how good that feels!
Mind you - I had a pair of jeans in my closet, size 10 (uk) and finally, I got into them comfortably.
I had another pair in the closet, supposedly size 12 - but they were j.u.s.t an eensy-weensy too tight... Go figure!
personally, I've quit taking sizes as a reliable degree of measurement. There IS no standard, I'm sure. I just look at the clothes that once were too small, which now fit, and I'm happy..
As an O/T aside, I think the Diet and fashion industries should be held responsible, if not culpable, for a high number of teens with body/weight issues.... I went into a fashion store some time ago, and a t-shirt (then) my size (14 UK) was labelled 'XXXL'.
obscene. Outrageous. I declined to buy anything.
I see teenagers counting calories and buying low fat stuff and I inwardly weep.....
Sorry.
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I can steal my bf's pj's now without fear of bursting them 9
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hmikkola92 wrote: »I can steal my bf's pj's now without fear of bursting them
LOL. Relating. I was a happy camper when I was able to fit into my slender husband's jeans. They were my secret "sizin' britches". 6 -
I just love that my mind-set has done a complete 180, and what was previously something I craved, I now can't even bear to think about.
Seriously, I could easily, just a few weeks ago, sat down and happily polished off 300g of spaghetti.
Now, I'm so happy to have found a really good home for all the unopened packs I have in the store-cupboard! And I grimaced as I removed them, too!
That, for me, is a ground-breaking piece of progress!6 -
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »I just love that my mind-set has done a complete 180, and what was previously something I craved, I now can't even bear to think about.
Seriously, I could easily, just a few weeks ago, sat down and happily polished off 300g of spaghetti.
Now, I'm so happy to have found a really good home for all the unopened packs I have in the store-cupboard! And I grimaced as I removed them, too!
That, for me, is a ground-breaking piece of progress!
Embracing a new way of thinking about food is half the battle. Or most of the battle.... 3 -
My nsv today is sitting on my patio enjoying the sunshine with knowledge that I'm soaking up the Vitamin D!
Feeling great, drinking my coffee, planning some yard work and appreciating my great friends here in the LCD group.12 -
I have two small NSV's. Last night when we went out for my birthday, I was able to wear a size smaller pants and panties (sorry if TMI, but I was pleased!)! Granted, I chose to hop off the wagon for the evening because my choices were limited (dinner theater), but I'm right back on plan today.
My second NSV is probably the best one I have ever had in all of my dieting (and there has been a lot over the years). My husband has NEVER had any interest in any diet or WOE that I've chosen, but now...he sees it. He sees that I am losing weight, that I have more energy, that I'm HAPPY! Not only has he asked me to "put him on my diet", but last night he told me how proud he is of me. This may not seem like a big thing, but for me...for us...it's huge. He's recognizing that I'm truly changing my entire way of life and that it's making a difference.
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Goddess0921 wrote: »edited:
My second NSV is probably the best one I have ever had in all of my dieting (and there has been a lot over the years). My husband has NEVER had any interest in any diet or WOE that I've chosen, but now...he sees it. He sees that I am losing weight, that I have more energy, that I'm HAPPY! Not only has he asked me to "put him on my diet", but last night he told me how proud he is of me. This may not seem like a big thing, but for me...for us...it's huge. He's recognizing that I'm truly changing my entire way of life and that it's making a difference.
That is just awesome. You will have an easier time going forward with him on board as well.
I hope you both reach your goals living the same lifestyle.2 -
My 11 (almost 12) year old daughter has asked me to help her come up with healthier options to take for her lunch. She has been taking Nutella (have you seen the sugar content of this!!!!!) and jelly sandwiches with Pringles, apple sauce and a Fiber One brownie.
For now, she is keeping the last two, but we have replaced the sandwich with turkey and cheddar (no bread) and the Pringles with sliced bell pepper. She is more like her mother and not big on changing everything at once but rather going one step at a time. Since she is healthy with no metabolic or weight issues, I am not going to push too hard. I think by next school year, we can have her tastes broadened enough to have her whole lunch be healthy.
This came after she decided I was right about changing her standard breakfast from English muffin with butter and jelly to a small cheese omelet. Her only complaint about it is that because her school lunch time is so early (10:50), she isn't as hungry at lunch. 10
