What's Your Most Recent NSV
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bringbackthejoy wrote: »Today is Awesome! First of all, it's my birthday!!! Then, I ran my very first 5K race at my best time ever. And then, rather than taking an uber home, I decided to run the extra 3 miles back to my house. All before 7 am. Holy crap! Who is this chick???? If someone had told me a year ago that this was what would happen on my next birthday, I would have choked on my vodka tonic. Change can happen, you are never too old to try harder, be stronger, live greater. Have an awesome day!!!
Happy birthday! And congrats!
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Thehardmakesitworthit wrote: »greeneyedfurball wrote: »
I totally understand this! I have a point where I always would self-sabotage too. I think my subconscious would just say, "Eh, good enough" and quit, when it was really nowhere near good enough. Like you, I've just pushed past that point, too. Congrats! I know what that feels like!StarvingDiva wrote: »I am in a size 12 again for the first time since 1993. While this might not be too huge of a NSV its amazing for me, as I have a mental block (not sure why still trying to figure that out) about the size 14, every time in the past when I got to a 14, I started to self sabotage, and this time wasn't any different, but I was determined to persevere and I did.
Me too! I have done this same thing at size 14 to the 12.....dang....but onward we go right??? Good on both of you!!!!
WOAH. I've totally been doing this and only half admitting/realizing it. I think I was just telling myself "my 2nd baby is one now and I don't lose fat well while breastfeeding also I want more kids so I guess this is all I'm gonna get for now."
NOPE. We're going allllll the way!13 -
I ran a 5K this morning. My previous best was 25:10.
Crushed it.
New personal best - 24:35. That's a 7:55 pace. I've done a sub 8 mile before but never a sub 8 pace. And on top of it all, I RAN NEGATIVE SPLITS!
Kinda feeling like superman right now.35 -
In honour of my latest "scale victory" - hitting the 60lbs lost mark today - I did another sweep of my closet this afternoon and tried everything on. I ended up removing some items that are really too big now, or that fit but simply aren't flattering. I did keep some things that fit well but don't look as good as others... those are now at the back of the closet for emergencies, until they too get shrunk out of!
I was also in a bit of a panic earlier this morning as I had an interview at short notice. I was trying to add some elastic to my dress pants that are loose enough to slide down, in an effort to keep them up well enough to wear. It just wasn't working (didn't look good at all) and I was running out of time. In desperation I pulled on a smaller pair of pants that had needed a "button extender" last time I tried them, figuring they'd have to do. They fit perfectly and I could even sit down in them without discomfort! I rocked them and a shapely shirt that I also haven't worn in years at my interview, and felt very confident. 36 -
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Down a size in jeans! I have retired the jeans I bought after having my son in 2014. That feels good!20
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I have many NSV's to report:
1. I took my second scheduled diet break and it was fine. I'm back logging no big deal. I was really worried about it because this is the longest I've stayed on a diet plan in my entire life. Beat my old record of 6 months. Oh, that's another NSV!
2. I got my bike out and was riding around the block to check that everything was in working order after being in the shed since August. On a whim I decided to try taking it up the steep hill through my neighborhood that I couldn't get up last summer. I huffed and puffed a little, and my quads were on fire, but I made it to the top.
3. I went to the doctor this week and instead of the usual lecture about my weight, the assistant looking shocked when my BP was normal, and being sent for labs for all the usual obesity related illnesses, my doctor told me since I was under 40 and had a healthy lifestyle there was no need for labs.
4. I am also experiencing the it feels funny when I sit down issue. However it has gone from, ouch, my butt bones to what the heck am I sitting on. Apparently adding on hip thrusts to Stronglifts was a good move and I have some serious butt bone padding glutes now. I went for an 8 mile bike ride today after being off the bike for months and my butt wasn't even sore.25 -
I went to the gym two days in a row and am going for a short walk today. Never in a million years did I think I could stick to a fitness plan but I am!20
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I can't believe I did it! I jogged 20 minutes nonstop (week 5 day 3 of C25K)! Miracles happen 32
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Heather4448 wrote: »
Also- this view beats the treadmill hands down!
It sure does! In my mind, any time spent outside is a thousand times better than inside. It's all about the senses.....the smells, the sounds, and of course, the views 8 -
jennybearlv wrote: »However it has gone from, ouch, my butt bones to what the heck am I sitting on.
i know this one! it is so peculiar i have to keep myself from confiding in total strangers on bus-stop benches. 'you know what, my bum feels weird.'
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This is stupid. Pretty dumb, actually. Not weight-related at all, but fitness-related
But a few years ago, I got very sick. I had just returned to college full-time, was working two jobs plus a side gig or two, hardly slept, had huge medical problems (that were misdiagnosed as a terminal illness), drank a lot of alcohol (I mean... wouldn't you?), and had no concept of balance because there was no other option- finish my college education, and support myself. What was I supposed to give up?
Yesterday I saw a girl who had last seen me on New Year's of 2015, when I was arguably at my worst, and we went to King's Dominion. I'm still within 5 pounds or so of what I was then, but right now I'm also being treated for tuberculosis. I should look like death, honestly. I lost 6 pounds last week because my diet has gotten so restricted, I'm exhausted all the time, and the new meds I'm on are giving me an awful time. But she could hardly believe it was me because I apparently LOOKED so much healthier than back then! Apparently I have brighter skin, my eyes look less sunken, and I could actually walk around the park for 4-5 hours before I began to get tired, rather than get tired after an hour of watching TV.
Just reminds me that right now I am in the best place, mentally, to lose weight in years. Reminds me evenMOREso that health is not just physical, but mental and emotional as well.29 -
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I walked 3700 steps yesterday. A few months ago I had to be wheeled through an airport. I am SO HAPPY!76
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Going out for my birthday tonight. Saying no to popcorn during the movie today. I'll have 1000 calories to spend tonight - which isn't always much at a restaurant! - and that'll be the best I've done in awhile!23
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I cleaned out my closet and found cute clothes buried in the back that fit me, even slightly big.. I have to keep digging because I know the even smaller sizes are way in the back.23
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Ran 2.31 miles, non-stop yesterday, and AFTER missing two "running days" of my C25K. I just decided to go ahead and skip them and go with the 2 mile run; if I couldn't do it, I would go back and re-do the days I missed. I did it, surpassed it, and could have kept going, but I had to slow down and wait for my 11 year old running buddy that couldn't quite make it.16
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1577 days logged today
Was a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding on March 30th. Ended up getting alterations and lace straps added to the dress. The straps were tight (ish) when I got the dress back. At the wedding I kept having to pull them up. Knew I felt like my shoulders were less wide. Also didn't feel that self conscious with my arms being out. Still my worst area. Also people kept complimenting me which never happens.
Also read all the old posts from March until now. Congratulations everyone!25 -
Wearing a pair of jeans I couldn't fit into comfortably just a month ago. 17
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I bought some jeans at walmart around Christmas. They were my size (I thought) cause I have other pants that are that size.
Anyway they didn't fit and I was confused. Even if I sucked in they wouldn't even do up. I kept them hidden in m drawer and didn't return them.
Today they fit. Yes, they're snug but I was able to do them up. Can't wait for them to become too big though.23 -
I have both scale and non-scale victories!
I've been stuck at +/- the same weight for 3 months now. This morning, inexplicable, I've been 1kg down.
My NSV? I didn't give up.
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I lost 0.5in around my calves. I'm really surprised! I knew my capris fitness pants felt loose around my calves. I've always assumed genetically I will always have large calves. I'm happy I took measurements! I also walked 5 miles around the National Mall and Potomac river and didn't feel tired. It was so beautiful outdoors. I took great pictures of blooming daffodils, tulips and cherry blossoms at various parks. I had no idea I had walked that long until I checked my Fitbit and I had walked 13,000 steps or 5.6miles. Next time I'll time myself to see how fast I can do the walk again.
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Latest health screening showed improved blood cholesterol levels, and my body fat had dropped by 2% even though I had only lost 1 pound. I interpret this to mean that my body recomp efforts are paying off and that some of my fat mass has been replaced by lean mass without me having to lose any weight! (Which is good, since I'm already at my goal weight.) It took me about 3 months to do this. I will be continuing on and hoping to drop another 2-4% body fat in total within the next few months.
Winning!
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I walked with my gym bag in the sun for 90 mins (with a break in between at bank) and did not get ridiculously sweaty and minging! Got to the bank and had the start of it. Nothing on the walk back to car and the sun was warmer then too! Normally after walking for 3 mins I am too hot and mardy and sweaty lol
winning!
(didn't even get to go to the gym as the swimming pool had a gala, so I carried my bag everywhere for 'nothing' tch)18 -
I walked with my gym bag in the sun for 90 mins (with a break in between at bank) and did not get ridiculously sweaty and minging! Got to the bank and had the start of it. Nothing on the walk back to car and the sun was warmer then too! Normally after walking for 3 mins I am too hot and mardy and sweaty lol
winning!
(didn't even get to go to the gym as the swimming pool had a gala, so I carried my bag everywhere for 'nothing' tch)
It was not for nothing. It was to achieve this victory! What a win!!!
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I walked with my gym bag in the sun for 90 mins (with a break in between at bank) and did not get ridiculously sweaty and minging! Got to the bank and had the start of it. Nothing on the walk back to car and the sun was warmer then too! Normally after walking for 3 mins I am too hot and mardy and sweaty lol
winning!
(didn't even get to go to the gym as the swimming pool had a gala, so I carried my bag everywhere for 'nothing' tch)
It was not for nothing. It was to achieve this victory! What a win!!!
I am so getting that dino onto a tshirt!! 8
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