What's Your Most Recent NSV

Today a business associate didn't recognize me, asked who I was, and double taked when I said my name.

1) My legs really ache tonight. But I'm happy about that

That's because, for the first time in months, I have done a long cycle ride. 35.76 miles. I haven't cycled that far in one ride since October, because of the weather and health problems.

For whatever reason today, I decided to see how far I could get in 90 minutes. I made it to the next county, and ended up closer to where I used to live than where I currently live. I thought that it would take me a good two hours to get back (as it's mostly uphill and into wind) but it didn't, it only took about 100 minutes. So the short, harder rides (up those lovely hills ) over the winter have paid off as I can go further, faster. The last time I did this particular route, it took me 227 minutes. Today it was 190 minutes.

And I hit 39.7 mph going home - slightly disappointed that I didn't hit over 40mph but I'm blaming that on the new tarmac that's been laid. They've clearly altered the slope of the hill .

2) I have also cut the time it takes me to cycle to the gym from 23 minutes to 17 minutes.

3) I have downloaded a C25K app. My son and I are going to try this tomorrow. I have told him that if he doesn't like it after the first session then he doesn't have to continue

It is official. My husband and I can not switch drivers when we are out and about without a lot of groaning, complaining, and moving seats and mirrors around. It was convenient to share the same seating position for all those years, but that time in our marriage is over. Back to driving our own respective vehicles with everything adjusted individually.

Also, I'm into size 18's now. The size 20 jeggings I'm wearing look like regular jeans and this XL shirt fits great!

Ran 2.5 miles straight, for the 3rd time. I know I could have made it the rest of the 0.6 to make it 5K, but my mini was acting like he was going to die for the whole last 1/2 mile. It kinda aggravated just a little because he's 11 and I'm 37. How can I be in that much better shape than him?!?! We are gonna have to work on that this summer!

I saw a video today that I made about a year and a half and 55 pounds ago. I often don't see a huge difference in how I look, especially in my face, but... Wow.

Fit into another old pair of jeans! Good thing, cause these are my painting jeans and I needed them this week.

I've been struggling lately. I have Congestive Heart Failure and if I don't watch my sodium intake my weight can easily go up 8 -13 pounds in one day and even though I know what it is, it's still disheartening that I've let myself do it again, and sometimes it becomes a problem for a week or more. This time it has basically been out of whack for two weeks. I knew that I needed to come here and start reading. For some reason, it just helps me to know that we all struggle with things that can derail us, and it gives me the courage to get back on the wagon. Yesterday was a good attempt but not perfect with the healthy low sodium diet, but today I cleaned out my closet and tried on clothes that hadn't fit for a LONG time and most of them fit now, maybe not all them perfect but I could wear them. That just made me feel so good and it made me want to get back on the wagon whole heartedly, even though I'm going out to dinner tonight with friends for Mexican. I've been looking at the menu online and planning how I can handle it. Even without any exercise I still have 834 calories left for the day so I'm thinking a grilled chicken salad and no salt margarita might be in my future and in a few weeks I could be looking good in the things that aren't perfect just yet! Thanks everyone for sharing your struggles and successes!

OK since I checked the menu and I have no idea how many calories for the margarita, maybe an iced tea with lots of lime will be a better solution, we'll save the cocktail for another time!

I just refused apple pie and ice cream.

I love apple pie and ice cream so this really is a major achievement for me. Normally I would not be able to resist

The only problem now is that I know the rest of it is sitting there, calling my name.

Luckily my desire to be fit, healthy and strong has a louder and more forceful voice.

Madwife2009 - 1; Apple Pie & Ice Cream - 0

I finally weigh less than the price of gas

(if you take out the decimal point lol)

I have been stuck at the same weight for more than a few weeks due to my logging sloppiness I am sure because my strength training, running endurance and walking are all on point and while I am doing those activities.....well I feel like I could do them forever. I like that.

1. I was able to keep up with this guy at the park!
2. I fit down all the slides he asked me to go down. I want to get fit to be a better, more involved mom, so this is kinda a big deal

The last time I lost some weight, I bought a nice jacket from REI for too much money, and it was snug. I was losing weight, so surely it would fit better soon enough. Nope. Gained 15 lbs back. I've now lost enough that the jacket is loose, even when worn over a thick sweatshirt. Which is ALSO loose!

All the conditions for a binge were there yesterday afternoon: I was by myself, was feeling frustrated/overwhelmed and was watching TV. Normally any of those three by themselves would lend themselves to overeating. But combined? Forget about it, it's usually a binge.

But not yesterday. I ate a few things, logged them. Thought about eating a few more, prelogged them, and realized they would undo all the hard work I put into my workout in the morning. So I deleted them, made myself some tea, and waited for the "binge urge" to pass.

And it did.

Victory indeed!!!!

Second vacation nsv--said no to the post hike beer to leave room for a small gelato!

As of this morning, I have now lost more than what I currently weigh.

Scale-inspired, I guess, but, truly, I just thought my body wouldn't ever work right again after a serious illness / injury. Not exaggerating: I've been working on healing for over 10 yrs now. I could cry I'm so moved.