What's Your Most Recent NSV

Penthesilea514 wrote: »

In the last two weeks, I have lost 8.8 inches from around my body! I am so glad I have starting doing weekly measurements to keep track, the scale fluctuates so much.

That's amazing!

Receptionist just called to me as I walked past, 'So how much have you lost then! you look like you've lost loads!'

odd conversation starter, but I do vaguely know her. hehe. She thought I'd lost more then 2 stone as well.

Feeling good now!!

(had the, 'how have you done it?' question. Reply: eat less . She responded with, 'ahhh yes, eating more healthy' - internally I sighed and thought, that isn't what I said, but yes, yes I have been subsisting on leaves and chicken)

and also actively had to restrain myself from raving about MFP. haha

eyer0ll wrote: »

I went out to a restaurant preview last night (I write about food for a living so this was a professional obligation). They served five courses paired with six cocktails. I tasted every drink and every course but didn't finish any of them -- left booze in the glasses and food on every plate. I still went over my calorie goal for the day but I'm so damn proud of myself I was able to take a few bites and let it go. It was great food, too, so I could have easily eaten it all.

I also managed to log it all (or made my best attempt -- non-chain restaurant food is a *kitten* to estimate) and I think I should be able to make up the overage with slightly increased exercise this week.

How did you score a cherry gig like that, you lucky ducky?

My sleeves fit. Not too many people talk about this but as a top-heavy woman, tight-in-the-shoulders is a constant clothes fitting struggle. The clothes are currently own are now actually comfortable in the shoulders (although a little loose elsewhere, lol. Thank goodness for cinching belts).

A patient presented at my work yesterday, and it was a woman from a nearby town who I had spoken to often about 6-7 years ago. She kept staring at me, looking sideways until finally she said "Do I know you? I know you right? Wow! Have you lost a heap of weight? How much have you lost?"

I politely smiled. Almost 50kg I replied.

Sadly I realise we live in a world that pushes away those who do not fit the mold. Anything less than perfection isn't good enough yet perfection doesn't exist. This only transfers to a person, and encourages feelings of sadness, uselessness and worthlessness. Also very sad was the fact that it took almost 50kg for this woman to truly smile and see me properly.

My NSV? For the first time yesterday I felt visible.
But more importantly I realise that if others are now seeing me for who I really am, then perhaps I can begin to see the real me too. Right?

Mooma29 wrote: »

Completed week one of c25k today. My boobs are not designed for running.(more like fast shuffling

I have the same problem, had to wear 2 sports bras to reduce the bouncing. I bought a shefit bra and love it! Its a bit restricting but NO BOUNCE, and its affordable.

When all my pre-weight gain pants (size 6) no longer fit.

Good excuse for me to go shopping!

My most recent is that I declined an invite to Mexican food, because I knew that I couldn't walk out of there without a ton of chips and at least 3 margaritas. I was super happy the next morning when I was able to get up and go running with no regret from the day before. (I'm on my last few pounds and need to be super vigilant.)

Okay, so despite my size 14 jeans feeling awful and constricting today (TOM bloat), I'm currently rocking size 12 shorts from the same brand. They're pretty tight, but I'm thinking that within 1-2 weeks they will fit perfectly.

275 lb squats for five.