What's Your Most Recent NSV

It was extremely hot out today so I was really craving a cold beer to enjoy in the evening. I was already standing in the supermarket and was ready to pick when I decided I would buy spa red (sparkling water) with lemon and mint instead. Now I'm sipping that with some ice cubes and don't have a moment of regret. It's delicious and made me smile with victory!

I got called "skeletor" today!

I'm not sure this is a victory but I've started to feel sick (stomachache/lethargic) after eating a lot at once, like I used too all the time, and it's a terrible feeling but it means I'm used to eating less and my body recognizes that I shouldn't eat that much, so a positive overall!

1) I went down a jean size.
2) my wedding ring isn't making sores on my finger anymore

I no longer feel guilty the days I overeat, which is during the rare occasion when I eat out and a restaurant doesn't have the calories posted. I have to guesstimate everything. My solution, I just walk 20,000 steps that day outside or inside my home, which is about 2300-2500 calories burned per my garmin watch. Since I rarely even eat up to 2000 cals , I've only eaten up to 1900 cals one time in the past 5 months. I feel like that takes care of any worry about sabortaging my weight loss. It's also one of the most important lessons I've learned in this journey, I feel like I finally have control over my body- my eating habits, weight gain, weight loss, without going to the gym or going on any crazy diet restrictions.

Two maybe three years ago my mom gave me this vineyard vines belt that was too small for me but super cute. It is pink with boats and whales and lighthouses , very preppy very cute. It never fit. I have had it on my belt rack since always meaning to fit into it.
Today I am wearing this belt. It fits.

Totally amazed today, had to buy new t-shirts for our upcoming holiday. Last Christmas I was a UK size 18/20 in tops, today there were no size 14 or 12 in a t-shirt I liked, only a 10 (US 8) I decided to try it on and it fit!!! Of course I bought it, can't remember the last time I had a size 10 in my wardrobe.

Bought a shirt I liked in a size too small a month ago because they were out of my size, wearing it today and it fits!

I posted up thread about my baggy clothes. I live near an outlet mall and this weekend they were having a sidewalk sale. Nothing was on the sidewalk because it was storming all day, but I still hit it. 2 dresses from Brooks Brothers ($$$) at 80% off. A skirt from Ann Taylor Loft 40% off. Yay Me!

daworley wrote: »

Ok, this is a little awkward, but here it is: I had my annual mammogram this week, and the tech was behind the shield taking the image. She popped around it and asked if I had lost weight since last year; she said the images from last year looked like an entirely different person and she would have to explain why to the radiologist! So I told her I am down almost 60 lbs since then! It made me laugh a little, too, because my son is an MD who is a breast imaging specialist (and he is very proud of his mom!

So, so, wonderful1

Riffing on this (@daworley, if that's OK with you):

Please, *everyone*, get your mammogram..

Men, with or without "moobs", please understand that if you get a lump/bump/thickening on your chest, it's *possible* that you have breast cancer. Statistically, a higher percentage of men who have breast cancer *die* of it, because they don't understand that that lump/thickening can be cancer. Men can have breast cancer. Please, check it out. Don't die.

Women: Take it seriously. Yes, it's sad that "the girls" deplete as you lose weight. Sadder still: obesity can increase the risk of breast cancer. Yes, the mammogram is uncomfortable. Let me be your witness: Mastectomy, 6 months of chemotherapy, 6 weeks of radiation: That will *change your life* even more. Stay current on your mammograms. Don't take the risk. If breast cancer happens, catch it *early*.

I feel so, so, fortunate to be a survivor of stage III (advanced) breast cancer - 17 yeas now. Obesity increases risk! But "alive" is such a better start on every single day . . . .

Birthday today (47!) -- and I weigh less and am smaller than I ever remember being. Any clothes that I may have from high school (t-shirts or shorts with a team logo on them) that are size S or XS fit or are even a little too big. After a few weeks of lifting weights, I'm so surprised that my arms look muscular all the time (not just if I flex ... I don't ever remember having "lines" in my arms like I do now), and I'm starting to see similar changes with my legs.

But, the best NSV I'm present to today is getting rid of things that no longer serve me -- cleaning out the basement, getting rid of clothes that are no longer "me," decluttering, etc. I was feeling like that I've gotten the "old me" back, but that isn't it: it's more like creating or being who I want. A completely new life that I am creating. Still have about 12 lbs to lose, but I feel fantastic.

I ran non stop for over 3 miles this morning.... Couldn't even do 3 miles of walking a year ago...this time i ran and ran and ran...I was huffing and puffing all the way like a train, but other than that it was pretty easy, where as before my whole body was in pain. Soooo happy!!! Today, I really do not mind what the scale says (but only for today)

the ring I got as a stand-in for my wedding ring when it got too big is now getting too big

Someone mentioned before a doctor asking if they had lost weight. It happened to me too, my GP didn't even ask , I came in the room and she just declared -You've lost a lot of weight! Best thing ever!

I feel so, so, fortunate to be a survivor of stage III (advanced) breast cancer - 17 yeas now. Obesity increases risk! But "alive" is such a better start on every single day . . . .[/quote]

Important advice - don't let fear keep you from getting checked regularly. Ann - you (and your rowing - go WeCanRow!) have been an inspiration for me - I'm almost 6 years out, similar treatment protocol. Ironically, I'm considerably more fit now than I would have been without the BC diagnosis, because it got me to focus on my general health. I guess that qualifies as an NSV!