What's Your Most Recent NSV
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Being able to go lower in my pushups!27
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I've got a couple
1. This is a bit odd but I've been feeling super unflexible lately. Which was kind of depressing because that's always been the one fitness thing I'm really good at. It turns out that with less of my body in the way I'm actually having to stretch a bit further to, for example, lay my chest on my knees or do splits. It's kind of cool; it's been a long time since I've been able to make real gains in flexibility like this. So actually a victory.
2. My sister visited yesterday and looked at me and asked if I wanted some of the clothes she has that aren't her style or color because she thinks we're about the same size now. Bless her heart. I'm still two sizes bigger but I am taller so it looks a bit different on me. (I am definitely taking the clothes though. I'll get there and I can't afford to replace my whole wardrobe). It was really nice though to have her notice my progress. Since the three of us have been adults I've always been the big one and she's been the small one. Now I'm firmly the middle one and gaining ground on the small one. It's also really nice to have something to bond with my sister with, she's also into running and fitness things so we've been commiserating on running in this heat. (It was still upper 80s when I went running at 9pm last night wtf?!?!).
3. On that note, it's getting too hot to run at home. Usually I run on a treadmill which I keep int he garage and it's getting too hot for it. My NSV is sort of two things. First, I haven't used this as an excuse to not run. Second, I finally joined a gym. I've been thinking about it for a bit but it's taken a while to get the confidence to be willing to exercise in front of other people.
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lavachickie wrote: »tracywatson710 (and anyone else), NSV means "non-scale victory." Those success points that have nothing to do with a number!
I have one! I'm wearing the smallest size means in my closet. I have three distinct size points. And this weekend, I put on the ones I'd pushed back to the back about four years ago, and they pained me every time I saw them. Well... this weekend I put them on and they fit. Super happy about that![/quote
I have been getting rid of things that are too big so I don't have the temptation to slide backwards.6 -
Me too! I absolutely love getting rid of my old clothes!! Most of them were old anyways, and my style has changed along with my figure! So excited to go shopping now, there's so much more in sales sections in Mediums too!12
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I just put on a pair of shorts I wore last summer. Nope. Not gonna happen, even with a belt. In fact, I have already punched two more extra holes in the belt, and I have to retire that too. I can wear (technically, not aesthetically) my one pair of capris because they have a draw-string at the waist, but I sort of look like I'm wearing a potato sack.
I probably sound like a whiney teenager, but I don't have anything to wear. Hoping I find small stuff at Goodwill.
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I got my first weight loss compliment today! I've lost just shy of 30 pounds in four months and one of my work friends commented "You're looking very fit, lady!" this morning at a group walk. She know that I've been working out, but I haven't mentioned diet to anyone not on MFP, so it feels awesome that someone noticed that I am *indeed* smaller than I was .25
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Loose leggings!!! Who knew that was even a thing?29
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Biked to work for the first time today! We are halfway through June and I haven't used my car once29
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@DamieBird That's amazing! I remember the first weight loss compliment I received came from someone who didn't know at all I was working towards a fit body, that made it so much more special14
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Just finished the C25K program with my son. I can "run" for 30 minutes!
This is completely astounding and just goes to prove that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. If you'd told me in March that I'd be able to run/jog/plod for a solid 30 minutes I'd have said to collect your coat on the way out.
Unfortunately, we are not up to running 5K yet. We run about 3K in 30 minutes, so 5K is going to take 45-50 minutes. We aren't too sure how to handle this (ideas are welcome) but thought that we'd just keep going, adding a couple of minutes to each workout until we get to 5K, and then work on the speed aspect.
My son is even talking about doing a 5K to 10K program. When I suggested this a couple of weeks ago, he was totally adamant in his refusal. We may do that marathon/half-marathon yet36 -
I'm now using the third extra hole I punched in my belt and I have to hitch it up to the fourth extra hole when doing my daily walk around the vineyards. I started out with my stomach hanging over the belt using the very first hole. That means I've removed at least a 2.5 inch right circular hollow cylinder from around my midsection.32
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Holy $*&T! I just put on my socks by putting my calf on my knee crossed legs style. I didn't even think about it. Then all of a sudden went, "how the heck did my leg get up here?" I haven't been able to put on socks without bizarre contortions and furniture "propping" to get around my stomach in I don't know how long. Happy day!54
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Madwife2009 wrote: »Just finished the C25K program with my son. I can "run" for 30 minutes!
This is completely astounding and just goes to prove that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. If you'd told me in March that I'd be able to run/jog/plod for a solid 30 minutes I'd have said to collect your coat on the way out.
Unfortunately, we are not up to running 5K yet. We run about 3K in 30 minutes, so 5K is going to take 45-50 minutes. We aren't too sure how to handle this (ideas are welcome) but thought that we'd just keep going, adding a couple of minutes to each workout until we get to 5K, and then work on the speed aspect.
My son is even talking about doing a 5K to 10K program. When I suggested this a couple of weeks ago, he was totally adamant in his refusal. We may do that marathon/half-marathon yet
Congrats!
I was in the same place as you. When C25K ended I was well short of 5K in 30 mins. I basically ditched the pre-program approach and kept up running three times a week, adding a couple of minutes to each run each week. I finally got to 5K at 42 minutes.
I gradually built the distance in this way and worked in a tiny bit more speed until I hit 10K in around 1:10. This took around 8-12 weeks as I was determined to build the base slowly and not get an injury as I was still very heavy.
Always distance first to keep building the base. The speed comes easy later, trust that.
Honestly, take your time. The massive achievement you felt when completing the C25K will just keep growing into something even more powerful as you just naturally get fitter and faster. The thing I love about running is that it's predominantly about earning the ability, not really skill like other sports. I can't do ball sports to save my life, but running can come to us all if we're prepared to put in the effort and time.
I have a bleep test coming up for a job so have been playing around with short speed runs rather than my usual approach of building on distance all the time. Yesterday I PR'd my 5K in 25:50 with an ave speed of 7.2 mph. Needless to say I was really happy with that.20 -
Madwife2009 wrote: »Just finished the C25K program with my son. I can "run" for 30 minutes!
This is completely astounding and just goes to prove that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. If you'd told me in March that I'd be able to run/jog/plod for a solid 30 minutes I'd have said to collect your coat on the way out.
Unfortunately, we are not up to running 5K yet. We run about 3K in 30 minutes, so 5K is going to take 45-50 minutes. We aren't too sure how to handle this (ideas are welcome) but thought that we'd just keep going, adding a couple of minutes to each workout until we get to 5K, and then work on the speed aspect.
My son is even talking about doing a 5K to 10K program. When I suggested this a couple of weeks ago, he was totally adamant in his refusal. We may do that marathon/half-marathon yet
There's a 10K program that works that same as the 5K, so there's an idea about how to proceed. The way to get faster with running is running more and going slow. Sounds counter-intuitive but eventually your pace picks up as you get "runners legs." Good luck!
Edit: Oh, I completely missed the post above me re speed. Sorry for the repeat.9 -
I buttoned the bottom button on my lab coat with ease today. I've lost about 20 lbs, but today was the first day I felt like I have changed my body besides just becoming stronger.27
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For the first time this week, I was able to do a full body bind in yoga from side angle pose and do a tree pose with my foot on my thigh and not on my calf. I can also hold a crow for longer now, although I really want to get to five breaths.27
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Madwife2009 wrote: »Just finished the C25K program with my son. I can "run" for 30 minutes!
This is completely astounding and just goes to prove that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. If you'd told me in March that I'd be able to run/jog/plod for a solid 30 minutes I'd have said to collect your coat on the way out.
Unfortunately, we are not up to running 5K yet. We run about 3K in 30 minutes, so 5K is going to take 45-50 minutes. We aren't too sure how to handle this (ideas are welcome) but thought that we'd just keep going, adding a couple of minutes to each workout until we get to 5K, and then work on the speed aspect.
My son is even talking about doing a 5K to 10K program. When I suggested this a couple of weeks ago, he was totally adamant in his refusal. We may do that marathon/half-marathon yet
C25k, then 10K, then half-marathon is EXACTLY how I did it! I started out with the intention of simply running an entire mile for the first time in my 42 years on this earth and just kept going...
I'll confirm that speed will come with time. Just keep racking up those miles. You'll get faster the more you do it!
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My drivers licence needed renewing so dealt with that yesterday. For the first time in over 25 years I did not lie about my weight!45
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Madwife2009 wrote: »
Unfortunately, we are not up to running 5K yet. We run about 3K in 30 minutes, so 5K is going to take 45-50 minutes. We aren't too sure how to handle this (ideas are welcome) but thought that we'd just keep going, adding a couple of minutes to each workout until we get to 5K, and then work on the speed aspect.
I had this problem too! When I first finished C25K I could actually walk faster than I could run lol. I basically started up the 5k to 10k program but I alternate now with interval training. So one run I do whatever the program wants me to do and the next I warm up then run as fast as I can for a very short period of time (I started with 30s and am now at 45s) then I do a brisk walk for 1:30 then repeat until I've done six sets then normal cool down. It's helped with speed and endurance for sure. I'm still not quite at 5k in 30min but I'm getting there
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zharptichka wrote: »Madwife2009 wrote: »
Unfortunately, we are not up to running 5K yet. We run about 3K in 30 minutes, so 5K is going to take 45-50 minutes. We aren't too sure how to handle this (ideas are welcome) but thought that we'd just keep going, adding a couple of minutes to each workout until we get to 5K, and then work on the speed aspect.
I had this problem too! When I first finished C25K I could actually walk faster than I could run lol. I basically started up the 5k to 10k program but I alternate now with interval training. So one run I do whatever the program wants me to do and the next I warm up then run as fast as I can for a very short period of time (I started with 30s and am now at 45s) then I do a brisk walk for 1:30 then repeat until I've done six sets then normal cool down. It's helped with speed and endurance for sure. I'm still not quite at 5k in 30min but I'm getting there
I had the same problem- and I did the WRONG thing by not continuing interval training and pushing for distance for a race I had signed up for. And I got an overuse injury that knocked me out for a few months. Take it slow is my advice, don't do what I did >.< And congratulations on successfully completed C25K- it is a great program7
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