What's Your Most Recent NSV

As of today, I can comfortably do squat reps with the maximum weight (120 lbs) that will fit on my cheapo bar at home, so I need to join a gym or buy a proper weight set if I want to increase weights. I went to the gym by my house and took a tour and got a day pass to try it out plus a coupon for waiving the sign up fee. I'm gonna do this thing!

I also had a really nice compliment - in pantomime! My husband and I went to a Korean restaurant we love but haven't been to in a while, and the owner, who speaks almost no English, came out of the kitchen and waved her hands in an hourglass shape at me and gave me a thumbs up, then patted her cheeks to indicate my face was slimmer.

40lbslighter wrote: »

jelizabeth713 wrote: »

I tried on jeans the other day that I haven't fit into comfortably since 2011 and they FIT!!!!! Such an amazing feeling!!

I think I have the same model of jeans! Hahaha.

AND congrats!!!

Hahahaha thanks!!! They are still like new because they've been stored away for "that one day"...and my God it's here!! Lol!

This is a long post, but here goes...

Today I was on my afternoon walk. I've recently begun walking in my neighborhood after I get off work. I'm loving it and everyday it seems like I am going further with more endurance. I make it a habit to wave at people who are in their yards. It seems that I always pass the same people doing the same things. It's fun to get a glimpse into other people's lives.

Today, I was listening to a podcast so I had my ear buds in, but I still waved as I passed neighbors. There is an older man who sits on his porch every afternoon. I always wave and he waves back. Well, today, I saw that he was saying something so I took an ear bud out (mistake). He yelled "it's fun putting it on, but it's hell getting it off!" I just smiled awkwardly and kept walking. It hit me a few houses down what he'd said. I know he probably didn't mean to offend, but why comment at all?

Now, in the past, this would have been a sign for me to get home as quickly as possible and never pass that house again, but 96 lbs into this, I've built a lot of confidence in myself. I kept going. Passing his house again with my head high.

My only regret is I wish I'd responded to him. Of course, these things only come to me after it's too late, but I wanted to share the response I wish I'd had here. I wish I'd said that, no, "putting it on" was a life of self-loathing and shame. I've had issues with weight since I can remember and since age 5, I've thought about my weight every, single day. Now, when I finally decided that I was going to change my life almost 9 months ago? That was amazing! In fact, while "taking it off" has been a struggle at times (and I've had my bad days), this has been the best 9 months of my life. I can finally see a future where I'm not embarrassed about stupid things like going to a restaurant with booths or worrying that the seatbelt won't fit. I'm confident in myself and I'm doing this for myself! So, that's my NSV for today!

This is the first time in my life I'm relying on a belt to hold up my pants. I'm on the third notch to boot!!! I've always been on the very last notch. There's nothing like being able to move better and not having your body get in the way! I'm 22 pounds less and looking to drop more.

After a 10-day holiday in France, not weighing or measuring anything the whole time (but eating mindfully...) I managed to maintain my progress. Double NSV here: it's great to not have to work my holiday off, but more importantly: I know I can enjoy very small quantities of what I like and be satisfied.

ddrumstic wrote: »

I've been down with stomach flu for the past week. Today is the first day that I felt normal and I forced myself to the gym even though I really didn't want to. I thought I wouldn't manage my whole workout but I pushed through and completed it. My brain kept telling me to stop. I didn't quit. Big NSV for me!

Way to go!!! That's awesome, good job pushing yourself I do that quite a bit haha!

Usually, if I have an unexpected high calorie meal, I give up and blow the rest of the day, usually longer. Today, I went out for lunch, ate a little more than I planned, but stuck to my regular dinner plans - was over my calories for the day but still well under maintenance and on track for tomorrow!

FINALLY got past the bar on OHP. I thought I was putting on a couple of 2.5 lb weights but ended up being 5 lbs. each. Totally blew right into a PR!

Also, I bought a big steak for lunch (I had always eaten large steaks, like I feel jipped for some reason if the steak is less than 16 oz. Yikes right? Anyway,) I got a 1.37 lb steak home, cooked it up, cut it up, weighed it and saved some for later. I had an 8oz steak which I shared with my 3 yr old son who ate at least 4oz all by himself. I have never done that before.
Steak, sushi and beer are my favorites that I have a hard time compromising on. I've gotten down to 0-4 drinks a week from drinking 2-4 a day (was more on weekends). I eat more veggies than I ever have in my life = eating little to no meat. And sushi is expensive so I don't get it very often. It's all working out!

Size 12 jeans on for the first time in years and no muffin top!

I just downloaded the StrongLifts app. And I'm gonna use it.

People keep telling me I look so much younger! I am 29 and looking young "for your age" runs in my family. But when I mentioned my age to someone the other day they said no way and that I looked about 19. Didn't think it might have something to do with my weight until someone else said something.

My running shoes, which still have many more miles in them, are too loose!!!! In fact, all my shoes are too loose and I've been wearing sandals every day. Too bad cold weather is coming cause nothing is going to fit and buying shoes is so expensive!

Lately I've noticed that the skin on my back bunches up when I'm lying down. When I'm doing yoga, I actually have to adjust my back rolls I don't mind, I'm excited to see changes like this after losing almost 100 lbs.

I had a really good week:

- I had a new set of blood work done and the doctor called to congratulate me as my cholesterol and sugar levels are now in the normal range.
- My neighbor stopped me on the sidewalk to let me know she has noticed I am losing weight...first person to do so!
- Sometimes I take a school bus from the employee parking lot to the stadium where I work. I used to have to turn sideways to fit down the aisle...now I can walk straight and my hips barely brush the seats.
- And finally I noticed I can put my chin on my chest without the fat roll on my neck interfering!