What's Your Most Recent NSV
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Thought I went way over yesterday and didn't want to log it, but just finished up and I was only about 100 calories over! It helps to log everything and see it all, even when I'm scared I went over by a lot25
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I hadn't been on my weekly long run in a couple of weeks because of vacation and general life things. I was kind of dreading going this morning because I thought I would have lost my conditioning or something. But I got up this morning and went for an 8 mile run anyways. It felt so, so good to just get outside and run. I realized I'd been missing my Sunday morning long runs as they've become kind of like a reset button between weeks. And not only did today feel great, but I also knocked 9 minutes off of my time for this training run since my last half marathon training cycle! Bodes well for a PR (fingers crossed)!24
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I went to get dressed yesterday and realized all of my shirts looked like tents, so I had to go do some shopping. Purchased a size large shirt for the first time in about 15 years. Feels great to go from a 2xl to a large!40
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I ran 3 miles in under 30 minutes. (Barely, but I did it!).35
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I had to switch from medium to small for my surgical scrubs, actually between sizes small and xsmall for pants. Surgical scrubs are kind of a pain because they don't fit all shapes of bodies. Typically you're between sizes. At least I don't have to buy or wash them. Lol. Also bought some new jeans yesterday and went down a size! I need to go out and buy some new tops because my shirts ( at least the button-up tops look like tents on me. Me happy!
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Madwife2009 wrote: »More family fun tomorrow with the Junior ParkRun, my 4yo is very excited about it and is going to try to knock a few more seconds off her time. She wants me to run with her, so her dad, brothers and sister are all volunteering to help out.
Don't like to quote myself but had to update - my dear, dear little girl did so well today. She was aiming to knock a few seconds off her previous time.
I ran with her and at some points she was running faster than I was. I kept telling her to just jog, not to run, or to run very slowly but I think that at four years old, "run" means run and "jog" isn't in her vocabulary. But then she tired herself out, so it was very much run/walk/run/walk all the way around. But that's okay, as at no point did she say that she didn't want to do it. And any activity is good, in my opinion.
Just got the results and she smashed her previous PB by two minutes and four seconds! Wish I could knock that amount of time off my 5k! I am so, so proud of her, especially as she wants to keep on going - she's already talking about the next one, and working out how many more runs she needs to get her "half-marathon" wrist band (three down, eight to go).29 -
I was having a really bad pain day(chronic pain sufferer here) and I didn't binge on carbs or chocolate. No, I had three oranges. Still not perfect but before MFP I'd binge waaaaaayyy more and definitely with less nutrition value
Also, I ate before groceries so no bad snacks where purchased. Including no Maltesers which are always begging me to buy and eat them30 -
I tried on my white skirt and realized that it has a band at the top. I have been wearing the skirt for several years with the skirt being bunched up because it was too tight and my muffin top was over it so I never noticed the band at the top. The band now lies flat and looks great!28
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Thehardmakesitworthit wrote: »justkeeprunning91 wrote: »I bought new boots for fall today and they weren't wide calf! First time ever!!
okay, this, this is a major NSV and one I aspire toooooooo
I hear you! I've been eyeing shoe stores for fall boots just so I can see if I can fit them over my calves now. Haven't see a pair yet to try on.6 -
I tried on a 0X dress from forever 21 and it fit! At the beginning of the year I was a 2X! And I've only lost 15 pounds so far20
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Even though the scale didn't move the whole month of August, I kept to my calorie and workout goals and never got discouraged (although i admit a couple mornings I wanted to throw my scale out the window, but that was annoyance not discouragement). In fact the WL stall made me want to double down rather than give up. The last two times I lost weight I gave up after 2 week WL stalls, so this is significant for me.32
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The capri pants I wore to an antique show today kept slipping down while I was walking. They have an elastic band, so I never figured they'd become "loose" on me, but there ya have it. Guess I'll have to buy new ones for next summer, and that's FINE!23
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I've decided to start jogging and managed 1.5km without stopping. I know that's a tiny amount to most people but previously I would have given up after a few minutes and started walking as I "couldn't breathe". This time I concentrated on my breathing and made it to 1.5km before needing to walk. The following day (yesterday) I repeated it and got to 1.7km before walking. My goal is to complete a 5k park run on Saturday 30th September. I may not run it all but I hope to run most of it!!33
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My calorie intake was much much better this weekend!! Think over by 72 Saturday and under by 150 odd yesterday!
yay
I have been being careful with my knee, so no running or leg weights, but I still went for some walks and did upper body workout and Pilates
used the pull up machine for first time in gym - that is weird!! climb up, set to 55kg, so am 'lifting' around 30kg as I weigh 85kg at the moment. Stand on the plates and slowly it lowers so I have to pull up - very odd motion, but cool. I don't like the under grip one as it felt like I had to lean back a lot to do anything - but looking forward to practicing.
This morning's NSV is that I stopped 2 ladies from swimming for 10 mins as they were watching me and chatting about how much stronger my stroke was I went to get out of the pool and they collared me to tell me! lovely of them 19 -
Bittersweet NSV milestone. Just did my measurements this morning. After 8 months the narrowest part of my waist dropped from 30in to 27in. Unfortunately the widest part my hips dropped from 48.25in to only 44in. I was hoping to be much lower on my bottom half by now. I love my pear shape but somedays it can be annoying. It would be so nice if humans had the ability to spot reduce, I really want to get rid of all this excess hip and butt fat. Fighting genetics is no easy task.24
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The K-Mart closest to me closed yesterday, so everything in the store was 90-95% off. The changing rooms were closed, so I was unable to try anything on. The two large workout tanks I grabbed fit great (I like them loose) once I got home to try them on. One is kind of sheer, and one has a very open back, but I can confidently wear them to the gym! I had to get new undies, too, since all of my 9/XLs were saggy and in a sorry state (and they were all marked down to between .29 and .07). I grabbed a dozen pairs of pretty lacy undies all in mediums, AND THEY FIT! After slacking hard in the nutrition department this summer, I am so glad that even though the scale is currently mad at me, I have not lost all of my progress. It has taken me four years to lose 150 lbs, but I will not quit!49
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I was constantly hungry yesterday and gave into eating more calories but didn't go crazy and didn't let it bother me either. I think there are times your body is telling you to eat a bit more and it wont make a big difference as long as you don't go crazy and eat everything in sight.25
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100 days of logging and we have progress people.
I've been catching up on this thread so I realise re-posting this is crazy late, but not only is it great to see 100-day results like this (I recently hit my own 100-day mark, which is why this resonates with me), but I realise now that another 100+ days has passed since. Were you satisfied with your progress in the second hundred days, @cordney ?
ETA: By the way I LOVE your profile pic 23 -
I have 30 lbs to go. I feel amazing inside and out. Losing weight is so good for your self esteem.
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I went over my calories yesterday but I logged it anyway. Normally I would give up logging for the day when I know I'm going to go over. I just couldn't say no to homemade buttermilk waffles so I know I'm going over again today but still plan on logging.29
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lost 51 lbs for the year. No beach towel needed. Can wrap myself comfortably without grabbing on tightly to the ends to ensure privacy.18
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I just got a sunburn on a part of my legs I am not used to putting sunscreen on because my tummy would always block out the sun.36
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Landed a fakie big flip while skateboarding today and it felt great. Took an hour to land and I was drenched in sweat after, but it was all worth it when I rolled away from it. God, it's such a good feeling. My two hour skate session burned about 500 calories too, so I'm about to enjoy a whole canister of halo top now. It's been a good day.30
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I'm finally getting back into logging. I ate mindlessly today and didn't want to see the damage. But I just logged to the best of my ability and ya know what? It wasn't as bad as I thought! <---NSV #1
As much as I would love to be able to eat intuitively, food it still attached to my emotions from time to time. It's not an unhealthy relationship like it has been in years past. But the two are still connected and I supposed always will be to some extent.
Case in point. I tend to be ALL or nothing. I work hard at moderation and I also work hard at loving myself just as I am and utilizing the all moments of life while making sure to do the nothing part to the best of my ability. The lack of routine in summer meant I was keeping busy cleaning the house and reading books and being mom. It also meant I would put off eating simply because I was too absorbed in my other tasks to be bothered to stop, prepare food, eat food, and then re-enter into focused productive mode.
Welp. My energy levels have been down these last few months and hmmmm I wonder why?? My calories had dropped too low. My workouts/lifting were suffering.
I bumped my intake back up to 2348 (to support the strength gains I hope to make this fall) and WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW.
Energy? BACK.
Strength for lifts? BACK
Stamina for workouts/life? BACK
Mood? MUCH IMPROVED on account of not being so DRAINED and brain foggy all the time.
I don't know exactly what my cals have been this summer but I was trying to lose a little more before fall hit and I had dropped them down to 1800. (loss of 1lb per week via MFP) I had noticed the drop in energy but honestly was just lazy about being patient enough to do this the right way for my body and my goals.
NSV?
-ALL THE ENERGIES
-Hit some excellent (for me) squat #'s this weekend when I had access to a bar & dumbbells instead of having only my power-blocks.
-I've changed a whole big bunch. I mean...what!? I increased my food intake pretty significantly in order to feel better & play the long game instead of the quick fix...who am I!? Hahaha20 -
Madwife2009 wrote: »My son and I completed our 6th ParkRun today. It was hot, there were hundreds of people there, I was feeling a little bit below par but we got on and finished it. Four more runs and my son qualifies for a t-shirt. I have to complete another 44 to get one. Don't they realise that for some of us, completing 10 runs is nothing short of astounding??
Going again tomorrow, my little girl is "running" with her Dad and the rest of us are volunteering.
Went for a walk this afternoon with DH and my three younger children. For some reason it took longer than anticipated, making me very late to meet my daughter from work (although she's 17, she's very petite and I worry, especially as a) the place she works at is rather isolated and b) we live close to an area that has regular police patrols due to violent attacks - last year there was a stabbing every month). I was 1.5 miles away, and had 13 minutes to get there. The only way to do this was to leave the rest of the family to get themselves home and to run. So I did. I ran the whole way. In blistering sun, no shade, the whole way. But I did it, I got there on time And it felt good, despite gasping for breath, sweating like a crazy thing and being as red as a tomato by the time I'd finished. Wouldn't be able to run at that speed for a whole 5K though!
I forgo my bicycle ride today, instead I went with DH to collect a cycle for my little girl. She's really excited to get a new bike so that made missing it worthwhile And I can cycle tomorrow.
From one mom to another: your mothering inspires me.
Why? While I haven't read through this entire thread I've been here long enough to see how your personal lifestyle changes are changing your entire family . From your adorable youngest daughter wanting to participate in any way she can (reminds me of my oldest who is a fresh 4yrs) to your son now running 5k(s)...plural! Several! with you. And isn't your older daughter trying out the C25K now too? And you gave up your bike ride to get your daughter a bike! That's a huge deal! For everyone
I guess it's just so completely obvious that your actions are inspiring your whole family and I know this might seem a bit over the top but that sort of change can last for generations. You're building memories with them of their mom investing in them and spending quality time with them that will stay forever. Not to mention setting such a wonderful example of how simple it can be to live actively. That last bit is something I cherish from my growing up years. Thanks for sharing the stories of your family. As my kids grow and our family expands I really do desire to listen when my kids speak up about wanting to try something (like the C25K! Or any other thing really) and to not only encourage them to try it and stick with it but to be in the midst with them trying it and figuring it out too.25 -
I work for a large corporation that has a big emphasis on health. Last month, they sent an email announcement out to all employees that they were accepting applications for "wellness champions" at each campus around the world... these would be employees volunteering to lead wellness activities at their site, focusing on healthy eating, physical activity, and work/life balance. I still have 100 lbs to lose, but I took a leap and applied -- as I explained in my application, there are a lot of employees like me (the "old me") who work long hours, are sedentary all day, and choose unhealthy foods... I thought maybe I could inspire others to make healthy changes for themselves, since they could probably identify with me. Well, I found out last week that I was chosen! There are several of us on the team for my campus -- the others are hardcore runners, daily gym-goers, and just all-around super fit. I'm so honored to be a part of the initiative, and my hope is that I'll not only inspire other employees, but that having this role will help me to keep my focus on my own personal wellness goals. 62
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lolliopopsnrainbows wrote: »I've decided to start jogging and managed 1.5km without stopping. I know that's a tiny amount to most people but previously I would have given up after a few minutes and started walking as I "couldn't breathe". This time I concentrated on my breathing and made it to 1.5km before needing to walk. The following day (yesterday) I repeated it and got to 1.7km before walking. My goal is to complete a 5k park run on Saturday 30th September. I may not run it all but I hope to run most of it!!
So this morning I did 2km without walking and I'm soooo ****ing proud of myself! I know my rate of progress won't continue like this, but I'm enjoying it whilst it does. It does mean I need to figure out a new running route as today I had to extend my route in order to get a reasonable cool down walk The 5k at the end of September is starting to look like an achievable goal after all! 25 -
The last time I hiked Mount Mansfield (2012) I couldn't make it to the top. I stopped partway up and waited for my friends to reach the summit and come back down.
Well yesterday I made it to the top. It wasn't even that hard 31
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