NSV's
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@Steph_Maks Wow, looks like you are having a great time! What a fun NSV!3
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Thanks for the comments everyone! It was a blast!
Unfortunately that photo probably captures the very moment I caught whatever virus I'm fighting now lol. The downside to being dunked in the same dirty water as 5000 other people.
Less of a NSV but I'm not letting a cold stop me, even if it does slow me down a little bit.5 -
Steph_Maks Wasaga Beach! Ahhh.. I remember that... (I'm from Ontario). Nice! That is a most awesome NSV. My goal is to climb these North Vancouver hills and not want to die... lol. I hope I make it there!
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My daughter said I no longer snore. She couldn't tell I was asleep!15
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Rainqueen77 wrote: »My daughter said I no longer snore. She couldn't tell I was asleep!
I remember when my wife mentioned to me about my snoring going away. She was quite happy about that NSV. Not sure if this is related, but I stopped waking up with fist size bruises.18 -
Once again, reading the NSVs of my fitness pals is like a balm to my eating disordered spirit. After so many of my own NSVs in the first year of my journey, I have struggled repeatedly to land on firm ground in a stable, maintenance lifestyle. Been swinging back and forth in so many ways for 18 months since the initial drive.
Every day I read these discussions and take heart: I log mostly faithfully, weigh mostly faithfully, try to be true to my plan and life goals du jour....
I'm learning about the courage I have to stick with this. I'm learning to have faith in this food plan of low carb or keto, because I'm living proof that it works when you work it. I'm learning about self care in the face of many defeats. I'm learning that I'm not alone in this and every new victory of my fitness pals that I read about, either weightloss or NSV is a victory for me...and I'm such a fan of us all.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for sharing the good, the bad, the ugly, and I might add...the beautiful.
I feel so grateful every day.
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The meter is predicting a 5.3 for my A1C.17
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Went to a baby shower and only had the crustless quiche (two kinds: meat and veggie) and coffee - no sugary yogurt, donuts, muffins, bagels, or cupcakes. I wasn't tempted, either. I made sure to eat a bit before I left the house so I wasn't ravenous.
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Today my partner (who has a policy of neutrality and silence around diet stuff and who loves me at every/any weight) spontaneously told me how proud he is of me for being so committed to keto and my goals. I'm 10 weeks in and have not once waivered in my dedication. It feels amazing, and I love that he noticed and felt compelled to comment ♡26
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My pants were quite baggy so I went to buy something new - saw a pretty skirt in the "non" plus size section.. a Designer skirt, and thought "okay, I'll try it on... I doubt it will fit". But it did! So now for the first time I'm sportin' a snazzy "designer label" skirt at work (not that designer label means much, but I'm used to bargain brand) and am officially out of the Plus Size store range. Yahoo!22
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Finally starting to overcome my family's tendency toward chubby chicken leg syndrome:
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My bottoms almost fell of in the pool yesterday when I was playing with my kids. If I hadn't grabbed them they would have.10
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »I got this shirt for free but it was only available in a small. I wear a small in women's sizes but this looked really really small so I took it that bling I would alter it with some cute ties on the sides.
I was actually able able to wear it to work at the comic book store today! I don't think I need to alter it after all!
Oh lookie everyone, there is our own Wonder Woman, wearing her Wonder Woman shirt.
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Once again, reading the NSVs of my fitness pals is like a balm to my eating disordered spirit. After so many of my own NSVs in the first year of my journey, I have struggled repeatedly to land on firm ground in a stable, maintenance lifestyle. Been swinging back and forth in so many ways for 18 months since the initial drive.
Every day I read these discussions and take heart: I log mostly faithfully, weigh mostly faithfully, try to be true to my plan and life goals du jour....
I'm learning about the courage I have to stick with this. I'm learning to have faith in this food plan of low carb or keto, because I'm living proof that it works when you work it. I'm learning about self care in the face of many defeats. I'm learning that I'm not alone in this and every new victory of my fitness pals that I read about, either weightloss or NSV is a victory for me...and I'm such a fan of us all.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for sharing the good, the bad, the ugly, and I might add...the beautiful.
I feel so grateful every day.
What a wonderful place you are now Elize7. You have some so far already, maybe your body just needs to catch up with your mind. Give it time, it will happen for you.4 -
I just threw away a pair of trousers that were too big for me (and super unflattering) when I STARTED eating LCHF. This is a big deal for me, as I grew up learning that everything always has to be used up / eaten up / not wasted etc etc. My plan now is that each time I put on something on that is too big, and I have an alternative item in a smaller size that fits, the larger item gets thrown away. The thought of sitting down and sorting out all my clothes is too much right now, but this is a step in the right direction! I'm not intending to go shopping until I stop losing weight (I want to lose around 15 kg in total) unless absolutely necessary and instead make do with a much smaller selection of clothes, and do laundry more frequently! Of course, that will also make space for a shopping spree when I get there!!
And I jogged (very slowly!) 2.2km this morning without walking. I'm gradually increasing how far I go - I started on 1.6km last week and was super proud of myself to break the 2km mark yesterday
I'm going to do the local 5k park run on Saturday 30th September and my aim is to run more of it than I walk! 8 -
As an alternative to throwing oversized clothes in the trash, if they're in ok condition maybe donate them to a local charity?
Over the past 6 months or so, I've sent about 40 lbs of clothes to one of the charities here. Cleared out all my closets, got rid of anything too big, or too not-my-style-anymore.8 -
I put on a pair of denim shorts that I haven't worn in a while, and they looked very nice on me.6
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Love these NSVs everyone! I realized that I probably wouldn't have fit into the driver's seat in our new car at the weight I was before I started Keto in March. As it was, my thigh draped off the left side when we got the car in May and the seat buckle dug into me on the right. Yesterday I noticed my bum is now even with the edge of the seat and the buckle is not digging into me anymore!13
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lolliopopsnrainbows wrote: »I just threw away a pair of trousers that were too big for me (and super unflattering) when I STARTED eating LCHF. This is a big deal for me, as I grew up learning that everything always has to be used up / eaten up / not wasted etc etc. My plan now is that each time I put on something on that is too big, and I have an alternative item in a smaller size that fits, the larger item gets thrown away. The thought of sitting down and sorting out all my clothes is too much right now, but this is a step in the right direction! I'm not intending to go shopping until I stop losing weight (I want to lose around 15 kg in total) unless absolutely necessary and instead make do with a much smaller selection of clothes, and do laundry more frequently! Of course, that will also make space for a shopping spree when I get there!!
And I jogged (very slowly!) 2.2km this morning without walking. I'm gradually increasing how far I go - I started on 1.6km last week and was super proud of myself to break the 2km mark yesterday I'm going to do the local 5k park run on Saturday 30th September and my aim is to run more of it than I walk!
I agree with @Steph_Maks in regard to donating clothes. There are many worthwhile charities out there and many people who really need the help who can't afford new items.3 -
Here's another option for donating work clothes that no longer fit but that are in good shape and not out of style. https://dressforsuccess.org/4
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Steph_Maks wrote: »As an alternative to throwing oversized clothes in the trash, if they're in ok condition maybe donate them to a local charity?
Over the past 6 months or so, I've sent about 40 lbs of clothes to one of the charities here. Cleared out all my closets, got rid of anything too big, or too not-my-style-anymore.cstehansen wrote: »I agree with @Steph_Maks in regard to donating clothes. There are many worthwhile charities out there and many people who really need the help who can't afford new items.canadjineh wrote: »Here's another option for donating work clothes that no longer fit but that are in good shape and not out of style. https://dressforsuccess.org/
I was a bit overexcited when I made that post and should have pointed out that when I said "thrown away" I meant "put in a bag to go out with the rubbish". In the past always gave away or donated unwanted things but my local council had started up a scheme whereby you leave items for charity donation in clearly marked bags and they collect them when they empty your bins and take them to the local recycling centre where they work with a few charities and homeless organisations to either sell them on in charity shops (if in good enough condition), do them up to sell on (a local organisation that teaches and trains homeless people the skills needed to do it) or give them to a charity that recycles them into rags and sells them on as stuffing material.
But you're all absolutely right, regardless of how throw away society wants to make us, I am strongly strongly against sending anything to landfill that can't be reused or repurposed!10 -
We have Charities posting clothing bags through our letterbox every day of the week; from 'McMillan Nurses' to 'Help for Heroes'.
Sadly however, leaving these bags out for collection on the requested day, is no guarantee that the Charity collectors will turn up; that they won't be stolen'; that they will get to where they're meant to go; that those "in charge" won't go through picking out the best garments to keep for themselves.
Our company will put points on your Reward Card for every garment you bring in, and they guarantee delivery to a certified central (Oxfam) Charity Warehouse and holding bay, until distributed accordingly.
Members of my company's staff regularly 'volunteer' at the warehouse to assist in sorting, grading and sizing all the garments donated. There are always at least three staff members in attendance, every day. (Ostensibly, we're there to do our bit. But of course, we're also there to keep an eye on things and ensure... correct procedure.
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Admittedly, some of the clothing turned in by our customers, is pretty dire in quality, if they donate it in a sealed bag. 9 times out of 10 though, we get to see it at the store counter, so we can "police" what comes through. Most of the things brought in are really very nice. And we're pretty certain - or as certain as we can be - the vast majority of what people donate, gets to where it's meant to go.
For those in the UK, my company is M&S.
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I was able to buy a size two pants last weekend.... I haven't been this small since high school!7
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I always take my unwanted clothes to my local women's refuge, I unfortunately was I one of these 9 years ago with my son and there are some women who go into these with absolutely nothing but the clothes they stand up in trying to escape from domestic violence, so my clothes and my sons are always welcomed, I am in the UK too and there are so many good charity shops also that welcome clothes11
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Brilliant idea, @Chillycatmum , I think I might look up the same situation here! Thanks for the tip!4
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Today I put on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in a few weeks...I almost couldn't get them over my butt...however, once up, they buttoned with no issues and no spill over the top...NSV - apparently my glute routine is working and I'm getting a bigger booty...measurements are scheduled for tomorrow!!!11
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Chillycatmum wrote: »I always take my unwanted clothes to my local women's refuge, I unfortunately was I one of these 9 years ago with my son and there are some women who go into these with absolutely nothing but the clothes they stand up in trying to escape from domestic violence, so my clothes and my sons are always welcomed, I am in the UK too and there are so many good charity shops also that welcome clothes
That's a fantastic idea @Chillycatmum, I'm going to see if I can find anywhere near me. I've just decided to clear out a few thick winter coats that I'm sure would be extremely useful! I'm so glad there was a refuge available to help you when you needed it.
my most recent NSV was a 20 mile bike ride on Thursday. I bought a bike in June having not been on one in about five years and promptly had a fairly major accident on it (unconscious, concussion, memory loss, trip to A&E, helmet smashed to bits). I've been really nervous about getting back on it but my lovely lovely work colleague decided she was going to take me out to get me back in the saddle. I was ridiculous nervous beforehand but LOVED it! (And she kindly avoided any steep downhills to prevent a repeat incident!!)
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