What's Your Most Recent NSV
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I live in SW Florida and managed to NOT stress eat during the whole Hurricane Irma debacle because I stocked up on ONLY healthy foods instead of using it as an excuse to pig out.42
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I went to the mall looking for a dress for a friends wedding. I am now in between 10 and 12.
Still didn'tfind perfect dress. But felt great about the tightest part being the bust or maybe skirt not hitting at right length vs too tight at belly24 -
Had a C-PTSD episode about running and my fitness goals in general. Lunch ALMOST turned into an emotional binge. I caught myself, and instead of giving in or beating myself up, I went to the gym and finished up my workout with a practice run on the treadmills for the (now two) events I have coming up.
That's a victory in and of itself, but it gets better. First attempt at actually running the full 5k distance, at the end of my regular workout, not really pushing myself because all I really wanted out of it was to see how I could do comfortably, while still feeling the effects of being sick - I did it in 37:03; way better than I expected for the circumstances.31 -
My waist must finally be getting smaller because even in my poorly fitting bra my boobs look huge in proportion to my tummy today!24
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My ParkRun was cancelled yesterday (there was a charity run on at the park we use) and I really missed it. I'm counting this as an NSV as a year ago, even just six months ago, had you told me that I would be running on a regular basis, or that I would enjoy it and want to run, I would have died laughing. I've always hated running but now I can't wait to get out there and just do it. I semi-hate my non-running days (but the cycling kind of makes up for it).
I have to mention my children, being as I'm talking about running. My son has continued to run with me and we are now heading towards a 10k. He had to have a minor operation on his scalp last week and insisted that we run in the morning (we usually go at night) before the procedure so that we wouldn't miss our run.
My teenage daughter, despite moaning the whole time we are running, has further surprised me by continuing the C25K program. Go, girl! (But please stop moaning . . .)
My younger son, although he says that he's not doing it, has started bursts of spontaneous running.
My lovely, adorable, four-year old today completed her 5th Junior ParkRun. She ran over half of it. With her first, she ran about 10%. I am so proud of her. Plus, she's knocked over four minutes off her first time and has achieved a personal best at each run. She doesn't worry in the slightest about being the last through the finish line and just has a great time participating. This absolutely fills me with joy. She's also started walking further and faster - today she probably walked two miles on top of her run. At this rate she'll be running a mile faster than I can.
And we all volunteer at the ParkRuns, even my little girl - she stands at the point between the finish line and the token hand-out point telling each and every person (last time there were 500+ participants at the main ParkRun) who passes her, "Well done!". She gets some nice reactions. She looks cute as well, in her adult-size hi-vis vest that envelopes her and almost touches the ground!36 -
I can wear men's novelty tees from Walmart. I've always been too big for the 3x and now they fit fine. I get more compliments on this silly Snapcat shirt too. Yay progress!24
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My husband and I ran/walked a 5k yesterday, our first one! We are still only on wk 3 of c25k but wanted to do this race because the cause is special to us - it was to benefit the West Cancer Center, where my husband's skin cancer was treated. He's still recovering his stamina after being under general anesthesia all day less than two weeks ago, and the route was very hot with no trees, but we placed in the middle of the field and according to a mapping app we ran more than half the time, a little more than 22 and a half minutes running out of our total race time of 44:16 - pretty good for a couple of 49 year olds who never ran a step until just recently! I'm so proud of him, and I feel great today and can't wait to do it again!
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HealthyAshes88888 wrote: »My first NSV since starting my journey in July is feeling my hips and ribs through my belly again while laying down on my back. My belly is still big, but it's getting the super soft pizza-dough type feeling again. I know most people hate it when their bellies get extra mushy, but for me it shows progress that I can FEEL! I personally love it!
I know, I'm weird. Haha
Congrats on everyones NSVs!!! You're all doing fantastic!
I get this - I posted a couple of months ago when I first started that my big belly belly felt hard. Now after almost 2 months, it's starting to feel squishy. I love it.13 -
Just passed 1000 km on the odometer of my indoor bike , all pedalled by me since the day I bought it!32
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Ran in the rain. It was sprinkling when I started and then came down. Last year I would have used it as an excuse to quit. This year I was like "I'm already out, might as well finish." And I did.36
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Received the Monarch Migration badge from Fitbit b/c I traveled 2,500 miles. Have been averaging 3+ miles per day at least five days a week with dog. Most of the time before work, this from a NON-morning person.26
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Oh so many, so many of them!!
1. On Saturday evening, wore a completely unforgiving, form fitting dress and went for a party. You have no idea how unlike this is to the normal me. Danced my head off. I am still receiving compliments from the friends I went with.
2. Met a friend for brunch on Sunday. She could not stop raving about how much I have cleaned up my eating. We got really nostalgic about my unhealthy eating habits during college. She was really pleasantly surprised by the change.
3. The friend and I made plans to run a 5k in December. Me. Running. A. 5k. Some time back, I would make any excuse to avoid running including the excuse that I have Morton’s triad which makes it impossible for me to run. Honestly, my endurance was *kitten* and I was way too overweight. Anyway, I now have a standing running date 3 times a week with the said friend (she recently moved near me).
4. Went shopping. Asked for an XL, tried an L, bought a medium. Sales assistants now tell me that “oh, you need a medium, L will be too big.”
5. My work feedback came. It is absolutely clean. I am making no mistakes. It is because of increased energy and sharpened focus that I am now performing better.
The only downer is my HbA1C, which came back 5.9. but now I have a goal to work towards. This can be counted as an NSV as well, actually. I wouldn’t dare get my blood checked 3-4 months back. I am now more open and not afraid of negatives. I know I can correct them. It will take time, but it will be done.
Oh what a fantastic weekend it was..
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My family was teasing me about my triceps which have always been batwings. I flexed and said not for long! You could actually see my bicep muscle and the tricep is less flappy.28
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2. I can cross my legs again. Might sound silly but this is a big one for me. My jeans are loose in the stomach and thighs.23
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I finally caved and agreed to try Ju Jitsu with my husband! I don't know why I didn't want to but I realized it wasn't going to hurt me to try it and see if I like it We found a studio and I'm going to their fundamentals class on Sat to see what I think!28
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I saw a candid photo of myself last night and it wasn't horrifying.22
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Went to the doctor today and first thing she said was,"Wow, you've lost weight!" Last time I saw her a few months ago, she didn't notice my 35 lbs lost, but now that I'm 70 lbs down, I guess it's that much more noticible. It's great to hear someone else notice it because I've been kind of down lately thinking that I look the same now as I did just 20 lbs ago.32
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Illy_Mooncat wrote: »I finally caved and agreed to try Ju Jitsu with my husband! I don't know why I didn't want to but I realized it wasn't going to hurt me to try it and see if I like it We found a studio and I'm going to their fundamentals class on Sat to see what I think!
I did jiu jitsu with my kids years ago, until the instructor got too creepy with his sexual comments, and I LOVED it! Got up to a purple belt. It's a lot of repetition, but an amazing workout. Can't wait to hear how this goes for you!9 -
brookielaw wrote: »i had a consult with a plastic surgeon regarding my loose skin on Friday. I weigh about 40% of my maximum size. It did not go well at all and was beyond demoralizing. I did not eat my feelings afterwards. I'm also very proud of the fact that I told him to bug off about my arms because I am actually proud of how toned they are and don't focus on the skin there.
I don't understand what weighing 40% of your max size means. Im assuming it means you have to wait to get the surgery?
Good on you for not eating your feelings after a bad day!!14 -
Just tried on new suit jacket I bought 1.5 years ago because I outgrew my older suits, it is way too big, tried on older jacket it is still too big. Went for the 38" pants hiding in back of closet and got them buttoned where they should be (at belly button). Gone forever are the 42/44 stretch waist pants I had been buying. I am 154 days into my new life, down 38lbs and a MFP member for life. Thanks everyone as I couldn't have done it without your posts and support. I really can't believe how good this feels...39
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