What's Your Most Recent NSV
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finallyfitmommel wrote: »I was directed here by someone from my Success Stories post and it could go here too
I think it's a good reminder of who's watching us.
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I adore my mom, but I wanted different for my girls. I want them to see me eating healthy...not low fat or dieting. I want them to see me working out and loving my body...not obsessing over the number on the scale and being upset with how I dislike my body.
.... Last week after 3 or 4 days of watching me, she climbed into the van after school all excited and said "MOM! Guess what! I ate SO HEALTHY today!! I had ## of fruit and a yogurt and...." and finished listing all the healthy foods and activities she had that day. And then she asked if I was proud of her. THIS is what I want for my children. I want them to be PROUD of themselves and their HEALTHY choices. Not ashamed of their bodies or their weight or their diets. I want them to want to be healthy and to want to eat healthy.
This brought a tear to my eye. I LOVE this so much. So happy for you and your daughter! My little one is my biggest motivator. When she sees me suited up in athletic gear and asks if I am going to go exercise or cheers me on in a race and I slow down to give her some love on the way to the finish line (if she's not already with me in her stroller), I know I am doing it right. You are SO doing this right!!!
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This past Thursday night I pulled 3 pairs of jeans from my closet that I couldn't wear 3 months ago. One not only could I wear them, I did wear one of them to work on Friday.23
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finallyfitmommel wrote: »I was directed here by someone from my Success Stories post and it could go here too I think it's a good reminder of who's watching us.
I grew up with a very obese mother who had gastric bypass surgery when I was 13. She has struggled with ups and downs in weight since then but is doing amazing. However, much of my life was spent watching her struggle and talk about being fat/overweight/on a diet/etc. I grew up eating out all the time and drinking nothing but soda and koolaid and not putting too much thought into my eating habits.
I adore my mom, but I wanted different for my girls. I want them to see me eating healthy...not low fat or dieting. I want them to see me working out and loving my body...not obsessing over the number on the scale and being upset with how I dislike my body.
I am a week and a half into this 10 week program and since changing up my schedule to accommodate morning workouts, I've gotten to actually hang out with my 8 year old in the morning. She greats me as I return from my workouts and watches me as I cook my breakfast and chug my water and prepare and pack my lunch and snacks for the day. Last week after 3 or 4 days of watching me, she climbed into the van after school all excited and said "MOM! Guess what! I ate SO HEALTHY today!! I had ## of fruit and a yogurt and...." and finished listing all the healthy foods and activities she had that day. And then she asked if I was proud of her. THIS is what I want for my children. I want them to be PROUD of themselves and their HEALTHY choices. Not ashamed of their bodies or their weight or their diets. I want them to want to be healthy and to want to eat healthy.
Welcome to this thread! It's my absolute favorite post on MFP.
Way to set them up for a lifetime of health and fitness! It's so important to do that when they're young, and I bet they'll be wanting to run around and work out with you in no time!!7 -
I hit the 50lb weight loss!!!
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I walked up steps using both legs. Normally, I would lead with a step on my left foot. Now, I can easily take the stairs left, right. Also, I can plank. At my current weight, I still have a long ways to go. But, that is monumental. I have not been able to hold myself up. I am at a good 15 to 20 seconds!! I physically don't hurt as much any more!!!!!!34
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I fit into a store bought Halloween costume this year. One of my goals checked.24
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1) I was ID'd earlier this week as I wanted to buy some solvent. When I'd stopped laughing, calmed down and picked myself up off the floor, I asked if the sales assistant was joking. But she wasn't, she was deadly serious. So I either look nearly three decades younger than I really am, or she's a really bad judge of age (and I thought that the grey hair would have given it away). My teenage daughter thought it was hilarious.
2) Had to be assessed for a neurological condition yesterday by my doctor. He said that I had really good muscle tone (he didn't add the "for your age" bit that I was expecting ). That was a comment I was quite happy to receive. I don't normally like what I hear from doctors. 25 -
Victory....not in the moment but the moments that followed were the victory. I have been on this journey since February 2016....last night/yesterday was the first time in that entire time that I had what I would call a "binge". Mindless eating. I was fully aware of the why . I was making a conscious choice. what followed was a victory in my heart and my head.... waited for an hour .... i felt physically ill... then I put on my shoes and my coat at 9:30 at night and I went for a run. I ran as fast as I could... I walked...I ran... no tears of regret...just confident knowledge that the food did NOT bring comfort but the sound of my pounding feet and easy breathing.....that was comfort. True comfort. No turning back now.36
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MrsPinterest34 wrote: »This is a weird NSV but I'm just now realizing that that I'm losing inches faster than pounds. I have not stopped losing inches even when my weight stalls for the entire month or I lose just 1 pound in the month. I'm okay with this. I'm not doing weight training yet just cardio through walking. I do plan to start weight training when I reach my goal.
Congratulations! I would encourage you to not wait for your goal for weight lifting...if I had it to do over...I would have started at the very beginning...the resistance training has reshaped my body....and helped. All the best~!10 -
I had two just today and i am feeling good! Made passing up the cupcake in the airport so much easier.
So first while waiting to board my plane, I found myself sitting "Indian style" (really wish I knew a different name to use). I use to get so jealous of people that could sit all kinds I ways in airport and airplane chairs.
Second, getting in my seat I didn't worry for a second if the seatbelt would fit. I've never had it not fit but I was at the end of it and super close to needing an extender. Today, I didn't worry and there was 7 or 8 inches of extra!!!
It's amazing what a 40lb loss can do.25 -
I had two just today and i am feeling good! Made passing up the cupcake in the airport so much easier.
So first while waiting to board my plane, I found myself sitting "Indian style" (really wish I knew a different name to use). I use to get so jealous of people that could sit all kinds I ways in airport and airplane chairs.
Second, getting in my seat I didn't worry for a second if the seatbelt would fit. I've never had it not fit but I was at the end of it and super close to needing an extender. Today, I didn't worry and there was 7 or 8 inches of extra!!!
It's amazing what a 40lb loss can do.
That's wonderful! And it's now called "criss cross applesauce" with kids.
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Or just "sitting cross-legged".18
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After a 46 lbs. weight loss my upper arms are really flabby. I finally started to do a little bit of weight lifting. So far I've lost 1/2 inch from each arm. Super happy.31
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So first while waiting to board my plane, I found myself sitting "Indian style" (really wish I knew a different name to use). I use to get so jealous of people that could sit all kinds I ways in airport and airplane chairs.
Lotus - although lotus is a soles up yoga pose it is essentially the same thing as "Indian style".
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Could put my belt one hole smaller this morning.
Starting to cycle with heart rate zone in 4 not in zone 5 all the time16 -
Woke up this morning & it became apparent I was on a "bad" day. Looked in the mirror & just felt like a heffalump..as if I was back at my starting weight. Couldn't see my progress, or that my body looks better than it has in years.
Last thing I wanted to do was my workout. Bargained with myself that I've a physically busy day ahead of me....told myself that if I needed a break then i didn't have to do it...then through what can only be described as whining self pity "What's the point anyway?".
Then I remembered this thread. All your NSVs & how some (I'd imagine most at some point!) of you didn't feel like sticking to your goals but went ahead with it anyway & felt better for it. Can even include myself in that as I've been here more than a couple of times myself...
Gave myself a shake & knew that somewhere in the world, some of you would be just starting a workout or saying no to food you were tempted by, reached a fitness goal, got into smaller clothes, smiled as someone complimented you or any number of the inspiring stories I've read on here. So, I did my workout. And I do feel better.
TLDR: Your stories continue to inspire me & so many others, thank you - please never stop telling them 58 -
I was joking around with a co worker and flexed my bisep at him. He later texted me that he was blown away at how good my guns look.27
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Recently got into a pair of pants that never went past my hips (I didn't try them on when I bought then and they've been in a drawer since lol). Saw my mom a few days ago and she said I look better than I have in years. Two of my adult nieces called me "HOT!" over the weekend lol. And my adult son lifted me in the air and threatened to toss me over his shoulder.32
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Weight has been flying off this week. I upped my calories to a more livable 1 1/2 lb loss per week (1850 calories) and it seems to be giving me less stress. I have found that if my goal is too low, once I realize I'll be over it, I just blow my calories for the day. This number is more realistic and has actually been more motivating.
Also my personal trainer says that my push-ups have already improved in the 2 weeks I've been seeing her! And I did modified burpees and didn't think about people looking at me. Makin' gains
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My skinny jeans are now baggy af35
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My super skinnies are baggy at the waist. My t-shirts are all too big now. My mind has not caught up with my body yet...need to move to the next size down for reals : )
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This is a different kind of victory. I admitted to a good friend that I've been struggling with fixation and not eating enough calories to try to spur a faster weight loss (all the while it making me crazy). She came with me to talk to someone last night and I'm going to get counselling to help me. Now I have to figure out how to up the calories slowly while the thought of that stresses me. But last night was a great first step to getting back to healthy.62
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I finally bought new scrubs and went from XL pants to medium~~~27
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I've been sick with a sore throat and fever for three days. My first victory is how much better my body handles an illness now that I have lost weight. I used to have my resting heart rate, which was in the 90s, shoot up into the 130s whenever I had a fever and it was exhausting and dangerous. This time I had a 102 degree fever and my heartrate never went above 80, from a normal of about 60.
Second victory is that I stayed within my calories while sick - not a problem the first day as I didn't feel like eating - but thanks to MFP I made myself eat a nutritious balanced diet over 1000 calories - and on the next day once my fever was back down, I ate properly and did a little slow and easy exercise. Exercise is good for the immune system! In the past when I've been sick while dieting, it meant the end of all my hard work, just give up and go back to doing nothing and eating whatever. And no wonder because I would never get over anything, even the slightest cold would linger for months. Fingers crossed but it looks like I'm going to get over this one on my own! I'm seeing a doctor for something unrelated tomorrow and will ask him about it. I'm just really pleased with the improvement in my health and conditioning.26 -
What a wondrous day! I Had my blood work done on 10/10/2017 and for the first time in 10 years all of my lipid profiles were normal. Even my A1C test was under 5.7, I started with pre diabetes with a test level of 6.5.28
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This is a different kind of victory. I admitted to a good friend that I've been struggling with fixation and not eating enough calories to try to spur a faster weight loss (all the while it making me crazy). She came with me to talk to someone last night and I'm going to get counselling to help me. Now I have to figure out how to up the calories slowly while the thought of that stresses me. But last night was a great first step to getting back to healthy.
Way to go! Asking for help is crazy hard (I know) but it’s an amazing way to love and take care of yourself. And better to address it early than let it become a much bigger mental, emotional, and physical challenge. ❤️ Take care of yourself and hold on to that really amazing friend!20 -
So I had a really emotionally tough morning on Monday and I really debated just going back to bed. But I have established a routine of dropping off my son, going to ththe gym, and then getting groceries on Mondays. I was already dressed for the gym, my grocery list was written, so I told myself I would just go and do 20 minutes and then go on with my day. And I did! I did 25 minutes and then got my healthy groceries for the meals I planned for the week.34
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This is a different kind of victory. I admitted to a good friend that I've been struggling with fixation and not eating enough calories to try to spur a faster weight loss (all the while it making me crazy). She came with me to talk to someone last night and I'm going to get counselling to help me. Now I have to figure out how to up the calories slowly while the thought of that stresses me. But last night was a great first step to getting back to healthy.
Way to go! Asking for help is crazy hard (I know) but it’s an amazing way to love and take care of yourself. And better to address it early than let it become a much bigger mental, emotional, and physical challenge. ❤️ Take care of yourself and hold on to that really amazing friend!
Thank you. I have an amazing group of friends. Everyone knew something was off but didn't realize how bad it had gotten. I've been open with a few others now. For accountability and to be able to talk about it.
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rheddmobile wrote: »I've been sick with a sore throat and fever for three days. My first victory is how much better my body handles an illness now that I have lost weight. I used to have my resting heart rate, which was in the 90s, shoot up into the 130s whenever I had a fever and it was exhausting and dangerous. This time I had a 102 degree fever and my heartrate never went above 80, from a normal of about 60.
Second victory is that I stayed within my calories while sick - not a problem the first day as I didn't feel like eating - but thanks to MFP I made myself eat a nutritious balanced diet over 1000 calories - and on the next day once my fever was back down, I ate properly and did a little slow and easy exercise. Exercise is good for the immune system! In the past when I've been sick while dieting, it meant the end of all my hard work, just give up and go back to doing nothing and eating whatever. And no wonder because I would never get over anything, even the slightest cold would linger for months. Fingers crossed but it looks like I'm going to get over this one on my own! I'm seeing a doctor for something unrelated tomorrow and will ask him about it. I'm just really pleased with the improvement in my health and conditioning.
I'm experiencing something similar right now! To be honest, I gave in and ate some cookies on my worst day that didn't fit into calories, but I've was able to limit the amount I had as opposed to binging the whole bag and buying a pizza or something.
Hope you recover fully soon!10 -
I ran into an acquaintance I just adore that I hadn't seen in at least 6 months. He didn't recognize me at first and the joyful double-take was just what I needed in an otherwise crappy week. In a bout of retail therapy I snagged some clearance skorts that were a size 6. That makes 2 items of clothing I have that are a size 6!30
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