What's Your Most Recent NSV

We had a health assessment at work last week, I've lost 30 pounds, my BMI is down, my total cholesterol is under 200, my HDL went up 15 points, and my blood pressure is down from this time last year. I've got a long way to go but it was really encouraging to see the improvements I'm making.

Just hit a 30 day streak. Now I didn't log for 6 days but I logged in. LOL. And I didn't log because I had surgery and I was in no position to be counting calories or logging my food. BUT, I think just logging in reminded me what my goals are and kept me in check because that week I didn't gain or lose, I just maintained and to me that's a victory considering I ate a LOT of ice cream (dental surgery - ice cream was the only thing that didn't hurt for two days).

But the real NSV was when my fiance confirmed that I am breathing better now. He can take me for longer walks and we're both happy about that since he also wants to lose weight and enjoys working out with me.

I found my waist again! I haven't seen it in years! Down from a size 26/28 to a 14/16.

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non-scale victory

I thought it was no small victory. Who knew?!

Passed up free cupcakes and cookies at work even though they were from my favorite bakery.

I passed up a work pizza party. PIZZA!!! Yes, really.

I don't wake up feeling awful about my weight so much that I struggle to go back to sleep at 3am anymore, partly because I'm tired from the gym and partly because I'm addressing the issue, finally.

Today marks day 53 of logging (so close to the two month mark) and also a month and a half straight of working out 4-6 days a week. Small NSVs, but meaningful to me nonetheless.

My pants are also getting roomy... might be time for a shopping trip soon

I started this long journey about 5 weeks ago and the scale only shows a 13lb weight loss ... however I can now walk up the stairs without being out of breath and I look forward to the gym each day! Plus I put on a pair of my work pants this morning and had to use a belt!

My husband was rubbing my upper back and noticed that I was developing some muscles up there! "You're working hard and it's paying off"

NSV1: Have been thinking really that my shoes 'must be comfier' or something as I can stand around for hours on end now before getting sore feet.
Realised this morning that it probably isn't my shoes, it is more likely to be the 50 odd lb less weight that is in them!! Felt nice hehe

NSV 2: My mate bought me a tshirt (M) back from Hawaii and it is lovely. Was wary when I held it up, but grateful she had got me something I would fit into soon if not now, rather than the size I used to wear.
Tried it on, and voila, it fit! mega chuffed! now I have 2 tshirts that are 'fitted' and not hugely baggy!

I still love reading these! I had a girlfriend bring over a shirt for me for an event and for the first time I wasn't totally worried if it would fit. It fit perfectly and I don't even know what size it was, I never asked. It's amazing how much less stress I have when I don't have to worry about clothing/fitting.

I just had one the other day but I have a new one now: after 2.5 years of climbing plus also probably due to having lost weight the past few months I now have a hint of muscle definition in my forearms. I noticed it the other day and just now when brushing my teeth. Maybe I am not supposed to feel excited about this as a girl, but I do!! Hope this translates into finally defeating the overhang at the bouldering wall tomorrow!