What's Your Most Recent NSV

JayneNoor · May 2018

Like many before me, of late I have been a bit frustrated by the lack of movement on the scale. So today I got the measuring tape out. Since January I have lost 4 inches off my waist and 7 inches off my hips. Just staggered and re-inspired by those numbers. That is why we should take measurements as well as weighing, folks. If I had just accepted what the scale was telling me ... well, I wouldn't have thrown in the towel but, from being down in the dumps, I am now on cloud nine. It is working! The secret is to just keep going despite the tough times.

Ainadan · May 2018

I took pictures of me today and compared them to ones I took last September. I have less of a sway back and my stomach looks flatter and a lot less bloated, despite me feeling bloated today.

Elo_getsfit · May 2018

quiksylver296 wrote: »

Eloisa85 wrote: »

Feeling confident enough to wear a bikini!

If you’d like to follow my journey on instagram:
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@Eloisa85, just FYI, it's against site rules to post your IG or other social media usernames.

Thank you for letting me know @quiksylver296!

Elo_getsfit · May 2018

Kohanai · May 2018

Wasnt sure where to post this - mini goal or nsv - but: I (safely) moved from a max back squat of 145 to 165 last Thursday. Then this morning I moved to 195. I've finally found my 1rm! Yay for pushing yourself!

The last 2 or 3 months I've been transitioning from a focus on nutrition to a focus on the fun things (like crossfit and lifting) bc I've finally moved to a place where it isn't constantly me vs food. I finally trust myself to consistently make good food decisions, and don't hate myself when I indulge or even make bad decisions. I really HAS sank in that 1 or 2 bad days won't screw me up permanently. I'll admit that I feel disappointed if I don't eat smart, but I certainly don't feel negative towards food or myself.

I'm still looking to break the 200 mark on many things: my weight below 200, my lifts above 200, my 200m run time below a minute (laughable, but it may happen lol). Wooohooooo!

Alice_in_VVonderland · May 2018

I hope it's not too annoying that I'm posting another nsv outfit picture so soon after the last, but I can't begin to describe how amazing it feels to put on a nice dress and not look like a pregnant man in a dress. I still have a bit of a gut, but the right outfit hides it pretty well now.

I haven't looked this acceptable in a dress since the 8th grade (I happen to still have my 8th grade dress in the closet, and it more-or-less fit when I tried it on a few weeks ago).

Non-outfit related nsv, I've started walking a bit again, and it seems to be helping take the edge off of my crippling depression.

Pastaprincess1978 · May 2018

@Alice_in_VVonderland you look amazing - I bet people tell you to stop losing all the time. If it is improving your health - stick with it! I cannot commend you enough for walking and exercise in general for depression

NanP135 · May 2018

Best NSV for me is I have had a few rough weeks with keeping on plan due to travel and family events, but I realized it will pass and just need to get back to healthy eating. It is amazing how different I feel when not eating as healthy as I am used to. Not even going to step on scale until I am feeling like my body is feeling better again.

motivatedmartha · May 2018

Alice_in_VVonderland wrote: »

I hope it's not too annoying that I'm posting another nsv outfit picture so soon after the last, but I can't begin to describe how amazing it feels to put on a nice dress and not look like a pregnant man in a dress. I still have a bit of a gut, but the right outfit hides it pretty well now.

I haven't looked this acceptable in a dress since the 8th grade (I happen to still have my 8th grade dress in the closet, and it more-or-less fit when I tried it on a few weeks ago).

Non-outfit related nsv, I've started walking a bit again, and it seems to be helping take the edge off of my crippling depression.

Well done - you look really elegant in that dress! Must be such a good feeling. It's also (and equally) great that you have started walking. I know how much getting out into the open and moving more can lift the mood and create a positive attitude. If you have any walking groups near you and you feel ready they can provide a way to enjoy your walks more. Keep up the great job.

Kevin_Hassenpflug · May 2018

I'm 23 days into my diet, increased activity (more steps during the day) and two or three days week a more increased physical activity. but over the past few days, shirts and pants feel a tad bit looser and the belt can move up a notch.

My goal is to drop 150 in 2 years...... by May/June 2020.

seltzermint555 · May 2018

We got 2 dozen donuts delivered to my office from the best donut place in town and I genuinely had no problem turning them down, in part because my smallest pants and my fitted shirt that I'm wearing for the first time since 2015 (when I was 5 lb lighter than now) look really good today.

I am by no means a "no donuts" or "no treats" person. At all. But this was still cool.

alias1001 · May 2018

Went to the doctor's office yesterday and the nurse went to weigh me. She started the scale with the presumption I was under 100 pounds (really 114-ish). Thank you strength training.

JessiBelleW · May 2018

I went to my first conference over the weekend. Monday I was straight back into the gym, didn’t have to think about it

CarvedTones · May 2018

Mixed victory and oops...
I am exercising effectively enough to have some recomp going on and the shorts I bought at goal are getting loose. I don't want to have to buy more; I pretty much fully outfitted myself at goal. They are at the point where I would have to keep pulling them up all day without a belt, so I am wearing a belt.

tbright1965 · May 2018

Cleaned out the local thrift stores of 36" waist pants and shorts. Down from tight 38" pants.

VUA21 · May 2018

I can fit into my planned post-surgery pants. Size 6 jeans. It's not pretty, but I can get them on, completely buttoned (button fly). When I originally started 3 years ago I was barely sqeezing into 3X pants bought at Torrid.

tammierlewis · May 2018

Ran 4 miles today! I've been stopping after 3.25 because that's all I "needed" for a 5k. Realized I can run further if I really want to. New goal is a 10k next spring.

tomorrowperfume · May 2018

I took a beginner's pole fitness class for the first time yesterday, and I was *not* feeling confident. I've been stagnating on my weight training and wasn't feeling especially strong that afternoon. Imagine my surprise when I took to it like a duckling takes to water - I guess all those hours on the weights and in yoga gave me the foundation of strength, balance, and control that you need to maneuver on a pole. At the end of the class, I climbed all the way up on my first try! I felt like a million bucks!