What's Your Most Recent NSV

Not sure if this is an NSV since it is somewhat based on weight, but I am thinking about a new paddleboard (SUP) and I want a touring model. I was discussing possible choices in a forum and got feedback that "most guys can't go with that size because of the buoyancy" - you need to be well below the weight limit so you can carry stuff and it is still buoyant enough to be stable. When I posted my size and weight, the feedback changed to "that size is fine for you." If I get one that size, it is going to be a major motivator to maintain properly.

I stopped paying attention to how many days I have been logging my meals when I reached my 1 year CICOversary. I just noticed today I have logged my meals for the past 501 days. Look at all that dedication . It’s amazing what the mind is capable of when you insist on achieving your goal and failure is not an option. You know, MFP should really reward us for all this hard work ( granted the website is free and there is the occasional UA discount we receive). But a congratulatory e-card won’t hurt

My jeans now fit!

POWERLIFTER SPEECH: squat 284kg, had an umbellical hernia. Now on keto so no carbs, but 6 months after surgery im back to 262kg for 1RM and 40 lbs lighter.

After 6 months of upper Midwest US climate discouraging any outdoor bike riding I've been pretty steadily logging ~75miles a week on the stationary bike at the gym (60minute "cross country" program 3-5days a week) while watching Netflix transferred content. Spring has finally sprung here and family life supported me getting out for a bike ride on my 'mountain bike' (now a ~20yr old bike that is old and heavy by current market offerings) yesterday evening.

Aired up the flat tires on the bike and instead of driving my truck to the gym I drove about 2miles to local bike trail access parking lot and biked the miles to the gym in less than 20minutes so I rode past the gym another 5minutes and looped back. Did a quick high intensity, little rest between sets workout on biceps, forearms and some planks at the gym. Jumped back on the bike and was back to the lot with my truck in less than 20minutes so I pushed on past another 10minutes before looping back. Pulled some significant mileage at an elevated heart rate (mouth breathing) but I felt great! I never really stopped a high RPM pedal rate (kept it in the mid range gears) and felt like I could have easily kept going even further but it was getting dark.

I also loved the feeling that each rotation on the pedal crank truly "pulled" the bike, which I attribute to a combination of stronger leg muscles and 30+lb weight loss in the last 6months from all the stationary bike riding over the long cold winter.

So my NSV is the emotional high of getting back on to a real bike, feeling/experiencing the fruits of my 6+ months labor on the stationary bike at the gym. I personally committed to myself to more frequently use this "cross training" of real bike riding to the gym and feeling the sun/wind on my face and hopefully leaving the stationary bike only for those days where the weather makes actual bike riding too undesirable.

My most recent NSV was rocking this outfit.

I felt like crap and lonely. So what do I do? I debate with myself, know I'm already over my calories but I just want ittt...
So I open the packet, put it in the microwave and BAM! I DIDNT EAT IT.
I know it's small but I've only been back on track for about two weeks and I'm just so happy I stopped myself from an emotional binge.

im terrified of having my pic taken...i dont mind body pics i got used to them as i lost weight and took a bunch for progress.....but today i won a glamour photo shoot i entered but didnt expect to win just wanted to get the link to my friends who might like it. Iv decided im going to do it. Its huge for me even as a kid id cry when my pic got taken. Im going to be glamorous. It scares me but im going to do it. Future NSV and current NSV, It scares me but iv decided to do it anyway. I want to do things that scare me now.

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We promoted our fifth graders today. After the ceremony we (teachers included) change into our promotion t-shirts. I asked for an xl and had to exchange it for a large. Started in a 2xl. So exciting!

I love this!

At jobs I always dreaded the times we would get special event or logo t-shirts or sweatshirts. I always needed men's 2X or 3X and it fit so badly, huge long arms & hit me at such an odd spot at the hips. At my current job we don't really do any of that, but in my office we ordered jackets at Christmas time and it was amazing to get the ladies fit Large...it reminded me of how far I have come.

I've been sewing/taking-in my scrub tops as I've been loosing weight. Today, I was running late and grabbed one of those tailored tops and put it on...OMG, it's huge on me now. So, with no time to iron another top, I'm sitting here at work trying to cover up my oversized top. Yup, planning on retiring this when I get home.

Tucked the small towel around my body with no gaps!

I can't believe I'm even typing these words, but--I joined a gym! I HATE gyms.......and exercise in general! My 15-year-old granddaughter has just come to live with us (long story and sad family dynamics we have no control over). She's a dancer and wanted to join a gym to stay in shape. I definitely want to encourage her to be as healthy as possible, so, of course--Nana signed up with her! I think she's going to keep me motivated--she already wants to go tonight. What have I gotten myself into?????????????

Realizing my "work shirts" are looking baggy decided to step into 'formal' clothing store and get measured for new button down long sleeve shirts. Neck measurements down one full size and when I explained that I'm trying not to have shirts that look so "baggy" the sale consultant says "well, that's probably because you need a slim fit" and the other sales consultant who was folding shirts a few tables away says "of course he does, if I can comfortably wear slim cut then he definitely can"

NSV = Being referred to as "slim" in any context for the first time in a long time (and 'yes', my new shirts do fit much better)

Fancy Gourmet Cupcakes in the Kitchenette at work for several days now and have been able to walk by them numerous times without even considering eating one.

I can zip up a dress without my husbands help