What's Your Most Recent NSV

Time to shop for new shorts. I tried on all of mine from last summer. I had to retire most. Those that are left over will require a belt. Oh yeah!!!

Went out with my husband for dinner and shopping the day after my birthday and got so many compliments from strangers that he was laughing at me! Two people complimented my dress, at least three people complimented my necklace, I think it was five different people complimented my fingernails, one said I looked "adorable," when I was wearing sunglasses someone complimented my sunglasses, then I took them off and a lady complimented the color of my eyes, another lady refused to believe it could possibly be my 50th birthday and her friend said, "keep doing whatever you're doing." A guy said to my husband, "she's got her groove on tonight!"

I was wearing a nine dollar dress I picked up on clearance. Mostly the deal was, I was feeling good about myself, confident and happy, and that makes everything look good on. Very much different from the days of trying to find something in a store that wouldn't look too terrible on me.

amtyrell wrote: »

I am not sure if this is good or bad but I no longer can shop the Victoria secret semiannual sale for bras. I went from a common 36c to a hard to find and not available at VS 30d

Hi @amtyrell! Check out this page on the VS website: https://customerservice.victoriassecret.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/940/~/sister-sizing:-bras

You may have a sister size! I’ve been looking into sizing myself because I’m on the last set of hooks and the straps are as tight as they go and I’m having wardrobe malfunctions when I’m moving too much

VUA21 wrote: »

Finished week 5 of C25K. 5 min warm-up and cool-down, with a 20 minute run in the middle... I did it, ran (slowly, but ran) the whole thing. 2 months ago I couldn't run for longer than 2 minutes at a time.

Well done, it’s a great feeling.

I did the same last night. It’s such an amazing feeling. I’m still finding it hard to believe that I’m actually doing this and enjoying it!!!

Like yourself I took it nice and slow. I ran the whole 20 minutes, without stopping.

Keep up the good work😃

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After wearing size 54 jeans for years, I just fit into size 38 jeans for the first time since junior high, 24 years ago

I put on a tight top this morning and noticed for the first time that I actually have a waist now!

Great work, everyone! These are so inspiring to read!

I've been working very hard this week in my workouts, and doing really good with my nutrition. Today was a challenge though, because I had a lot of meetings and deadlines that were going to interfere with my routine. Given my lack of rest days and very stressful day, I thought it would be good to focus on tackling the stress instead. Normally that means a drive thru, a bag of popcorn, ice cream, and a zillion happy hippos...not today!!! Just one happy hippo did the trick and a big, juicy apple! I was able to use this workout rest day to refocus and recalibrate. I'm headed to bed with a under-calorie diary and a clear mind. I feel really balanced and in charge of things!!

I have 2 finally!

1) My jeans were super loose today! I need to buy a belt.
2) My Chiropractor and massage therapist both noticed and commented on my weight loss and said they could feel the difference in the muscles in my back! I haven't been in pain in at least a month.

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I can now wear clothing in the sizes available in trendy stores. No more awkwardly waiting while the staff try to see if they have my size somewhere in the back... the size that never existed.

Ainadan wrote: »

I had to take a week break from "running" because I had lasik surgery. Today I ran, and the first two minutes weren't painful at all. I've never run without pain* before (sad but true). If I keep this up, maybe someday I'll actually be able to run.

*Note: I usually don't suffer from joint pain or "unhealthy" pain, just my muscles and lungs complaining that they actually have to work.

I had the same issue, then my University's running coach taught me something: slow down! Slowing down so you can run longer is the trick to building speed and stamina. Counter-intuitive, but absolutely works. I would struggle with running for 4 minutes, within 3 weeks, I could run for 20 minutes. PS: my profile pic is a very accurate description of my running.

I just bought a new bike - a Jamis Renegade. Love it. I picked up my old bike - a Jamis Allegro Sport (hybrid) from the shop after a complete tune up. I just gave that bike to my oldest son who is 28 and in great shape.

We are always competing and he usually wins. He wants to ride with me, but not just yet, because he is worried that he couldn't keep up. I think I will count this as a NSV win for me.

Lacerations in my chest

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motivatedmartha wrote: »

This morning I got into (and zipped up) a pair of jeans that I last wore in 2008 (when I got my weight down for the 2nd time ). OK, they were tight and I hung over the top a bit but I was in - hopefully wearing them comfortably is in sight. Each time I have got down to this weight I have gained it back very slowly - this time (my 3rd attempt) I am hopefully better prepared for maintenance when the time comes. Last time I never quite reached my goal weight before becoming complacent. This time I will!

In another NSV... I have almost tamed the dragonpants. I can get into them, but I do not fit them for sure (too much pudge getting squeezed out). SOON. 5 pounds or so, I think.

THE DAY IS COMING THE DRAGONPANTS WILL BE SLAIN AND MINE ONCE MORE.

My DRAGONPANTS are white and skinny and have these awesome big bellbottoms and they
hang there taunting me. You will be slain Dragonpants!

My DRAGONPANTS is a size Small dress (juniors small) that was hanging on a Medium hanger in the misses department, I was not paying attention and got it as it's super cute and was the only one there (hmmm, wonder why). I can put it on, it's just really snug and not flattering (yet). I try it back on every 10lbs I lose. Last time I could finally zip it up.