What's Your Most Recent NSV

I made it to the top of Rough Ridge for a spectacular view from The Blowing Rock. (Actually, probably more impressive is that FOUR of my vacation days required hikes of varying degrees of difficulty. Not my usual "hang out at the beach, try new restaurants, and do some shopping" kind of vacation!)

My behind doesn't "eat" my underwear anymore.

I needed a belt for my shorts. They don't fall of yet, but the sag in a very unsightly manner.

I went to the beer garden yesterday and only had one small beer. No fries, no pretzel, no sausage - I was so proud of myself!

Took the children for a day out yesterday. We had to get up at (5am) to ensure that we'd get make it to the start of the nearest Parkrun to where we were going. I am slightly (but only very slightly) ashamed that I forced the children out of bed that early to satisfy my Parkrun needs. Not sure how the children felt but they went along with it, bless. My five year old bounced out of bed at 5am but the teenagers took a little more persuading.

The Parkrun was amazing, along a sea front. A gorgeous day and really friendly people. But the best, best, bestest bit was when my 13 year old, who refuses to run, said that he'd join me and his brother for the 5k. And he did! I was so proud of him, he was running/skipping/walking/plodding but he did it. I was so happy about it that I took a selfie of the three of us by the sea. I have never taken a selfie before (and generally scorn them) but I was just so thrilled that he'd done it (he was the last member of my family to participate in a full 5k Parkrun) that I wanted to capture the moment.

Then after that, we went to explore some castles which involved lots more walking, including a tight spiral staircase which was over 100' tall and must have had 250 steps. Halfway up my little one was saying that her legs hurt but she carried on and made it to the top. Well worth the climb as the views were stunning.

In all, a good day. 48 Parkruns under my belt now, my whole family have participated (which fills me with joy as I know that they'll keep going with it) and a lovely day out with my wonderful family. Tiring, granted, but a fabulous day.

Busy planning more . . .

I wanted to go for a walk today but it was raining all day. I tried on a rain jacket I bought at my lowest weight 5 years ago - I haven't been able to even do it up for years, but today I could do it up and it fit decently (though a bit snug). I tried on some other clothes from back then and they finally all fit again. I've only lost 7.5kg and am still 10kg heavier than my lowest weight, so in a few more kg they should fit better

Everyday I walk three miles on the treadmill, I do a little bit of stretching before I start. This morning when I bent my knee and pulled my leg up behind me I was shock at how far I could bring it up. My muscles felt lose and I was able to bring my foot up to my hips.

I got into a bra that I bought earlier this year that was slightly too small in the band.

Well, I can't see it yet, but oviously I must've lost some of the fat cushion on my behind, because my chair at work is suddenly so hard.

I haven't had a scale change in weeks, so I've been trying to find NSV's to keep my spirits up.

1) I can touch my toes!
2) I started couch to 5k, and I couldn't finish the first day, but a couple days later, I finished more than I did before. In fact I did the whole day, but had to adjust the amount of time running halfway through (from 1 minute down to 45 secs) where that is where I had to quit a few days prior.
3) My clothes are more loose, especially my pants.

Two recent size medium purchases - in tops and dresses, it doesn't surprise me, but I also got a pair of shorts in medium!

i ran 2 sub 11 min miles. at the start of the year 12min miles were a stretch

I slithered into size 14s at the local consignment store. Thinking size 12s will be a good goal but happy with the mirror!

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My dress that used to hit at the knee now hits below the knee, and looks way better hitting below the knee.

I have several things that fit before but hang so much better now!

I had someone notice and comment for the first time yesterday!
And - same day - I found that I am getting more flexible and that a hurt knee is healing. I got through all of the hatha yoga series, with mods, but nothing skipped!

I bought 2 shirts today and both were SMALL!!!! I used to head straight for XLs.

Dropped off a large garbage bag of clothing to the donation bin that were too big... kinda freaking out but I don’t want to keep it with the intention of “maybe” I’ll need it again, I don't ever want to go back or have the excuse either.

On another note I had someone not recognize me at the beach today saw her again at baseball (small town) and when she finally placed who I was she couldn’t believe it was me.. it was a nice feeling.