I didn't see this as a victory until now. But it just dawned on my that it was hugh for me. First day back from work today. 2nd break I got some news the stressed me out. My first reaction wanted to be I want to get an unhealthy snack. Was willing to but it. The were even giving out candy today because of Halloween coming up. But I asked myself why I wanted to eat. And I was honest with myself and I was able to go back to my desk and get back to work with giving in. Im not jumping up and down or anything, but I'm like huh I actually stopped myself. Just wanted to share.
I have some thin, long sleeved shirts that I wore around the house because I looked like a stuffed sausage in them. I pulled one out today and it is loose around the tummy and arms. I will wear them out in public this winter 🙂
After losing 20lbs recently my stretch marks on my stomach have turned from red to silver. They haven't been silver in 3+ years. (I am happier about the stretch marks than the weight loss #, so I absolutely consider this a NSV) I also see cheekbones again, the jawline is a work-in-progress though lol
I've been doing the same set of stretches most days for years now. Lately I've noticed that I have to be a little more careful to get my limbs & joints all properly aligned for each stretch: I have a greater range of motion now that there's less of me restricting how things can bend.
Last week I decided it was time to get back into the gym (I usually don't go in the Summer, I'd prefer to walk outside than on the treadmill). I set my alarm for 6am and was there by 6:15am (I live across the street from the gym), I've stuck to my goals and have gotten there several times so far. Feels good to be back at it!
One for the ladies! Nsv 1 - I needed to be measured for bras and to buy a new swimsuit for my holidays. NSV 2 - my trip to the Bravissimo fitting rooms, complete with very efficient (and lovely and patient) assistants and the horrid fluorescent lighting was not the usual embarrassing and shameful episode. I felt OK! Did not want to curl up with complete shame when faced with ladies assessing my figure and inspecting the 'fit' of my undies 🤣🤣🤣 Came out with well fitting undies and a new tankini and a much lighter bank balance
Tonight I got treats ready for the trick-or-treaters, since the monsters will be out by the time I get home from work tomorrow. Just realized we've had two very large bags of candy (including stuff hubby and I love!) stored in the pantry for at least two weeks, and the bags were still sealed! This is definitely a first for both of us. And I haven't eaten any since I opened the bags several hours ago, either. I was barely even tempted.
I went out this morning in pants that were unwearably tight (couldn't pull up past my thighs) at the start of the summer. I am going to need a belt to keep wearing them, as they now slide down!
My NSV today is my Fitbit now shows me at Fair for Cardio Fitness!! Excited right now and will continue to work on improving but thought I should share with the group here!
^ As above.... I went for a yearly visit to one of my specialists, he wanted to make sure it was me because the picture he had on file didn't match my face. Granted, I grew out the hair on my scalp and now have a lot more facial hair but you can clearly notice how the picture in my chart my face was very round. He asked me to have another picture taken so it looks more like me.
I used to be a runner ~10 years ago. About a year ago I wanted to take up running again. I struggled with getting past run 3 minutes, walk 1. My body ached, I gave up. Now 42 lbs lighter I decided to give it a go again ~3 weeks ago. For my first run I did 2 km fairly easily and continuously. By the next week I could do 4 km. Last night I did 3 km but ran pretty much full out for it because I have so much energy. Imagine trying to run 4 km with a 42lb back pack on..... no wonder I struggled!
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