What's Your Most Recent NSV

I got back on the wagon. Or I feel I am. I’ve been logging my food daily and working out regularly, but even more importantly I am only eating when hungry (whereas before I had to have my 3 meals etc) AND I stop when I feel full - I’m taking my time to eat rather than wolfing down my calorie allowance while watching Netflix. I always feel I have to clean my plate, so leaving the food I don’t feel hungry for anymore is a huge deal to me.

Finishing week 5, day 3 of c25k app, running 20 minutes straight, then putting on a pair of pants that I hadn't been able to wear since before babies

Wow. My NSVs are coming faster! I did a hot yoga class this morning and didn’t die. I hate hot classes but it was the only one that fit the schedule today. I also managed to hold (!!!!) crow pose and unexpectedly got baby grasshopper!!!! Not bad for a 56 year old still overweight (but getting there!) chick!!!

My goal for 2019 was to get all the “eka” poses. I start weight training next week. Can’t wait to build some upper body strength and mark those bad boys off the to-do list.

Oh.... and I went for lunch with a friend, apologized while I logged it all in, and my salad only came to 299 calories. And I walked past the display case of lucious desserts, including my absolute weakness, cream brûlée!!! 😃

Look at all the exclamation marks lol! 😂😂😂

Ripped some jeans the other day in the crotch at work (of course) and had to buy new ones. Went down a pant size. That was a bit unexpected.

JeromeBarry1 wrote: »

I haven't had a NSV lately. It's been quite a while, in fact. Onward, through the fog!

You're still here, fighting for it! That's a huge NSV even when it's hard to see it.

I can see less of my stomach in my lap.

I started this journey because I am a platelet donor. I was rejected a couple of times due to high blood pressure (after being repeatedly advised by the staff at the donation center that I was headed in that direction). Went to the doc and he gave me some meds. He also told me "You won't need those meds if you lose some weight".

So I got busy and lost 45 pounds. I have maintained a 40 pound loss for over a year. My NSV - I donated 18 times last year - no rejections for high blood pressure. Not to mention that I just generally feel better.

alteredsteve175 wrote: »

I started this journey because I am a platelet donor. I was rejected a couple of times due to high blood pressure (after being repeatedly advised by the staff at the donation center that I was headed in that direction). Went to the doc and he gave me some meds. He also told me "You won't need those meds if you lose some weight".

So I got busy and lost 45 pounds. I have maintained a 40 pound loss for over a year. My NSV - I donated 18 times last year - no rejections for high blood pressure. Not to mention that I just generally feel better.

As someone who received platelets after giving birth, thank you for being a donor!

Crafty_camper123 wrote: »

Completed week 3 of couch 2 5k today! I'm a little excited to see if I can move on to 4 next week. Or if it will be 3.5, then 4. lol. I'm a little nervous about running 5 minutes in a row, but I managed 3 this week better then I thought I would.

This was me a year ago. The first time I ran for 5 minutes I was cheering. Now I regularly run 6+ miles every other day. Prepping for a half marathon later this year. I'm 60 and feeling better than I have in 30 years. You will do it too.

sarahlucindac wrote: »

Love this. This made me tear up 💜

Thank you!!! It was such a great feeling to not immediately want to cry when I saw my own picture. I’m still having to get used to this! 💕💕💕

I did burpees today. I've been trying for months and it finally happened.

Feeling muscles again! I had to stop working out for a while (which led to a little weight gain as well) but now that I'm getting back into it I've got muscles again!!

Decided to incorporate more running into my walking routine. Did 1st C25K today. Didn’t think I would be able to do it but...nailed it. Oh, and I’m 64!

This one isn't really mine but I like to think that it's my influence that has been the cause of this:

I took my children out yesterday. As my six year old daughter was putting her shoes on, her first question was, "Are we walking, Mummy?" with real enthusiasm. We weren't as it was a little bit too far for the time we had available but I was so pleased to hear her say this.

Thinking about it though, these days it's often the first question she asks. As does her fourteen year old brother but he asks the question but with the attitude that only a grumpy teenager has. Usually accompanied by a good portion of moans and groans.

One co-worker ordered pizza and offered some to me.. I said no thank you.. and she responds "I wish I had your restraint when it comes to junk food"... and then another co worker immediately said "Me too! You really do have some major self control".... for a girl who used to eat 6 cupcakes... or a whole cake... a whole thing of icecream... don't get me started on huge bags of candy in one sitting... this was huge!