What's Your Most Recent NSV
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NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Successfully fasted breakfast to spend more time with Jesus reading my bible, fasted restaurants, and candy as well as journaled (S.O.A.P) three days in a row for church 40 day fast to seek the Lord. 37 days more to go.... Last night at a social event, they had a big plate of my favorite candy and I looked longingly but walked away. I went home and ate homemade popcorn instead.
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GS }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Super mega YAY YOU! I didn't know what S.O.A.P. journaling was, so I looked it up and it sounds absolutely wonderful! S.O.A.P.=Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. I'm so GLAD you've posted here, for several reasons, but mainly because you've inspired me with a new daily habit/hobby/project(s). I'm going to get into this S.O.A.P. myself, in my own way. The journal I'll use scriptures and texts of scriptures and I'll also do S.O.A.P. with an adult coloring book, that has various scriptures and encouraging & detailed/intricate pics for me to color (I use gel pens and colored pencils), before, during or after my journaling. YAY and Thank you again!
Also, please know that there are other ways to "fast" besides abstaining from food. You can fast from anger, being impulsive and/or from procrastination. You can fast from doing whatever you feel like doing, by asking/seeking/waiting on God BEFORE you do something. You can fast from believing everything you think--by examining your thoughts closely and tossing what isn't REALLY true--but "seems" true, you can fast from social media, you can fast from gossiping, murmuring and complaining, you can fast from shopping too much/watching your spending/finances--getting only what you need vs. what you want, you can fast from being sad, mad and feeling sorry for yourself. It's A LOT of stuff you can fast from--that will BLESS The Lord and YOU TOO. You probably knew this already, but I just wanted to let you/us know this--just in case.
Again YAY YOU, THANK YOU and {{{{ Love and Hugs to YOU and YOURS }}}}}
Thank you for your encouragement! Yay for you too, my new mfp bestie -love your creativity! The fast goal I'm talking about for myself is putting away stuff in order to spend more time with Jesus and reading His word as well as giving up my emotional dependence of my trigger food for comfort instead of His comfort for me. The other fasts you describe sound like a heart transformation that proof of Jesus is alive and active in you because you as a Christian love Him - definitely worthy of striving for every day just to enjoy living in His presence! Have a blessed 2020 mfp bestie!4 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Successfully fasted breakfast to spend more time with Jesus reading my bible, fasted restaurants, and candy as well as journaled (S.O.A.P) three days in a row for church 40 day fast to seek the Lord. 37 days more to go.... Last night at a social event, they had a big plate of my favorite candy and I looked longingly but walked away. I went home and ate homemade popcorn instead.
{{{{{{{{{{{ H GS }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Super mega YAY YOU! I didn't know what S.O.A.P. journaling was, so I looked it up and it sounds absolutely wonderful! S.O.A.P.=Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. I'm so GLAD you've posted here, for several reasons, but mainly because you've inspired me with a new daily habit/hobby/project(s). I'm going to get into this S.O.A.P. myself, in my own way. The journal I'll use scriptures and texts of scriptures and I'll also do S.O.A.P. with an adult coloring book, that has various scriptures and encouraging & detailed/intricate pics for me to color (I use gel pens and colored pencils), before, during or after my journaling. YAY and Thank you again!
Also, please know that there are other ways to "fast" besides abstaining from food. You can fast from anger, being impulsive and/or from procrastination. You can fast from doing whatever you feel like doing, by asking/seeking/waiting on God BEFORE you do something. You can fast from believing everything you think--by examining your thoughts closely and tossing what isn't REALLY true--but "seems" true, you can fast from social media, you can fast from gossiping, murmuring and complaining, you can fast from shopping too much/watching your spending/finances--getting only what you need vs. what you want, you can fast from being sad, mad and feeling sorry for yourself. It's A LOT of stuff you can fast from--that will BLESS The Lord and YOU TOO. You probably knew this already, but I just wanted to let you/us know this--just in case.
Again YAY YOU, THANK YOU and {{{{ Love and Hugs to YOU and YOURS }}}}}
Thank you for your encouragement! Yay for you too, my new mfp bestie! The fast goal I'm talking about is to spend more time with Jesus and reading His word as well as giving up my emotional dependence of my trigger food for comfort instead of His comfort for me. The other fasts you describe sound like a heart transformation that proof of Jesus is alive and active in you because you as a Christian love Him - definitely worthy of striving for every day just to enjoy living in His presence! Have a blessed 2020 mfp bestie!
{{{{ Hugs and Smiles and TH NKS again for posting }}}}}}}
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Well the holidays have been odd. I've definitely indulged but not been ridiculous; I'm feeling good though. It's like my body is rearranging itself.
My NSV though will sound ridiculous to most. I've been doing land Zumba for a couple of months now. It's hard, not going to lie, but it's getting easier with each session. The hardest part, other than my fitness, is the footwork; it's very hard being light on your feet at 308lbs.
Yesterday, not only did I do a couple of footwork moves that would have been impossible just a few weeks ago, I got both feet off the ground a few times too. Ridiculous to be emotional over such a silly thing but after spending my entire adult life trapped in this body, I'm finally getting there. I'm doing this.46 -
AmethystEFC wrote: »Well the holidays have been odd. I've definitely indulged but not been ridiculous; I'm feeling good though. It's like my body is rearranging itself.
My NSV though will sound ridiculous to most. I've been doing land Zumba for a couple of months now. It's hard, not going to lie, but it's getting easier with each session. The hardest part, other than my fitness, is the footwork; it's very hard being light on your feet at 308lbs.
Yesterday, not only did I do a couple of footwork moves that would have been impossible just a few weeks ago, I got both feet off the ground a few times too. Ridiculous to be emotional over such a silly thing but after spending my entire adult life trapped in this body, I'm finally getting there. I'm doing this.
@AmethystEFC : I really recommend you look at it in the light of your own abilities. You have made a few MAJOR milestones, and it is not ridiculous to be emotional over those things, in my opinion.
1) You're doing LAND Zumba. Regardless of how you feel you're doing in respect to others, gravity is a beast.
2) You've been doing it for a couple of months. This shows commitment and consistency.
3) You're starting to nail footwork. That can be really challenging, even for those who do not have to fight extra weight.
4) You got your feet off the ground (and from what I infer, landed without major issue). Strength and balance are definitely involved there.
5) You've crossed a psychological hurdle that is freeing you from some of your mental burden.
Honestly, I feel that #5 is the biggest victory.
To give you a different person's perspective, at my heaviest, I was over 250 (never weighed at my heaviest, highest scale reading I ever got was 252). I'm 5'1"/F. On a prior WLJ segment, I allowed my physical limitations to spook me away from land stuff until I'd lost a large chunk of the weight (and even then, it was Zumba Gold). Don't get me wrong -- I worked hard in aquatic classes and Aqua Zumba and torched fat, but didn't meet gravity on its battle field for quite a while. I've since learned (after regaining the weight then getting back into working toward health) that we are incredibly strong people, physically, to be moving these higher weights around all day, and thus, this time around, am doing out-of-water exercises within my current limitations, both for cardio and compound strength training.
You're doing this thing like a beast. Diving right in. Kudos to you.
My primary recent NSVs are:
1) Getting back into deficit after taking a refeed/maintenance break.
2) The above break was planned.
3) Even though I had one slip-up with overeating on that break at a family Christmas dinner, I did not allow it to derail me.
4) I have not binged for more than two months now. Might be 3-4 now, truth be told (memory's a bit fuzzy and I want to keep my "eyes forward").
5) All of this while dealing with physical limitations and trudging through the swamp of my mental illnesses -- I'm learning how to manage in real life.
Every day isn't perfect, but the progress is real. It doesn't "feel good" most of the days for me, but I know I'm setting myself up on the right road and supporting myself/setting up for future success as best I reasonably can.
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Mine were simple. After wearing XXL shirts and size 44 pants for decades, I comfortably fit into a size L shirt and size 38 pants (which I purchased) yesterday. Time for maintenance.
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I swam 30,000 yards this week.24
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AmethystEFC wrote: »Well the holidays have been odd. I've definitely indulged but not been ridiculous; I'm feeling good though. It's like my body is rearranging itself.
My NSV though will sound ridiculous to most. I've been doing land Zumba for a couple of months now. It's hard, not going to lie, but it's getting easier with each session. The hardest part, other than my fitness, is the footwork; it's very hard being light on your feet at 308lbs.
Yesterday, not only did I do a couple of footwork moves that would have been impossible just a few weeks ago, I got both feet off the ground a few times too. Ridiculous to be emotional over such a silly thing but after spending my entire adult life trapped in this body, I'm finally getting there. I'm doing this.
Not in the least ridiculous, and I am so inspired by your hard work! If it helps you to frame your accomplishments, I'm over 50 lbs lighter than you are, but I can't do what you achieved with footwork. Rock it, girl!
You may find yourself getting emotional and teary eyed multiple times over the course of your WLJ. It's normal & it has happened to many of us. You are doing great, and stop in here anytime you need a reminder or a place to shout out your newest accomplishment
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I’ve worked out 6 days this week - including 2 runs!
Feeling so much more positive 23 -
I didn't give up after 3 days like I usually do, I'm still here, still drinking a ridiculous amount of water and listening to my body when I feel hungry26
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Mine were simple. After wearing XXL shirts and size 44 pants for decades, I comfortably fit into a size L shirt and size 38 pants (which I purchased) yesterday. Time for maintenance.
Well done - they may sound simple but we all know the hard work and commitment it has taken to get you into those new clothes - very pleased for you
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I'm credit card debt free in 2020!!! An emergency expense... It took 3 years but last payment this month made!54
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I'm credit card debt free in 2020!!! An emergency expense... It took 3 years but last payment this month made!
BOOM! Somebody is a WINNER and that somebody is you--super tremendous NSV!I swam 30,000 yards this week.
Absolutely wonderful...YAY YOU!!!I’ve worked out 6 days this week - including 2 runs!
Feeling so much more positive
Wow! That's impressive and I LOVE your avatar pic!imabeevampire wrote: »I didn't give up after 3 days like I usually do, I'm still here, still drinking a ridiculous amount of water and listening to my body when I feel hungry
The highest of fives to you & {{{ Hugs }}}}. May you continue to win all this new year and keep up the terrific work!7 -
1) Today I completed my sixth parkrun over the last two weeks and my third (two on New Year's Day plus this morning's run) of 2020.
2) I was offered a piece of cake by DH. I made him weigh it, took one small bite from it and decided that I'd rather have a banana. Dumped the cake and ate the banana. Way nicer. Cake is meh.30 -
Madwife2009 wrote: »1) Today I completed my sixth parkrun over the last two weeks and my third (two on New Year's Day plus this morning's run) of 2020.
2) I was offered a piece of cake by DH. I made him weigh it, took one small bite from it and decided that I'd rather have a banana. Dumped the cake and ate the banana. Way nicer. Cake is meh.
Wow! What a victory it would be if I could manage resisting cake! Nice going on the parkrun. I'd just done my very first one today!7 -
1. 100 miles of walking in December. That was just the Nike app, doesn’t count elliptical.
2. Walked 4.6 miles in 58 minutes in the pouring rain.21 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »I'm credit card debt free in 2020!!! An emergency expense... It took 3 years but last payment this month made!
BOOM! Somebody is a WINNER and that somebody is you--super tremendous NSV!I swam 30,000 yards this week.
Absolutely wonderful...YAY YOU!!!I’ve worked out 6 days this week - including 2 runs!
Feeling so much more positive
Wow! That's impressive and I LOVE your avatar pic!imabeevampire wrote: »I didn't give up after 3 days like I usually do, I'm still here, still drinking a ridiculous amount of water and listening to my body when I feel hungry
The highest of fives to you & {{{ Hugs }}}}. May you continue to win all this new year and keep up the terrific work!
You are the BEST cheerleader, my new mfp bestie!!!🏅🙌🌹💕4 -
I am 67 years old and got hit on twice at holiday parties-did wonders for my ego
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I put some chocolate (that I hadn’t already eaten in one go) in the drawer for another time and didn’t break a bit off to eat.18
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