What's Your Most Recent NSV

SnazzIT wrote: »

I had joined in 2013 and been in and out of MFP never really sticking to logging in everyday...and therefore restarted over and over again...until this year. I have seen those people who joined at the same time as I did make their success stories and I found the one thing in common with all their success stories was that they logged in consistently in this community, whether they logged their food or not, they were committed to logging in each and every day and they have achieved their goals. I keep kicking myself because I could have been one of these success stories...but my newest NSV is I finall stuck to it and I am now 51 days and 7kilos lighter

In another thread I kept reading how people would ask folks who had lost a lot of weight what their secret was. Many said that they credited MFP. Several of those people then went on to say that the person seeking advice replied with “MFP doesn’t work”. But in the end, MFP is just a tool! It works if you work it!

I bought one size smaller in pants. Whoohoo lol

I’m embarrassed to admit I fell off the wagon. Gained 20kg back, almost all the lost weight.

But I drew a line in the sand a couple of weeks ago. I’m eating healthier, not perfect but much healthier. I’ve turned away from sweets in the kitchen.

Today I went for a run, W1D1 of C25K. I’m starting over and it was hard, as I expected. My real NSV is that when I got tired, I thought “bloody hell this is going to be tough.” Not once did I even consider not making it through or question whether I’d be able to finish. A surprising reminder from the sheer determination and mindset I grew on my last weight loss journey.

The quote I keep coming back to:
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius

My boss offered me cheesecake yesterday.
And by I mean offered, I mean ceremoniously placed a plate with a large slice on it right in front of me with a huge smile. He's like the nicest man on earth, so of course I accepted to not hurt his feelings.
I took a couple bites out of it, decided it wasn't worth it, and put it in a tupperware container to take home to my husband.
Cheesecake is my kryptonite so I was feeling pretty proud of myself. Especially being pregnant, my willpower sometimes lacks lol

bridgeehi wrote: »

I’m embarrassed to admit I fell off the wagon. Gained 20kg back, almost all the lost weight.

But I drew a line in the sand a couple of weeks ago. I’m eating healthier, not perfect but much healthier. I’ve turned away from sweets in the kitchen.

Today I went for a run, W1D1 of C25K. I’m starting over and it was hard, as I expected. My real NSV is that when I got tired, I thought “bloody hell this is going to be tough.” Not once did I even consider not making it through or question whether I’d be able to finish. A surprising reminder from the sheer determination and mindset I grew on my last weight loss journey.

The quote I keep coming back to:
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius

That quote has gotten me through so much in life ♥
Well done!

brittanystebbins95 wrote: »

TEQWAR wrote: »

Ran my first continuous 10 mile run yesterday afternoon. Took me 78 minutes. Looks like my goal of a half marathon in 90 minutes is doable!
https://www.strava.com/activities/3099061033

Holy cow, outstanding job! It takes me the same amount of time just to run 6 miles!

Thanks. I used to do a lot of walking but decided to improve my pace so just over a year ago did couch to 5k. I was intending to do a half-marathon middle of last year but I got plagued by non-related injuries (including breaking both clavicles in separate incidents) so to make up for it, I'm really starting to pile it on this year.

Last year at this time, I would not have been able to stop until 1/2 of the tub of this delicious salted nut roll ice cream was gone. This year, I can stop at the exact serving size when I have to have the real thing...It's still a CRUEL JOKE to say this is a serving! haha

Well, it's official. I'm down a shoe size. Went from an 11 wide to a 10 regular.

I still have huge feet but at least now it's just genetics and not fat. Also I can shop in normal stores again.

Terytha wrote: »

Well, it's official. I'm down a shoe size. Went from an 11 wide to a 10 regular.

I still have huge feet but at least now it's just genetics and not fat. Also I can shop in normal stores again.

I wonder if mine will go down at all. My feet aren't objectively plump. It would be nice to drop a size because finding things in a nine is easier than finding things in a ten.

I went out to eat tonight. I didn't go somewhere where they list the calories on the menu, so I went with an educated guess. A six ounce sirloin and a side of rice pilaf filled me up, along with a roll. My son got onion rings, and while I could have had some if I'd wanted, I didn't even want. Dessert wasn't even contemplated. And I came in under budget, and I didn't have to stress about it at all. I know about how much I can eat these days, and I didn't have to worry. This is really nice.

Also, my bra is still just a smidge tight around the ribcage. This is a reminder to me to stick with it and get one more pound off so it fits better, as opposed to getting another bra. (grin)