What's Your Most Recent NSV

Realizing that the new clothes I got not to long ago to fit my new size is starting to fall off without a belt.

I picked up some athletic capris at the thrift shop. Couldn’t try them on because dressing rooms are closed right now, but I figured since they were a size small and stretchy, they would be nicely snug but not too tight, which is how I like my athletic wear.

Nope, they were too big. They are still wearable but the stomach gaps a bit. Can’t believe a size small of any sort would fit like that.

I made it through my first week without any energy drinks. Also, I have the right mind set. I've tried off and on to get back on track over the last year and wasn't able to do it. This time is completely different.

I had the perfect food day.

Not only did I stick to my allowance, I hit my protein goal and I ate just over 5 portions of fruit and veg (made up of 11 different items of fruit and veg).

I always stick to my calorie allowance, but hitting my protein goal takes real effort on my part, and getting 5 portions of fruit and veg never happens for me. Today I made a concerted effort, I managed to balance my diary, and I enjoyed every mouthful.

For someone who grew up hating vegetables and stopped cooking for a decade for reasons, getting through one perfectly balanced day and actually enjoying it rather than tolerating it feels like a major victory. It gives me hope that I can make this lifestyle stick this time.

I feel really full too!

@MaltedTea Oh yes, thinking about mini-dresses shows a huge amount of body confidence, which must mean you're not only looking good, but you actually believe it too. It sometimes takes a while for our eyes to catch up with our new bodies, so well done to you for actually seeing the reality of how good you look. Brilliant NSV.

My latest NSV is based on clothing sizes as well - I was in need of jeans/capris, the ones I have are several years old and as of a year ago were too small, but now they are quite loose and baggy (whoop whoop!). Normally I am a thrift store shopper, and I used to be able to find things my size just by holding them up, but felt a bit lost because I had no idea where to start size wise. I picked out a handful of things only to find fitting rooms closed due to COVID and unlike other stores they hadn’t altered their “no returns” policy in any form to make it easier. The cashier mentioned that most people had just been trying things on over their clothes, but for jeans?? I balked at first, but after wandering a bit more trying to decide what to do I said screw it and tucked myself into a corner rack. Glad I did, because all but one pair were too big by inches!! I came home with one pair of size 6 capris that thankfully fit, kicking myself for putting back another pair of pants I thought for sure would be too small but now I wonder. Also picked up a vest for cold weather running in a size small (a little bit snug, but it actually zipped!) and a size small sweatshirt. Say what?!? Had to double check the tags!

Lietchi wrote: »

I went for my first ever morning run today, because I knew I wouldn't have time to run tonight.

I doubt I'll be doing that again anytime soon (not a morning person), but at least I did it and I know it's an option when circumstances make it necessary.

I hate morning runs. I’ve been doing it all summer because it’s the only way to avoid running in 80-100 degree weather but I can’t wait for it to cool down so I can stop getting up so freaking early!

My NSV was doing my grocery shopping today and constantly having to yank my pants back up!! They used to be tight a couple months ago yayyyy!

I was able to donate a trash bag worth of clothes that are too big for me now!

Not having the clothes will also keep me from wearing larger sizes and gradually going back up in weight. I love the way I feel and look now, so I don't want to lose that! Down a dress size for the win!

Shortgirlrunning wrote: »

I bought some new shorts online last week. Size chart said I was a 6 and I was very skeptical but ordered a 6 and figured I’d just have to return them. Well they came and fit perfectly! Two years ago I was a size 16 and don’t think I really believed I could ever drop all the way back down to a size 6 which I definitely haven’t been since my freshman year of college.

Hey, same here! Two years ago I was about a 16 and am now a size 6 too. (: The only difference is that I was also a size 16 in college lol.

I have needed to buy successively larger pairs of shorts each summer for five years, including this one. But since May, I've dropped a size, and today I pulled on a pair of old shorts and they are comfortable!

Yesterday I did two 45 min water aerobics sessions with a friend. (So much easier with a friend!) I was worn out last night, but in a good way. Watching my stamina and endurance grow has been an NSV.

Had a "food dream" for the first time in months, I've been especially hungry the last couple of days. I dreamed I was at a buffet with lots of desserts and food leftovers from a potluck, with no one watching. Even though it was all leftovers so I could have as much as I wanted, I was carefully surveying them and trying to pick one out that had a decent portion size instead of loading down my plate like I have before, in similar dreams. This represents a pretty deep change in the way I think, and that's my NSV. I also wasn't particularly upset in my dream, or worried, just matter of fact in wanting to serve myself a reasonable portion.

Today, I hit my treadmill goal of 3.0 mph for 25 straight minutes I've been working on getting to that point for about a month now and finally made it! Best of all, I only started breathing harder than normal during the last few minutes, which means my cardiovascular health has definitely gotten better!

I finally fit into the straight 16 jeans that I've been eyeing for a couple months. This REALLY helps. I had three pairs of yoga pants and one pair of 16 plus jeans, and getting into the straight sixteens seriously expands my available wardrobe.