What's Your Most Recent NSV

Today, for the first time, someone noticed and complimented my weight loss completely unprompted. She said I looked great and healthy. Meant so much to have someone (especially who I hadn't seen in a while) notice and be so excited for me!

My NSV is just a new mindset that isn't fixated on the scale and has gotten used to trusting the plan, and believing the mirror and how my clothes are fitting! It hasn't always been that way

This morning I hit a 220 pound bench press PR.

I hiked 5 miles today without my feet hurting.

I've got a waist! I have been marvelling over it for a few weeks, actually, but since yesterday I have a dress that , without tucking anything in or a belt or anything, shows that waist nicely. And somehow, miraculously, does not make my belly (especially the upper pouch) stick out and look big.

I feel good wearing something that brings attention to (some of) my body.

i love this thread, so inspiring! you are all rock stars, keep up the good work. And thank you for sharing!!

I had a cup of ramen - then NSV was that it was a really fancy oganic ramen and all the reviews were complaining about the small serving size in the single serving cup. Once I had added all my veggies (a mushroom, a little cabbage, and a chopped green onion) and my chicken (around 3-4 ounces sliced) it was a fine portion size and I didn't have an issue with it. Previously I would have still thought the portion size was way too small. So for me - most times anyway - a serving really is a serving and that's a huge non scale victory!

Two others: I had an impulse snack buy today. Again I bought one serving of something and it wasn't even all that bad for me. I was expecting it to blow my calorie goal but it didn't. The other is that I notice myself craving vegetables. Like, I've become obsessed with green onions for some reason! Go figure.

NSV - Down from a size 14 to 12 (possibly even a size 10) in pants.

DarlaJL82 wrote: »

The scale hasn't moved much the past 6 weeks but when I sat down at my sewing machine today for the first time in a month, I had to raise the seat of my chair a bit because I was too short. I asked my husband if he used my sewing chair for something, he said no and when I told him why I was asking he said, "well that's what happens when you have less a** to sit on."

this is just the best (and FYI my car feels weirdly big too)

I've needed a way to keep my hands busy (and out of the potato chip bag), so I've been working on crochet projects. I actually made 7 "Bernies" for people. Have to find a new project now. NSV is that I can still get lost in a project and actually forget to snack!!!

Took my stress out on my elliptical bike yesterday rather that on food! Usually chocolate is my comfort, and carbs my friends, but although i still love them, i think my mind has finally understood the words "in moderation". Ah, so not the whole bar??

quiksylver296 wrote: »

Six plates on today’s rack pull!!! 585 lbs

https://youtu.be/TIR3hxqxt6Q

I'm gonna need a "HOLY KITTEN" button

I've run 500 miles using the Zombies, Run app since starting to use it and I've ridden over 1000 miles commuting on my bike since September.

Two days ago I had my first eye surgery to remove a large cataract and correct my vision. I have always been very scared of eye surgery in the past. I was nervous but the medical staff was fantastic at keeping me calm. So calm my b.p. was 118/69 = ideal. Yay! Recovery is going well. Not so nervous about the second eye surgery tomorrow.

ETA: One of the nurses confirming my health info said I'm in terrific health. WIN!

I took a selfie with the camera at face level (instead of looking up to hide extra chins), and I didn't hate it. Even took one from below and didn't instantly delete it like I used to. It's nice not to feel like I need to "work the angles" to manufacture progress. The progress is there because of the hard work I have been doing over the past 9 months. I've still got a ways to go, but I am proud that I can feel good about myself every step of the way.