What's Your Most Recent NSV

Today the mobile vet came to the house, and we ended up doing exams on all three cats INCLUDING Sable the ninja cat who weighs 16lbs and HATES to be held. It's been three years since we were able to catch and hold her long enough to get everything done. Even the vet's assistant usually can't hold her because she's really STRONG and she wiggles like an eel.

So my NSV today was that I had the flexibility and arm strength to hold Sable in place during the whole exam and the vaccinations. It required repositioning her multiple times while she tried to squirm free, and I managed it easily. Interestingly Sable seemed to realize she wasn't going to win because by the end, she got tired and kinda gave up. (Don't worry, I wasn't squeezing her uncomfortably or anything. I know the proper techniques.)

On the downside, both Sable and one of my other cats (Chester) are now officially on a diet to lose weight. That means I''ll have to stop free-feeding them and establish mealtimes. I'm not looking forward to all the meowing that will ensue, but it has to be done. Meanwhile, my third cat (Sprite) needs to GAIN weight, so I'll need to feed her separately.

Guess we're ALL going to be getting healthy around here, felines included!

My nsv of the day is definitely a mental one. I cried happy tears when my boyfriend handed me the box to something we ate so I could scan it! It's the first time anyone has done that for me and it feels amazing to have someone in my corner that much.

I can comfortably cross my legs. I can walk a flight of stairs without getting winded. 🤸‍♀️

I was able to put on a pair of tight jean shorts without having to struggle them up over my butt/hips! I could also button them without a fight!

I've improved my blood pressure from high to normal!

I went biking today!!

My husband bikes and has always wanted me to do it with him. So much so that he bought me a bike several years ago even though I didn't know how to ride. I went out a few times, but the exhaustion and panic attacks were too much for me, so I quit.

Lately, though, I've been eyeing the bike in the garage whenever I come back from the gym. So yesterday I mentioned in passing that MAYBE I'd be willing to try again. Next thing I know he's got it spruced up and loaded into the truck! Guess he was afraid I'd change my mind if he didn't act fast, LOL. Truth be told, I probably would have chickened out except he was obviously SO happy. Since I never rode as a kid, I literally had to watch youtube videos before we left the house so I'd know how to start/stop. But I went!!

I only managed 4.25 miles before the heat (91F) and the hills got me, but I RODE A BIKE AND DIDN'T DIE!!!

Toria718 wrote: »

I cried happy tears when my boyfriend handed me the box to something we ate so I could scan it! It's the first time anyone has done that for me and it feels amazing to have someone in my corner that much.

That is so sweet, I almost teared up myself.

Thank you @SwtHedgehog
Tomorrow my husband's taking me to the bike shop to get an Osprey water pack to help me with the heat. That seemed to be the biggest issue, and he thinks drinking more water and having the ice water pack against my back will help a lot. Makes sense to me, and I'm excited at getting "real biking" gear, LOL. I really BELIEVE I can become a person who bikes, and that's mind-boggling. But, then again, why not? I've recently become a gym rat and a swimmer, and I didn't expect that either, so the sky's the limit, right?

Oh, and to keep on track for the thread, here's another NSV:

I ordered a dress today for my 23rd wedding anniversary next week, and not only is it SLEEVELESS, but it's a Medium!! Happy Dance!! Between that and the Osprey, my gifts this year are totally different from past years, and I love that I'm officially someone who gets cute dresses and athletic gear as presents. Life is good!

Last night I put 1 and 1/2 potatoes on my plate. I only ate the half, and helped myself to a second serving of peas instead!