What's Your Most Recent NSV

Got fed up with waiting for my kids this morning, and went out and spent twenty minutes weeding my monsoon-jungle yard. I didn't get done, but I *did* weed for the first time in years, and at least now my neighbors can see that I'm trying.

TL;DR I weeded and i didn't die!

I have a few:

1. The guy at the running shoe store filmed me running from behind so he could check my gait. I was wearing shorts, and I didn't hate the way I looked in the video. Related NSV--I was IN a RUNNINGSTORE buying real running shoes!

2. My medium size underwear is starting to feel saggy, so today I bought a pack of smalls. I haven't tried them on yet because I still can't believe I would actually need that size, but at least I bought them!

3. My body is starting to crave healthier food. Today after my workout, I was absolutely CRAVING a Chik-fil-A side salad and fruit cup. It wasn't until I was enjoying my snack that it occurred to me that I never even thought about getting waffle fries. I don't think that's ever happened before!

4. The size 8 skinny pants I bought LAST WEEK are already loose in the waist. Fortunately they still fit in the thighs well enough that I should be able to keep wearing them with a belt, but they definitely won't last the Winter. Good thing they were on sale!

shadowloss wrote: »

Very few people have noticed the 50lbs that are missing, but today, I wore a shirt that I had put in the back of my closet because it was getting a little snug around the mid section. One of my co-workers said I looked homeless because my clothes are baggy and my pants look like they are falling off. I've put off buying new clothes, but maybe it's time?

It's time!! You will visual the difference once you have some clothes that fit and others will notice too.

Ran my fastest time in many years—16:38 for two miles, and mile 2 was 7:59 min mile. Haven’t run a sub 8 min mile in a very long time!!

I went to the gym three times in the same week - twice before work!

Size small! that's amazing! Well done!

I have 2 both related to a wedding we recently went to out of town.

1. I actually like how I look in the pictures. Sure, I can find flaws if I try, but overall pleased To be in the pictures was one of my big motivators and goals. I had noticed that I was really avoiding cameras or hiding in the back and honestly didn't want my kids to look back at memories and me not be there.

2. My clothes take up a LOT less room in a suitcase - SO WEIRD! Consequently, I took way to many shoes.

@solieco1 Thank you for that. It's been difficult taking the focus off of losing weight an putting it on caring for myself no matter what. I needed that encouragement because it's hard to let go and feel like I'm moving in the right direction.

This may seem like I’m going backwards but, I got rid of clothes that are too small. Every time I looked in my closet, I’d beat myself up for gaining weight. I decided that, if I do lose weight, I’ll buy all new clothes! I’m really working on self care and part of that is getting rid of things that make me feel bad about myself. Like a closet full of clothes that are too small.

Good for you!! I don't think that's going backwards at all. I mean, the whole point of this journey is to get healthy and feel good, so anything that takes your mind back to an unhealthy place needs to go if possible. It's no different than getting all the "fat clothes" out of your closet when they get too big. You made some positive headspace for the new you that's emerging. Well done!!