What's Your Most Recent NSV

I tried on a T-shirt today that has great emotional significance to me, and it is a size “L”, because that was the only size available at the time (I purchased it at a concert in 2005). And I had worn a 6X when I bought it, so had never, in a million years, had any thought that it would ever actually fit. It was just a souvenir. And I pulled it out of a “maybe when I’m smaller” drawer I had made a couple of years ago and promptly forgotten about, along with a bunch of other nifty stuff, and it totally fit! What makes it an even Bigger NSV is the fact that the last time I was that size, which, because of Vanity Sizing, is a 70’s and 80’s “XL”, was before I started junior high, so I was at maximum, 11 years old! I feel very proud of myself, but this is the first time I haven’t been “fat” since I was 9 years old (I think I’ve mentioned this in other posts), and I’m learning how to just enjoy the ride, but for a while there, it was seriously weirding me out!

The smallest pair of shorts I own... FIT!!🤣🤣

I had a dream that involved groceries but the food wasn't the primary point of the dream. Instead, whether or not to continue a very long walk was the focus, and there was no angst involved. I've noticed that when I do have food dreams they always involve portion control and thinking about the item that would be best, rather than the massive feasts my old dreams contained. I count this as an NSV because it's a very concrete sign that my fundamental thinking has changed.

PMS. Didn't buy myself a comfort ice cream, bought myself some comfort pretty flowers instead
(I did get some chocolate, but definitely not a lot AND it fit in my calories 🎉)

I refuse to buy lots of new clothes, not just because I don't go 'out' out anymore but also because I don't plan on staying the same size for very long. But I needed a new winter coat for walking the dog, I have a favourite type I like and my current one felt like I'd gone out without a coat and someone else had borrowed me theirs. I can grab bunches of fabric from all over it.

I went into the shop last weekend to try the coats on since I didn't know what size I'd be. They didn't have any there, they're phasing out my favourite! So I had to order online which is why I went into store in the first place because now I'll have to order 2 sizes and send one back.

Anyway, they've arrived and the smaller of the two fits me! The coat I've been wearing is a 20 and this new one is a 16! I don't even remember the last time I wore a 16 coat! I've just filled in a returns form and actually got to select the 'it's too big' option!

Edit to add: The arms are still super long no matter what coat I get. Perks of this being 5ft life I live, and I imagine it's going to get worse the more weight I lose

I'm a perfectly average height - 5'5" and with a short torso. A really short torso - and weigh 130ish pounds.

..sleeves are still too short on me.

I am coming to understand the importance of sleep. I often sleep soundly but not long enough. On the days when I've had less than 6 hours sleep.... I can't get full. I feel hungry all day. I have heard how important sleep is, on this journey and I am now putting 2 and 2 together.