What's Your Most Recent NSV

I actually put on a pair of low rise boot cut size 6 jeans (non-stretch) from my closet. Zipped them up too! I can't wear them though because of my flabby belly hangs over! But I still looked really good in the mirror.

Not immediately recognizing myself in a photo, LOL!!!

I don't post stuff very often on the open feed. I mostly comment on my friends successes and send messages. But I decided it is time to post something for all. I have been a member here at MFP since Feb 2013 and to the best of my recollection I have only missed three days of logging in. I have had much success and many failures while here. I often say to my friends that I am an expert at losing weight, but I'm even better at gaining it back. I have been doing very well for the last 6 months or so. My motivation is strong and I am being successful. In January I had a great month of losing weight. February was not so good. My exercise burns and calorie consumption in February were similar to January. But the scale did not budge. So the other day I decided to try on a pair of Jeans I bought several years ago and have only worn about 5 times. They fit perfectly. No even a bit too tight. I decided to buy a pair with a two inch smaller waist to have as my goal jeans. Brought them home, tried them on and they buttoned relatively easy. Maybe a bit tighter than I like, but definitely a pair that I could wear. Holy crap. They were a waist size I haven't worn in 35 years or more. I decided to measure my waist. Even though I hadn't lost 1 pound in February my waist was down an inch and a half from my January measurement. I then decided to try on my goal shirt. It fit perfectly. No pulling at the buttons when I sat down. Unbelievable. Three huge NSVs even though I had no movement of the scale. I know we all want to see the scale number drop, but there are other things that indicate we are being successful. Here's to continued success for me as well as all the MFP members.

Hey all! I love reading these NSVs
Yesterday was, without a doubt, a bad day. I couldn't even remember all of the things I ate, and I was so so uncomfortable when I was in bed. Rolling around in pain, wishing for a massive fart or vomit or something to take away the pain. Where's the NSV?? I realized today that yesterday was my first binge day that I have had in all of 2022!!! I used to have a binge day every other day, then down to once a week, then down to once a month...and before you know it, with a lot of work and fixing my relationship with food, I've gone more than two whole months!!

I guess this opened my eyes too, to see what I am capable of. Perhaps I can go three months! But really, fixing my relationship with food and breaking some of my old habits from childhood are a big part of this. I am so happy!

I've had a lot of stressful things thrown at me in the last month or so. It's been a *kitten* month. Anyway, I just realized that NOT ONCE have I sat down with a bag of chips or crackers or even chocolate to deal with it. The farthest I've gone down this road is, "I don't want to eat veggies right now, I really want some salt" and then proceeded to have a less-than-healthy snack that was weighed out and was within my calorie goal.

As a lifelong stress eater, this is a big deal. This gives me hope for future maintenance.

I found some chocolate at home (I don't keep chocolate at home, as it triggers me to eat it all. I'll only eat it when out of the house or bring in a single portion). I didn't want to eat it, no will power required, just not interested.

Yesterday morning I got up and did couch to 5k after a big break. (I went on holiday and then have been fighting a nasty cold and a struggle with motivation). However, I jogged my 25 mins with no real struggle so I guess my body holds it’s fitness okay which is nice

Although my weight hasn't really dropped much, my cholesterol level has dropped from 238 to 196 in the last 5 months. Walking on the treadmill and trying to eat healthier seem to be paying off.

I’ve managed to start doing weights again, my shoulder feels much better though not y recovered from the injury yet. I’ve added exercises for my lower abs which are great. But the biggest NSV is I’ve got hope again that I can get a good six pack! 👍🏻

I got called skinny today!

Yesterday I started eating a banana, but got half way and didn't really want it anymore (Pretty sure I was eating through boredom not hunger) So I put it in a tub and then ate the 2nd half for breakfast today.

Today is my 365 day logging streak! I've lost 4 stone, I'm around halfway through I reckon. Excited to see what the rest of the year brings!

This one was kind of unexpected, but I ordered shoes in my usual wide from Amazon, however when I received them, they were much too big and had to order the normal width.

Finally felt comfortable taking a shirtless pic...albeit from behind lol

PinkyPan1 wrote: »

I managed to do 10 squats without holding onto the kitchen counter. I have had to use the counter for assistance for 12 weeks and yesterday I was able to let go and do 10 complete squats. A major victory for me.

Such a huge success!! I am trying to work on legs so I take stairs two at a time w/o holding on! Took a little bit to get there but I did it!! Would like to complete the Pikes Peak in Colorado in April!!!