What's Your Most Recent NSV

For the first time I felt comfortable (although still a little nervous) taking shirtless progress pics

I ended up in a weird mood after going through my closets today, so it's a good time to refocus on the positives...

1.) The too-small tank tops I ordered last year look great on me now. My shoulders actually look GOOD, and I don't have the boob fat anymore at the armholes. It's been decades since I felt good in sleeveless ANYTHING, so this opens up a whole new realm of possibilities.

2.) Even though I was forced to let go of a bunch of clothes I really loved, I look a LOT better in the things that still fit me. And the truth is, many of my old favorites never looked as good on me as I thought they did. So, letting them go is actually a win because it reaffirms who I am NOW--the healthier happier me I want to be from now on.

3.) While it was frustrating to have some capri pants be too tight in the calves, the NSV is that they were too tight because I have MUSCLES!! The strength training is paying off, and this means I'll look good in other options. After all, the main reason I always wore capris was that I didn't like my legs. Now I do, so bring on the shorts and skirts!!

BOTTOM LINE: Even though I feel discombobulated and unsure right now, my hard work has paid off, and I now have the body to wear all sorts of pretty clothes, and THAT is a huge NSV even if it comes with a learning curve. Time to hit the thrift stores and see what's possible!!

Saw some old friends yesterday for lunch that i haven't seen in a long while.....I know I have said this before, but people seem to think I am about 30-35 pounds lighter than I am!

No wonder why I get the funny look when I tell people I would like to lose another 50 pounds -- currently 185 and 5'4" and they think I am 150-155

Looking back at a less round face in the mirror at the salon yesterday. I usually dislike seeing my self after the cape comes off and I didn't this time.

mrmota70 wrote: »

JustRamona wrote: »

Saw some old friends yesterday for lunch that i haven't seen in a long while.....I know I have said this before, but people seem to think I am about 30-35 pounds lighter than I am!

No wonder why I get the funny look when I tell people I would like to lose another 50 pounds -- currently 185 and 5'4" and they think I am 150-155

Yeah I’ve gotten similar comments. When I was at 200. I’d get you weigh 170 don’t you? You're to skinny. 😛

I too have this issue. My weight is well distributed and people always think I’m 30lbs lighter than I am. They also think I’m 2 sizes smaller than I am. My dad asked me how much further I was gonna go. I told him about 20ish lbs. He was questioning if I really needed to do that. I was like yup! That barley puts me in the healthy BMI category. Lol! Good problems to have I guess.

My NSV are that I wanted to shop for new clothes/shoes. Bought 5 pairs of stilettos 👠 cause I couldn’t make up my mind which I liked best. Haven’t worn heels in years except for black tie events. Now I’ve worn heels twice in the last week. Being lighter and stronger makes it easier to stand and walk in them.

Underwear and belts are too big. Bikini I bought for “goal weight this summer” fits me already and I need to purge my closet again.

kegger4923 wrote: »

I'm not sure why, but I seem to have trouble remembering to take my vitamin pills. I'm 70 years old, and, undoubtedly, need the supplementation. I've taken them everyday for two weeks. Progress!

I have alarms on my phone for when I need to take my vitamins. Otherwise I'll forget, and I'm 55!

I ordered some new tanks tops because the ones I have are way too big. After ordering them, I went to clean out the old ones. I started going through my closet and pulling out a lot of other things that don't fit well (and never have), that I don't love, that look dowdy or cheap... I deserve to have nice, well-fitting clothes. I feel so much lighter getting rid of that big armload of *kitten* I will never wear.

MrsAER wrote: »

I've logged consistently for 20 days. Not every day was perfect but I have logged everything I've eaten for 20 days.

Congratulations. You’ve just beaten 95% of new users to this site. Keep it up!!!!!!

Consistency, not perfection. Nothing in life is perfect, even what we perceive as perfection.

My sister gave me a Cubs World Series shirt for Christmas the year they won. I could only wear it a couple of times before it shrunk too much for me to be comfortable. Wearing it loosely today!

cowgirlslikeus86 wrote: »

mrmota70 wrote: »

JustRamona wrote: »

Saw some old friends yesterday for lunch that i haven't seen in a long while.....I know I have said this before, but people seem to think I am about 30-35 pounds lighter than I am!

No wonder why I get the funny look when I tell people I would like to lose another 50 pounds -- currently 185 and 5'4" and they think I am 150-155

Yeah I’ve gotten similar comments. When I was at 200. I’d get you weigh 170 don’t you? You're to skinny. 😛

I too have this issue. My weight is well distributed and people always think I’m 30lbs lighter than I am. They also think I’m 2 sizes smaller than I am. My dad asked me how much further I was gonna go. I told him about 20ish lbs. He was questioning if I really needed to do that. I was like yup! That barley puts me in the healthy BMI category. Lol! Good problems to have I guess.

My NSV are that I wanted to shop for new clothes/shoes. Bought 5 pairs of stilettos 👠 cause I couldn’t make up my mind which I liked best. Haven’t worn heels in years except for black tie events. Now I’ve worn heels twice in the last week. Being lighter and stronger makes it easier to stand and walk in them.

Underwear and belts are too big. Bikini I bought for “goal weight this summer” fits me already and I need to purge my closet again.

👠s 👙 …😏 going to have to add some extra effort on my next jog… I have a thing now with getting more jogging shoes since I usually do at least a daily 5k… but good for you. I’m trying for at least 15 more down but it is harder as I get closer…

I usually wear baggy clothes around the house. Well my husband took the 3 kids out for some errands while I got house work done. I randomly decided to put on a "junk t-shirt" from high school so I wouldn't ruin nicer clothes with bleach. When my husband came home he actually did a cartoon like double take at me and said "wow you look really tiny now".

springlering62 wrote: »

MrsAER wrote: »

I've logged consistently for 20 days. Not every day was perfect but I have logged everything I've eaten for 20 days.

Congratulations. You’ve just beaten 95% of new users to this site. Keep it up!!!!!!

Consistency, not perfection. Nothing in life is perfect, even what we perceive as perfection.

Aww thanks 😊 still here 22 days

@swimmom_1 Wow! That's amazing. Congrats.

I bought the grandkids lunch at McDonald's but did not order for myself. Also, there were leftovers fries and I did NOT eat them.

I went shopping and bought a jacket, a hoodie and a polo shirt in an XL - the first time I've ever purchased that size as an adult!