What's Your Most Recent NSV

IAmTheGlue · November 2022

So, last January I bought a diet/fitness tracking workbook and page one was weight, measurements and goals. I took the measurements and wrote down my goals and then folded taped the page shut. I was thinking yesterday my ankles were especially swollen (they are) and went to that old workbook that had my stats written down so I could verify what I was thinking.

My goal “lose 50’pounds”… I’m down 55 from that recorded weight (125’total) which is a scale victory, obviously , but the NSV here is looking through the early pages of that book, how much I was eating (1300 calories) , the exercises I was focusing on, the small victories I was recording (not eating McDonalds with my family, making better choices, etc.) … guys, I’m a whole new person.

I met my recorded goals. I exceeded my highest wishes for myself and I am just so proud of what I have done. I have medical conditions that limit what I can do, but I’m 100% committed to building health and wellness in my body despite those other issues.

Just. Keep. Going. 💪

MaggieGirl135 · November 2022

@IAmTheGlue Awesome NSV! I feel a little left hanging, though, lol. I was expecting your NSV to be your now swollen ankles are smaller in diameter than your previous ankle measurement, sans swelling.

IAmTheGlue · November 2022

MaggieGirl135 wrote: »

@IAmTheGlue Awesome NSV! I feel a little left hanging, though, lol. I was expecting your NSV to be your now swollen ankles are smaller in diameter than your previous ankle measurement, sans swelling.

Thanks!

I was actually expecting that as well, like maybe it looked more swollen because of something else being smaller, my ankles just looked bigger but no it’s actually more swollen than it used to be. It did use to be swollen as I have had edema for years. I have two rare autoimmune bile duct diseases that have put me in cirrhosis. Being in cirrhosis tends to cause me some ascites and edema, hence the ankle swelling… I’m pushing through though.

The NSV here is I’m just better overall. I’ve lost a lot of weight. I’m in a size 8 😮 and I’m properly fueling my body. I’m super active and 1300 calories would no longer cut it. I need fuel so I can keep pushing my body. I just feel better. I’m just so happy about how far I’ve come despite my physical body fighting me the whole way. 💪

Sand_TIger · November 2022

NSV - I've been on a long, long holding pattern for months (mostly due to life overtaking my normal efforts and having a lack of motivation) but even with all that, I was able to take a business trip without any limitations to my movement, my ability to walk, or any issues with seatbelts or seats. I had a ton of stamina and walked long distances while carrying luggage without needing to stop or rest. So, even though I'm still twenty to thirty pounds above goal and still have more bulges than I want, my life is still entirely transformed.

delillolauren · November 2022

I was able to put on my Ariat boots without my husband’s help. I guess I’ve lost some weight in my feet, they slipped right on. It’s usually a struggle. 🤪

KJ_Phillips · November 2022

I can ride 100 miles! Last year this would have been impossible (even 10 miles was very taxing), but now it is a thing I can do on weekends.

aerochic42 · November 2022

The scale was up today, but I'm not beating myself up. I know where and how I derailed even without consistent logging (trying to get back in that habit). But I remember when I start trying to lose weight, things don't go the way I expect for a number of reasons, so my weight almost always goes up initially. So not being frustrated about it today. I know this is a weird one and very small to boot, but I am working on the mental side as much as the physical; I'll take my wins on any front.

IAmTheGlue · November 2022

KJ_Phillips wrote: »

I can ride 100 miles! Last year this would have been impossible (even 10 miles was very taxing), but now it is a thing I can do on weekends.

Amazing!!! Seriously, that’s so awesome. My dad got heavy into biking when I was a kid and would go out 50 miles at a time which I always thought was an insane amount and here you are doubling it! 💪

daniellef818 · November 2022

Bought a white linen top a few months ago and was sad to realize I couldn't button it over my tummy. Pulled it out a few days ago and it was LOOSE!

sargemarcori · November 2022

sugarfreesquirrel wrote: »

Did anyone lose weight in their ears? I have really fat ear lobes and can't wear certain styles of earrings...?

I did! Or I lost the fat from behind my ears, maybe? Anyway, I notice that my earlobes seem to hang rather than being pushed out at an angle. And at my highest, I always had problems with altitude changes affecting my inner ear. I *had* to wear ear plugs on planes or I would suffer. Now I don't have issues.

And the award for weirdest weight loss change goes to...maybe me?

ETA: also, what I came here to post--I just came back from a fabulous trip of a lifetime. 10 days in Australia, 20 in New Zealand. Did I gain weight, eating out every single meal? Yes, I did. Do I know how to drop it back off? Yes I do!

And all those thirty days, all the airplanes and tour buses and taxis and Lyfts and trains and all--Every Single Seatbelt Fit. I didn't have to ask for help or an extender ONCE.

sugarfreesquirrel · November 2022

sargemarcori wrote: »

sugarfreesquirrel wrote: »

Did anyone lose weight in their ears? I have really fat ear lobes and can't wear certain styles of earrings...?

I did! Or I lost the fat from behind my ears, maybe? Anyway, I notice that my earlobes seem to hang rather than being pushed out at an angle. And at my highest, I always had problems with altitude changes affecting my inner ear. I *had* to wear ear plugs on planes or I would suffer. Now I don't have issues.

Thanks, that's interesting!

Lori11223344 · November 2022

Its been a wet fall, so my jeans have been getting soaked through, and are all in the laundry basket. I pulled out a pair I bought last summer that fit well when I bought them. Put them on, zipped them up and walked out of the room and as I was walking, they FELL OFF MY BUTT.
Had to do laundry to get a clean pair to wear, because even with a belt on, they didn't feel comfortable, the waistband was all bunched up. I’ve only worn and washed them once. Those and another pair bought at the same time are on MarketPlace for sale and hopefully will give another lady nice jeans at a bargain price.

JaysFan82 · November 2022

I'm gonna buy this new winter coat that I love and no way could have fit into 9 months ago when I started my journey.

IAmTheGlue · November 2022

I’ve shrunk from a 9.5 wide women’s running shoe to an 8 regular! 😮

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JessiBelleW · November 2022

Fit2btied2016 wrote: »

Nice! I just bought a new winter ski jacket last winter, and it had a bit of extra room for a sweater underneath. I put it on today and realized it was extra big now, and I felt like I was a marshmallow. I am annoyed, because I only got a chance to wear it a few times, as it was bought late in the season and on clearance. Not sure if I should take it in, sell it on consignment, donate it, or wear it as is until I find something smaller--but then again, I will have the same problem in a couple of months as this one. I so seldom buy clothes, because I buy them to last me a few years.

It's an interesting dilemma to have :-)

Well no one will know you brought it on sale. I would try to sell it and then put the money towards a new smaller coat. Who knows maybe you will be lucky and someone will also be selling a coat they’ve hardly worn and sized out of

JaysFan82 · November 2022

I've had to strategically buy clothes over the past few months. I've lost 122 but I still have 35 to go, so I've been buying just enough clothes to keep me going till my goal

karlschaeffer · November 2022

Trying to train myself to eat 2 slices of pizza at a sitting instead of 3 slices. Had pizza last night for dinner and felt full after 2 slices. So, yay?

mtaratoot · November 2022

Fit2btied2016 wrote: »

JaysFan82 wrote: »

I'm gonna buy this new winter coat that I love and no way could have fit into 9 months ago when I started my journey.

Nice! I just bought a new winter ski jacket last winter, and it had a bit of extra room for a sweater underneath. I put it on today and realized it was extra big now, and I felt like I was a marshmallow. I am annoyed, because I only got a chance to wear it a few times, as it was bought late in the season and on clearance. Not sure if I should take it in, sell it on consignment, donate it, or wear it as is until I find something smaller--but then again, I will have the same problem in a couple of months as this one. I so seldom buy clothes, because I buy them to last me a few years.

It's an interesting dilemma to have :-)

Congratulations on graduating to a new size class!

Some people find that they are colder after weight loss. Before you get rid of your new coat, see if maybe you'll actually want to use some of that extra space for another layer or two. Even more than the sweater. Depending how cold it is. Or if it's REALLY too big, get it to someone who can use it.

I bought some nice clothes right before I started to successfully lose weight a few years ago. It was for a life event for someone in my family. I usually don't wear dress-up clothes. All my old ones were way too tight, and of course "out of fashion." I mean, who wears pants with pleats? I digress.

I got a nice pair of slacks and a couple dress shirts. I had the slacks altered to fit right. I wore them to the event. That was fine.

I had another life event a couple years later. I tried on the brand new clothes. I looked like a schlub. So sad. They were worn for one weekend. I might get the slack altered again if it won't make them look goofy. The shirt - well, I'm not in to baggy clothes, but I can wear it if I really need. But it's really too big. I was fortunate to find a nice pair of slacks that fit at a second-hand store. For fun, I tried on my old slacks, and while they fit, they really are out of style. I'm not that stylish, but this was a special event.

BartBVanBockstaele · November 2022

JaysFan82 wrote: »

I've had to strategically buy clothes over the past few months. I've lost 122 but I still have 35 to go, so I've been buying just enough clothes to keep me going till my goal

That is what I am doing as well. I had the intention of keeping everything until the final weight dropped, but there comes a time it is no longer practically possible, so I recently bought four medium sweaters. They are just a tiny little bit too small but they are nevertheless very comfortable, so they should be able to accompany me on my "final journey". Shoes are harder. My current ones are starting to slip off a bit too easily, but I am still intent on wearing them until the final stage has been reached. I am just wondering if it will be possible without risking breaking my extremities ^_^

Ghostofachance · November 2022

Yesterday I learned a new term following an EKG for an upcoming medical procedure - sinus bradycardia.

It's a heart rhythm that's slower than expected (fewer than 60 beats per minute for an adult) but otherwise normal. It could be indicative of certain heart conditions or just a sign that a person is in very good shape because of regular exercise.

I would have NEVER imagined this would have ever applied to me - I am tremendously proud of this NSV.

ACDodd · November 2022

Not to burst your bubble but it doesn't necessarily mean you're in good condition.
I have a heart rate under 50 and I an over weight and out of shape old man.
Bradycardia is just another condition that happens as people age.
You may actually be in great condition but maybe there's another reason.

Ghostofachance · November 2022

ACDodd wrote: »

Not to burst your bubble but it doesn't necessarily mean you're in good condition.
I have a heart rate under 50 and I an over weight and out of shape old man.
Bradycardia is just another condition that happens as people age.
You may actually be in great condition but maybe there's another reason.

Point taken. That being said, I am in great condition and have no other health concerns.

Pdc654 · November 2022

My NSV is that I am finally losing inches from my waist. Of course I have lost inches everywhere after a 90+ lb weight loss, but my waist has been lagging behind the rest of my measurements. I take my measurements monthly and some months my waist has not decreased at all. The most I have lost in a month was one inch. That changed this month. I lost a full 2 inches in my waist! I don't know if it's because I added weight training to my routine or if my body just decided it was time to let go of the fat in my mid-section. Lol.

BartBVanBockstaele · November 2022

Pdc654 wrote: »

My NSV is that I am finally losing inches from my waist. Of course I have lost inches everywhere after a 90+ lb weight loss, but my waist has been lagging behind the rest of my measurements. I take my measurements monthly and some months my waist has not decreased at all. The most I have lost in a month was one inch. That changed this month. I lost a full 2 inches in my waist! I don't know if it's because I added weight training to my routine or if my body just decided it was time to let go of the fat in my mid-section. Lol.

I am experiencing something more or less similar. I do not regularly measure my circumference, but it takes a really long time before I see a difference in pant sizes, and it is only since about a month that it has shrunk below 1 m, despite losing about 60 kg and now being of normal weight according to the popular but flawed BMI (22.6). For me, the scale remains the most precise way to determine progress even if it certainly has its own disadvantages. That said, I recently bought 4 medium-size turtleneck sweaters and despite the fact that I still have a prominent spare tire, I should probably be OK with a small as well. Coming from XXL, that is something of a difference.

Voltrael · November 2022

Ran a half marathon in less than two and a half hours.

joanhamburger · November 2022

I went shopping over the weekend. Knowing I could walk into any store and they would have something in my size was SUCH a good feeling. Not something I've always been able to do.