What's Your Most Recent NSV

Got a compliment today on my outfit, always good to get some recognition

Being able to snap my lab jacket and have room when it used to be like 6 inches from even being able to go all the way around me.

One of my initial reasons for doing this was riding bikes with the neighborhood ladies, and being ashamed and embarrassed that they had to keep waiting up for me, and having to get off my bike and push it up a shallow hill. Even the woman I silently judged as “fatter than me” raced past.

Today, I rode my bike to the gym, which sits atop a long steep hill. I got to the top and realized, I’d only changed down one gear.

A classmate drove past and later asked me what I thought about my e-bike. She was floored when I told her it was just a regular bike. “You made that hill look easy!”


Sunday, I packed my winter clothes away for the season and pulled out my summer things. There was a few moments of gut-punch nausea and panic as I pulled them out. “Omg, I can’t possibly fit these.”

But of course, I can. Begone with you, Body Dysmorphia!!! It’s time for you to go. Get out of my life. And especially my head!

Had to go out and purchase a new pair of jeans and was able to fit into a pair that didn't have a W after the number! big win for me! That hasn't happened in almost 15 years!

A recorked bottle of wine sitting on the kitchen counter for four days.

I scheduled a doctor's appoint in June, at the end of this 12-week challenge I'm doing, to see where I'm at.

The change in taste is a huge NSV. I can't believe how much I enjoy experimenting with plain greek yogurt now. Not just sweet, but savory also. I'm even mixing it with mustard to replace mayo in my wraps!

Today is day 90 sticking to healthy sustainable eating for me. Aside from the weight loss (which has been great!) my blood pressure has gone from around 140/80 to 118/67 and my triglycerides and cholesterol are normal. It feels great not having to worry about going on meds.

Being able to cross my legs. It has been a few months, but I truly thought I would never be able to do it again.💕

1. I noticed the other day that I was able to go up 16 steps carrying 7-10 lbs bag without feeling winded and needing less time for my heart rate to go back down. this has got to be accumulation of more movement and more consistent exercise
2. My period was normal this month, which I suspect is a result of eating better.

Completed my first 7 days of using MFP. Walked for at least 45 mins every day and kept my net calories below 1280 every day. All painless so far, hope I can keep it up.

Somewhere in this thread I was keeping track of my milestones....At two weeks you feel it, at four weeks you see it, etc.

I was hitting all those milestones pretty much right on time! I even added...At six weeks your spouse sees it.

I've kept up the exercise and realized I could be eating less. So I adjusted my calories. This week, after 12 weeks, I have reached At eight weeks your friends and family see it. However, it took me 12 weeks. 😉 AND IT HAPPENED REALLY QUICKLY. SUDDENLY EVERYONE HAS BEEN COMMENTING! The original quote continues...In 12 weeks the World will see it. So at least in "my" world, at 12 weeks it has worked!

I've only lost 5 pounds but lost quite a few inches. Dont depend on just the scale. Go by inch loss, your endurance and strength. Try on your clothes...that's a big motivator. And keep going! At five pounds, I've lost as much as a chihuahua 🙃

After many months of trying, today i was FINALLY able to do a handstand on my own.

Sometimes victories are not that you did something. Sometimes victories are the belief that you can do something.

I took my blood pressure this morning. It was close to reading as normal. Very close.

I believe that soon I will measure blood pressure in the normal range.

Will be the first time since 2016.

Victories can be about believing in yourself.

I am logging calories for what I actually eat Easter Sunday.