What's Your Most Recent NSV

VanVanDiane · January 14

I’ve got a day of sitting and eating today - 6-7 hours of travel for an in-law’s birthday meal. The NSV? I got up and had a run by the sea to offset some of the (pre-logged) calories. It was drizzly and grey but marvellous 🙂

cheyennelevans · January 14

I've tracked my calories for 20 straight days and kept up my goal of weight lifting 3x a week M, W, F and walking 3x a week T, Th, Sat. Also kept up with my supplements and getting 10k steps a day at work! I plan to do some at-home walking work outs during the winter storm this week, but I haven't had this level of consistency in a long time!

LenGray · January 14

My NSV this weekend is that I got back on track.

Friday was rough due to some emotional upheavals (nothing major, but they definitely felt major) and being on my period. I ended up eating over maintenance for the first time in a month. But, even with that setback, I reflected about how I felt in the moment and after, reminded myself that its not reasonable to expect to meet my calorie goal every day forever, and then returned to my sustainable habits.

AwesomeSquirrel · January 14

I bought cross country skis this weekend and was not embarrassed to tell the sales person my weight.

mtaratoot · January 14

AwesomeSquirrel wrote: »

I bought cross country skis this weekend and was not embarrassed to tell the sales person my weight.

It is important to get the right equipment for your mass. The only issue MIGHT be if you keep losing weight then you MIGHT need new skis. You have to have enough mass to get the "kick" portion to grip the snow when you push forward, and you need to have the ski be long enough to get off the kick onto the glide when that foot is glissading.

AwesomeSquirrel · January 15

mtaratoot wrote: »

AwesomeSquirrel wrote: »

I bought cross country skis this weekend and was not embarrassed to tell the sales person my weight.

It is important to get the right equipment for your mass. The only issue MIGHT be if you keep losing weight then you MIGHT need new skis. You have to have enough mass to get the "kick" portion to grip the snow when you push forward, and you need to have the ski be long enough to get off the kick onto the glide when that foot is glissading.

Agree! I only anticipate losing another 5 kg and the skis I bought should work well for me in that range.

I was holding off buying skis partly to ensure it was something I wanted to commit to (big investment for my current situation) but also because I wanted to stabilise in the weight range where I would use them. So I guess this is also a NSV in that I’m approaching the “after” in some way. I was actually just thinking about yesterday how I don’t have a clear mini goal or ambition at the moment, I’m reasonably content here.

mtaratoot · January 15

@AwesomeSquirrel

Congratulations on getting to "after." That's really awesome, squirrel.

I have an idea for a good mini goal - Set some number of days on your new sticks! Or miles.

I set a similar goal for 2024. I wanted to log 100 days on the water (paddling a canoe or kayak or rowing a raft). I got a slow start, then was on track but always catching up. Some time early November I realized there was not much chance, so I revised my goal to 75 days. An illness and a drysuit that had to go to the shop derailed that, but I still ended up with 69 days.

hzahler · January 16

I am drinking less alcohol and have less joint pain. 🫶

Melwillbehealthy · January 16

I really don’t need ‘tums’ anymore.

lindastull2020 · January 16

My winter coat that was tight now has plenty room on the inside. It's no longer tight!

LieaCan · January 18

My co-worker keeps asking for homemade fudge. I like making fudge - it keeps me occupied, warms the kitchen up and I get to eat the scrapings at the end. 😋

Next week is her birthday, so I had to relent and make fudge despite the risk to my diet. (Because I can make those pans have a LOT of scrapings) I just poured the fudge into the pan to set and set about getting at the scrapings.... Rolled them into balls and put them in a bowl for later.....ate one and then just put them in the bin. Not out of some extra-ordinary attack of willpower, but because I just don't want them.
I don't particularly like fudge, it's not a thing I seek out if it's not there, I just make it for something to do, so why eat it just because it's there?

CrazyMermaid1 · January 19

I’m amazed at how fast I’m walking now, between last year’s knee replacement surgery and the 15 lbs I’ve lost since then. Almost keeping up with my husband

hazeleni · January 19

I bought stackable (is that the word) dumbbells that also attach to a bar and I incorporated new exercises. I keep upping the weight every two weeks and I still can do all the sets and reps. Getting stronger 💪💪

Corina1143 · January 19

While replying to another post I realized that at some point I quit worrying about my weight and fighting to lose and started enjoying life with just a few less calories and a little more movement.

takinitalloff · January 19

Corina1143 wrote: »

While replying to another post I realized that at some point I quit worrying about my weight and fighting to lose and started enjoying life with just a few less calories and a little more movement.

🥰😍 This right here… this is the golden key. You’ve made that permanent switch from your old mindset and lifestyle to a new and better one! Congratulations!

cheyennelevans · January 19

I decided to finally cross a 5k off my list this year. I ran (okay, jogged) for the first time in years last night with a friend to start preparing. I did increments of 5 mins walk/1 min jog a total of 6 times without stopping! I felt great! I couldn't stop smiling! (Might have been the post run endorphin high, but I'll take it!) I was so proud of myself.

Dr_Axe · January 19

The new pants I bought 30 days ago are getting too big. I noticed today when I cinch my belt to keep them up. They come unbuttoned.

mtaratoot · January 21

This one is weird and convoluted.

I had room in my calories for the day, and I've been craving cheese. I have two kinds. One probably should be eaten sooner (brie with wild mushrooms), so I took it out and let it come up to room temperature. My plan was to cut off two ounces and eat that with some crackers.

My eyeball was a little off, and the hunk I cut was actually 2.4 ounces. At first I started to cut it down to put the overage back away for another time. Then I realized I've been under my goal for 18 of the last 19 days, some days by a LOT (the one day I was over it was 0.2% over - four calories, so de minimis). I like to get right on goal on average over time, not be consistently over or under. So I said fine - I'll eat the whole thing and it's OK if I am over for the day.

I was going to be over by almost 100 calories. My NSV number one: I just said "big deal" for going over. It really would be fine. Seriously. I'd actually still be under for the week. Well, just from my normal activity and my Garmin device sending data to MFP, I'm now at over 100 calories UNDER. Oh well. Under again. My NSV number two: I just said "big deal" for being under again. It's not that much, and I was over for a long stint that ended about the first of the year. I even thought maybe I should make popcorn. That would have sent me back over, and I'd be FINE with that (NSV number three). Then I figured I'm not really hungry, I don't have to eat JUST to get extra calories in, I'm OK with my macros, and I'll just start again tomorrow. Is that NSV four?

See, I told you it was weird and convoluted. Just like me!

I do really like cheese. Two more 2-ounce servings in that hunk of brie, and then I can work on the next chunk. The fact that the brie was getting old enough I felt I needed to eat it sooner might even be NSV number five... for the win.

AwesomeSquirrel · January 21

I ate only one finger of a twix yesterday.
Seriously, the other finger is still in my backpack and I don’t even care. The key was I took out only one finger to enjoy with my coffee and saving the rest “for later” only later never arrived. This was helped by the fact that I was in training sessions yesterday and not about to get up from the conference table mid-training to go dig around for the rest of my candy. By the time the next break rolled around I opted for a banana.

karenamckernan · January 21

Accomplished the 8 angle yoga pose!!

Frustrated that I've gotten down to a size 6 but still am 17 pounds overweight according to BMI chart.

Accompshing this pose helped me get over my frustration and reminded me that it's all part of the journey!

I'll get there!! 💪🧘🏼‍♀️😊

MovinNow · January 22

Wearing my wedding ring again!

MovinNow · January 22

Buying smaller clothes, used on Poshmark and eBay. Enjoying the hunt. Still have a few sizes to drop, but I am so happy that 2X is waaay too big now!

karlschaeffer · January 22

@karenamckernan that is Very Cool! Congrats!

AwesomeSquirrel · January 22

My climbing harness is now fully tightened around the waist, literally can’t make it any smaller.

drmwc · January 22

@AwesomeSquirrel Where do you climb? I tend to do a lot of indoor bouldering these days, as I live just outside London and there loads of gyms, so it's convenient.

springlering62 · January 22

karenamckernan wrote: »

Accomplished the 8 angle yoga pose!!

Frustrated that I've gotten down to a size 6 but still am 17 pounds overweight according to BMI chart.

Accompshing this pose helped me get over my frustration and reminded me that it's all part of the journey!

I'll get there!! 💪🧘🏼‍♀️😊

Beautiful form!

AwesomeSquirrel · January 22

drmwc wrote: »

@AwesomeSquirrel Where do you climb? I tend to do a lot of indoor bouldering these days, as I live just outside London and there loads of gyms, so it's convenient.

I’m indoors as well, top rope and some lead climbing but very rarely bouldering. I happen to live close by a great gym in stockholm.

takinitalloff · January 23

Had a ceiling leak today and once the initial calamity was dealt with, I realized I had stood there holding a bucket up over my head for several minutes to catch the water, and it didn't bother me one bit. Doing this would have KILLED my arms and shoulders in the past, but I wouldn't have been able to do it in the first place

A lovely reminder of why we exercise! It's not so that we can exercise better in the future (although that, too, is a benefit). No: we exercise so that we can live our lives fully, and do the things we want/need to do -- even if that's holding up a bucket while water pours through the ceiling

spirittrail · January 23

AwesomeSquirrel wrote: »

drmwc wrote: »

@AwesomeSquirrel Where do you climb? I tend to do a lot of indoor bouldering these days, as I live just outside London and there loads of gyms, so it's convenient.

I’m indoors as well, top rope and some lead climbing but very rarely bouldering. I happen to live close by a great gym in stockholm.

Oh you two!!! I LOVE ❤️ indoor climbing!! I initially won a contest to name an indoor boulder and tied for first place. This lead to my first indoor climbing adventure and I loved every second of it, .....shocking myself with a height of three storeys. Mind you, my absolute favourite part is the rappelling!! 😍 Thank you both for the inspiration 🙏. I'm going to renew my love for the sport this Summer....I was honestly trying to think of a new exercise hobby to take up...and have lost interest in fun runs. Side note....this sport lead to a hobby of climbing monuments and outdoor structures thru the 20teens. My favourites among many were the Pilgrim Monument in Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 2016 and the William Wallace Monument in Scotland in 2018. My latest was the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado last year. I encourage you to "take it outside" and integrate your love of climbing into your vacations and experience them "at a whole new level". 😉 You'll LOVE ❤️ IT!

rn_sue · January 23

I've never been so excited to be old! I turned 69 a couple of weeks ago. I've been steadily losing weight since October 2nd (in spite of Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasting, Christmas temptations and birthday cake!) and I THOUGHT I had another 5 pounds or so to go. I had just arbitrarily picked a number based on BMI, which is not exact science, but at least it gave me a goal. I just read an article about BMI "for the elderly" and guess what? That includes me! It said BMI for those over 65 is very different and that under 25 could actually be dangerous. So--my ideal weight is 150-162. Whew!!!!! I'm already there!!!!! I feel like this takes the pressure off of me to lose those last few pounds I thought I needed to lose. My face has thinned to the point that I'm afraid I will really start to look much older if I lose any more. I'm changing my focus to maintenance and ramping up the exercise to keep myself toned. Changes the whole focus and I'm excited to see what my body can do!

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