What's Your Most Recent NSV

I should call motivation Elvis, because he has left the building.

But y’know what?

I’m gonna log my calories, keeping it close to my daily goal, and then go get on my NuStep and do some cardio for 45 minutes to an hour.

If Elvis shows up, I might go to 90 minutes just to show him he’s not as important as everyone thinks he is.

That’s a NSV

I overate, and I tracked most of it

My A1c is at 5.3%. 😁 It was 6 last time it was checked.

All last week was so good for jogging !
Since I posted my last NSV, I reached the bridge without walking EVERY DAY !!
The way back is not as glorious though But some days were very good and I could run back a good portion of it !

I bought some yoga crop tops to wear to swim in. They’re cheaper, wash up better, fit better, less “bounce”, and are waaaay more comfortable to swim and do aquafit in than bathing suit tops.

Today I had five minutes to get from cardio to the lap lane I reserved, so I just wore a crop top to the cardio class so all I had to do was change bottoms.

I’ve been in cringe territory wearing a crop anywhere except yoga class, but I marched into the gym and owned it this morning.

Don’t know if I can wear it one into the weight room, though. I often go from personal trainer straight into the water. It sure would be more convenient. *sigh* but I feel even more exposed in the weight room.

It is fricking hard to change sweaty athletic tops. Ya just get tangled up like a straitjacket. I’m going to invent a screw in wall hook ladies can back up to to pull their workout or swimwear top down in back.

I bought a dress today just because I loved it. It's a size S. I'm not a size S I never would have done this in the past because I always figured I was never going to get that small, but now I am certain that I will, so why not

I went swimming for first time since losing over 200 lbs. I sink if I dont work hard to stay afloat! I can sit on the bottom of the pool. How cool it was!

Here's my silly NSV:

I was garage-saleing with my daughter and spied a bag of 1920's style stuff. In the bag were two sparkly flapper dresses, hair accessories, elbow length gloves, and some jewellery. Obviously two friends had decked themselves out for a 1920's themed event. My first thought was "How fun is that!!" and I bought the bag. Because you just never know when I might need to get dressed up like a flapper *eye roll*. The NSV is that old me would never have wanted to draw attention to myself in any way by dressing up in something fun like that. Not a chance!

The second NSV is that when I tried the dresses on at home they were both too big! No worries though....in the past I have attended a cross country ski fund raiser where people get dressed up and ski some trails. My costumes have usually involved something like a big puffy snowman or a clown. The dress is actually big enough that I can wear a couple of layers of merino underneath and should be able to ski quite comfortably. Now the big question: Can I convince my husband to ski in the second dress.........? 😆

I used to always take the elevator whenever possible. I now usually prefer to take the stairs.

I wore a romper today I haven't worn in a year. I wasn't the biggest fan of how round I looked last time I wore it so its been hiding in the back of my closet. Today it fits great & I can tell a difference. I went from feeling frumpy in this to feeling super cute.

Nipped into a local charity shop to get some cheap lace for a craft project, and had a quick browse… found two nice denim skirts in a size 10 so tried them on right there in the middle of the store over my shorts - too big!

I can fit in my kilt again. :-)

I actually managed to keep my carbs under 💯 today!! Wahooozie!! 🎉

My most recent NSV is STILL mentally adjusting from spending years in the 180s and mid to high 170s......to dropping below 150 pounds. Im really thankful in hindsight that right from the beginning, I chose to do this probably slower than most would. The gradual changes I made were so small that they became lifestyle changes. I never felt deprived and I have enjoyed my journey. I did weigh in the 140s previously.....at the time, I participated in fun runs. So while I am familiar with this territory.....it's REALLY nice to be back just a few blocks from the Normal Neighbourhood. I can actually see it from here! Just five "blocks" down the road!! 😍

When they let me in behind the private gates.......I will have lost 41 pounds. My current BMI is 25.4 To prepare for that big day......I have begun monthly massages (last month) to ensure I maintain my goal of keeping my skin tight after losing more than 20% of my weight. I'm about to switch my fitness activities from walking, yoga ........which is how I started. When I became fitter.....I switched to speed walking and the eleptical machine....once it was easier to move my body. It just happens naturally.....do what you are capable of at first. Punishment doesn't help you!! Next week, I am embarking on a light weight training program to increase my muscle 💪 and gradually will be increasing the weight as I get leaner and stronger. I am 14 pounds from my final goal weight and want to finish......LEAN, STRONG, TIGHT.....and having lost 50 pounds in two years!!! (Believe me!! TWO YEARS flies by just as quickly as one and you are FAR MORE LIKELY TO KEEP IT OFF if you make your changes permanent. Your brain needs time to adjust and your skin will thank you!) I'm assuming the same is true for 100 pounds......25 pounds per year.

I'm looking forward to the day I can share with you all the day I have lost my 50 pounds! 184 down to
134 pounds!!
😉 Even if it takes longer than two years......