What's Your Most Recent NSV

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......

@takinitalloff, I think those are the finest kind of NSVs of all. Congratulations on the huge health improvements!

Another result from my medical check-up: I scored above average on my cardiac stress test. And my score is closer to the good range (above me) than it is to the average range (below me). As a formerly 100% sedentary person with chronic pain and anxiety, that feels awesome.

@AnnPT77 Thank you! I agree that these are the finest NSVs of all... clothes fitting better and all that jazz is nice, but actually feeling well, and being able to do stuff? Priceless.

@Traquette Your comment makes me so happy! I was in your shoes (or flip-flops 🩴) last summer and I know exactly what you mean! Felt weird to get started, but I decided that everyone else is probably way too worried about themselves to really care what I look like Plus, let's be honest, it's not like people can't see what we look like just because we wear street clothes

I'm at the pool all the time now, and I love every minute of it. I even took some swim lessons! Being in the water feels so good, and pretty much everyone I have met has been positive and fun to be around. I hope you continue enjoying your pool time 🏊💦🤽🏾💦⛱️

I'm running without wheezing or gasping for air. These small wins are bringing big smiles to my face!

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@takinitalloff aw thanks !
I need to learn how to not hurt my feet on the pool floor (I keep scraping my toes on the bottom ouch) and then I'll be really enjoying myself hahaha Also, get rid of those annoying foot cramps :n

Water shoes!

NSV here, I was able to touch my toes while stretching. It was just the right side, but I haven't been able to do that since 2002 or so. Pretty big deal for me. Now I just need to work on the left side.

I’ve only been at this since the beginning of June but my resting heart rate is down from 82 bpm in May to 69 bpm consistently over the last two weeks

My latest NSV: fitting into old jeans! This victory boosted my confidence, proving progress isn't just about numbers. It reminded me that small wins matter, inspiring me to focus on feeling good rather than just weighing less. I'm now more motivated than ever to continue my health journey.

I can sit on the bottom of the swimming pool. Before I couldnt sink if I tried. Amaziing experience.

latest NSV: was able to fit into the same climbing harnesses as my 9-year-old campers today at the ropes course!

(i am 4'11 and really should be camper-sized, dont worry lol)

So I have this nice leather jacket (needs a small repair) that I haven't been able to wear in about 25 years. My daughter wore it for a while but hasn't been able to fit in it for at least 10 years. I hated to part with it as it is a quality jacket that was passed down to me by a family member but I really didn't think I'd ever be able to wear it again. I tried it on for fun yesterday just to see if I could even get it on. Not only was I able to put it on but I was able to zip it up too!!! Now if I could just button up my size 6 dress pants, I can zip them up but can't button them, lol.

@herblovinmom check out non-chain bakeries and doughnut shops. We’ve got four within a few blocks of me that all have gluten-free doughnuts and pastries.

My first NSV is I finally wore that crop top into the weight room. Now there are three other older women wearing crops. I feel like I started something! 😇

It’s lovely to have likeminded older women surrounding me. It’s such a unique gym (our average age is prob late 50’s and we’ve got lots of cardiac and other rehab patients along with “regular” gym users). I’ve heard over and over “like a family” from both members and staff. I feel very fortunate to have this place practically on my door step.

My second NSV is finally hitting pre-travel and pre-bike wreck weight. It took four months of patience to heal and get it off.

I have committed to running (more likely walking) a 5k in September that I have started training for. I had my 3rd training session yesterday and it is going a little better each time. I am still walking 90%, but when I do run, it feels slightly more graceful.