I ovulated this month!!! Fingers crossed I get pregnant!

I sat in a room with a box of Duncan Donuts all day (9 am to 5:30 pm), was never tempted, never ate one. Didn't feel deprived.

Major NSV.

Web
If there were a fresh glazed donut in that box, I could have never resisted that long. Nice going.

Had a great NSV today. One of my friends at work said a coworker of ours went up to her and said that it looked like I had lost a lot of weight. She said I had and he asked if I was sick cause I had lost so much. That made me laugh. And another coworker came up to me and told me that I was looking good. I've been walking around with a smile on my face not feeling grossly fat for the first time in a long while.

Yesterday as I was going around the house the hubby asked me why I was wearing pants that didn't fit (they're really loose in the butt and thighs), he suggested instead that I put on "those pants you bought that are too small". I looked at him and laughed, I was wearing those pants that I'd bought that were too small. :)

Also, I exercised today for the first time since December! Woot! :)

Nice NSVs!! I had a few this week.

I had to move my watch band to a smaller size cause my watch was totally loose and sliding all over.

My jeans are loose enough that I can pull them on and off without unbuttoning the waist.

I cut 11 inches off my hair. I am feeling so good about my body and myself right now and that is very lovely.

My NSV this week has been that I have not turned to emotional eating! I have been stressed out this week. I'm waiting to get results from a blood test, and I haven't turned to food ONCE! That is huge for me!

Thought I would pop in and let everyone know what is going on. As you know we are tearing out the carpet in our one hallway and putting wood floors down. WELL since I am a accident looking for a place to happen. I found a place today lol. I tripped over a piece of lint ( lol ) on the floor we had just pulled the carpet off of and fell down the stairs. Let me re say that. I fell down the three stairs to the landing and then down the flight of stairs lol. I wasn't laughing at the time and sure hope God forgives me for the things I WAS saying on the way down. I will be ok but I did something to my hip, which I have no idea what they are talking about. Closest I can understand is that I sprained it. Well it means ( my mother has said this for years ) I finally found that place to darn near kill myself because I am such a klutz lol. The doc said I can walk all I want ( as long as it doesn't hurt to much ). No jumping or sprinting. Not really in the mood to jump or sprint lol. Think I might take his advice on that one lol. Did a couple one mile videos today ( did it hurt you might ask ) don't be foolish of course it hurt lolol. Do you think I am made of plastic hehehe. But, I was able to do them. Think the knee lifts and kicks are going to have to wait for a bit. So for now, it seems 1 mile videos and upper body workouts are going to be the exercise I can do. My daughter brought me Oreo cookies because of course they help with pain. I ate 10 of them before I knew it. Going to be paying for that. First time in almost 10 months I haven't been on plan. Won't kill me but sure isn't smart. Glad there are no more of the darn things in the house lol. Checked fit day. Since I have been on the lower end of what I allow myself for a few weeks, I am still within my ranges. Think this still means lots of chicken and salads for a week lol. Will just have to see how long it takes to get back into action. Doc said it could be a few days it could be a few weeks.

My nsv I still did my walking videos. Ok, not as many miles as I usually would and I didn't do all the steps just the walking basically but I kept with it.


Haveing
Good for you. You have learned from past behavior and over come it. That is HUGE nsv.

Mid
So many nice things happening. When I cut my hair from the bottom of my back to my shoulder I felt 20lbs lighter. Did you feel the same way? Oh my gosh I love it when you can pull the pants off and on without unbuttoning them. I don't even go down to a smaller size until that happens. Isn't it TERRIFIC. Pull them up and down girl, enjoy the feeling and the power. YOU are in control.

Lyter
Oh my gosh, lol I can see your smile clear over here. That is such a great story.

Swit
Isn't it funny. People think we are sick or taking pills or starving our selfs to lose weight. Never comes to mind we are eating right and getting some exercise. I bet your smile lit up the room.

Rennie, you better watch out before you break something.
My NSV is after 45 days in Florida on vacation, I still can wear the same clothes I did before my vacation. If I would of done this 2 years ago I would of had to buy bigger clothes when I got home.

Sharon
Way to go. Vacations can be real weight gainers for people. You did fantastic. I have always said thank heavens I was in ballet and gymnastics for years and years. I would be dead by now without them lol. I run into door frames, trip over lint and have fallen walking to the mail box over nothing lol.

I hope you're feeling better Shy. You must be really dedicated if even bodily harm isn't stopping you LOL!

My NSV is that I'm plugging through a rough patch. It's not easy - but I keep thinking about that quote someone has on here about "picking your hard". And its soooo true!!

Thank you - to whoever that is :)

Shy - OMG - I'm glad you are ok. I fell down the stairs one time & it was not fun! Sounds like we might be similar in our klutziness - lol.

I had my first notice-er yesterday! :) At only 12 pounds!

:cheer2:
Linda

On Fridays, my work provides bagels, muffins and pastries for breakfast. Before I started this journey, I would eat cereal at home, then come to work and eat a bagel and a 1/2 muffin (sometimes a whole one). This morning I opted to skip breakfast at home for a bagel at work, my weekly treat. Instead of choosing a white bagel, I chose a whole grain bagel with seeds. I also chose a half of a blueberry muffin. I ate the bagel and then stared at the muffin. I was entering my food for the day and looked up the muffin; 306 calories and 16 grams of fat for HALF! I looked at it knowing it wasn't worth it, then dumped it in the trash!!! All of that for a few bites? NOPE, not anymore! YAY! I feel really good about my choice. I am getting stronger and realizing that eating good and taking care of myself feel sbetter than eating a muffin that will slow me down and fatten me up! I guess it's working, I lost 2 lbs this week.
Congrats to everyone experiencing some NSVs...sometimes they mean more, b/c they show that our behaviors and thinking are changing...Also, most of the time they lead to a victory on the scale, as well!

blue
That is WONDERFUL. This isn't about doing without. We are making better choices.

famo
Enjoy the feeling. 12 lbs is a lot to lose. Feel good.

Life
I have always been an accident looking for a place to happen lol. No wonder I worry early to avoid the rush lol.

gr8
After an accident 20 odd years ago I was told I would never walk. I told them they were full of blue beans. With Gods help I learned to walk again. THAT was pain, this was nothing. It all depends on how we look at things. I do know if you don't move, you stiffen up and you just feel worse. I love that saying " pick your hard " is it so very true.

I went to see Jimmy Carr in Leicester on friday night. Not only was it a great evening (so funny!) but I went on my own and when I stood up to let people into their seats (as I was on the end of an aisle) I didn't have to leave the row to let them through - just merely stood against the seat - it was an amazing feeling. Not only is weight loss physically changing me, but I never would have had the confidence to go on my own before.

I'm off to the Forest of Dean on Saturday :cheer: on my own! :D

Oh and another thing... I am pretty much a size 14 in anything now - including Gap jeans (first time I've ever been into Gap!) and can do my 12s up and sit down :cheer2:

I had a good weekend. Saturday, after my monster work week was finally over, I wanted something different for dinner. I've had enough chicken!! But instead of going crazy, I had a bowl of soup, and some pita with humus.

Also - my jeans were a little looser this weekend than they were last weekend :)

My nsv is being on holiday for two weeks and my pants aren't as tight. I still can't believe it.

blue I can't believe you said no to the muffin!! I am totally impressed. You are quite an inspiration!! Not sure I could have done that!!

My NSV is that yesterday my wedding band fell off!! It just slipped off my finger!! I was so excited!! And DH said that when i hit goal I can get a new one. I'm excited about that too!

That's awesome!!! I love the idea of presents when you reach goal - I'm getting a whole new wardrobe from my bf when I hit goal or a size 6, whichever comes first. of course, my goal is goal or a size 6, and i'm almost there!

let's see.. for me so far this month..

I've lost 2 more inches off my waist even though the scale hasn't really budged!! no other inch losses, but it's great because i'm finally starting to look like this : >< rather than this: <> lol. my waist comes last when it comes to losing inches, so i am psyched!

also, I went out to dinner last night with my best friend - sushi - my total weakness - and i ordered exactly HALF of what I used to order (I used to get an app, an entree, and then rolls ON TOP of that, at least 3) When our food came, i was overwhelmed with HOW MUCH food it really was and I couldn't believe I could possibly eat it all, but at the same time i couldn't believe how much I used to order! It was still a HUGE dinner - a treat - 1/2 of each of the two apps we ordered, an order of soup, and three "special" rolls. I was incredibly full after dinner, but not stuffed to bursting, and I don't feel the same way I always did the day after a sushi dinner today - incredibly bloated. so my nsv is that my pants still fit today and I had a great time out last night. I wouldn't do it every day but the scale registered no change and it's proof to me that I can still go out from time to time and not have to go back to my old ways.

oh, and the size 10 jeans I bought at the begining of last month? I can take them off without unbuttoning them now. they just slide right off my hips. I've only lost like 4lbs since I bought them, and I went to the store like 2 weeks ago and tried on 8s and they definitely seemed a LONG way away then but I'm thinking maybe I should try again. because my waist is thick I'm still wearing higher sizers in higher rise pants but low rise flare leg tend to be most flattering to my figure anyway so that's my story and i'm sticking to it!

Bought new clothes this weekend. Got pants in 16W instead of 18W and even bought an XL sweater from the regular section not the womens. I was hoping to be in the regular section for pants but then didn't have any misses 18s in anything. So I got the 16W, but the next step is definitely regular 16s!

I measured for the first time in a couple of months & I lost inches everywhere!!!

Also, yesterday I put on a dress & was admiring how it fit me & realized that I am looking more curvaceous. Because of my pcos I tend to hold my weight in my gut but I've been working hard at trying to get pregnant & trying to adjust my hormones to the correct balance & I think that as a result I am starting to change shape. My DH agreed with me (he hates to comment on my body when I ask him). Anyway, I see it as a good sign as the correct waist to hip ratio signals better fertility. Hormones affect where are fat deposits are centered.

I have one!!! A few weeks ago, I bought Girl Scout Cookies from a co-worker. I didn't want the cookies, but I wanted to support his cause. So, I bought one box each of my FAVORITES: Samoas and Thin Mints. Today, they came in... So I paid for them... and then IMMEDIATELY opened the boxes and laid them out on the table in the public area. I didn't even have one!

I've been a girl guide leader for years - we're just as happy to get the donation! So if anyone ever feels this way just offer to give a donation. That way all of the money you give goes directly to the girls (instead of a portion paying for the cookies) & you don't need to worry about those darn cookies.

Great job!

I was able to wear a pair of jeans yesterday that I had only worn 2x when I bought them. They were originally snug and then too tight. Now they're a little loose. :D

Aerotigergirl, GS cookies are so hard to pass up! I ordered some from my co-worker's daughter, but we are sending them to a friend in Iraq. I think that will be far enough away from me!

Missy

I felt good last night when I passed up Pizza. Sometimes when we work late they bring in food, but my plan was to have a GoLean Bar for my dinner (I had a bigger lunch). And so I stuck with the plan - which was not easy - but so worth it in the end!

The ironic thing is.... I think the pizza probably had less calories - LOL!!

I had pretty much the best NSV I've ever had about 15 minutes ago. I had to come straight back to tell you guys. I was out doing my cool-down walk after running and one of the women on the street pulled up in her car and said "I just have to tell you, you're my idol! I see you out here every day and I can't believe how much weight you've lost. You look great!" I think I may have floated home. I can't believe that happened.

rose
That is terrific. Not only did you get to have a smile the size of Texas. You may have just inspired someone else. WTG


gr8
You may well be right and less carbs too. Nice going that you stuck to your plans.


Misy
I am not sure if that would be far enough away for me lol. I guess we are going to do the same thing. I know I won't eat them if we are going to send them out. We send a care package every week.

Web
That is kind of a double edged sword isn't it. We are so ticked they are to lose and yet we hate that we can't wear them for long when we just got them lol.

Aero
Nice going.

Swit
Enjoy the change. Just think of the changes you are going to see in yourself by the time summer hits.

kar
I am so happy for you. Don't you just love being able to pull pants off without unbuttoning them.

2beautiful
that is funny and great. WOW a new band that is great.

Ann
That is great. We usually hear how people are fitting a bit snuggly into their clothes after holiday.

Beth
Did you know you can have pork tenderloin and it is very low in fat just like chicken. Nice going on how the clothes fit.

denial
Size 14 in anything, that is terrific.

Hey all,

My NSV today was that I had to go out and get children's motrin for the kids fevers and I passed all the chips and chocolate and 2 bite brownies and all the other crap they sell. Whoo hooo! I admit, my tummy was grumbling...but I didn't cave in.

Cheers,
Ginger

Almost every day at work someone brings in homemade goodies, now, usually I have to at least have a small sliver of whatever goodie is there, but, today, I was able to refrain from even nibbling that little bit!!! I had no desire to even try it!! I hope this feeling lasts...
Oh yeah, and one of the girls I work with told me she could tell I was losing weight...Yay!!

lucky
Nice going on both counts.

Kissing
Oh I understand how hard it can be. You did great. Look in the mirror and give yourself a smile.

A great NSV.... I've been at a client the past 2 days who is an italian bakery! Besides the smell all day long - they usually bring us in a platter of stuff each day. But instead I said, "No Thank You". 3 little words that require no further explanation.... woohoo :)

lifeguard: hooray on all those inches lost and good luck with the fertility!

Rose: what a lovely feeling that someone noticed your loss and your efforts! My dream is for omone to look up to me.

I have 2 nsv's: yesterday I was able to button all the buttons on my winter coat!! I haven't been able to do that in about 2 years and so far this winter I have been walking around with only the top 2 dne up!

the second was a cute guy smiled at ne in the pharmacy. I'm married and was with my baby but he looked at me with that your hot look!

3hr+ slushy slog of a commute home last night, 2hr+ slushy slog of a commute in today. Normally, this would mean a hi carb/hi fat "treat" as a "reward" to myself. Instead, my breakfast treat was fresh, cut pineapple.

beth
That is just great. WOW what self control. You don't gain weight just walking in the door? lol I swear I gain weight just driving past the places.

2beautiful
You enjoy the difference. Sometimes it isn't the scale we need to pay attention to. It is things just like you experienced. Our clothes fit differently. I found this GREAT coat at the good will last summer. I fell in love with it just what I wanted. Well, by winter the thing was way way to big lol. I had to enjoy that it was to big.

nylisa
Nice choice. Oh i just love pineapple

My NSV is this: I'm here & posting - and have been for a month & a half. And that's a success, because surrounding myself with motivating people who are in similar boats as me is sooooo helpful!!

Thank you all :)

I had naother NSV yesterday. I was working out and my workout pants kept falling off!! That has never happened. I am actually a bit sad cause I love those pants and I don't want to buy ANY new clothes until I get to goal!! I'm wearing a different pair today so we'll see what happens!

Had a small brownie yesterday at a company sponsored luncheon. Slowly took 4 small bites, then decided it really wasn't that good. Tasted like crisco and sugar. Set the rest aside and didn't finish it or even pick at it. Once I would have just scarfed it down because it was there. And then wondered ifI should go back and get another.

Web
That shows the changes you have made and it is wonderful.

My daughter brought home those cadbury caramel filled eggs. I use to love them. I took one little nibble and said darn this thing is sweet and gave it back to her.

2beautiful
Don't you just love and hate that. Do what I do. Roll them over at the waist lol.

gr8
It really is important to come here daily. Really motivates us and for me keeps me responsible for what I put into my mouth and how I treat my body.