Lyn - looks like you found your groove - way to go!!
My NSV - I had a piece of bread at dinner saturday night. Now I know this sounds like a weird weight loss accomplishment - but the bread at this place is really good. So I planned the whole meal (including a glass of wine) into my day - and I felt like a "normal" person!
My first notice! I saw a client of mine for a session last week, she didn't mention anything to me but asked my assistant later if I had lost a sh*tload of weight (classy, eh?). I hadn't seen her since Christmas.
Thanks Shy! That's how I feel about the new size- it's still smaller. I'm happy!
Everyone's doing so great- keep it up! I love this thread for inspiration!
My NSV today is that I had to take 3 pairs of jeans (2 size 22's and one size 20) and wash them on the hottest possible setting and dry them on the highest heat to try and shrink them enough that I can still wear them.
This is going to sound so weird, but my big NSV today was realizing that some things had stopped being NSVs. I went out for Thai for lunch, and I got grilled fish, not a noodle dish. At one point, it would have been a huge NSV for me to not get the noodles. Today, it really wasn't a big deal. So the victory is that I've started making better menu choices without struggling over it. It's just becoming habit. And that feels really good.
Ha Lyn! That's a good one. I can't recall how many times I've yelled at hubby for 'shrinking' clothes (I doubt he did). How wonderful to have to do the opposite.
Lisa- that's a biggy! Especially with Thai. It's just a wonderful mark of how far you've come.
Mine today is that I went biking this evening with a friend. I left her in the dust, and had to slow down, while still burning 853 calories in the process. I didn't realize how much my stationary biking had conditioned me. I'm getting fit! I'm on my way!
This is going to sound so weird, but my big NSV today was realizing that some things had stopped being NSVs. I went out for Thai for lunch, and I got grilled fish, not a noodle dish. At one point, it would have been a huge NSV for me to not get the noodles. Today, it really wasn't a big deal. So the victory is that I've started making better menu choices without struggling over it. It's just becoming habit. And that feels really good.
Lisa
Lisa, that is awesome! Definitely one of the hardest parts, in my opinion, in losing weight and maintaining is make healthy choices when eating out!
My NSV is that I've been able to stay away from the dessert part of the cafeteria for 3 straight days now...I can't remember the last time I've done that which probably explains why I'm on this website!!
Since I got back on plan, I've avoided the local convenience store, as its always been a smorgasboard of breakfast treats & bad snacks. Yesterday I didn't have time to stop for coffee & gas at 2 separate spots - so I went into the conv store - and came out with just coffee!
I had to go to a meeting at my sons school today. I put on my new white pants ( size 11 ) and a brown shirt that is only waist length. I felt terrific. I looked in the mirror and didn't have a ton of thigh sticking out. The belling wasn't sticking out a foot. I looked terrific and felt terrific about myself. I know I still have a long way to go but today I wanted to cry I was so proud of myself.
gr8
That can be hard. I find it much easier to stay away from anything that is quick and easy.
Gracie
You made me laugh. We of course all ate right lol. I would hear my daughter say all the time, " I don't know why I am putting on weight I never eat this or that." I finally told her, " No dear you don't, it just jumps into your mouth all on its own." lol All of us here understand because all of us weren't eating or exercising the way we should have been.
Lisa
Isn't it a great feeling when things we were thrilled about doing we don't even notice anymore. I weight my meat so I know exactly how much I am eating. At first I took great pains to do this. Now it is just something I do and don't think much about.
Last edited by Shy Moment; 05-01-2008 at 12:11 AM.
Shy - that's awesome!! Congratulations for feeling as great as you looked
Last night I was at a function where my only choice was burger or dog. I was starved (poor planning ahead, on my part). So I grabbed 2 burger, no buns - and was very satisfied & full. And pleased with myself!
