Awww, Val, that one made me all misty

Mine isn't as deep and touching but - driving in the car yesterday with my arm resting by the open window, I noticed my sleeve was flapping in the breeze - but my upper arm wasn't

lol thanks yo yo I wasnt trying to be mellowdramatic! It was just a new experience.. to feel that proud of the way I looked.

Hi!
I'm not sure if this is a NSV or not, but I wanted to share.

I never tell anyone when I start a diet because I don't want them to know when I have failed.

I have gotten so much support from this board that I truly believe that I will make it this time! I have only stumbled once and this board helped me get right back on track.

So armed with my newfound confidence, I told EVERYBODY at work about my diet! I'm sure that doesn't sound like a big deal to some people but that is a huge step for me. I am so confident that I will loose the weight that I am risking humiliation at work if I don't do it.

Now that is motivation!

Still hangin on!
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Today, going through my closet, I saw my favorite pair of Chico's cords which I loved...and which I couldn't even pull up to my waist for a while.

They zipped, still a tiny bit snug (and too wintry for the season) but they zipped and were completely wearable!

I'm now thinking maybe they will be too big by the time the weather lets me wear them. That's a problem I would love to have!

Today my NSV is that I am wearing my size 14 jeans finally! See, I had to buy new jeans last fall, and I got 16's, but LB was having a huge sale and their jeans were $10 so I went ahead and got the 14s too because I just knew I would be needing them very soon!
Okay, that was 8 months and 33 lbs. ago, and it has taken me that long and that much weight to go down to the next stinkin' jeans size! How crazy is that? I'm starting to think I could speed up the process if I start to really concentrate on some abdomen-firming exercises, but I digress.

Anyway, today I am in my 14's and very comfortable, thank you very much!

Wow Schmoodle, 14's! The last time I was in a 14 was in 1991. Yikes!! But I think I weighed like... 160. My body is weird.

This is a great thread and there are some awesome victories here. Congratulations, everyone!

This is the first week of my newfound lifestyle. Today I took all three boys shopping at Costco (because I'm a sucker for punishment) and... *drum roll* I did NOT BUY ANY JUNKFOOD. Well, I bought some extremely low-fat, low-sugar ice cream treats (which taste great, btw) but no Peanut M&Ms, which were my nightly addiction and no chips for the family. No fatty, sugary junk at all. None!

The kids were a little confused but didn't put up a fight. Tonight I made not one but two salads for dinner (one veggie and one fruit) and everyone ate them. I'm so pleased! I think we'll all be getting healthier together

Last night was an organized evening bike ride our city holds annually.

My husband and son have always done it and I'd sit on the front porch in previous years to cheer them on when they'd ride by.

While watching I'd think about how it would be impossible for me to do. Ride even the short route at 5 miles? No freaking way. I didn't often get down on myself over my weight, but during these bike rides I certainly was. At 295 pounds there wasn't a chance in the world I could do that. I was miserably out of shape and the annual tour reminded me of that. Might as well cheer them on.

This year I rode that tour! I somehow lost my husband and friends and rode it alone. I guess my legs have been nicely conditioned from all the bike riding I've done this year, because I got quite a ways ahead.

I ended up in the front pack of riders, although we started near the end. I rode the 17 mile course, and at the finish line still couldn't find my family or friends. After about 40 minutes they pulled up having finished the 10 mile course. I realized then how nicely I've conditioned my legs, how strong I am now.

I've come a long way baby!

It wasn't a race, I wasn't giving it my all but it truly was a victory for me. I am so so so happy. No more being a spectator. I'm living it now!

What great NSVs this month!! Kudos to all of you!

Last night I went shopping for new bike shorts. Just for kicks, I pulled a pair of size 12 Levis off the shelf. I know I need new pants, but wasn't sure if the 12s would fit.

Well - they went on easily *and* there was a huge gap at the waist!! I should have brought in a pair of 10s, just to see. I can't believe it!

I can't wait til my stimulus check comes - then I am heading to Good Will and stocking up!

Thanks Lyn,
They are Lane Bryant 14s though, so that may not be the same as say, Levis 14s!

Great NSVs everybody!

FB, that is a fantastic NSV! Congratulations on your great ride, and thanks for sharing your story. I know it's going to inspire all kinds of people.

This is kind of a silly one, but it certainly did brighten my day. I went to a graduation party for an old friend who I hadn't seen for almost a year, and when I walked up to her to give her a hug, the first thing she said was (something like) "Wow, you look like you've lost some weight! You look great!" I was feeling a little down because I feel like I've actually gained a little weight recently, but it reminded me that in the long run, I've been getting results. Yea!

At work we share stations and chairs. There's one chair I've always hated: it has arms that extend slightly over the seat, meaning that I've had to wriggle my way discreetly in and out of this chair. Otherwise, my hips get caught on the arms and the whole thing comes with me!

Well, this week it happened. I just sat in the chair. Straight down, no wriggling. I was so shocked that I had to stand right back up and do it again. Twice.

PS - djay: I don't tell people either, for the same reason. Good for you!!

Oh my goodness, it has been a long time since I posted an NSV!

Last night, I noticed that my jeans were feeling a little bit looser around my midsection and hanging a tad in the crotch.

ooo my nsv for the week is that I bought new yoga pants size in a large.. not xl or xxl! At Mark's work wearhouse.. so they dont vanity size, compared to everywhere else. They've got some stretch in them.. but they fit really nicely.

When I start mentally discrediting the fact that they're a L.. I remind myself that it would have been impossible to fit them a year ago (the xxl's were stretched to the max)