My NSV:

1.People are starting to notice that my face is thinning out and that my clothes aren't as tight. I've had a few compliments so far about my weight loss from friends and family members.

2. I was on holidays last week and ate really well and made lots of healthy
choices.

3. The best one for me, was play wrestling with my CLH and he put his hands on my upper arms and said, "wow, can I ever feel your muscles. That's awesome, I'm so proud of you."

i am planning to work out on vacation... i even found a branch of my gym 10 miles from our beach hotel... that's something i never thought i would do! i guess i am committed to exercise...

^ WOW, now that is some great dedication! Good for you! I'm still wondering how I'm going to get in my exercise when I go to Disney World for a couple days in September... I'm hoping that walking around the parks all day will count for something, hehe.

I certainly hope so! Muahaha...

We went to San Francisco and walked all over the city. That would have been incredibly hard for me eight months ago, but I felt so strong and had no problem with it. San Francisco has tons of hills too, and I could feel the muscles in my legs. Wow! I never appreciated being strong before, it feels awesome! My hubby thought it was so cool that I could keep up with him. I even jogged a little The treadmill I bought last year turns out to be one of the best things I've ever bought.
One other nsv: my feet and ankles hardly swelled. I've been fighting huge shrek-like feet for years, whenever we traveled they would just blow up. I almost cried over that, I absolutely hate huge swollen feet and ankles. Yea! No more swollen feet and ankles! That was one benefit that I didn't know would come with losing weight.

I was trying on some clothes this weekend and found LOTS of pants in my closet that fit. The last time I tried them on, I couldn't even get them up over my hips. I am SO happy! I am trying to work up the courage to get rid of some of my bigger clothes. I will do it, it just sounds so scary!!!

Congrats on the clothes!! Getting rid of them is frightening thought, but necessary for me. Otherwise it just gives me the permission to go back, lol. My NSV is going out with my friends, all without weight issues, and as they ordered and enjoyed Sonic (a personal favorite), I pulled out a bag of carrots from my purse to consume. I didn't feel left out and the great thing is they didn't even awknowledge it, helping me to just continue with great hanging out times and not focusing on my weight struggles.

amy

I broke my record for mileage in a work out session on my bike today! by over half a mile!


also- last week in one day 4 different people told me i looked good. One was a stranger! That never ever happens to me.

Hi All...I have encountered a huge NSV this evening, well now I guess it would be morning. Tonight I had an issue with a friend who betrayed my trust or maybe deceived me would be more appropriately stated. What happened is really of no consequence, where it is interesting, to me at least , is that I did not run for the Border or to the Golden Arches as I would have in the past, past being last week, lol. I thought about it. I said outloud that I was afraid that is where my car was headed..but instead I came straight home. Grabbed a bottle of water, took a deep breath, and here I am. I choose to come straight home and read and re-read inspiring stories rather than go order 1 if not 2 "value meals" and eat the pain away. LOL. Yeah Team Will Power.

amy

WTG! Awesome willpower!

I experienced something similar this evening when I sliced my foot open on a rock at the beach... It huuurts and I can't walk without limping... So now I'm afraid that I won't be able to work out until it gets better! (Something that I have never, ever would have been concerned about in the past, heh.) A little part of me wanted to say F*** it, if I can't work out, I might as well eat something I want, too! but I resisted. I'm trying not to get discouraged, and hopefully you won't be discouraged either. Apparently exercise IS supposed to be a great stress reliever, so who knows, it could help you out. Hehe.

Congrats again on your NSV! That is really great! As someone who is definitely prone to "eating my emotions" I truly understand how much of a challenge it can be to turn to other things for comfort. Be strong!

I sat at a company event where rows of chairs are lined up and realized I wasn't hip-to-hip with anyone. I had clearance between my hips and the sides of the chair.

A pair of pants that I bought awhile ago never actually fit me around the waist, but now they fit! I can wear them to work and am able to sit down in them (LOL!)

yea foxxy! that's awesome!

I wore a dress outside yesterday. It wasn't a special occasion. It was slightly above my knees. It was sleeveless. I didn't wear a belt or sweater with it. It was nylon polka-dot with a touch of spandex. I didn't wear spanx with it. I just wore it, showed my tummy in it, my arms in progress, and my chunky legs.

THAT is my NSV.

I have noticed lately is my skin looks really good these days--really soft and smooth. Must be all the healthy food, water, and exercise!

My NSV isn't such a big deal, but I took my first belly-dancing class yesterday and I was pleased to find that I had no trouble keeping up with everyone else in the class. There was a wide range of body types at the class, and the instructor said that we could take a break if we ever felt overwhelmed by the moves, etc. But I didn't have to! Yea!

Another thing I've noticed was when I went to the beach yesterday--at this particular beach you have to climb up a huuuge set of stairs to get back up to the parking lot, and I was barely even winded! Normally those stairs kill me LOL.

I love noticing that little things like that become easier.

omg I throw myself at your feet in admiration. I just finished my first MINUTE on an elliptical and thought I was going to die! BRAVO