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!


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 on my own!

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

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!