80+ Non-Scale Victories To Have a good time

Try these 80+ examples of NSVs (non-scale victories) worthy of celebration from actual ladies on their weight reduction journeys.

What Is A Non-Scale Victory?

A non-scale victory is easy one thing exterior of your weight that reveals you make progress in your weight reduction journey.

Watching your weight change on the size is one very useful software but it surely’s definitely not the one software to make use of to show you’re assembly milestones!

Examples Of Non-Scale Victories

Other than writing posts on this web site, I additionally run Devoted End Strains with my enterprise companion, which is a faith-based, grace-focused approach to maintain God on the heart of your weight reduction journey. We provide help to shed some pounds, get to your aim weight, and keep there for a lifetime.

All the examples under of non-scale victories will not be my phrases, however the phrases of girls who’re both in our Christian Weight Loss Fb group (it’s free! Come be part of us!) or in our Devoted End Strains 2.0 program.

Garments Becoming Higher

1. Down a belt loop! Final one!!! 
2. My pants legs are looser.
3. My go-to jean jacket is now too massive. I needed to dig out the one I haven’t been capable of put on in 3 years. And it matches!
4. Discovered a pair of pants I used to be going to return months in the past however forgot about them. Put them on right now and the match!!
5. I attempted on denims that had been very uncomfortable two weeks in the past they usually aren’t horrible to put on now. I wore all of them day yesterday.
6. Donated 4 baggage of too-big-for-me clothes right now. Thanks to FFL and this group that I received’t ever want these massive garments once more as a result of that is the final time I’m going to lose the identical kilos! Reward God that He’s nonetheless engaged on me.
7. We pulled out fall/winter garments… none of my pants will keep up from final fall/winter! Such a cool feeling!
8. An increasing number of garments are going within the donation bin.
9. I simply found I misplaced a dimension in shirts! I’m soooo excited! I really feel like a complete new vogue world has opened as much as me.
10. Nothing match! 🎉 Every little thing was too massive. Ready for summer season to be over, ready for shops to open up, ready for my “perpetually dimension”.
11. Went garments searching for trip subsequent week. It was enjoyable reasonably than miserable. Not a fan of garments but it surely certain was good to not be pissed off for a change.
12. My daughter gave me two extra-large clothes for my birthday they usually had been too massive. I requested her to change them for mediums, considering that after I misplaced just a few extra kilos, they might match. They match now!
13. My stomach doesn’t grasp over my denims anymore!
14. I wore shorts the opposite day for the primary time in 18 years.
15. I wore a pair of denims! (I’ve solely been carrying stretchy pants for years.)
16. I had to purchase a shirt in an even bigger dimension however solely as a result of I wanted it to be longer, not as a result of I wanted it to be larger to go round my abdomen! That’s the primary time that’s ever occurred.

Resisting Meals Cravings

1. I turned down pizza rolls!
2.  I purchased my favourite (small bag) of Doritos and bought the meals scale out and portioned out a serving in smaller baggage!! That is BIG for me! I’ve efficiently gone to the grocery retailer and never purchased any sweet or junk and hid it from anybody!!!
3. My non-scale victory was leaving the Halloween sweet alone! It was a problem as a result of I’ve been dwelling alone (I’m a sneak eater) however utilizing the 3 P’s helped me. Thanks, Lord.
4. A few instances I used to be capable of not take a look at with sweet in my baggage.
5. I simply bought again from a luncheon. I knew what was going to be served and deliberate for it. Dessert was pumpkin cheesecake. I really like cheesecake, however not pumpkin so I wasn’t planning on having it. I tasted it although and it was really fairly good. So I added it to my plan (I nonetheless had a pair hundred energy left for a snack) and ate some. However I left half of it. No method I might have performed {that a} 12 months in the past. Thanks, Becky and Sara.
6. I selected grapes as a substitute of chocolate for a night snack.
7. Didn’t purchase ice cream or chocolate or every other unhealthy snack objects on the grocery retailer.
8. I’ve been selecting fruit over sweets at work occasions!
9. I made myself a bowl of oatmeal this morning and stopped midway as a result of I used to be full. It tasted so good I used to be tempted to complete and knew if I set it apart I might end it. 
10. I actually was fascinated about consuming after I didn’t must and went into “pause” mode. I made a decision to color my fingernails as a result of I couldn’t contact something till they dried. By the point they had been dry, I wasn’t “hungry” anymore!
11. I dreamed that I used to be slicing right into a pan of Christmas fudge and I used to be so excited. I all of the sudden felt convicted that I hadn’t deliberate it and I shouldn’t do it. I put down the knife and shouted “I’m a lady who sticks to her plan!” after which extra affirmations I can’t bear in mind now. It’s even in my goals. 😂😂😂 
12. I ate one bag of Cheezits from the merchandising machine at work — and didn’t let it set off me to blow off the remainder of the day. Stayed inside my energy aim. Treats are okay!
13. I additionally exercised the 3 Ps yesterday, and bought by way of these instances of temptation! I additionally bought via somebody asking me if I wished cake and it wasn’t in my plan. At first, I felt unhappy that I couldn’t have my favourite deal with. Then… God enabled me to make the psychological shift that, “Hey, I can have some cake one other time on plan!” That gave me such happiness and peace! ♥️
14. My tastes are drastically altering. Veggies are like sweet now and I choose them to different issues. I’ve begun having “sandwiches” or “burgers” with out the bread and/or the bun, with a facet of veggies and a small salad. I’m LOVING the style a lot.

Non secular Progress

1. Deciding to hitch the Christian Weight Loss Fb group and take that subsequent step in the direction of getting more healthy, shedding pounds, and spending extra time with God…He NEVER offers up on me even after I quit on myself.
2. Praying extra and being extra conscious of what I’m consuming.
3. I’ve been thanking the Lord earlier than I eat something.
4. My NSV is that I’d been letting my quiet time with the Lord go by the wayside. Primarily on account of a binge, I’ve gotten again on monitor in my relationship and on my meals plan. It’s wonderful how a lot my non secular well being impacts my emotional and bodily well being.
5. I began exercising with my favourite Christian songs. I get so concerned with the music I forgot I used to be understanding. To my shock, the train video was already performed.
6. I’m praying earlier than I eat. It’s serving to me eat much less and really feel nearer to God, too. (Listed below are 5 methods praying earlier than consuming can forestall overeating)
7.  I’ve been praying God would remind me to make use of the 3 Ps and he did! So I ended and prayed. Then got here his method of escape that he guarantees within the type of a problem to get in some additional steps. So I went for a stroll! What an superior Pappa now we have! Thanks, Lord in your faithfulness. I’m wondering what number of instances I miss your mild voice and promptings when my very own wishes are shouting so loudly.
8. I prayed after I ate 2 baggage of cookies final night time. As an alternative of beating myself up, I traded my guilt for grace (it is a course of we train in our Devoted End Strains 2.0 membership).
9. I’ve been praying about my weight reduction and I can really feel that I’m not alone anymore.
10. I joined the Christian Weight Loss Fb group and I already really feel a lot extra motivated and inspired. I can do that with God’s assist!
11. I wrote a Bible verse on a notecard that I carry on a fridge (she was utilizing one of many Bible verses for weight reduction).

Constructing Wholesome Habits

1. I’m consuming much less chocolate this week. I’m taking Becky’s recommendation and doing one small change at a time.
2. Cooking extra at dwelling, and never getting take-out or quick meals!
3. Discovered baked veggie chips at Costco.
4. Meal prepping lots of wholesome meals.
5. I virtually have my metabolism/energy found out post-weaning.
6. Meal prep and staying in my factors with factors to spare!!
7. No soda since Sunday!
8. Going to the health club after an extended day at work regardless that I didn’t really feel prefer it.
9. Drank my water EVERY day, and stayed in calorie vary!!
10. Leaving meals on my plate, selecting to stroll as a substitute of Ubering, having fun with my meals with out guilt! (Buying and selling guilt for grace is a course of we train in our Devoted End Strains 2.0 membership).
11. Ate extra fruit & veggies!!
12. I made selfmade bean salad with olive oil and apple cider vinegar and chopped veggies. AND really ate the entire massive recipe over the course of every week. As an alternative of getting to throw it out. Yeah!
13. I purchased some crackers that I really like and divided them into the correct serving dimension after I bought dwelling vs simply consuming from the bag!!
14. I tracked the whole lot, even after I knew I used to be over or indulged in a pair additional glasses of wine.
15. I really tracked each single factor that went in my mouth. I’ve at all times hated to trace but it surely was price it and I’m nonetheless going robust!
16. I’ve preplanned 2 days in a row and eaten in line with my plan and sat down on the desk to eat. Preplanning has not been a robust level for me in any respect so these are child steps in the precise course.
17. Getting significantly better at planning and journaling the day earlier than – and discovering it actually works! 😜
18. Right here recently at work individuals have been bringing tons of unhealthy meals and snacks for the nurses. Individuals wish to present their appreciation for us throughout this time. Often it’s not possible to withstand. However reward God it’s not an issue to withstand and I eat what I introduced from dwelling for lunch. It is a massive deal for me. 😀
19. I’m not a member of the “Clear Plate Membership”.
20. I exercised 3x this week.
21. I’m really loving getting my 4,000 steps in earlier than breakfast! I look ahead to shifting and particularly that feeling after the accomplishment and getting out of the bathe after the exercise! 😉
22. “Good Transfer Week” with my Apple Look ahead to the primary time since December!
23. We had a ton of firm over yesterday. I used to be round meals all day…getting ready, serving after which cleansing up. I used to be not even tempted to overeat. My focus was on the individuals not the meals. That could be a enormous shift from my former mindset.

Bodily Modifications In Your Physique

1. I ran up 4 flights of stairs with out my bronchial asthma curler ball.
2. I used to be capable of placed on my flip flops for the primary time in months, possibly a 12 months, this weekend since my ft are much less swollen.
3. I had an annual examination. The nurse after which the physician each had been very shocked (fortunately) with my weight reduction. My physician requested what I used to be doing as a result of she likes to suggest issues that actually work. I shared about FFL 2.0 and he or she put it within the pc. Fairly superior!!
4. Struggling since my leg damage not having the ability to run this week. 😕 However I’ve exercised EVERY day this week! 😃  Chin up right here I come! 💪🏻 💪🏻
5. I hauled 10 baggage of mulch to the varied locations in my backyard (used my wheelbarrow) and unfold it.. and was NOT sore the following day!
6. Each different month I measure all of the areas… arms, bust, waist, hips, thighs and this month each space was down by inches!
7. My victory is having the ability to acknowledge my full or glad feeling this primary week. It amazes me how rapidly my tummy is shrinking..as a result of it bought fairly stretched out!
8. I’m loving the best way I really feel energized after I eat, not torpid and wanting a nap straight away. Should you would have advised me a 12 months in the past (subsequent month) that I might have modified a lot, I might by no means have believed you. Praising God for His grace and for Devoted End Strains 2.0 membership!
9. Hiked my first mountain right now as a household. Final time I climbed a mountain I used to be a teen. There was no method I may hike a mountain not to mention care my littles up after I was 75lb heavier. Glad Day! 🤩
10. Final night time I took a shower for the primary time in a number of years. I really match within the tub comfortably and will get out and in myself! Final time I took a shower I felt squeezed into it and it was not enjoyable… then my husband had to assist me get out. Final night time felt like a HUGE Win!
11. God giving me a physique that is ready to clear a yard up after a hurricane comes by way of!
12. Didn’t understand how significantly better I’m shifting now. Yesterday at church. I discovered myself going up and down the steps continuously (on the greeter staff to help individuals to discover a seat, following separation tips). No feeling of out of breath. I felt as if I used to be working up and down with no drawback. A tremendous feeling to really feel this good. And my knees don’t damage anymore like they did previous to the burden loss. I’m so grateful.
13. I simply wish to share that yesterday after I went to place gasoline in my automotive I used to be capable of attain the lever on the ground to launch the gasoline flap. Simply sitting there, no battle, no contortions. It simply made my day. Sure, boundaries do certainly give me freedom!
14. I used to be capable of put my wedding ceremony ring on yesterday for the primary time in 5 years! Yeah!!
15. I bought down on the ground to play with my grandchildren this week. I often keep away from doing that as a result of I can’t get again up simply however my physique can simply transfer extra simply with that weight gone. I couldn’t have performed this with out FFL!!
16. I performed tag with my youngsters and I didn’t get out of breath straight away. We had such a great time! They cherished that mother may really play with them.

What non-scale victory have you ever achieved this week?

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