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 exhibits you’re making progress in your weight reduction journey.

Watching your weight change on the size is one very useful device however it’s actually not the one device to make use of to show you might be assembly milestones!

Examples Of Non-Scale Victories

Other than writing posts on this web site, I additionally run Trustworthy End Traces with my enterprise companion, which is a faith-based, grace-focused technique to maintain God on the middle of your weight reduction journey. We aid you drop a few pounds, get to your purpose weight, and keep there for a lifetime.

The entire examples beneath of non-scale victories aren’t my phrases, however the phrases of ladies who’re both in our Christian Weight Loss Fb group (it’s free! Come be a part of us!) or in our Trustworthy End Traces 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 large. 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 as we speak 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 luggage of too-big-for-me clothes as we speak. Thanks to FFL and this group that I received’t ever want these large 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 trend world has opened as much as me.
10. Nothing match! 🎉 Every part was too large. Ready for summer time to be over, ready for shops to open up, ready for my “endlessly dimension”.
11. Went garments purchasing for trip subsequent week. It was enjoyable quite than miserable. Not a fan of garments however it certain was good to not be annoyed for a change.
12. My daughter gave me two extra-large attire for my birthday they usually had been too large. I requested her to alternate them for mediums, considering that once I misplaced a number of extra kilos, they’d match. They match now!
13. My stomach doesn’t hold 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 greater 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 luggage!! 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 occasions I used to be capable of not take a look at with sweet in my luggage.
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 like cheesecake, however not pumpkin so I wasn’t planning on having it. I tasted it although and it was truly 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 means I might have completed {that a} yr 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 another 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 serious about consuming once 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 out of the blue felt convicted that I hadn’t deliberate it and I shouldn’t do it. I put down the knife and shouted “I’m a girl who sticks to her plan!” after which extra affirmations I can’t keep 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 purpose. Treats are okay!
13. I additionally exercised the 3 Ps yesterday, and bought by means of these occasions 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 desire 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.

Religious Development

1. Deciding to hitch the Christian Weight Loss Fb group and take that subsequent step in direction of getting more healthy, reducing weight, and spending extra time with God…He NEVER provides up on me even once I hand over 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 as a consequence of a binge, I’ve gotten again on monitor in my relationship and on my meals plan. It’s superb how a lot my religious 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 completed.
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 finished and prayed. Then got here his means 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 we’ve got! Thanks, Lord in your faithfulness. I ponder what number of occasions I miss your mild voice and promptings when my very own needs are shouting so loudly.
8. I prayed after I ate 2 luggage of cookies final evening. As an alternative of beating myself up, I traded my guilt for grace (it is a course of we train in our Trustworthy End Traces 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 a whole lot of wholesome meals.
5. I virtually have my metabolism/energy discovered post-weaning.
6. Meal prep and staying in my factors with factors to spare!!
7. No soda since Sunday!
8. Going to the gymnasium 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 Trustworthy End Traces 2.0 membership).
11. Ate extra fruit & veggies!!
12. I made home made bean salad with olive oil and apple cider vinegar and chopped veggies. AND truly ate the entire large recipe over the course of every week. As an alternative of getting to throw it out. Yeah!
13. I purchased some crackers that I like and divided them into the correct serving dimension once I bought dwelling vs simply consuming from the bag!!
14. I tracked every part, even once I knew I used to be over or indulged in a pair additional glasses of wine.
15. I truly tracked each single factor that went in my mouth. I’ve at all times hated to trace however it was price it and I’m nonetheless going sturdy!
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 powerful level for me in any respect so these are child steps in the correct path.
17. Getting a lot better at planning and journaling the day earlier than – and discovering it actually works! 😜
18. Right here currently at work individuals have been bringing tons of unhealthy meals and snacks for the nurses. Individuals need to present their appreciation for us throughout this time. Often it’s not possible to withstand. However reward God it isn’t an issue to withstand and I eat what I introduced from dwelling for lunch. This can be a large deal for me. 😀
19. I’m now not a member of the “Clear Plate Membership”.
20. I exercised 3x this week.
21. I’m truly 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. “Excellent 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 may be a enormous shift from my former mindset.

Bodily Adjustments 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 yr, this weekend since my toes 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 advocate 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 luggage 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 shortly my tummy is shrinking..as a result of it bought fairly stretched out!
8. I’m loving the way in which I really feel energized after I eat, not torpid and wanting a nap instantly. In case you would have informed me a yr 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 Trustworthy End Traces 2.0 membership!
9. Hiked my first mountain as we speak as a household. Final time I climbed a mountain I used to be a teen. There was no means I may hike a mountain not to mention care my littles up once I was 75lb heavier. Pleased Day! 🤩
10. Final evening I took a shower for the primary time in a number of years. I truly 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 stress-free… then my husband had to assist me get out. Final evening felt like a HUGE Win!
11. God giving me a physique that is ready to clear a yard up after a hurricane comes by means of!
12. Didn’t understand how a lot better I’m shifting now. Yesterday at church. I discovered myself going up and down the steps incessantly (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 operating up and down with no drawback. An incredible feeling to really feel this good. And my knees don’t harm anymore like they did previous to the load loss. I’m so grateful.
13. I simply need to share that yesterday once 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 normally 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 completed this with out FFL!!
16. I performed tag with my youngsters and I didn’t get out of breath instantly. We had such a great time! They beloved that mother may truly play with them.

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

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