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 straightforward one thing exterior of your weight that exhibits you’re making progress in your weight reduction journey.

Watching your weight change on the dimensions is one very useful device nevertheless it’s definitely not the one device to make use of to show you’re assembly milestones!

Examples Of Non-Scale Victories

Except for writing posts on this web site, I additionally run Devoted End Strains with my enterprise accomplice, which is a faith-based, grace-focused solution to preserve God on the middle of your weight reduction journey. We provide help to shed some pounds, get to your purpose weight, and keep there for a lifetime.

All the examples beneath of non-scale victories aren’t my phrases, however the phrases of girls who’re both in our Christian Weight Loss Fb group (it’s free! Come be a 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 huge. I needed to dig out the one I haven’t been capable of put on in 3 years. And it suits!
4. Discovered a pair of pants I used to be going to return months in the past however forgot about them. Put them on in the present day and the match!!
5. I attempted on denims that have 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 in the present day. Thanks to FFL and this group that I received’t ever want these huge 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. Increasingly more garments are going within the donation bin.
9. I simply found I misplaced a measurement in shirts! I’m soooo excited! I really feel like an entire new vogue world has opened as much as me.
10. Nothing match! 🎉 Every thing was too huge. Ready for summer season to be over, ready for shops to open up, ready for my “perpetually measurement”.
11. Went garments searching for trip subsequent week. It was enjoyable relatively than miserable. Not a fan of garments nevertheless it certain was good to not be annoyed for a change.
12. My daughter gave me two extra-large clothes for my birthday they usually have been too huge. 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 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 sporting stretchy pants for years.)
16. I had to purchase a shirt in a much bigger measurement 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 obtained 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 residence 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 try with sweet in my luggage.
5. I simply obtained 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 completed {that a} yr in the past. Thanks, Becky and Sara.
6. I selected grapes as an alternative of chocolate for a night snack.
7. Didn’t purchase ice cream or chocolate or every other unhealthy snack gadgets 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 eager 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 have been dry, I wasn’t “hungry” anymore!
11. I dreamed that I used to be chopping right into a pan of Christmas fudge and I used to be so excited. I instantly 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 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 obtained by means of these occasions of temptation! I additionally obtained via somebody asking me if I needed 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 want 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 affix the Christian Weight Loss Fb group and take that subsequent step in the direction of getting more healthy, losing a few pounds, and spending extra time with God…He NEVER offers 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 because of a binge, I’ve gotten again on monitor in my relationship and on my meals plan. It’s wonderful 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 figuring out. 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 here are 5 methods praying earlier than consuming can stop 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 further steps. So I went for a stroll! What an superior Pappa we’ve got! Thanks, Lord on 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 a substitute 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 residence, 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 a protracted day at work though 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 an alternative 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 home made bean salad with olive oil and apple cider vinegar and chopped veggies. AND really ate the entire huge recipe over the course of per week. As a substitute of getting to throw it out. Yeah!
13. I purchased some crackers that I really like and divided them into the correct serving measurement once I obtained residence vs simply consuming from the bag!!
14. I tracked the whole lot, even once I knew I used to be over or indulged in a pair further glasses of wine.
15. I really tracked each single factor that went in my mouth. I’ve all the time hated to trace nevertheless it was value it and I’m nonetheless going sturdy!
16. I’ve preplanned 2 days in a row and eaten based on 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 correct path.
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. Folks wish to present their appreciation for us throughout this time. Often it’s unattainable to withstand. However reward God it isn’t an issue to withstand and I eat what I introduced from residence for lunch. This can be a huge deal for me. 😀
19. I’m now 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 sit up for 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…making 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 big 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 yr, this weekend since my toes are much less swollen.
3. I had an annual examination. The nurse after which the physician each have 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 she or he put it within the laptop. Fairly superior!!
4. Struggling since my leg harm 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 assorted 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 obtained fairly stretched out!
8. I’m loving the best way I really feel energized after I eat, not torpid and wanting a nap instantly. If you happen to 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 Devoted End Strains 2.0 membership!
9. Hiked my first mountain in the present day 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 once I was 75lb heavier. Glad Day! 🤩
10. Final evening 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 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 notice how significantly better I’m shifting now. Yesterday at church. I discovered myself going up and down the steps ceaselessly (on the greeter crew 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. 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 once I went to place fuel in my automobile I used to be capable of attain the lever on the ground to launch the fuel flap. Simply sitting there, no wrestle, no contortions. It simply made my day. Sure, boundaries do certainly give me freedom!
14. I used to be capable of put my marriage ceremony ring on yesterday for the primary time in 5 years! Yeah!!
15. I obtained 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 superb time! They beloved that mother may really play with them.

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

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