Non-Scale Victories Example List – 80+ Things To Celebrate Outside Of Your Weight

Take a look at these 80+ examples of NSVs (non-scale victories) worthy of celebration from actual girls 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 instrument however it’s actually not the one instrument to make use of to show you’re assembly milestones!

Examples Of Non-Scale Victories

Apart from writing posts on this web site, I additionally run Faithful Finish Lines with my enterprise associate, which is a faith-based, grace-focused approach to hold God on the middle of your weight reduction journey. We allow you to drop some pounds, get to your objective weight, and keep there for a lifetime.

All the examples under of non-scale victories usually are not my phrases, however the phrases of ladies who’re both in our Christian Weight Loss Facebook group (it’s free! Come be part of us!) or in our Faithful Finish Lines 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 in a position to 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 immediately 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 immediately. 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. 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 a complete new style world has opened as much as me.
10. Nothing match! 🎉 Every part was too massive. Ready for summer time 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 slightly than miserable. Not a fan of garments however it positive was good to not be pissed off for a change.
12. My daughter gave me two extra-large attire 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 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 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 acquired 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 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 in a position to not take a look at with sweet in my baggage.
5. I simply acquired 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 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 manner I might have achieved {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 some 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 occupied with consuming after I didn’t have to 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 chopping 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 girl 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 objective. Treats are okay!
13. I additionally exercised the 3 Ps yesterday, and acquired by means of these occasions of temptation! I additionally acquired through 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 aspect of veggies and a small salad. I’m LOVING the style a lot.

Non secular Progress

1. Deciding to affix the Christian Weight Loss Facebook 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 surrender 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 resulting from 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 understanding. To my shock, the train video was already achieved.
6. I’m praying earlier than I eat. It’s serving to me eat much less and really feel nearer to God, too. (Here are 5 ways praying before eating can prevent 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 manner 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 now we have! Thanks, Lord on your faithfulness. I’m wondering what number of occasions 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 evening. As an alternative of beating myself up, I traded my guilt for grace (this can be a course of we train in our Faithful Finish Lines 2.0 membership).
9. I’ve been praying about my weight loss and I can really feel that I’m not alone anymore.
10. I joined the Christian Weight Loss Facebook 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 loss).

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 plenty 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 fitness center after a protracted day at work although 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 Faithful Finish Lines 2.0 membership).
11. Ate extra fruit & veggies!!
12. I made do-it-yourself bean salad with olive oil and apple cider vinegar and chopped veggies. AND truly 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 measurement after I acquired residence vs simply consuming from the bag!!
14. I tracked every little thing, even after I knew I used to be over or indulged in a pair further 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 robust!
16. I’ve preplanned 2 days in a row and eaten in accordance 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 fitting path.
17. Getting a lot better at planning and journaling the day earlier than – and discovering it actually works! 😜
18. Right here recently at work folks have been bringing tons of unhealthy meals and snacks for the nurses. Folks wish to present their appreciation for us throughout this time. Normally 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. It is a massive deal for me. 😀
19. I’m now not a member of the “Clean Plate Club”.
20. I exercised 3x this week.
21. I’m truly loving getting my 4,000 steps in earlier than breakfast! I look ahead to transferring 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 folks 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 in a position to 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 stunned (fortunately) with my weight reduction. My physician requested what I used to be doing as a result of she likes to suggest issues that basically 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 subsequent 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 happy feeling this primary week. It amazes me how rapidly my tummy is shrinking..as a result of it acquired 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 the event you would have instructed 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 Faithful Finish Lines 2.0 membership!
9. Hiked my first mountain immediately as a household. Final time I climbed a mountain I used to be a teen. There was no manner I may hike a mountain not to mention care my littles up after I was 75lb heavier. Glad 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 enjoyable… 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 transferring now. Yesterday at church. I discovered myself going up and down the steps ceaselessly (on the greeter group to help folks 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 downside. 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 wish to share that yesterday after I went to place gasoline in my automobile I used to be in a position to 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 in a position to put my wedding ceremony ring on yesterday for the primary time in 5 years! Yeah!!
15. I acquired 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 achieved this with out FFL!!
16. I performed tag with my children and I didn’t get out of breath instantly. We had such a superb time! They liked that mother may truly play with them.

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

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