Non-Scale Victories

Hello my sweet friends, thanks for stopping in to visit with me today. Today, I have a "weight-loss" update of sorts to share... I know I have not posted on my weight loss journey in a while. And well if you know me, you may have guessed the reason why. Usually when I am not making "progress" in my journey, I tend to feel inadequate to write an inspirational post, or an update post with "nothing" to update you on. Since I have been at a plateau in my weight loss, I just been focusing more on other topics here on the blog... Putting this update to the back-burner.  However, when I realized just how long it has been since my last weight loss update, I figured I better quit feeling sorry for myself and just share...

I've realized before, that just because I am at a plateau, doesn't mean there is nothing inspirational or important for me to share... After all, in the process of ANY weight loss journey it's important to focus on more than just what the scale says.... Ive mentioned before when I was at a previous plateau that I started taking measurements too because even though the scale wasn't budging, I was still losing inches, and that was a positive thing!

Well... What happens when there is plateau in both scale and measuring tape? Should we feel guilty or anger, or disappointment in ourselves and (lack of) progress? HECK NO.

I started thinking about the positive things, rather than wallowing in negative thinking... Sure it can be frustrating when the scale isnt moving, but its in times like this when we need to focus on the POSITIVE little things, that have nothing to do with a scale... We call these Non Scale Victories!

These may seem little, unimportant things to some... But to ME, and to others on a weight loss journey, these are HUGE Victories that we should celebrate and appreciate just as much as a lost pound or inch. So in an effort to change my thinking to a positive note... I made out a list of MY own none-scale victories, and I encourage YOU to do the same.. I dare you even to share them with me here today!

~Being confident enough to workout alone.

~Looking forward to going to the gym instead of dreading it.

~Having a normal bath towel (fit) all the way around me, not a huge over-sized beach towel.

~Maintaining my weight... Its a whole lot better than gaining! And something to count as a Victory!

~Being able to cross my legs – I mean actually crossing them over the knee and not having to rest my ankle on my knee because my legs are so big.

~Being able to buy clothes that are not considered a “plus size" (fitting into a medium!)

~Fitting into my prom dress again.

~Fitting into my WEDDING Dress again.

~Having longer endurance & energy at the gym, or even just playing with my kids

~Not getting winded walking up stairs or hills.

~Being able to lift more/do more reps while training.

~Having more confidence in myself, my abilities, and my self-worth.

~The Fact that I can actually wear boots/zip them over my calves

~Looking forward to going to the gym instead of dreading it.

And lastly/most impressively is being on the WALL OF CHANGE at my gym.....

This is seriously a HUGE victory for BOTH my sister and I. What an honor it was to even be asked to be featured at our gym, and be the inspiration for the start of the Wall of Change. 

(just fyi - these photo of the posters were taken with  my phone, so the quality isn't that great)

Our Shirts are from Strong Confident You!

Even though there are still moments here and there, when I get down and frustrated about the SLOW progress of my weight loss journey... I know I have many VICTORIES to celebrate. I am THANKFUL each and every one of them and for how far I have come. I am determined to keep it up. 

Mostly I feel blessed to be able to walk into my gym, see my picture on the wall as motivation and inspiration... Not just for others... But for myself as well! I see these posters on the wall, and I KNOW just how far I have come, and see how much the hard work has paid off. I see these posters, and I am reminded and determined to keep pushing forward. And even if I never lose another pound, I can be proud of the progress I have made, and happy that I am living a healthier life than the one I was living in the "before" picture.

What about you? What are your non-scale victories?

Much Love & Hugs,

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