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NON-SCALE VICTORIES

WHAT IS A NON-SCALE VICTORY or (NSV)

If you are thinking about it or are already on your journey to wellness using intermittent fasting, take a moment to learn about NSV’s. The main tool used to measure your success with weight loss is typically the scale. Most of time it is all well and good until that one day you expect the scale to say one thing and it says another. Some of us, myself included used to rely a bit too heavily (no pun intended) on the scale to judge my success.  A non-scale victory is something you notice that has changed or improved that is not based on the number on the scale, but it also shows the progress and success you are making during your journey to improved health.

During my journey with intermittent fasting I was able to lose the weight I wanted to but also was able to identify many non-scale victories along the way. I’m sure there will be more to come as my journey progresses but here are those I have already discovered.

The biggest non-scale victory for me was the improvement in my health markers. My main motivation in beginning intermittent fasting was to reduce my blood sugar levels and lower my A1C. I had just had blood work done before beginning my intermittent fasting journey and with the elevated readings knew I had to make some changes. With the support of my doctor I decided that I wanted to use food and lifestyle as a means to change my health. I declined the use of any medications and went to work. Within 1 1/2 years I cut my A1C in half and reduced my blood sugars both to within the non-diabetic ranges. I continue today to see improvements in my health and remain medications free.

But wait that’s not all …….

 

Here are a few more of my NSV’s

  • I have lost of inches sometimes without any change in my weight. My clothing size changed when the scale didn’t. The magic of Autophagy.
  • My flexibility and mobility improved. It became easier to do things around the house from cleaning to putting on my shoes.
  • I had loss of skin tags.
  • I had less headaches.
  • My skin condition improved.
  • My clothes fit better, and I feel comfortable wearing them. I don’t know how many of you have tried on multiple articles of clothing due to them not feeling right but I sure did.
  • I can easily do more things. I enjoy brisk walking, pickleball, biking, playing with my grandkids, cleaning, lawncare, snow removal, and even getting up and down from the floor.

And here are some more…….

 

  • I have so much more energy. I don’t need to nap.
  • I have better mental clarity and can think more clearly.
  • My mood has improved. I am just happier overall. I also feel more peaceful most of the time.
  • I spend less on groceries and dining out.
  • Intermittent fasting doesn’t cost anything to do.
  • I no longer fear being hungry and not that hunger is not an emergency.
  • I don’t have to pack a snack or lunch just in case I might get hungry. I know I can just fast a bit longer and I will be perfectly fine.
  • I can truly tell when I am hungry and when I am full.
  • I can listen to my body and identify foods that don’t make me feel my best.
  • I enjoy my food and eat the things that make me feel my best.
  • I have found a new career and passion while discovering my purpose.
  • I have less anxiety and stress.
  • I have less joint pain.
  • I can love myself more and love others more fully.

While using the scale to measure your weight loss from time to time is fine, remember weight loss isn’t the only way to measure success.

Look for other ways to measure your success and be on the lookout for all the changes happening within you as well as outside yourself and take time to celebrate them all.

This will keep you motivated to continue this wonderful lifestyle to wellness.

Enjoy!

Wishing you wellness always,

Donna