What are your Non Scale Goals?
Healthyby30
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I posted this because we all have weight loss goals in mind. We have an idea of how much we want to lose, etc. I have a number in mind but I don't know if I'll stick to it or adjust when I get closer. I just want to be happy with my body, muscle tone, etc. But I think lots of times lots of us get wrapped up in the scale too much. "OMG the scale didn't move this week, I did HORRIBLE, how will I go on!?" Maybe not that extreme, but you get the point 
Some of my NS Goals are:
- Be able to completely run a 5k (trying to run at all right now is difficult b/c I keep getting shin splints regardless of the different stretches I do!)
- Pick up some new winter activities next year such as snowshoeing and cross country skiing
- Hit the beach next summer and not be ashamed!
- Feel better about myself in general - this is already starting happen even though I have a long way to go both physically and mentally!
- Complete P90x and Insanity
There's more that I can't think of at the moment, I'll repost when I do!
Some of my NS Goals are:
- Be able to completely run a 5k (trying to run at all right now is difficult b/c I keep getting shin splints regardless of the different stretches I do!)
- Pick up some new winter activities next year such as snowshoeing and cross country skiing
- Hit the beach next summer and not be ashamed!
- Feel better about myself in general - this is already starting happen even though I have a long way to go both physically and mentally!
- Complete P90x and Insanity
There's more that I can't think of at the moment, I'll repost when I do!
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To be able to take runs with my Hubby!
Not to have so much weight on my knee.
To have toned arms!
To eat what I want, but have a healthier substitution for it.
To do a full rotation of Turbo Fire/P90X/and Insanity and not have it hurt (in the bad way lol)0 -
To summit 10 peaks this summer
To run a 5k (and hopefully a 10k too!)
To hve to buy a new wardrobe (I'm a bit of a shopper!)
Thanks for reminding me of what's REALLY important!0 -
To look in the mirror and think 'whoa babe alert!'
To always feel comfortable in my clothes, no matter what I'm wearing.0 -
To do proper pushups(not lady pushups) at least 5 in a row!
To look at my triceps and feel proud...lol
To do some dynamic sport or something only when I get fit enough like sky gliding0 -
My New Year's Resolution is to run a 5K ( we have one in June, for Cancer Research, here in the UK), so I started the COUCH TO 5K running programme this week... Day 3 tomorrow!!!
I desperately want to be down a dress size ( I keep having to extend the month I want it to happen )
To wear great summer clothes and feel gorgeous!!!
LouiseXXX0 -
I want to try snowboarding!
I want to do a zip line tour!
I want to complete level 3 of the 30 day shred!
And hey, lets face it. I don't want to be the chubbiest chick on the beach
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I would love to be able to bench press 200lbs. I'm at 180. But it's rough.
I'd also like to be able to hold a hand stand for a full 30 seconds.
And lastly, I'd like to be able to do 20 pull ups without having to nurse my right trap for 3 weeks afterwards. (grrrr)
Other than that, I hit my non scale goal ever day I walk out of the gym - peace, health and a feeling of compassion for all life. Lifting for me is like meditation for a monk. It puts me into a totally different space.0 -
I too want to be able to do 5 proper pushups in a row!To do proper pushups(not lady pushups) at least 5 in a row!
To look at my triceps and feel proud...lol
To do some dynamic sport or something only when I get fit enough like sky gliding0 -
My Goals:
*Have my 54 miles for the month of febuary complete ( 11 miles to go)
*Running my first 10k March 5th --- the most i have ever been able to jogg is 4 miles at one time so this is going to be difficulty 9 not to mention all the hills)
* Participate in at least 3 triathlons this summer
*Decrased my biking time
*WIN THE WEIGHT LOSS COMPETIION AT WORK ( end april 29th) ****I am normally not so competitive but i wont last year so this year everyone at work said they were not "letting me" win this time HAHA i will show them!! 0 -
To feel good enough to wear female costumes/cosplay rather than male ones.
To not be squishy :P
To actually have some self-esteem and self-confidence, which I haven't had since kindergarten. Having this confidence will hopefully help me leave my retail job, go to school, and do something fulfilling... so, basically, change my life. 0 -
To wear a skirt with bare legs this summer without having to wear cycle shorts underneath to stop my thighs chafing! :blushing:0
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mostly running goals, 5, 7, 10 then 12 k running at 6 min/km by september
get my black belt in Karate
get my blue belt in Koryu Uchinadi
Guns and Abs
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To get my butt off the back of my leg!! :noway:
To not be squishy-
To be toned head to pinky toe :smooched:0 -
What a great post, Courtney! I think it's great to focus on the NSVs - a lot of times they come before that number drops on the scale
:flowerforyou: I want to be able to sit on my husband's lap, without risking injury (or numbness) :laugh:
:flowerforyou: When my 3 month old son becomes a toddler, i want to have the energy to keep up with him
:flowerforyou: I don't want to get "chub-rub" on my thighs in the summer if I wear a skirt
:flowerforyou: Be toned
:flowerforyou: To kiss my muffin top GOOD-BYE!!!0 -
To wear a skirt with bare legs this summer without having to wear cycle shorts underneath to stop my thighs chafing! :blushing:
Same here!0 -
I never was able to do a pull up...I am going to the park once a week to practice, Im happy if I get just 1!!:happy:0
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To shop for short sleeve or even sleeveless tops this summer
To keep up with my husband & kids when we go biking & hiking
To enjoy the beach like a normal person
To look younger0 -
great post!
- to not be embarrassed to see people I knew a few years ago.
- to be able to wear a mini skirt again and look cute
- to be healthy for when I have a baby
- change my life style to be more active and healthy going forward!0 -
Mine are:
1. to be able to wear a bikini with confidence
2. to run a 10K in June
3. to get through a full round of Turbo Fire and start a round of P90X
4. to be able to wear whatever I want0 -
loose the belly pouch..and run a 10k0
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To complete 5 more 5K races by June.
To do my first 10K by mid July.
To do 250 push-ups in an hour.
To complete a 4th round of P90X and Insanity.
To run the 1/2 marathon in Vegas in December.
To fit in the summer clothes that I couldn't wear last year.0 -
I want to be super healthy for future Grandbabies. My son got married last Oct. and they want to start a family. I want to keep up with those babies and enjoy them in every way!0
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Everyone has such great goals! Its nice to see people talking about other things they want to accomplish other than a meaningless number on a scale!0
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My non scale goal is to take a TON of pictures when I'm out with friends and feel good about most of them instead of only liking one.0
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* to be able to cross my legs
* to wear my engagement/wedding rings again0 -
That zip line tour sounds like fun! thanks for the idea!I want to try snowboarding!
I want to do a zip line tour!
I want to complete level 3 of the 30 day shred!
And hey, lets face it. I don't want to be the chubbiest chick on the beach
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My non-scale goals:
- fly comfortably, instead of a sardine. I'm the nice guy that will try to squash himself up as little as possible so as not to impose on others. I plan on taking trips when I reach my goal.
- buy some cool @$$ halloween costumes, hopefully a kick@$$ TRON Legacy styled costume.
- gain self confidence and become more outgoing... possibly even going from an introvert to an extrovert.
- actually stand up on the surfboard instead of body-riding it in to the shore.
Those are just some of the things I hope to accomplish when I reach my goal weight. I mean, when you think about it, the list can be quite endless. There are so many things in life that I (we) may not have yet accomplished because our size/weight doesnt permit it. And granted, getting to my goal weight may not allow some things still, but there are still a lot of things I hope to do.0 -
walk around the beach and pool in a bikini this summer and not worry about what people are thinking
be back to a size 8 or even go for a 6
buy an amazing wedding dress
participate in the livestrong challenge again this summer! (Walked 5K, loved it but my legs killed later that day haha. I'd like to do it and not feel in pain!)
grow stronger fingernails (random but I always bite mine bc they are brittle and soft)0 -
To get rid of the "back hamsters" that pop up round my bra!0
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- Waist circumference 32"
- < 30% body fat (as measured by our probably quite incorrect scales)
- Able to run a mile, and maybe a 5k next year in approx 30 min
- Able to cycle the entire 30 miles from work to home by next summer0
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