My NSV......... still can't believe it:)

me525

So today I made a Target run. They have weights on sale this week so I went to pick some up. My Target store has a StarBucks and usually I treat my son to something if he's been especially good (hard for a 4yr old boy whose mom drags him through every sale rack in the store), and lets face it, I get something for myself too.

So the NSV part: I DID NOT GET ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS! I went to the counter, ordered my sons hot cocoa, and when she asked "anything for you" I said NO. I'm still in a bit of shock, as I love my starbucks and have always in the past justified it with an "oh, i'll run an extra mile" or "i'll do an extra 20mins of 30day shred". But today I just said no, and I'm super proud of myself:)

Thanks for reading:happy:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

That is so fabulous and THANKS for letting me know about the weights sale at Target...I want some new weights.

YAY for you, you rock!

abnerner

Awesome! Great job!

mhotch

It's easy for me to turn down starbucks. I think its the most vile tasting liquid ever!

me525

Thanks! yes all of the Target brand neoprene hands weights are on sale. I got the 12lb ones for $13.60 (usually $17) a piece, plus my extra 5%off for using my red card.

me525

It's easy for me to turn down starbucks. I think its the most vile tasting liquid ever!

Ya know the plain coffee is not that great, but oh how i love my lattes' and frappicinos'.

MB_Positif

that's great! impressive too...I usually just get a tall coffee when I stop at Starbucks to get snacky for my son, but that's not tooooo terrible

PokerChris

Great job! Those little victories/good decisions mean a lot. I was at my nephew's birthday party last night and I had just one small piece of sub sandwich and skipped the cupcakes, even though I had the calories left to do it. Yay willpower!

mamamudbug

That's a good NSV. Starbucks has always been my reward for taking my girls to the mall

marekdds

You know what that means, don't you? You have started the healthy lifestyle change. YAY for you.

cristianxb1983

Everytime I go to Starbucks with my friends instead of getting a cup of CoffeeI ask for Tea... I know...I am the only person who go to Starbucks to get a Tea, but well... I dont care... And in some places they have a Light Apricot Muffin that I would share with a friend so it is not that bad once in a while...

Wisemomoffour

SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! Way to consider your long term health versus a moment of gratification!!!! That is a great NSV--thanks for sharing!:bigsmile:

me525

You know what that means, don't you? You have started the healthy lifestyle change. YAY for you.

yep, and I even took the dog out last night for a 1.70mile "drag" when normally on a sunday night i would've just said forget it. I forgot about that:)

tbresina

That is awesome, amazing how great we feel when we start doing the right things for our bodies, whoo hoo for you!

ahealthy4u

Nice glad you didn't give in. That is a treat in its self. Well done nice work.

SerenityGelsinger

Good for you! Keep up the great work!:flowerforyou:

slparsaca

That's great! Definitely a victory! Now that you've done it once it will be easier to turn it down again. Good job in going to Target to get something good for you too! I hope you enjoy your weights!

me525

Everytime I go to Starbucks with my friends instead of getting a cup of CoffeeI ask for Tea... I know...I am the only person who go to Starbucks to get a Tea, but well... I dont care... And in some places they have a Light Apricot Muffin that I would share with a friend so it is not that bad once in a while...

I'm not really a tea person, the "heathiest" thing i ever get is an iced coffee with sugar free vanilla and skim milk, and that's no where near a substitute for a white chocolate mocha frapp:)

missyj1115

I DID THE SAME THING A COUPLE WEEKS AGO I know what you mean what a great feeling that was!!!

klpruitt7

A little crazy that you posted that, because I am headed TO Target to get hand weights. Sweet! Congrats!

me525

thanks everyone, I'm feeling great about myself today and that is something to enjoy:) just means i'm on my way to my goal!

NNAhuja

Sweet! Keep up the great work.

me525

ya know, this site really needs a like button for these posts!! Y'all are great, thanks for the encouragement and kind words. Best wishes to you all:)

mrselanco2268

Kudos to you!!!:happy:

NYCDutchess

^^^LIKE^^^

FluttershySweetie

That is awesome good for you! Self control is a HUGE step!! I don`t think I`ve reached it yet... haha

Givemewings

Fabulous...well done you! I love starbucks....in fact it became a habit to pick one up on the way to work. I have given them up for lent. If I want a coffee at home I sometimes make myself a skinny coffee in the microwave . Not quite the same, but better for me!

kevin3344

Great job! It's the little, day by day challenges that determine your success! And you're WINNING!

jenirobinson

*It's easy for me to turn down starbucks. I think its the most vile tasting liquid ever!*

I know what you mean....I have had Starbucks maybe five times in my life and I like coffee, but not from there!!

But keep up the great work. I will quote a MFP friend from this weekend.

" Do not reward yourself with food...We are not dogs" Thought that was quite funny and truthful.

me525

*It's easy for me to turn down starbucks. I think its the most vile tasting liquid ever!*

I know what you mean....I have had Starbucks maybe five times in my life and I like coffee, but not from there!!

But keep up the great work. I will quote a MFP friend from this weekend.

" Do not reward yourself with food...We are not dogs" Thought that was quite funny and truthful.

That is funny and very true! we train our dogs with treats, sometimes even train our children with treats (although i didn't see the point of offering mnms just for using the potty). I've decided that i will only reward myself with things i need, new clothes:)

me525

That is awesome good for you! Self control is a HUGE step!! I don`t think I`ve reached it yet... haha

with 41lbs gone you are doing something right:)