My first NSV! Cannot stop smiling
lrobson555
Posts: 97 Member
Well, on Saturday I saw my first weight loss in a really really long time. My head has just not been in it, and although I was eating okay-ish I kept having horrid evening and weekend binges. Takeaways, chocolate, cakes and alcohol were regulars.
Anyway, the weight loss isn't really the NSV (obviously, or it wouldn't make ANY sense). Last week, something in my mind just changed. I decided that I was going to be good. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I have now not eaten chocolate, cakes, biscuits or sweets for 11 days, I have only drunk water for the last 10 days and I haven't had a takeaway for 8 days. This is a huge deal for me, and the weirdest thing is that I haven't missed any of them! I even made blueberry muffins and peppermint creams dipped in chocolate over the weekend, and I didn't eat any of them or even lick my fingers.
I feel so much better in myself thanks to the lack of sugar in my diet and the extra water has made my skin look amazing! These changes have really made me want to continue with the way I am eating and never thought I would be so happy cutting my favourite things out of my diet
Just felt like sharing it with people who would probably understand. My friends just look at me like I'm mental!
Anyway, the weight loss isn't really the NSV (obviously, or it wouldn't make ANY sense). Last week, something in my mind just changed. I decided that I was going to be good. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I have now not eaten chocolate, cakes, biscuits or sweets for 11 days, I have only drunk water for the last 10 days and I haven't had a takeaway for 8 days. This is a huge deal for me, and the weirdest thing is that I haven't missed any of them! I even made blueberry muffins and peppermint creams dipped in chocolate over the weekend, and I didn't eat any of them or even lick my fingers.
I feel so much better in myself thanks to the lack of sugar in my diet and the extra water has made my skin look amazing! These changes have really made me want to continue with the way I am eating and never thought I would be so happy cutting my favourite things out of my diet
Just felt like sharing it with people who would probably understand. My friends just look at me like I'm mental!
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I totally understand! I'm doing the same thing and am on Day 8! And I had the same kind of moment.... something in my brain just switched and I finally felt ready.
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That's great! Keep it up and you will make great changes in your life 0
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I had my first NSV this morning too! Someone at work asked if I was getting smaller! It took me by complete surprise and I felt so good about myself! However, this weekend was pretty crappy food wise, but I certainly don't binge like I used to. I was (am) really happy!0
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:happy: Excellent NSV! These are the type of changes that make your whole body feel better and you should be very proud of yourself!0
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Good job. Color me dumb but what does NSV mean?0
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Non-Scale VictoryGood job. Color me dumb but what does NSV mean?0 -
Non-Scale VictoryGood job. Color me dumb but what does NSV mean?
Thanks! for the answer..I was going nuts trying to figure it out. :laugh:0 -
Well, on Saturday I saw my first weight loss in a really really long time. My head has just not been in it, and although I was eating okay-ish I kept having horrid evening and weekend binges. Takeaways, chocolate, cakes and alcohol were regulars.
Anyway, the weight loss isn't really the NSV (obviously, or it wouldn't make ANY sense). Last week, something in my mind just changed. I decided that I was going to be good. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I have now not eaten chocolate, cakes, biscuits or sweets for 11 days, I have only drunk water for the last 10 days and I haven't had a takeaway for 8 days. This is a huge deal for me, and the weirdest thing is that I haven't missed any of them! I even made blueberry muffins and peppermint creams dipped in chocolate over the weekend, and I didn't eat any of them or even lick my fingers.
I feel so much better in myself thanks to the lack of sugar in my diet and the extra water has made my skin look amazing! These changes have really made me want to continue with the way I am eating and never thought I would be so happy cutting my favourite things out of my diet
Just felt like sharing it with people who would probably understand. My friends just look at me like I'm mental!
This may just get me off my 3mo plateau!0 -
awesome NSV
dumb question, but what is a takeaway?0 -
Congratulations! You should be VERY proud!0
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Well done! I hope this happens to me soon..!0
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Love that moment where everything just makes sense.
Like me, before I started this I hated (repeat HATED) ALL veggies and exercise of the structured sort. (I like going out and being active like hiking, etc but I hated just plodding away at a dvd or a machine.)
Then I told myself I was going to do it.
For lunch today I had a mix potatoes, sweet peas, and red peppers. Tonight I will be at the gym for an hour. Dinner is spinach and artichoke lasagna.
There are still some veggies I hate, but I like quite a few now, and can tolerate more. Going to the gym has become quite enjoyable.
It's funny just how much of this journey is in your head.0 -
awesome NSV
dumb question, but what is a takeaway?
Takeaway = "take-out" food -- food you order in a restaurant and bring home to eat.0 -
awesome NSV
dumb question, but what is a takeaway?
In the U.S. we call it take out0 -
Awesome!! I think the greatest benefit to losing weight is the feeling of well being you have!! 0
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Thanks everyone! I am so looking forward to having another good week this week, and cannot wait to get on the scales on Saturday!0
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That is great, well done. I hope I can follow your example. 0
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Aw how great!0
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Great job..that is great and by the way thanks for explaining the NSV thing..I was on duh..too keep it up girl..choloates hard to let go. Good job!0
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I started today. I'm glad to see I'm not the only onewho goes through this. i had lost 18lbs and i gained it back. I'm determined to do better. Thanks for sharing.0
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thanks so much for the encouragement. ive been trying to avoid sugars for a while now, and trying to drink more water. also i have pretty bad skin so this is sooooo great to hear! you have made me want to do this, starting now!0
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Ditto...0
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Fantastic! You have inspired me! Keep us posted! 0
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Thank you for clearing up the NSV mystery!! I was going crazy as well trying to figure it out!! :happy:0
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Great job .. I love that -nonscale victory, I havent heard that before0
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Takeaway is what we call in America "Take out" food.0
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Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational! I have been stuck with 15 - 20 lbs to lose for years now. Even though I run, I know it is my eating and red wine that hold me back.
Good luck with your goals!0
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