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

me525
me525 Posts: 155
edited November 12 in Success Stories
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:
«1

Replies

  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    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
    abnerner Posts: 452 Member
    Awesome! Great job!
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
    It's easy for me to turn down starbucks. I think its the most vile tasting liquid ever!
  • me525
    me525 Posts: 155
    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
    me525 Posts: 155
    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
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    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
    PokerChris Posts: 120 Member
    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
    mamamudbug Posts: 572 Member
    That's a good NSV. Starbucks has always been my reward for taking my girls to the mall ;)
  • marekdds
    marekdds Posts: 2,233 Member
    You know what that means, don't you? You have started the healthy lifestyle change. YAY for you.
  • cristianxb1983
    cristianxb1983 Posts: 5
    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
    Wisemomoffour Posts: 125 Member
    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
    me525 Posts: 155
    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
    tbresina Posts: 558 Member
    That is awesome, amazing how great we feel when we start doing the right things for our bodies, whoo hoo for you!
  • ahealthy4u
    ahealthy4u Posts: 442 Member
    Nice glad you didn't give in. That is a treat in its self. Well done nice work.
  • SerenityGelsinger
    SerenityGelsinger Posts: 80 Member
    Good for you! Keep up the great work!:flowerforyou:
  • slparsaca
    slparsaca Posts: 59 Member
    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
    me525 Posts: 155
    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
    missyj1115 Posts: 1,220 Member
    I DID THE SAME THING A COUPLE WEEKS AGO :) I know what you mean what a great feeling that was!!!
  • klpruitt7
    klpruitt7 Posts: 56 Member
    A little crazy that you posted that, because I am headed TO Target to get hand weights. Sweet! :) Congrats!
  • me525
    me525 Posts: 155
    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
    NNAhuja Posts: 669 Member
    Sweet! Keep up the great work.
  • me525
    me525 Posts: 155
    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
    mrselanco2268 Posts: 38 Member
    Kudos to you!!!:happy:
  • NYCDutchess
    NYCDutchess Posts: 622 Member
    ^^^LIKE^^^
  • FluttershySweetie
    FluttershySweetie Posts: 216 Member
    That is awesome good for you! Self control is a HUGE step!! I don`t think I`ve reached it yet... haha
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    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
    kevin3344 Posts: 702 Member
    Great job! It's the little, day by day challenges that determine your success! And you're WINNING!
  • jenirobinson
    jenirobinson Posts: 37
    *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
    me525 Posts: 155
    *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
    me525 Posts: 155
    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:)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!