On this Workout Wednesday, I wanted to take a moment to discuss non-scale victories or NSV. These are so important to be aware of, to notice and appreciate along your journey to improved health and fitness. These are improvements in yourself that have NOTHING to do with that darn scale. The scale is not the only way to measure progress, nor should it be!
Now I'm not saying that it's easy to stay off the scale or totally disregard what number it might reflect. I used to weigh myself twice a week and it drove me crazy. I became too hooked on what that scale said and forgot to realize all the other amazing things my body was doing for me. These days I weigh myself a few times a month, if that, just to check in. I try to focus on those NSV as my main indicators of progress. Mostly I try to just pay attention to how I FEEL.
The list of NSV listed at the top of this post are just a small sampling of what might constitute a NSV for YOU. Try to notice these things and appreciate them when you do. I just had one last week and it consisted of me holding a plank for over a minute. What?! At the start of this year I would have struggled to hold a plank for 15 seconds. The fact that my body was strong enough to hold itself up for 80 SECONDS was amazing and definitely a VICTORY!
I can tell you honestly, that accomplishment made me feel better than any number I might see reflected on the scale. It's truly amazing what consistent actions can turn into.
It's not what we do once in awhile that shapes our success, but what we do consistently.
So why don't you try something? Put the scale away. Hide it in a closet, under the bed, in another room. Give yourself a break from that little mind game gadget.
Remember, it does not know YOU.
It cannot measure all the wonderful things that make you uniquely YOU.
It doesn't know your quick wit or sense of humor.
It doesn't know your passion for volunteering.
It doesn't know your love of animals.
It doesn't measure how special and precious you are to your family and friends.
It doesn't know how many burpees you banged out in a week.
It doesn't know you broke your personal record for a plank hold.
It doesn't know you kicked ass at work yesterday.
It doesn't know that you can make delicious tacos.
It doesn't measure the fun you had at girl's night.
It doesn't measure the love you have for yourself.
It doesn't measure where you are on your personal journey.
It doesn't know your smile.
It doesn't know your husband thinks you're beautiful everyday.
It just doesn't know. Don't give it more power than it deserves.
Oh, and today is Day 38 of PIYO and although I missed a few days over the Labor Day weekend, I'm back at it and looking to finish strong!
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