This week on the podcast, let’s talk about that damn scale… And yes, I own one. It has definitely played a role in my health journey. I went through a phase where, at the time, I was working with a trainer who would have us weigh ourselves every morning. Our routine would be a pre-workout weigh-in, work out, use the washroom, and post-workout weigh-in. Even thinking about it brings back those stressful feelings. I remember weighing myself all. the. time. So how do we maintain that desire, passion, commitment to healthy living, when we're dealing with this mixed bag of feelings? This is what we’re going to talk about today — the importance of tracking and celebrating those non-scale victories. You’ve likely seen the hashtag on IG quite a bit too! Non scale victories have nothing to do with your size or weight and everything to do with all the growth that takes place emotionally, mentally, spiritually even as you continue your health and fitness journey.
Key takeaways from today’s episode that will help you celebrate those #nonscalevictories:
1. Indulge without the binge and without the guilt.
2. Celebrate your ability to do more. Exercise without breaks. Run without stopping. It’s a big deal.
3. Celebrate how your clothes fit! Feel good in them.
4. Celebrate getting out of your comfort zone at the gym or when you try a new workout and crush it!
5. Be open to receiving positive non-appearance-related comments or compliments from others.
6. Increasing the weights you lift is a big deal! Celebrate that! You’ve just crossed over to a new workout level!
7. Celebrating speedier post-workout recovery times.
8. Celebrate that muscle definition.
9. Say bye-bye brain fog, low energy, and lack of focus. Celebrate your ability to maintain an increased focus at work and the ability to deal with stress.
10. Celebrate consuming less sugar or foregoing it all together! And this is a good sign because your sugar cravings have decreased as a result of consistent exercise and commitment to your health. It’s a sign that you’re regulating your blood sugar levels and balancing your insulin production as well.
11. Celebrate achieving a fitness goal, even if it looks or feels different than the past years.
12. Healthy digestion is your secret weapon against life’s curveballs. If you notice your digestion improving as you maintain a consistent health and fitness routine, I’m cheering you on! You’re on the right track!
13. Improved lab markers are a good sign! One such area where you will notice any improvement with the adoption of a healthier lifestyle is your hemoglobin levels, which typically examine your blood sugar over the previous three months. If you notice a decrease in that number, that is excellent.
14. Improved sleep quality. I know when I've done a strenuous workout and afternoon and I am also eating fairly clean, I sleep like a baby.
15. You will feel confident. You will notice yourself and visibly feel different. Perhaps your skin is glowing, you feel energized, radiant, happier, less moody, confident, sexy, insert your fave adjective.
So there you have it, a few ways you can claim those non-scale victories and celebrate yourself and your progress. Growth doesn’t look the same for each of us, neither does health. Health isn’t a one size fits all prescription. It’s a personal lifestyle choice. One that you have within your control. So take charge of your health, celebrate yourself, and believe in yourself. I know I do! And I am here cheering you on!
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Till next week, take care.