What is a Non-Scale Victory?
The point of think link up is to take the focus off the specific number that we see on the scale Monday mornings, and instead bring all the attention to the other victories we are seeing in our lives due to our weight loss, training, increased fittness--- basically anything you think is a victory in your eyes to better yourself.
My Non-Scale Victory:
In October/November I tried to start running. Literally 0-60. No activity to running. That shit doesn't work. I think I went running twice before I realized I wasn't going anywhere--and quick.
In January I started going to the gym more regularly doing the things I used to do. Even doing Zumba. At first, it was all hard. I hadn't really been in the gym for about 7 months! But I didn't give up.
Monday, when the weather in Pittsburgh was really nice, I decided to take the time and go running for as long as I could-- not look at my watch just run. So I ran. Forest gump style. "RUN LEXXXX RUNNN"
Okay, so maybe that was just in my head.
Anyway, I ran. I didn't look at my Garmin-- only at my Heart rate occasionally to tell myself it really wasn't as hard as I thought.
Got back to my car-- 2.20 Miles. WHERE THE HELL DID THAT COME FROM?! Yeah I'm still baffled too. I couldn't believe I had actually ran that far-- with really no problem. I was literally on cloud nine.
I know some of my readers out there are avid runners who run 10 miles a day. Thatssss just not gonna happen for me.
As I was driving home I started to realized that the reason I was able to run this distance was because I've been working hard at Zumba and walking. As silly as it sounds. I realized that I am getting healthier-- even if I'm not losing on my scale, I'm at least getting physically stronger.
When in Canada I actually had the exact opposite thought-- "I'm actually getting more unhealthy. Skiing is so hard!!"
-- No you dumb ass. Skiing is hard in Canada because you are doing harder and longer trails. And because you havn't been skiing for two years because of crappy weather.
I'm really glad that I went running the other day and that I made this realization. Being able to do SO Much more than I had a few months ago just blows my mind and makes me think of all the possibilities. It really does motivate me to do more!
And if that wasn't motivating enough check out my burn that day! 2.20 Miles Running and 1 Hour Zumba
In October/November I tried to start running. Literally 0-60. No activity to running. That shit doesn't work. I think I went running twice before I realized I wasn't going anywhere--and quick.
In January I started going to the gym more regularly doing the things I used to do. Even doing Zumba. At first, it was all hard. I hadn't really been in the gym for about 7 months! But I didn't give up.
Monday, when the weather in Pittsburgh was really nice, I decided to take the time and go running for as long as I could-- not look at my watch just run. So I ran. Forest gump style. "RUN LEXXXX RUNNN"
Okay, so maybe that was just in my head.
Anyway, I ran. I didn't look at my Garmin-- only at my Heart rate occasionally to tell myself it really wasn't as hard as I thought.
Got back to my car-- 2.20 Miles. WHERE THE HELL DID THAT COME FROM?! Yeah I'm still baffled too. I couldn't believe I had actually ran that far-- with really no problem. I was literally on cloud nine.
I know some of my readers out there are avid runners who run 10 miles a day. Thatssss just not gonna happen for me.
As I was driving home I started to realized that the reason I was able to run this distance was because I've been working hard at Zumba and walking. As silly as it sounds. I realized that I am getting healthier-- even if I'm not losing on my scale, I'm at least getting physically stronger.
When in Canada I actually had the exact opposite thought-- "I'm actually getting more unhealthy. Skiing is so hard!!"
-- No you dumb ass. Skiing is hard in Canada because you are doing harder and longer trails. And because you havn't been skiing for two years because of crappy weather.
I'm really glad that I went running the other day and that I made this realization. Being able to do SO Much more than I had a few months ago just blows my mind and makes me think of all the possibilities. It really does motivate me to do more!
And if that wasn't motivating enough check out my burn that day! 2.20 Miles Running and 1 Hour Zumba
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I agree that it's funny we both did a fitness one. That is awesome that you ran that far! Your watch is awesome too! So nice to have that to track everything!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Lex!!! I love getting outside and just running. Nice calorie burn also!! That's amazing. I need/want to get a watch to track my HR and calories. Which watch is that?
ReplyDeleteThank you!! My watch is the Polar FT60 I talked a little about in my heart rate monitors post from January but I really need to do a review on it! I'll work on that!
DeleteAwesome! I really hope that I'm eventually able to start running. First I have to learn to wrap knees :) Love the HR Monitor watch!
ReplyDeleteThat calorie burn was awesome!!! I would probably cry if I ran over 2 miles, celebrate that!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I am not an avid runner either. Working up there though!
ReplyDeleteHello! I just discovered your blog a few days ago and am also a 20 something weight watcher lady:-) I love the idea of non scale victories and have been using it to keep me motivated!! Today, my non scale victories have included not over-indulging in high point valentine's day candy at work and going to boot camp. There is a lot of candy in my office and it is certainly a big victory (and change!!) for me and I am proud of today. Thank you for the posts and I hope to stay in touch!!-Molly
ReplyDeleteI loved non-scale victories! I really need to get back into Weight Watchers, I did really well on it and I just let it fizzle out for a bit. Ooops. Found your blog on Andie's linkup for sponsor love, just wanted to stop by and say and follow along.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a amazing NSV! You are inspirational, keep up the amazing work!
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New followers! Great linkup!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm so proud of you for letting go of the watch and just running with what your body was telling you. You definitely overcame a mental road block I think a lot of us beginner runners face. And using your HRM to prove to yourself that it's not really as hard as you think it is was genius! You can't argue with your body when it comes into plain terms like your heart rate, right?!
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