Creating A Journey Beyond the Scale
For many women, true well-being and progress go far beyond numbers on a scale. Recognising and celebrating non-scale victories (NSVs) is an empowering way to notice how healthy eating habits and principles are working. We Interviewed our Goal Setting coach Bec to find out just how we can recognise those wins and how do we go about tracking them?
1. Embracing Healthy Habits
Healthy eating habits are crucial in any wellness journey. Here is just a few ways to embrace them.Discover and try new recipes, cooking nourishing meals at home, making mindful choices, drinking more water and eating vegetables can be empowering milestones to celebrate.
2. Improving Physical Well-being
Physical well-being is about embracing strength, energy, and endurance. Whether it's committing to daily walks, taking the stairs, or enjoying a gym workout, these accomplishments contribute to your overall fitness and vitality.
3. Enhancing Appearance and Confidence
Feeling good about how you look can boost self-esteem and motivation. Fitting into favorite clothing, changing down in clothing sizes or clothes are feeling loose, or noticing muscle tone are encouraging signs of progress that have nothing to do with the scale.
4. Fostering Emotional and Mental Growth
Emotional and mental well-being are vital to overall health. Achievements such as better sleep, improved mood, mindful eating, and positive self-talk can help you build a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Tracking Your Non-Scale Victories
Tracking your non-scale victories can be a rewarding and motivating practice. Create a personalised journal, a dedicated section in your diary or use a journalling App where you can note down your successes as they happen. Whether it's fitting into an old pair of jeans, enjoying a refreshing walk, or feeling more connected with your body, write it down. Include the date and how it made you feel.
Regularly reflecting on these accomplishments can provide encouragement, especially on challenging days. We have found some of our women we coach find it helpful to set weekly or monthly goals related to these victories, providing direction and a sense of purpose in their wellness journey.
Tracking these NSVs helps you stay focused on what truly matters and serves as a beautiful reminder of how far you've come.
Conclusion: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness
Wellness is a multifaceted journey that encompasses healthy habits, physical well-being, appearance, confidence, and emotional growth. The achievements listed above are all victories that contribute to a more holistic understanding of progress.
Remember, every success, no matter how small, is a step forward in your unique path towards a healthier and happier you. Celebrate these non-scale victories and allow them to guide and inspire your journey. It's a way of acknowledging progress that truly resonates with who you are and what you value.