Celebrating non-scale victories!

Dr. Nadia Pateguana considers NSV (non-scale victories) when it comes to Low Carb and IF.

Acronyms, for many are a pet-peeve (as there are many to learn and always more showing up). But, NSV (non-scale victory) seems to be everyone’s favourite!

Even when that darn scale doesn’t seem to reflect your efforts and how good you feel, you’ll likely discover a new NSV every single day of your IF and Real Food journey.

Consider:

fewer meds
better blood work (blood sugars, lipids, etc.)
improved blood pressure
improved digestion/food intolerances
reduction asthma/seasonal allergies
better mood
higher libido
less pain and inflammation (arthritis improved)
migraines reduced
more energy
better body composition (less body fat, higher lean-tissue muscle and bone)
more time to do other things
cheaper grocery shopping
better skin
improved fertility (“miracle” babies)
more regular menstruation
less PMS
new clothes
better sleep/improvement sleep apnea
better organs (no more fatty liver!)
being able to do things you couldn’t before, like going on amusement park rides, fitting in a single airplane seat, rock climbing, going for a walk, competing in a race, wearing your wedding ring again, getting into and out of a chair, etc.
wearing clothes you would never think of before (for some it’s wearing jeans…)
crossing your legs!

For most of us, the list goes on and on.

So, if the scale isn’t being your friend, "throw it out", as Megan says, and make a daily list of all your NSVs to keep you motivated and congratulate yourself every step of the way!

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