It’s time to let go of guilt, grab hold of grace, recapture the life God made you for, and then…..live it!
Too many times we are so focused on what we are not allowed to do and what we should not eat that we end up feeling deprived, and defeated in both our physical and spiritual walks of life as well as our health journey.
The truth is, we cannot control everything around us. It will eventually make us feel out of control and overwhelmed. And where we do not have peace physically, we do not have peace spiritually.
That is why I want to talk about how to be thankful for what our bodies CAN do, and focus on that, rather than obsessing over what they can’t do or a number on a scale.
So how to do we cultivate an attitude of Thankfulness in areas we feel defeated, not confident, and are our biggest struggle? I’m glad you asked. I want to teach you how to shift your mind to thankfulness and focus on “non-scale” victories.
But first, let’s define what exactly a “non-scale” victory is. {NSV}
A “non-scale” victory is any healthy victory you have that does not involve the numbers on the scale.
Remember, being healthy does NOT only mean losing weight. It is all about a lifestyle rather than the numbers on the scale.
Here is a list of things to be thankful for while striving for progress in your health journey instead of perfection.
- I have MORE ENERGY to get through my daily routine. {I can keep up and play with my family, therefore celebrate your NSV!}
- I have INCREASED STRENGTH to DO MORE repetitions and endure longer in my workouts than I previously accomplished. {Each time you can do more, take time to celebrate your NSV!}
- I have fallen in love with NEW, HEALTHY food. {The more natural foods we put into our bodies – the better! Nature has provided us with AMAZING healthy food- use it and experiment with new kinds and celebrate your NSV!}
- I have a passion to WANT to workout to keep my body healthy now.{I crave how my body feels after moving and stretching. Celebrate that NSV!}
- I am an INSPIRATION to others in their health and fitness journey as a result of my story and determination. {I am now confident to share tips and help others be their best. Celebrate your NSV!}
- I am no longer controlled by food, but see FOOD AS FUEL for my body. {Celebrate your NSV by enjoying the healthy meals you prepare!}
- I have a passion and joy for life and desire to LIVE OUT MY PURPOSE. {Celebrate your NSV by striving for excellence, not perfection!}
“Whether we’re on the path toward victory or defeat is determined by the very next choice we make. Not the choices from yesterday. Not the choices five minutes ago.” – Made to Crave, Lysa TerKeurst
The next choice. Our very next choice. May it be that of an overcomer. An overcomer focused on “non-scale” victories!
Say these affirmations out loud to yourself each day. Each moment. Each second you need a fresh start. You’ll be amazed at how a thankful mind-shift to “non-scale” victories can powerfully impact both your physical and spiritual life. Focusing our minds on what our bodies CAN do instead of what they can’t do is life changing!
“In him, we live, and move, and have our being.” – Acts 17:28
