NSV: I Don't Even WANT to Binge Anymore

Posted on November 14, 2014

Good Morning!

NSV stands for Non-Scale Victory, and I had a big one last night:

My weight on the scale has been up for the last three days, and yesterday, I had a surprise dinner out with my mom. I ate lightly, but just knowing my body and how it responds, I had a pretty good feeling that I would be UP again on the scale this morning, or at the very least, that the number would not be DOWN (and I was right...up 2/10ths of a pound this morning).

However, here is where the VICTORY comes in: as I was driving home, thinking about how the scale had been up the last three days, an OLD familiar pattern of thinking popped into my head:

"Well, today is already 'blown' since I ate out at a restaurant. And let's face it: there's only 10 days left in your DB4...not nearly enough time to make goal...you MIGHT AS WELL stop at the store and get some soy ice cream or something to eat tonight as a 'treat'!"

Now the funny thing is: I have had those thoughts many times before in my life, and in the past, I would have automatically given in. But last night was different: I ACTUALLY HAD *NO DESIRE* TO BINGE! I actually WANTED to still have a good day, to go home and go to sleep without binging, and to wake up with a free and clear body and mind.

"Nah," I said to myself, "I don't really WANT to stop and get ice cream, or even to eat anything when I get home. I just want to take a nice hot shower and go to sleep. It doesn't really matter that I may not make my goal for DB4, and it doesn't really matter that today seems 'blown' or that the scale may be up tomorrow...how does eating ice cream or binging HELP solve anything? It doesn't. I don't even want to overeat anymore. It just hurts my body, and makes this whole journey harder."

So I am proud and grateful to say that, even after getting on the scale this morning and seeing a higher number, YESTERDAY WAS A VERY SUCCESSFUL DAY.

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HapiCampr

11/14/2014 3:23PM

Great blog! The ultimate goal, I think, is to recognize our NSV's. Isn't that what we are after anyway? I don't care if my scale says 135 as much as I want to feel great, wear clothes that fit well, move with ease and enjoy my life. No longer a slave to food or eating my feelings. Your sentiments tell that story. Bravo Adrienne...thanks so much for sharing your perspective. It is valuable and YOU are a gem. xoxoxo

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Debbie Z.

11/14/2014 1:59PM

Awesome - I love the NSV concept. It is so important to focus on the journey we are all one and celebrate the changes in habits and attitudes. Thanks for sharing this.

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11/14/2014 10:38AM

Awesome job! Go you! I hope to follow your example and not let the "oh, I already blew this day by eating xxx so why don't I just eat anything I want?" mentality bring me down. Thanks for showing me it's possible! Way to go!

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Adrienne

thanks "C"! :)

ChachiCat

11/14/2014 7:54AM

Go you! Way to say no to your inner critic!

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Chrissy

11/14/2014 6:34AM

So so happy for you ;)))
I can't even find the words......
& even if you don't hit your goal...... Your a winner..... Life change is the hardest part & you got that down ;))))
Congrats ;)))

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Adrienne

hugs and thanks!

adrienne121

11/14/2014 6:24AM

Adrienne, I'm sooo proud of you!!! Do you see what's happening??? Your mindset is changing how you feel about food!!! THAT'S HUGE!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! That's what I'm talking about!!! It's all about changing our mindset & our relationship with food!!! You're gonna achieve your goal because you believe in you!!! Way to go mamacita!!! Keep up the good work!!! :-)

Thanks for sharing!!! LOVE IT!!! :-)

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Adrienne

thanks Adrienne! big hug from one Adrienne to another Adrienne :)

KnitterBeth

11/14/2014 5:42AM

I am so very proud of you! I still have those naggy binge cravings even after being on plan for 18 months. (I wrote a blog entry about not overcoming a craving a few weeks ago.) Fortunately I find that, more often than not, I think the way you did - what's the point in eating that whatever, how does help my long-term goals?

Thanks for posting this... I will definitely remember it the next time I feel a binge coming on! :)

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