NSV

I have lost 26.5 pounds since April 1st.  This is something to celebrated.  Here are a few of my tips and favorite things that have gotten me this far.  

I am not exactly sure when I  started "The Gym Jar" sometime in March I think?   Every time I work out I put a dollar in it.   Once I reach a $100 or more I am going to treat myself to a new outfit.  I was curious to see how much I had so far and to date I have $61!   That's a lot of blood, sweat and tears!  I found this idea on pinterest.

This is the gym jar I made myself

 

Last summer Courtney Crozier had a summer challenge and every week she would have a new challenge whether it was mental, physical or something to do with nutrition.   This got me to thinking about having my own monthly Challenges.  I started it last September and every month since then.  In July my challenge was to not eat any fast food except Subway and to workout four times a week.  Here's how I did.  The app is called Streak and I absolutely love it.

 



I had a few slip ups but 80% is great! 



 

16 work outs for the Month I always go stronger at the end of the month. 

 

This months challenge is to eat a salad everyday for either Lunch or Dinner.  It might sound easy but I am not a big fan of vegetables.  I think this will be a great way to get my greens in. 

 

 

 

 PRODUCTS I LOVE RIGHT NOW!

 

 

 

Awhile ago Jen from priorfatgirl.com posted that that she found this new app called Fit Radio.  I was getting bored of Songza so I thought I would give it a try.  If you love DJ mixes I highly recommend it.  It's free so what do you have to lose!

 

 

 

 

Have you tried Pop chips???   They are my favorite!   I have been telling everyone I know to give them a try.  They are all natural and low in calories  it's great when you are having a chip craving.  BBQ is my favorite and no I don't work for this company lol  I buy the little serving size bags from Costco and keep them in my truck to avoid eating too many. 

 

 

 

 

I have gained a couple of pounds in the last couple of weeks.   I wanted to post a few things about my NSV (non scale victory's) 

 

1.  Customers at work have commented on my weight loss.  

 

2.  It's been a long time since I have been able to do this!   Especially without using a wall to balance myself. 

 

 



 

3.  I am faster at playing sports such as tennis and racquetball.  Running has also help with this.  

 

4.  All my clothes that where too tight are fitting or getting too loose.  I need to buy some new underwear they are falling off of me lol

 

5.  I went to a clothing store to try on some new outfits and I wasn't disgusted by my reflection.  Its been a long time since I have felt that way or even ever!  Running has really leaned me out. 

 

6.  I am starting to see my collarbones and I can feel my shoulder blades and my hip bones!   

 

 I hope all my Canadian friends have a great long weekend!  I will  be camping and hoping to get a hike in as well. 

 

Thanks for reading :)