Your weighing scale doesn't always give you the full picture. These non-scale victories are what you should be looking out for.So, you start a new diet and fitness regime in earnest. You exercise, eat right, and strictly go by the book. A couple weeks down the line, you take a peek at that weighing scale, and you're horrified to see that you've lost very little weight. But, this isn't the time for self-doubt, depression or anxiety. Instead celebrate these amazing victories. Source: Flickr
You are sleeping better
When you’re eating unhealthy food and your body doesn't get enough exercise, you tend to sleep in fits and wake up many times during the night. But when you exercise regularly and eat healthy, you are likely to sleep soundly at night.
You have more energy
You may no longer feel bloated after a meal because you are eating healthier. Your energy levels are higher, and you are more cheerful.
Your pants are looser
Take a look at your clothes. Those pants that used to fit you snugly might be hanging loose on your slimmer frame. You are able to ease into them now unlike before when you had to sit (or lie) down and yank them up your legs. Maybe you're having to buckle the belt a notch tighter. Source: sxc.hu
You have lost inches
Measure the circumference of your upper arms, waist, hips, and your thighs. All these measurements have gone down in comparison to what they were.
People are complimenting you
Friends and family will probably compliment you on your glowing skin and healthier look. They may even ask you for your diet/exercise secrets!
You have more endurance
Remember the time when you first started exercising? You were out of breath in the first 10 minutes or so. Now, you’re able to lift heavier weights, do more intensive yoga, or run for longer on the treadmill.
You are healthier
You’re falling ill less frequently. And that diabetes, cholesterol or blood pressure is in control. Source: sxc.hu
You can fit into your clothes from when you were younger
Those ripped jeans from college, that beloved t-shirt you thought you could never fit into again, remember them? Take 'em out and try 'em on. If you are fitting into them again, then you've made progress.
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