Two non-scale victories this week - mental and physical

(Ashley Haddock) #1

First NSV: I’ve had an extremely stressful week. Friday I found out one of my grandfathers is very ill and not expected to live much longer. My grandmother has terminal cancer. Then on Monday my other grandfather (married to my grandmother who has cancer) passed away very suddenly. The night I got the brunt of the news my family got one of my former favorite carby foods. It was just sitting there waiting for me. In the past I would have grabbed it and a Coke and ate my feelings. I avoided it and wasn’t really even all that tempted. This is probably bigger and more amazing to me than losing 130 lbs.

NSV 2: I purchased these jeans after I’d already lost about 90 lbs. Prior to that regular jeans wouldn’t fit me, only elastic waist jeans and pants. It was one of the best feelings ever and now when I wear them I have to hold them up as I walk! Non-scale victories are awesome.

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(Cathy Schroder) #2

I am so sorry for your loss. But what a great achievement!

(Ashley Haddock) #3

Thank you

(John Cotter) #4

Sorry to hear that, but at least you are able to find some positive with so much happening.

(Ashley Haddock) #5

Thank you. He was incredibly proud of me and was even learning about keto. I wish he had known sooner, it might have saved his life. He did live a long and full life though.

(Michelle) #6

Hope your family heals in this time of turmoil and loss. So happy you didn’t turn to food. You look great!!! Love it when my pants don’t fit cause they are too big!! Congrats

(Ashley Haddock) #7

Thank you. I’m very proud of the fact I didn’t turn to food. It’s the first time I’ve been through something as stressful and emotional as this and haven’t!

(Stickin' with mammoth) #8

It’s a big deal, and yes, feel proud of yourself. Fuck, feel massively proud of yourself, you deserve it and you rock. And your grandparents know you love them. Wish them well on whatever journey they’re on, it’s okay. It’s all good. Keto on and lotsa love.

#9

My heart goes out to you. And, as you can see by the comments, the community on this forum is very proud of you.

#10

So terribly sorry for your loss and sad news…and so pleased that you won’t have any of the added stress that comes from devouring guilt-laden carbage during this difficult time.

#11

My condolences for your loss.
The fact that you could hold it together and be true to yourself in times of great stress is inspirational.
Keep up the good work.

#12

So sorry for your loss, but so proud of your resolve. You are amazing :heart:

(Ashley Haddock) #13

Thank you for all the love and support, everyone. It means a lot.

It’s weird for me to put myself out there but I know a year ago when I was crying because I missed Coke I would have never imagined I’d be in this place today. If I can give people just starting their journey hope that they can do it, it’s so worth sharing. I know it’s cliche but if I can do it, anyone can.

(Roxanne) #14

Sorry for your loss, Ashley, but kudos on getting through it without turning to food, you should be proud! I posted something very similar just a week or two ago, when my Dad passed. It totally amazed me that I didn’t run out to the nearest store to buy a ton of chocolate or ice cream :slight_smile:

(Ashley Haddock) #15

That’s so amazing. It’s a very weird feeling in a way, to have such control. I’m so sorry about your dad. :heart:

(Mercy Baron) #16

Sorry for your loss Ashley and proud of your sticking to it!

(Ashley Haddock) #17

Thank you!

(Ashley Haddock) #18

Oh hey, I know you from Facebook! :grin:

#19

I am sorry for your loss :purple_heart: Thank you for sharing this story. I’ve gotten rid of most non-keto foods in the house but occasionally one creeps back in as I am slowly eliminating junk food that I was allowing my daughter to eat once in a while. Anyways, potato chips are my weakness and there is a small bag of them on my cupboard. I seem to think about them every time I walk in the kitchen. I should just throw them away but I almost feel like they are testing my strength. Anyways. I just sat down with a cup of broth and was really craving them (I know it’s an emotional not a physical craving). I just read your post and thought, “no, I can also overcome this emotional habit”. Kudos to you and thank you for the reminder of the long term picture. Prayers to you and your family :pray:

(Ashley Haddock) #20

Thank you so much and you absolutely can do it. I’ve done this in a house full of people who aren’t keto. Potato chips used to be one of my old favorites and they’re almost always in the house. In fact, there are some on the table next to me now. Lol But in a way I feel like having to avoid those things constantly made me stronger. It made me have more self control and I truly feel it has helped even if it was super hard at times.