Friday, October 23, 2009 #

My own motivation technique

So, I decided last night that I needed to come up with something that would motivate me more than just the weight coming off since I can get discouraged easily when I don't see it coming off as fast as I would like to see it come off.  What I came up with was a rewards system.  For every ten pounds I lose, on time, I get something that I REALLY wanted.  We don't have a lot of extra spending money so I always feel guilty getting something that I really wanted when I don't feel like I deserved it. This way--I have earned it!!

This is what I came up with:

1. -10 lbs by Nov. 27, 2009: Trip to the salon for a new look

2. -20 lbs by Jan. 1, 2010: Get to eat out at Buffalo Wild Wings (where my husband and I went last year for new years)

3. -30 lbs by Feb. 5, 2010: Get new lingerie to show off the new body for Valentine's Day

4. -40 lbs by March 12, 2010: New tattoo

5. -50 lbs by April 16, 2010: ?? (Haven't come up with one yet.  Any suggestions?)

The time lines are based on an average of 2 lbs a week.  I have also been debating if I should do something if I can reach my goal before the dates set.  What do you think? 

posted @ Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:56 AM | Feedback (30)

"THE FORMULA"

This is the quiz to determine the points you are allowed a day:
WW Quiz


1. Are you
female?- score 2
Male?- score 8
A nursing mom?- score 12

2. How old are you?
17-26- score 4
27-37- score 3
38-47- score 2
48-58- score 1
over 58- score 0

3.What do you weigh?
Enter the first two digits of your weight in pounds.
(for example, if you weight 199, you will add 19 to your score)

4. How tall are you?
Under 5’1- score 0
5’1-5’10- score 1
Over 5’10- score 2

5. How do you spend most of your day?
Sitting down? score 0
Occasionally sitting? score 2
Walking most of the time? score 4
Doing physically hard work most of the time? score 6

Now add them all

 

**Remember you also get 35 extra splurge points a week.  You can choose to use them or not.  The decision is yours.**
posted @ Friday, October 23, 2009 2:37 PM | Feedback (12)

Day One

This is going to be my journal and points tracker. I have decided to use weight watchers. If you would like to know the formula for determining points or what foods are what points you can find this on my blog.
posted @ Friday, October 23, 2009 1:20 PM | Feedback (6)