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paper clip motivation

kettlenic
kettlenic Posts: 148 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
I have made along link of paper clips representing all the 1/2 kg's i need to lose - each time i lose a hald kg I will take them off to form a new link - I keep this at work where I am likely to go off track more so than at home....

Just thought I would share if anyone else is keen to join in x

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  • swenard
    swenard Posts: 101
    That's a really good idea!
  • mommyoftwins05
    mommyoftwins05 Posts: 645 Member
    That is a great idea! I might do that.. but of course it'll be a half of lb.. man that would be like 54 paperclips
  • leaw24
    leaw24 Posts: 22 Member
    Such a good idea! I'm making one for my desk at work right now! :)
  • kettlenic
    kettlenic Posts: 148 Member
    I need to lose 29kg so 58 paperclips!!!!
  • emylourow
    emylourow Posts: 38
    Loving this idea

    *runs off to buy some paper clips*
  • mommyoftwins05
    mommyoftwins05 Posts: 645 Member
    I need to lose 29kg so 58 paperclips!!!!

    I'm going to do it :) I think its a great idea.. I think we should update on this post.. how many paperclips we have added.. and then how many is left.. so like right now.. I'd have 4/54... yeah or no
  • mommyoftwins05
    mommyoftwins05 Posts: 645 Member
    I don't have enough paperclips :( But I'll get some Friday while I'm out :)
  • Fattack
    Fattack Posts: 666 Member
    neat idea!
  • kettlenic
    kettlenic Posts: 148 Member
    sounds brilliant I am 2/58....gettign there one paperclip at a time :)
  • nileighttig
    nileighttig Posts: 147 Member
    Thanks for this brilliant idea! I haven't been logging in for a few weeks and today is my first day back and this motivation is exactly what i need.
    I have 2 - one for the fortnightly minigoal and one for overall total of lbs i need to lose xxx
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