My own motivation plan....

goochinator

While I've got hundreds of reasons to be healthy, I often times will focus more on losing weight than I do overall health...kinda counter productive sometimes. So in order to motivate myself to simply do the healthy steps, I've come up with a reward plan of points- for every healthy activity/action I take I earn points. After so many points are racked up then I can 'cash them in' to reward myself on something small or save the points and get/do something larger.

Heres a sample:
For every day I stay within all calories/fat/sugar/carbs/sodium- 75 pts
For every day I meet fiber requirements- 25 pts
For every day I meet water intake- 25 pts
For every 30 mintues of excercise- 50 pts
For every additional 30- 50 points

When I earn enough I can ge a magazine, Itunes downloads, a book, a sugar free ROCKSTAR ( I know this seems counterproductive since its not terribly healthy, but I love these things and havent had one in almost 3 weeks- a record), a facial, book, CD, etc.

So far it seems to be working pretty well ( only been 2 days) becuase I'm thinking of it a lot. I love some new songs coming out recently and I cant wait to download them, so it is pretty motivating to keep on track with things.

I've always been the type to reward myself for weight lost, and I never would get my rewards becuase I plateau so much get frustrated and then fall off the wagon...:noway: This way, even if I'm doing some healthy habits, I can still get rewarded!

goochinator

While I've got hundreds of reasons to be healthy, I often times will focus more on losing weight than I do overall health...kinda counter productive sometimes. So in order to motivate myself to simply do the healthy steps, I've come up with a reward plan of points- for every healthy activity/action I take I earn points. After so many points are racked up then I can 'cash them in' to reward myself on something small or save the points and get/do something larger.

Heres a sample:
For every day I stay within all calories/fat/sugar/carbs/sodium- 75 pts
For every day I meet fiber requirements- 25 pts
For every day I meet water intake- 25 pts
For every 30 mintues of excercise- 50 pts
For every additional 30- 50 points

When I earn enough I can ge a magazine, Itunes downloads, a book, a sugar free ROCKSTAR ( I know this seems counterproductive since its not terribly healthy, but I love these things and havent had one in almost 3 weeks- a record), a facial, book, CD, etc.

So far it seems to be working pretty well ( only been 2 days) becuase I'm thinking of it a lot. I love some new songs coming out recently and I cant wait to download them, so it is pretty motivating to keep on track with things.

I've always been the type to reward myself for weight lost, and I never would get my rewards becuase I plateau so much get frustrated and then fall off the wagon...:noway: This way, even if I'm doing some healthy habits, I can still get rewarded!

SUCCESSISMINEIN09

I really like your plan! It is a great lil way to stay on track!!!
I think I might also apply this other areas in my life.
Have you ever heard of XS energy drinks? Thy are actually good for you contain B12 and most flavors have no carbs or sugar!

Leigh14

I really like your plan! It is a great lil way to stay on track!!!
I think I might also apply this other areas in my life.
Have you ever heard of XS energy drinks? Thy are actually good for you contain B12 and most flavors have no carbs or sugar!

Mmmm, I looooove XS!! I haven't had one in over a year, though! I used to work with a business group that sold them and I always had three or four with me. I need to order a box.

I recommend the Cranberry Grape! :flowerforyou:

goochinator

Never heard of XS, but the ROCKSTARS I drink are sugar free, no carbs and have LOADS of vitamin B6 and B12 in them, now that I think about it.
Maybe I'll look for XS- thanks!