12 week challenge starting Sunday 7/9/17

@Jewlz411 Some of the tactics that have worked most effectively for me have been (in no particular order):
-bundling things I am trying to convince myself to do with things I like doing but should maybe do less of or are time sucks...for example...I tell myself I can only read my book if I do it on the elliptical, or watch my DVR'd shows on the elliptical...I can only have a Starbucks if I walk there to get it...etc.
-as motivation is one of the most finicky parts of the weight loss journey...I think keeping things fresh is super imperative. I used to do, different monthly challenges, like July I'd focus on push-ups, August would be abs, September squats, etc. you know our attention span so if you need weekly challenges instead of monthly adjust accordingly...if I accomplished my monthly challenge I rewarded myself with a non-food reward. Which brings me to my next item...
-start rewarding yourself with non-food things, walks with friends, nails, hair, new workout outfit...doesn't have to be expensive...but all social outings and celebrations shouldn't be food and drink centric and that was a hard concept for me to grasp.
-lastly...don't tell yourself you can't have something ever again...don't shame yourself or guilt yourself...that's when we shut down and stop tracking and start thinking we can never stick with it and do it long term...you can have anything you want in moderation if you plan for it...if you go way over some day, make up for it the rest of the week...don't get discouraged. Tracking everyday is the only thing that will truly hold you accountable...no one else.

Good luck!