Have you made a promise??

IrishCloud
IrishCloud Posts: 71 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi Just wondering if any of ye Girls/Guys have made a promise/bet with a loved one /Friend to help Motivate you on your trip to get Fit??
My Fab Hubby and I got talking about all the times I have started a Diet or Fitness Plan and failed to carry it out.
I seem to do great for a while then all of a sudden I just Stop " been good" and I am not sure why that happens.
So last night We got talking about this and I feel I need better support from him (he does not have a weight problem
so does not understand fully how hard this is for me) You have to live it to fully understand it I believe.
He has promised me a new Handbag if I have lost 1 stone (14 lbs) by Halloween .
A day at a time and I will do it . I have made a Calendar for this month and now write on it my exercise details because
that is one of my weak points.

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  • Connie_TN
    Connie_TN Posts: 88 Member
    Sounds great to me! My hubby and I haven't done anything ike that. Maybe I should.
  • MissManx
    MissManx Posts: 1 Member
    When I lose 10 pounds my hubby buys me new shoes. :)
  • msjac23
    msjac23 Posts: 140 Member
    Yes I have, but cheer up, you are starting again. As they say we fall down, but we get back up again. Besides its not a diet its a lifestyle change, we take one day at a time. Stay strong my friend.
  • IrishCloud
    IrishCloud Posts: 71 Member
    Sounds great to me! My hubby and I haven't done anything ike that. Maybe I should.
    Yeah go for it . we all need that extra push every now and again.:happy:
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    When I get to my goal weight I get to throw my guy out of a plane....with a parachute of course! Then I get to jump out behind him. I have always wanted to try it, he doesn't. He is very supportive of my efforts...but I still have 75 pounds to go so he has plenty of time to change his mind.
  • Kassielin13
    Kassielin13 Posts: 263 Member
    I have set up mini goals to reach my ultimate goal. At each goal there is a reward of something I really want. For instance, my first mini goal of dropping 20 lbs was rewarded with new shoes! As soon as I hit that goal, I ran to the store and found the shoes I really liked!
  • IrishCloud
    IrishCloud Posts: 71 Member
    Yes I have, but cheer up, you are starting again. As they say we fall down, but we get back up again. Besides its not a diet its a lifestyle change, we take one day at a time. Stay strong my friend.
    I promise to do it right, can't wait to wave good bye to the 14 lbs. Thanks friend.
  • IrishCloud
    IrishCloud Posts: 71 Member
    I have set up mini goals to reach my ultimate goal. At each goal there is a reward of something I really want. For instance, my first mini goal of dropping 20 lbs was rewarded with new shoes! As soon as I hit that goal, I ran to the store and found the shoes I really liked!
    Wow great idea. well done on the 20 lbs drop.
  • ErrataCorrige
    ErrataCorrige Posts: 649 Member
    I joined a weight loss challenge. I am very competetive, especially with money on the line! It held me accountable to more than just myself.

    Good luck with your bag! Hope it's a super cute and pricey one!
  • IrishCloud
    IrishCloud Posts: 71 Member
    When I get to my goal weight I get to throw my guy out of a plane....with a parachute of course! Then I get to jump out behind him. I have always wanted to try it, he doesn't. He is very supportive of my efforts...but I still have 75 pounds to go so he has plenty of time to change his mind.
    oh my goodness that is wonderful. Best of luck n maybe you could let me know how it goes. keep up the great work .
  • IrishCloud
    IrishCloud Posts: 71 Member
    I joined a weight loss challenge. I am very competetive, especially with money on the line! It held me accountable to more than just myself.

    Good luck with your bag! Hope it's a super cute and pricey one!
    Thanks so much. I could get a new outfit but that is for the big weight loss, New me in a New outfit !
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    When I get under 150, hubby is paying for me to have a pin-up style photoshoot. It might be more for him than me :)
    He has watched me lose and gain for a while, and I try not to overwhelm him with all the new lifestyle stuff. He constantly tells me that I am perfect the way I am, and instead of discouraging me, it helps to hear it.
    Mostly, you all here on MFP are here to hold me accountable if I start wandering away from good decisions. Congrats!
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