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I experienced it in the past, that when I have something visible to remind me to my goal, then I get reminded spontaneously many times in the day as I just accidentally look at it, and it helps me tremendously.
So I took out some of my old summer clothes: a skirt and two dresses, that I wasn't been able to wear for years now, and I hanged them on the wall in my room.
I also made a nicely framed note with colour pencil and I wrote the number of next weight that I want to reach, and a reasonable date. To me what works well is that I write one kilogram less than my present weight and a ten days or rather two weeks date. I also display it in my room. When I reach the goal, I congratulate myself on the paper and make another note with another colour. If I don't reach the goal by the date, I don't frustrate myself, I accept that I am not there yet, and just wait until I get there.
The point is that when I look at the summer skirt for example, I still remember the feeling when it was loose on my waist and I was wearing it in a hot summer weather. This memory is vivid and brings me closer emotionally to my goal and can suppress a craving for sweets or snacks.
It also works if someone has nice old photos, putting them on the fridge or something like that. I didn't feel like going through my old photos now, but I might do it at some point.
Does anyone else have similar stimulating methods to help the process mentally and emotionally?
Diet Calendar Entries for 18 May 2016:
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1465 kcal
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Fat: 73.96g | Prot: 87.75g | Carb: 225.30g.
Breakfast: Jam Preserves, Go Green Almond milk - original, Kvarnvingen Oat Flakes natural whole grain. Lunch: Bulgur (Cooked), Skinless Chicken Breast, Cooked Spinach (from Fresh, Fat Added in Cooking). Dinner: Lidl Soft White Cheese in Water, Lidl Soft White Cheese in Water, White Bread, Tomatoes, Tomatoes. Snacks/Other: Mountain High Lowfat All Natural Plain Yoghurt, Coffee, Arla Lactofree Semi-Skimmed Milk, Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Go Green Almond milk - original, Coffee, Kiwi Fruit. more...
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2427 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Yoga - 1 hour and 1 minute, Resting - 13 hours and 29 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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I used to do that years ago with clothing. I would see a dress, top, etc. that became too small and that would be a motivation to drop the extra pounds, but now I think more on health and how extra weight is not great for my health. I found that a clothing size doesn't necessarily equate healthy. I am more concerned about the numbers in regards to being healthy. Without health a dress size doesn't matter. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with wanting to look great and if that can motivate you to move in a positive direction then it's all good.
18 May 16 by member: Engeland
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That is a great suggestion and I think that I might do something similar.
18 May 16 by member: Mousy1109
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Similar but not so visual. I have slacks from 34" to 42". I always wear the unforgiving ones I can barely fasten. Walking around, driving all day while wearing these uncomfortable mf'ers keeps me going. Then they get better, then comfy and I move smaller ones into the rotation.
18 May 16 by member: Five-Two Cowboy
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Thanks for your replies!
@Engeland, I agree. When I finally faced the fact that I am overweight, and it is not only about having some extra pounds anymore, I realized that it is a health issue. But as luckily I didn't experience any serious health problems, that is not the main emotional motivation right now. That's why I use this method right now.
@Mousy I am glad that you like the idea. Please let us know if you some more ideas, I would love to learn more of these motivation techniques from you guys!
@Cowboy that is really brave! I just started to wear bigger and bigger sizes, trying to hide in them, but of course that didn't help at all...
18 May 16 by member: PrettyHealthyMe
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