When you are on your path to weight loss, how do you reward yourself? Do you have a “cheat day”? Do you buy something special for yourself? Do you not reward yourself, telling yourself “you haven’t earned it yet”?
We need affirmation
We need to know that we have stayed on track with our weight loss efforts. One of the quickest ways to measure that is by getting on a scale. Any weight lost form the last time you were on the scale is a reward and something to be celebrated!
Another measurement is by the comments you receive. People aren’t going to tell you you look good if you don’t. Unsolicited complements are another reward.
How your clothes fit is another reward. Seeing and feeling the changes your body is experiencing as the pounds come off is a great source of feed back and deserves to be rewarded with better fitting clothes.
Save the big rewards
Save the big rewards for the big goals that you achieve. If you have a goal to lose 50 pounds, get bigger rewards at each 10 pounds lost. Save the new clothes for the final reward if you can.
Don’t sabotage your efforts
Reconsider using a “cheat day” as a reward. If you have changed your eating habits to be a life style change and not just a “diet”, then “cheat days” should not exist. No foods should be off limits and if you do have a need to have a comfort food, make sure to replace a meal or snack with your treat.
Congratulations on your continued weight loss success!
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