It has been quite a few months since I've posted anything here! Either that or I've been caught in a time warp. Sometimes my life feels that way. Time twists itself inside out.
At my weekly weight loss group, we are talking about developing personal incentive plans and this is what I came up with: I have a special stash of money that I earn from singing. I use it for personal things, gifts for my husband, etc., instead of taking money out of our joint account. I will be giving $200 of this to a trusted friend, with a written promise to lose thirty pounds by our first meeting in January. If I do not, I must donate $100 to a charity of my choice. Then, after three more months, if I do not lose the rest of the thirty pounds, I must give the rest away to charity.
It sounds harsh, doesn't it? I've been so unmotivated I had to make it something I'd work for, and work hard. That is an average of five pounds a month for six months. I know I can do that. But will I? That is the burning question. I have a deep desire to do it.
Welcome back! You know, I think many of us (in our little blogging community) do know that 5 lbs a month is a realistic goal. We've probably have done it before! It's finding that focus and motivation. I admire your idea! In these tough $ times, I think it would motivate me to keep my hard earned cash! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea to me! We all have to find what works for us...
ReplyDeleteIt's been helping. I did eat some things I shouldn't have yesterday, but I'm back on track today. I've been walking three miles a day. Yay!
ReplyDeleteI'm back on the wagon, how about you?
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