Goals and Rewards

After a month of Body Revolution and not losing weight. And mostly training for my 8K, but missing some days and not staying on schedule, I've decided to recommit.

I've come up with some goals and some rewards to help with my motivation. I considered at first giving a monetary value to each pound lost, but I realized that there are some things that I want more. So I've developed the following plan:

1st 5 pounds lost & kept off for a week = a flip belt for runners (I want the neon orange punch - kind of a coral color). I want this one especially because only my winter running pants have a spot for my keys. So I usually tie them onto my pants with the draw string, or onto my shoe laces and it's really annoying trying to get them off when I get back from my runs. Plus holding on to my phone while I run for an hour is a pain, it gets all sweaty in my hand, I'd it's just be nicer to be hands free.

2nd 5 pounds lost & kept off for a week = a new running outfit. I don't really have running shorts, I have some capris, I have my winter pants, I have some shorts that used to fit, but don't any more. Besides I got these cute new running shoes. I didn't mean to get cute ones, I tried on tons and almost went with a mostly white pair that was $60 down from $130, but the cute ones fit my foot the best and felt the most comfortable, so there you go. But, I want a cute outfit for my race in June to match the shoes.

3rd (and final) 5 pounds lost & kept off for a week = a bathing suit, probably a one-piece from Old Navy. They have some cute ones. I already own 4 bikinis - thinking of getting rid of one - so I don't need that. My family is going on vacation this year to FL and I should have gotten rid of the final 5 by then. These two are my favorites so far, but I'll have to try them on before I buy.