Motivation!

It is amazing what we can do with just a little motivation.

I have been struggling ever since the holidays to get back on track with my eating habits. So this week, I made myself a deal. If I eat right everyday, Monday through Friday, Friday and Saturday nights I could have ice cream. Not just any ice cream either, but my addiction, Blue Bell pints. Sounds simple, right? Well let me tell you, if it were that simple, I wouldn't need to bribe myself. So, to help me stay on track, I printed myself a little contract, signed it and stuck it on my bathroom mirror. Now, not only did I promise myself to eat right, but I have to see that promise every day. Let me tell you, it worked! Seriously, I'm like a three year old. Every time I caught myself thinking "oh, just a little bit won't be that bad" I would just look at that contract and remind myself that my reward would be way sweeter(literally!) than what I wanted in the moment.

It's so basic and yet, I think I'm going to start making deals like this with myself on a weekly basis. New goals every week, switch up the rewards a little bit, it should take me a while to get bored with the system. Although, a pint of Blue Bell is totally worth it, and yes, I do plan to eat an entire pint each night!

Hopefully reading this motivated you in some way! No matter what you're working towards, finding what motivates you makes the whole thing seem simple!

Until next time,
Lauren