I found some motivational quotes that I loved, wrote them on post-its and stuck them around the house last night. All are positive and inspirational (except "to get the butt you want you have to get off the one you have" cause I thought it was funny. Not really negative to me). Is this cheesy? Cliche? I decided all positive because I am on a journey to love myself and my body. I've had enough negative (and actually just cut out some friends because of this) and I think having these will help. My kids saw what I was doing and made some for me too. My 7 year old made one that says "don't give up mommy! You can do it!". How sweet is that?!
I love it! I actually do that with a huge dry eraseboard I have. Mine says "Get that *** moving!", "You look good in clothes right now, but don't you wanna look better naked?" (Lol), that kinda stuff. Thanks for reminding me because I have been putting off hanging up that dry erase board in my room. I also hang up old smaller clothes or new clothes that are a size down for visual motivation.
I think surrounding myself with positive thoughts will really help keep on track. Although, I may end up with a newly decorated house with all these post-its
I have a 3x5 index card (a Beck response card) that I made in front of my computer monitor at home. It says, 7 times, in different fonts and different colors, "It's easier to stay on plan than get back on plan."
I have my "Advantages Response Card" which lists the reasons I want to lose weight on my dresser, and I read it and think about each reason every morning when I put my rings on.
So, either you're not crazy--or we both are.
I'd be interested in seeing some of your inspirational quotes, if you wouldn't mind sharing them.
(I wouldn't mind borrowing your 7 year old, either--s/he sounds adorable.) My kids are a bit older (17 and 20) but they've been really supportive--the 17 year old at home, and the 20 year old from a distance.
I have posted on my computer screen the quote from Anais Nin. "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
I love the reasons idea! I think I will steal that idea and do some of my own. I know bad days are inevitable, but at least I will have my reasons for doing what I'm doing laid out in front of me (which goes great with one of my quotes!) My 7 year old is very much a sweetheart. All of my kids are, but she definitely has a nurturing, loving, positive personality.
I absolutely don't mind sharing! If they help someone else then that is wonderful!
My favorite "Don't give up on your dream just because of the time it takes to achieve it. The time will pass anyway." It was very powerful for me and I use it daily in many aspects of my life.
~No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch.
~I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
~Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you will go.
~When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.
~always remember: you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think.
~I am in control of how I feel. Today I choose happiness.
These are just a few. Then I made some with just words like smile, persevere, believe, etc.
And 1 I will be making extra copies that says "Love yourself". I did a big heart in place of the O. I'm just oh so clever haha.
I have posted on my computer screen the quote from Anais Nin. "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
Love it!!
In fact, I've got a Post-It on my desk with something I got from 3FC the other night: If you want it, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse!
Some others:
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are headed.
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
To post-it or not to post-it
If it works for you, then do it! 
