Visual motivation
 

Today I took 100 marbles (well, the flat ones that are for decoration) and separated them into pounds I've lost and pounds till my second goal weight of 130. I wanted to put them in two identical glass jars but unfortunately the only ones of those I have are huge. So I settled for a divided wire mesh pencil holder. Now every time I lose a pound I can transfer another marble out of the to-lose side and see the done with side get bigger. (And I didn't expect 64 to already be visually so much more than 36.) :D

Do any of you have other ideas of ways to visually motivate yourself or show yourself how much progress you really have made?

That is a great idea I may try that.

Congratulations - what great work you've put in on that!

That's a fantastic idea, I'm gonna copy!! Thankyou.

I like that idea. But maybe would do it in 10ths of pounds so on the weeks I'm down (not only down) .2, I can still move marbles.

Although where I'd put 400 marbles I don't know...

Olivia, Great idea. I'm very visual also so that might help more than the number on the scale.

Seagirl, LOL, maybe try beads instead!

Originally Posted by patchworkpenguin:
Olivia, Great idea. I'm very visual also so that might help more than the number on the scale.

Seagirl, LOL, maybe try beads instead!

Of course! Duh. Maybe split peas, I have those. I can spend my Friday night counting out 400 of them. :D

I LOVE THIS IDEA! I am going to copy it! Thank you :hug:

Love this idea!!! Fun.

this is a great idea -- i'm probably going to steal it too.

Whenever I start to feel like I will never get to goal, or I am stuck on a plateau, I carry around 2 of those kettle bell weights at the gym. I use 2 35# bells so that I can see and feel how much 70 lbs. really is. It always helps to put it in perspective for me.
I also now see why I was so tired. 70 extra lbs. is a ton to carry around.
I love the marble idea. Very clever.