[Tabbycat]

I signed up for a 5K Fun Run last March and decided that if I could do it in under 45 minutes or win in my age group (55-60) I would get a James Avery running shoe charm for my charm bracelet. That carrot helped me practice for the race, and I did finish in 42 minutes which was first in my age group. So, maybe something like that will motivate you too.

[ringmaster]

I'd probably buy exercise DVDs, but since you already have enough workout equipment...

the heart-rate monitor suggestion is a good one. food wise, if you don't already have one a good food scale would be nice to buy. these are things that you could use for atleast a couple of years to keep you going on your journey.

workout clothes are the same as regular clothes to me - I don't like buying them until I lose weight or get to goal because even exercise clothes can get too big to wear.

[Scarlett]

I need some new running swag SO BADLY
I REALLY hope I get this job

my short list includes
*sport ear buds with behind the ear pieces (I'm currently trying to use simple buds)
*Moisture wicking capris
*sport boyshort moisture wicking undies

Farther down the list...
*a few sports tanks
*new sports bras
*new sneakers (I'm wearing a pair that are a size too big, I pull the laces really tight).
*New Ipod
*garmin heart rate monitor and running GPS

[doopdoop]

You could buy an "Alli" starter kit. I know some people are against them, and I can't say they make a huge difference in your weight loss, but here are two good aspects:

1) The potential side effect of eating too much fat after taking one will keep you from indulging if you find you -have- to go out socially or engage in a food-centered social activity.

2) It can help break a plateau when you've tried everything else.


Other than that, I'd go to GNC or a local health food shop and invest in a few more expensive "treats" or diet supplements to make it easier to stay on plan

[irishcanary]

I'd get little things which make a huge difference
A food scale
Containers
Workout DVDS
A pair of ear phones
Then if you have any money left over something nice to wear while working out.

[Mama Bee]

If you are a jewelery wearer... How about a charm bracelet? I'm going to start one... buy the chain now, and each time I reach a weight loss goal I can put a new pretty charm on it.

[Teebhag5]

you can get yourself some healthy food and Some new workout clothes I think they will really motivate you