ShellBell25 41 Posted July 7, 2013 A suggestion from a friend of mine was to give myself a visual reminder of where I was....and where I was going through the use of motivation jars. Get 2 glass vases (I chose a short, squat one to start because that's how I see myself NOW.....a taller, thin one for the end because that's where I hope to be), find some pretty glass rocks, beads, etc. to place in the first vase to represent the pounds that you want to lose. As you lose, you move 1 bead per pound from the first to the 2nd jar. You will be able to visually check yourself and make sure the 2nd jar is getting more full while the first one is emptying. It's a triumphant moment when you move that bead from one jar to the next. When your 1st jar is empty you have reached your goal....and perhaps it's time to add some more beads and set a new goal! I'm a visual person so this is very motivating for me.....my kids have even joined the fun and ask every morning, can I move your bead today? LOL Hope the picture attaches! 13 Oliver's Mom, Melixxa, nmck and 10 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs.RRn 2,111 Posted July 7, 2013 This is mine. Love it! 3 KittyLouSou, ShellBell25 and Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuchnuch 120 Posted July 7, 2013 That is such an awesome idea! Thanks for the idea!! 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted July 7, 2013 A suggestion from a friend of mine was to give myself a visual reminder of where I was....and where I was going through the use of motivation jars. Get 2 glass vases (I chose a short' date=' squat one to start because that's how I see myself NOW.....a taller, thin one for the end because that's where I hope to be), find some pretty glass rocks, beads, etc. to place in the first vase to represent the pounds that you want to lose. As you lose, you move 1 bead per pound from the first to the 2nd jar. You will be able to visually check yourself and make sure the 2nd jar is getting more full while the first one is emptying. It's a triumphant moment when you move that bead from one jar to the next. When your 1st jar is empty you have reached your goal....and perhaps it's time to add some more beads and set a new goal! I'm a visual person so this is very motivating for me.....my kids have even joined the fun and ask every morning, can I move your bead today? LOL Hope the picture attaches! [/quote'] Love this concept! 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ake 8 Posted July 7, 2013 I love love love this idea!! I'm going to start it today!!! 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynthia4722 74 Posted July 7, 2013 Nice idea. Whst I did was make a paperclip chain for each pound I have lost. 5 KittyLouSou, ShellBell25, JourneyToLife and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted July 7, 2013 Nice idea. Whst I did was make a paperclip chain for each pound I have lost. Like that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee 588 Posted July 7, 2013 My DGD gave me two small fish bowls with clear marbles and tied a yellow ribbon around each. Now most are in the lost bowl. I keep them on my kitchen counter for everyone to see. 2 ShellBell25 and Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly3 495 Posted July 7, 2013 I love this! Here's mine...my 5yr old helped me! attachment=15236:IMG_7516.jpg] 3 Lorie269, Mrs.RRn and ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morganne 241 Posted July 7, 2013 Great idea! Doing it today. 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted July 7, 2013 Great idea!! 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShariM735 189 Posted July 8, 2013 Love that idea. Having surgery July 22. Going shopping for beads and containers tomorrow. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using VST 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicoyte 32 Posted July 8, 2013 I love this idea too! And I think the kitchen counter is a great place to keep it! Off to the shops for beads - thanks lovelies I needed that pick me up! 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cmt7831 186 Posted July 8, 2013 Love love love this idea! I will get this before my surgery for sure! 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCat 70 Posted July 8, 2013 What a great suggestion! Thank you ~ 1 ShellBell25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites