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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! :)

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That is such an awesome idea! Thanks for the idea!!

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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!

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Nice idea. Whst I did was make a paperclip chain for each pound I have lost.

Like that too.

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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.

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I love this! Here's mine...my 5yr old helped me!

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Great idea! Doing it today.

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Great idea!!

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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!

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Love love love this idea! I will get this before my surgery for sure!

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What a great suggestion! Thank you ~ :)

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