I posted this in response to another thread, but I thought I'd share it here too.

We all have those moments where we want to eat something we shouldn't, we don't want to eat/drink what we should (protein shakes), we don't want to exercise, etc.

My friend suggested I make an inspiration book and it's been a great help!

I went through mags and the Internet and cut out/printed out clothes I wanted, sexy outfits, places I wanted to visit, things I wanted to do, hot men...basically anything that I wanted/wanted to do when I am thinner. I pasted them in a small journal I keep with me. When temptation gets too great or I don't want to exercise or whatever, I pull it out and it reminds me of what it is I am doing all this for.

(A picture of Jason Isaacs in the bathtub is a great motivator for me to get on that elliptical trainer! )

Great idea! I did something similar as well, especially during my pre-op diet. I had pictures of different things/goals/clothes/places etc that I wanted when I reached goal posted all over my house, all over my fridge and food cabinets. Great motivation and reminds me of why I'm doing what I do.