Pinterest is full of tips and tricks on how to lose weight, become more healthy, and stay motivated!
My favorite "Pin-tip" hands-down is the "Motivation Marbles" jars inspired by "Princess Dianne" from
http://hotmessprincess.com/:
This idea is similar to the "good behavior" jars found in elementary schools across the nation. When children do something good (like walking quietly down the hallway) they put a marble in a jar. When the jar is full they win a prize (like a pajama day).
The "Motivation Marbles" jar up the ante with adults though, because when I fill my jar with marbles, I'm going to have a fabulous body! Forget the pajamas and bring me a bikini ;-)
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| These are the jars I made with supplies from Michaels for about $15. | | | |
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(However after visiting The Dollar Store yesterday,
I realized I could have gotten the jars and marbles for only $4!
C'est la vie ;-)
My second favorite pins, in terms of health, are all of the motivational stories, pictures, and quotes.
One in particular that always stands out in my mind is of a young woman named Kelly Olexa. She posted before and after pictures of herself in the same lime green dress, and her catch phase "undressedskeleton" aptly applies!
http://kellyolexa.tumblr.com/post/5251884539/undressedskeleton-before-and-afters-that-is
I decided to take some of these great visual reminders off the computer and put them onto paper. I printed off 7 of my favorite motivational pics and quotes, laminated them, added magnetic tape to the backs, and displayed them on my refrigerator. I also put three magnets of my 7-year-old daughter beside them. Kylee is my biggest inspiration because I want her to live a healthy lifestyle, and I know that
I am responsible for modeling that healthy behavior for her.
So, every time time I walk toward the fridge, I'm reminded of not only
what I'm trying to accomplish, but also
who is watching me closer than any Pinterest board.
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| "Motivational Magnets" |
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| Kylee's favorite quote was, "Don't Reward Yourself with Food. You're Not a Dog." She couldn't stop laughing about it and now repeats the saying on a regular basis. She even stuck out her tongue to imitate a panting dog for this picture, lol! |
My favorite quote was, "A year from now you'll wish you had started today," by Karen Lamb. I used a sharpie to mark the date on that magnet "4/11/12" so in a year I can see if I've made the healthy life changes that I set out to make on that day.
**FYI, I've moved 38 marbles since that day! 2/17/13**
See my "Motivation" board to find even more healthy inspiration:
http://pinterest.com/pollytopia/motivation/
