I agree, small changes can make a difference. It is all about adjusting your eating/lifestyle habits so that over time you have developed a new approach to living. I know readers of this blog can't see actual photos here but you have been looking thinner lately. And beautiful. And happy, which is far more meaningful than the numbers on a scale.
In the past week I have made a rather shocking lifestyle change. I gave up... my daily lattes. Now, a bit of back story here: I was having about one latte a day. Every day. Sometimes I would make them at home courtesy of the amazing home espresso machine (thank you Chris!). Sometimes I would go through Starbucks or a hip indie cafe. It became a habit, a great love but nothing about it said "healthy lifestyle." I have replaced it with drinking iced tea instead or the occasional skim Chai. My goal is to keep this up until my birthday and if I can do this I will treat myself to a reward...
Pictured: Tom's Fuchsia Crochet Women's Classics
Please note: For every pair of Tom's you purchase a second pair of shoes is given to a child in need. This is another reason to heart Tom's. No, they are not paying me to say this. I just like the product.
Now, I could just go out and spend the $58 to get this pair myself without any kind of sacrifice or planning. However, where is the fun in that? Would I even appreciate the shoes in the same way? I think not! So, for me I am giving up a naughty habit, giving myself one pair of shoes that says "I made it" and buying a second pair of shoes for a child in need. And I really hope that child in need receives a pair of Tiny Tom's because nothing is more adorable. I also get the great pleasure of BLOGGING ABOUT IT HERE. So, yes, I will keep the Internet updated as I take on this great endeavor. While some bloggers might write about reaching the top of Kilimanjaro, I will write of no longer having a daily latte...
I realize some people may turn up their nose at the idea of using a reward system for healthy changes. Well, good for those kind of people. I am actually a fan of this technique because it makes it into a kind of game, a challenge, and if I start to think about getting my usual latte then I can visualize these waiting for me in a size eight:
In the future I may even expand my system of rewards to other areas. Food will never be the reward but instead maybe a new outfit, a glitzy watch, or maybe something like a small vacation. I will have to brainstorm further.
Until next time,
Rachel
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