The last time I was doing this, I tried using [Visualization Beads] as a motivational tool. It didn't leave me with a very good impression. I would lose count often and not keep track of it and ehhh I just didn't like tracking every pound like that (I was at a high number, so seeing the even larger "pounds to go" jar was discouraging). So I'm using a kind of three step motivation program:
1. Splitting the Cost: I have over 200lbs to lose, but looking at it all in one HUGE chunk is a serious downer. So instead, I'm splitting it up into four phases: 63lbs, 50lbs, 50lbs, and 50lbs. The first three phases will have one or two months of maintenance following it. I'll celebrate the end of the first three phases with large, non-clothing purchases. Maybe the last one will be a vacation to see one of my non-USAn friends.
2. Tracking Pound by Pound: I made a chart on a piece of cardstock that has every pound I wish to lose in the phase that I'm in. I cross out each pound as I lose it. (Rule: Two days must pass before crossing out a number. To rule out the scale being wonky that particular day or something. My [3FC] trackers will follow this same rule) I'm also recording all of my numbers on a separate piece of paper for posterity.
3. Celebrating Mini-Goals: On the phase chart, I keep track of mini-goals as well. Every ten pounds (well, 12 for the first goal, I hate uneven numbers. Well...12 is an even number, but it's not divisible by five) I'm going to purchase a button (such as [these]) and put it on my messenger bag/purse. I know this is just like getting a charm for a charm bracelet, but I'm not interested in charms.
It may not be a perfect system, but I like it. And I thought of the mini-celebrations just now! Yes!
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