One of the Mindset Core Content entries is about setting up ways to reward ourselves for hitting our goals. This entry struck a chord with me, because I am so guilty of not rewarding myself in good ways. I'm horrid at saying that I "deserve to be bad" just a little, either because I've had a bad day, or because I've reached a goal. This usually leads to allowing for snacks or treats that aren't the best for staying on track.
While I don't intend to go hardcore Paleo, I am using it as a baseline for my meals. I also have experience with Weight Watchers, and will be trying to stay in a specific caloric limit to achieve my weight loss goals. So that means my snacks will try to be nutritious as well as under 150 calories.
But my overall goal with this part is to take treats out of the rewarding process. I want to break the habit of thinking of my behavior in this way. If I chose to eat or drink something that is not within my plan, I want to think of it as an action I am choosing to take, not a good or "bad" decision. By thinking of it as a cheat, I'm thinking of it as something that I am being deprived of. It'll make cravings worse,
Since I love books and technology, my loot will be rewards centered around that. When I reach a goal, I will buy a new book, or a new app. Hopefully this will keep me from sabotaging my own efforts.
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