changing the reward system. I didn't think I used food as a reward...until I realized I did. If I had to get through a tough task at work I gave myself permission to eat candy, if I wanted to treat myself to something fun, I would choose a fun restaurant and order food that was bad for me, if I was unhappy with something food would cheer me up, even in small doses. It was like a little gift I could give myself.
When I started working out, I realized this habit of rewarding myself with bad food was something I needed to change. The road of ahead of me was going to be tough and I didn't want to sabotage my journey by rewards from an unhealthy life style.
Here is what I came up
1) manicure/pedicure
2) new clothing item
3) new toy (see tomorrow's blog)
4) a pass to spend some time pampering myself (i.e. staying after my workout to enjoy the Jacuzzi, steam and sauna)
What is your healthy reward?
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