Last week was one of my laziest weeks in terms of fitness in a long LONG time. During the entire week I did make it to two yoga classes, but other than a pitiful 2.5 mile "run," that was about it! I decided that I was going to get back on the wagon this week, and just to make sure I didn't back out, I thought a little bribery might be in order...So, I planned out my workouts...
...and perused my ever-ongoing Amazon Wishlist for a few fitness related items that I've been wanting...
...then posted a little "motivation" reminder by my desk:
The deal is that if I complete every planned workout, I can buy myself new goggles, bike gloves, and a new swim cap (actually 2 new ones--I'm having the toughest time fitting my BUNCHES of long, thick hair into a cap. I have a silicone one, but am planning on buying a latex cap and a silicone "long hair" cap in the hopes that one of those works a little better!). Can you tell I've got triathlons on the brain?? :)
Anyways, it's Saturday and so far has worked like a charm! This little deal is the ONLY thing that got me to pull myself off the couch and out of a delightful nap yesterday afternoon and got me to the gym for a treadmill run and vinyasa yoga class. It's also what got me out of my COZY bed this morning and to the pool. I'm also pretty confident it's going to be a big part of what gets me through a 7 mile dreadmill run tomorrow--between freezing wind and a bunch of snow, I'm thinking the treadmill is going to be the lesser of two evils...
I for sure can't afford to buy myself little "presents" every time I make it through a week of workouts, but it's something to keep in mind for when I'm lacking a little motivation!!
Do you ever "bribe" yourself to workout, etc.?
Okay, I need your help. Movie/TV recommendations to watch on netflix instant on my phone while on the treadmill tomorrow? I already watched Spirit of the Marathon this week... :)
Totally agree with the 'sometimes you need a carrot." We are all about Responsive Classroom and the kids just want to do best etc. but it doesn't always work that way.
ReplyDeleteI am going to earn a Kuerig coffee maker by eating better!
What a great reward! I want one of those so badly!
Delete20 days on which I both do my "ten-minute-tidy" for my apartment AND get at least seven hours of sleep earns me $20 at the knitting store. This means that I bought one measly ball of yarn in the past three months.
ReplyDeleteAnd I definitely once bribed a particularly unruly group of kids with a pizza party.
If I lose 10 lbs, Im buying myself some uggs. the first 10 lbs seem hard for me to get into a routine and I desperately need to.
ReplyDeleteAs far as Netflix goes, my Mom just had shoulder surgery and has been OBSESSED with a series from the UK (i think) called Doc Martin. I haven't seen it but it's keeping her "busy" while recovering.
I'm all for little presents if that's what gets you going. I usually reward myself with a latte. but last week I did nothing and still had the lattes :) Oh dear!
ReplyDeleteBarbara
My Running Shortz
BEST IDEA EVER. i totally need to start bribing myself to get my strength training on and NOT blow off a workout just because i cant run right now :)
ReplyDeleteI've started paying myself a dollar each time I exercise and keep the money in a jar. But since I've just started and am SO GUNG-HO right now-I almost can't afford it! :)
ReplyDeleteShannon
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