Reward yourself!

There's no better way to keep up the motivation for your health and fitness goals, then treating yourself to a little reward for your hard work and determination.  Now, that doesn't mean that you should go out and have 5 ice cream sandwiches in one sitting.  However, there are a number of things you can buy or do that can be your reward.

Here's a quick list:

• Treat yourself to nice new workout clothes - if you are starting to slim down a bit, take advantage of showing off the new you.  Insider tip: I heard that new stuff comes in to Lulelemon in El Segundo every Monday.  
• Book that massage that you've been meaning to do.  I just used a massage gift certificate that I've had for months, right after a very long run.  It was the best post-run therapy that I could ask for.
• Take a bubble bath.  A nice long soak in warm water with aromatherapy style bath soap/salts is a nice treat to for a body that has been working hard.
• Plan a mini-spa vacation for yourself or for you and a few friends.  Even just one night (or a several hours) away with pampering as the goal, is a great treat.   Terranea is a great option in the South Bay for a day-spa get away.  

This list can go on-and-on, but I think you get my point.   Bottom line, don't take your small achievements for granted.  If you've been making progress on your goal, recognize it.  If you haven't quite set your plan in motion, then use a reward like the ones above to create some motivation for your goal.  And as always, if you need help towards your goal, come try a workout with me.  ;-)

Have a great week and hope to see you soon!

Barb

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