Here's how to pat your own back

“Sometimes a little recognition goes a long way. Here's how to pat your own back.”

Like a five-year old, you probably don't go around bragging about all your daily accomplishments, "Hey, I ate broccoli today...and all my green beans!" But, keeping a visual of achievements keeps us motivated. Kids get smiley faces and gold stars when they excel, and so should you. Keep a workout calendar visible and buy a bunch of fun stickers. Add smiley faced stickers when you workout. A gold star if you eat really well that day. You'll find it hard to break the pattern in a week or a month once you've got a row beaming brightly. It might make the difference between ordering the salad or the cheeseburger one day.