Motivation Tip: Use a Reward Chart

One of the most popular tools in my nutrition educator's bag of tricks is a good reward chart. It helps with motivation, makes it easier to celebrate important milestones, and adds a sense of fun to a new endeavor. That's why I created the Reward Chart poster. I wanted a resource that would help people focus on important health goals, and it has been flying off the shelves since its introduction to the store. Today, because I love ya, I'm giving away the handout that comes with this poster, for free. Yes, you read that right! In order to further boost motivation, the Reward Chart poster comes with a simple handout about selecting rewards and the evaluating the impact of healthful choices. I've copied that information below and slipped in a free downloadable PDF of the handout too... Choosing Rewards: When it comes to choosing rewards for your achievements, it’s important to choose options that will encourage your efforts. Skip food or drink rewards. Instead, try one of these options…

Hand weights
Resistance bands
Yoga mat
Swim goggles
Running shoes
Movie passes
New cooking equipment
Sharp knife
Colorful cutting board
Nonstick skillets
Fresh herbs
New spices
New workout clothes
iPod or other digital music device
A deposit in a savings account for a vacation
A trip to a museum or art exhibit

The Benefits of Your Decision: There are tons of benefits to good health. A balanced diet and exercise plan will reduce your risk of…

Diabetes
Heart disease
Stroke
Certain cancers
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity

At the same time, making healthful diet and exercise choices will provide the following benefits…

Increased stamina
Better sleep
Improved mood
Increased flexibility
Stronger bones
Higher energy levels

Congratulations on starting down the road to good health. You can do it! And, as promised, here is the PDF handout that's (usually) only available to people who already bought the Reward Chart poster. I hope you like it!