I printed out the SP tape measure and use it to do my monthly measurements. As I get smaller I cut the tape measure down to the largest measurement I have. Seeing the tape measure get smaller and smaller every month is great visual reminder of my progress and motivation to keep going!
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link- http://www.sparkpeople.com/m yspark/printable_tapemea sure.pdf
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I never thought of this but I am going to do it! Great idea!
MAMABEARLICIOUS5/16/2010 6:40:00 PM
that is a fantastic idea. i'll have to do it too !! thanks
CARDSFAN7205/16/2010 4:02:00 PM
AWESOME idea! I never thought of that, either! for sharing that!!
ANIKA345/16/2010 1:42:00 PM
That is a GREAT idea!! Thank you for sharing, I think I might just have to try that!!!
RFSMITH51397/12/2011 2:21:00 AM
Great idea, thanks!
LYNNDAROB046/8/2011 10:11:00 AM
I LOVE this idea. AWSOME.
ELOHAREEIN10/13/2010 3:31:00 PM
so simple and yet so awesome
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for sharing that!!
