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HOW DO YOU PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK WITHOUT BINGING?

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  • nickylee76
    nickylee76 Posts: 629 Member
    FitNFiesty044 wrote: »
    I read something that hit me square between the eyes the other day. It said, "you're not a dog. stop rewarding yourself with food.".

    I love this!!!

  • punkrockgoth
    punkrockgoth Posts: 534 Member
    I used to buy a new nail polish for every milestone I reached, but now I don't really paint my nails anymore. Now I have a few rewards I keep rotating:
    1. New can of tea from David's Tea (10 lbs)
    2. New workout clothes (20 lbs)
    3. A fun night out exploring something new which may or may not involve food (15 lbs)
    4. I let myself watch another episode of Game of Thrones. I've finished the first 2 seasons. (If I see a loss when I weigh in on Monday, I can watch a new episode.)
    5. I try out a new fancy healthy meal. My last one was Paella. It was fancy because the recipe needed saffron. (5 lbs)
  • jaga13
    jaga13 Posts: 1,149 Member
    I actually don't reward myself with anything. Entering in my new weight into MFP gives me enough personal satisfaction to keep going.

    *Once in a blue moon I'll tell myself it's been a while since I just ate A LOT, and I overeat. But I usually regret it and then it is a long time before I overeat like that again. I'm not perfect, and I'm going to occasionally overdo it. I just try to make it few and far between (or at least really worth it!)
  • bussyfeso
    bussyfeso Posts: 77 Member
    Great ideas guys, thanks for ur input.
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  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
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    :laugh: I haven't really thought of rewarding myself at all. Maybe when I lose enough weight, I'll go buy a whole new wardrobe.
  • Timelordlady85
    Timelordlady85 Posts: 797 Member
    reward yourself with non food items, like new shoes, new clothes, pedicure. fitness gear,etc.
  • bussyfeso
    bussyfeso Posts: 77 Member
    Wow. Thanks for ur input guys
  • bussyfeso
    bussyfeso Posts: 77 Member
    Lasmartchika wrote: »
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    :laugh: I haven't really thought of rewarding myself at all. Maybe when I lose enough weight, I'll go buy a whole new wardrobe.

    Lol
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,150 Member
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    Having a really good, caloric dessert works for me. I usually work it into my calorie goals though.
  • Mexicanbigfoot
    Mexicanbigfoot Posts: 520 Member
    I buy myself books because I love to read. And when I hit major milestones, I get tattoos. Next one in 2.6 pounds!
  • pechepanda
    pechepanda Posts: 7,939 Member
    dont use food as a reward,
    i use new dresses as a reward, or dying my hair a cool new colour, and if i hit my goal weight for the end of the summer im going to get a tattoo
  • bussyfeso
    bussyfeso Posts: 77 Member
    Thanks guys
  • bussyfeso
    bussyfeso Posts: 77 Member
    pechepanda wrote: »
    dont use food as a reward,
    i use new dresses as a reward, or dying my hair a cool new colour, and if i hit my goal weight for the end of the summer im going to get a tattoo

    Going to buy a pair of jeans
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