Little rewards?

ToniChansNewLook
ToniChansNewLook Posts: 52 Member
edited November 22 in Health and Weight Loss
So I want to lose 50 lbs by mid-Feburary, and I am told to reward myself for whatever little goal I make and reach.

I've always been the type to jsut see the pic pciture and aim for that. :P

And that never really worked apparently. :/

So what goals and what rewards do you all give to yourselves?

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  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Do what works for you. Probably not food rewards, but tbh I found the most motivating thing was progress and the health benefits. Look at peoples profiles and some people reward themselves with clothes, treats, holidays etc.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    The weight loss is reward enough for me! I am so delighted with every pound that no other thing could be more rewarding.

    The reward thing wouldn't work for me. If I want a manicure, I can get one without losing five more pounds. I know that, so depriving myself of the manicure...just wouldn't do it for me. If I really wanted it, I'd go get it, lol.

    It works for some people, though. Whatever floats your boat!
  • Cortneyrenee04
    Cortneyrenee04 Posts: 1,117 Member
    It depends on the person! New outfit, manicure, going somewhere special... Like kalikel said, I just do those things anyway or cheap out and skip them! My new body is my reward, but it's up to you!

    Small goals are definitely a good way to break up a big goal. At first, I set monthly weight loss goals (usually 5 pounds), then I switched to fitness goals with some goal weights in mind but they're less important now :)
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I gave myself a sticker on the calendar for every day that I met my goals. It's a silly reward, sure, but it also gave me a quick way to see if I was cheating too often or staying on track.
  • LiveLoveLift48
    LiveLoveLift48 Posts: 379 Member
    I found if i made small goals and rewards they were much more do able and i stuck to them. Like right now i am need of a haircut....i told myself when i lose 5 lbs i will get the hair cut....

    You could buy yourself a new gym outfit or running shoes......treat yourself to a mani/pedi

    Also when i was trying to lose my weight....instead of focusing on omg i need to lose 70 lbs ( which seemed daunting)...i told myself i can lose 1 lb ...70 times...it worked.
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    If you've used food as a reward in the past, be very, very cautious about doing so again since many of us have a tendency to overeat because we've "earned it."

    Personally, I try to work something I really want but don't often eat into my weekly calories - something like a burger, fries & custard from a local shop, which is easily 1000 calories. I can make it fit, but really only once per week, so that was (and still is) a big motivator because the custard is SO worth it.

    What also worked for me was planning to clear out my wardrobe once I reached my first major goal weight.

    I got there a couple months ago and cleared out my closet in June. A good portion of my stuff is gone and I went out shopping a few times to get new tops as most of my bottoms fit alright with a belt. It felt so good to buy clothing in the new sizes!

    Or reward yourself with other things, like manicures, pedicures, or what have you. I would recommend doing that as you reach certain weights, but don't tell yourself it has to be by a certain time. Slow and steady will get you there.

    :)

    ~Lyssa
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    Not being fat was motivation enough for me.
  • snowflakesav
    snowflakesav Posts: 649 Member
    I do all sorts of things. Workout clothes are my favorites.
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  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
    When I reach my first milestone my reward is a west end musical(hopefully) and food wise I want fish and chips. I'm still gonna try to fit it into my daily calorie goal though.
  • BrianaDuBois
    BrianaDuBois Posts: 48 Member
    I don't do food rewards or things go south for me.
    My birthday was a few days ago, and I wanted to wear a dress to dinner. I tried on about 7 dresses and, honestly, they all looked good. I thought I was going to cry from happiness. I only needed one, so I took what looked best. I needed a size smaller than normal. That feeling was such a reward in itself.
    Other than that, I really love to buy smaller workout clothes. I've only done it once so far, since I still have about 25lb to lose and I know I'll likely lose another size. Still, though, buying a small shirt that has gradually gotten more and more loose is gratifying.
  • SaffronSunrise
    SaffronSunrise Posts: 182 Member
    Workout clothes or a dress from Modcloth!
  • Linzon
    Linzon Posts: 294 Member
    SaffronSunrise wrote: »
    Workout clothes or a dress from Modcloth!

    Funny you mention Modcloth, I'm treating myself to a dress from there when I hit my goal weight :)
  • SaffronSunrise
    SaffronSunrise Posts: 182 Member
    Linzon wrote: »
    SaffronSunrise wrote: »
    Workout clothes or a dress from Modcloth!

    Funny you mention Modcloth, I'm treating myself to a dress from there when I hit my goal weight :)

    I looove Modcloth, but it has to be a treat because unless it's a crazy sale, the dresses area little pricier than I like to pay.
  • mirrim52
    mirrim52 Posts: 763 Member
    SaffronSunrise wrote: »
    Linzon wrote: »
    SaffronSunrise wrote: »
    Workout clothes or a dress from Modcloth!

    Funny you mention Modcloth, I'm treating myself to a dress from there when I hit my goal weight :)

    I looove Modcloth, but it has to be a treat because unless it's a crazy sale, the dresses area little pricier than I like to pay.

    Just ordered from there last night for my cousin's wedding :p
    I was planning on buying a new outfit once I hit the normal BMI range, but once I got there I was happy just to get there and didn't feel I needed the reward.
    I am getting a tattoo I want when I reach my final goal weight.
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    edited August 2015
    Since I've been stuck & unmotivated for a while, I've started putting a little sticker on the calendar every day
    I exercise, whether at the gym or just riding to work. My failure or success stares me in the face.

    Other rewards I've used:
    new earbuds (makes the treadmill bearable, being able to listen to the TV)
    cute socks in silly bright colors
    clothes (kinda have to, as I shrink)
    When I get 100 lb down, a friend is buying me a massage.
    When I get to goal (which will be 110 lb down), I plan to buy several nice sets of lingere.
    After a couple years, I hope to be able to afford surgeries to remove excess skin, maybe including a breast lift.

    When I started out, I made a list (or chart, if you like that better) showing every 5 lb I will lose, every time I drop
    1 BMI number, when I go from obese to overweight to normal, and as I hit those markers I write the date next
    to them. It's incredibly motivating to be able to see my progress.

    I also write my weight on the calendar every day (only record it here when I've lost).
    Every month, on the top of the page, I remind myself where I started, where I was 01JAN this year, and what's my
    lowest weight so far.

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  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    edited August 2015
    macgurlnet wrote:
    I try to work something I really want but don't often eat into my weekly calories - something like a burger,
    fries & custard from a local shop, which is easily 1000 calories. I can make it fit, but really only once
    per week, so that was (and still is) a big motivator because the custard is SO worth it.
    I saw that, made a bet with myself, looked at your profile, and yep - you're from Wisconsin! :grin:
    So, Kopp's or Culver's or someplace local?
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