What were your rewards for reaching mini goals?

nyponbell

I've tried the goal thing; when I get to x weight I'm going to buy new gym clothes, when I get to x weight I will buy that new fitbit etc etc. It always ends the same; I see work out clothes I want so I buy them, I can't wait so I buy the fitbit.

The way I figure it is that most of what I want as rewards (aside from massages) have something to do with the process of losing weight anyway, so why not get them now and use them to either speed up the process (the fitbit is a real motivator) or make the process that much more fun?

So goals don't really work for me; I will just have to be happy about getting smaller and healthier I'm afraid!

Alidecker

I lost over 100# and rewarded myself every 25#. Yes, feeling better about myself and getting healthier was a huge rewards, but it was nice to buy myself some things. 1st 25# was some new gym clothes, 50# new gym shoes, 75# was a much needed massage and 100# was a new BBQ grill. Then it got really hard to lose weight and I started buying myself a new song for my ipod for every pound

TakingBackForever

Well..I like the weight loss reward. But here are my others.

Starting Weight - 210
*200 - Kitchen Scale
*190 - Etsy Bag
*189 (10%) - Lunch box
*185 (Overweight) - Picnic Supplies
*180 - Kitchen Fryer
175 - (Halfway) - Weight Set
170 - Hair color
168 (20%) - Refrigerator
160 -
150 (Normal) - Car detailed
147 (30%) - Stove
140 - Wardrobe (shopping spree)

The %'s are body weight % lost and the normal and overweight are based on BMI.

*'s = goals I have hit

DeguelloTex

Not being as fat.

VykkDraygoVPR

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misskarne wrote: »

I have every-five-kilo rewards. Bought a sports jacket at my first five kgs. Lining up a haircut for my next one - fingers crossed it should be next weekend!

Haircuts are a necessary, and distasteful chore, not a treat! Even thinking about it makes me itchy! XD

I get the works done, a full shampoo/condition, cut, and blow dry. My hair is getting pretty shaggy at the moment so it's overdue for a cut, actually.

I admit, the massage part of getting a shampoo is nice. But not enough to make me enjoy haircuts. But, as a guy, I get my hair cut the same pretty much always. When I had long hair, it was more interesting, and less irritating, but long hair is a PITA to take care of!

callsitlikeiseeit

a pat on the back....?

E_Brault

vgnfarmer wrote: »

Mani/pedi, new shirt or pants, special (tracked) dessert or meal. Good luck!

I agree, add facial, massage, hair cut at a better salon and short road trip or fair (because you will be walking) - but bring your own food and drink.

tomteboda

I'm actually deliberately NOT "rewarding" myself at weight goals. I have had problems with linking my self-worth to things like my weight, job or relationships. My weight is a number and it actually doesn't mean very much. I am the same person whether I'm 160 or 260 lbs, and if I can't see that I don't know how to expect anyone else in the world to see it.

The changes I've made in my life reflect me conquering the challenges of an autoimmune disease and a couple very bad injuries. Every time I take my dogs out and hike on a trail, I'm amazed because a year ago I was bedridden thanks to a heart infection. Seeing the countryside again is a phenomenal gift, not because of my weight loss, but because I've been given the opportunity to heal, and to make choices that could help if (more likely when) I face a recurrence.

So I buy clothes as I need to replace clothing (worn/just does not fit at all). I do the things I enjoy regardless of my weight, with how they fit into my finances. If a tool will help me become more able to attain my goals, I'll purchase it when I an afford it. In the end, no matter what that number on the scale is, I need to act with love toward this amazing life I've been given and that includes my body.

I'm consciously attempting to decouple "rewards" from "making healthy decisions." I'm doing what I can do to give myself the best chance over the coming years to enjoy my life.

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roxyish71

I got a new tattoo once I decided to get serious about losing my extra weight. Every time I look at it, it's a reminder of my commitment to myself. I'm going to get another one when I get to the 100's. Only 48 more lbs to go!

Auntiezozo81

Thanks all fab suggestions x

PeachyCarol

Well, I do like earning new walking/running shoes by putting miles on the old ones. Does that count?

patesq

My reward for the hours at the gym and for improving my diet is a lower number on the scale and better health. I am planning to get a kick butt dress for my kids' graduations in 2017, assuming I've made my goal by then.