How do you reward yourself?
ambergem1969
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As I edge towards 40 lbs loss (end goal is 75) I'm thinking about what I'm going to reward myself with...obviously food is out of the question! At 30 I bought some new clothes. For 40, I'm thinking I might finally splurge on a streaming TV solution (Apple TV or Roku).
How do you celebrate milestone weight losses? Do you have a big reward planned for the "the end"?
How do you celebrate milestone weight losses? Do you have a big reward planned for the "the end"?
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I find that every 20 pounds or so I need new jeans, so that's my treat. I have another 100 to go and hope to reach it by next November when I turn 40. I think that deserves a cruise to somewhere tropical, if finances allow.
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Clothing has been a big reward for me. Did the pedicure once also.0
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Clothing, massage, trips to beauty salon, tickets to places/events. I don't have tons of money to spend, so it feels extra special, and is a good way to budget.0
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Get yourself something to stay motivated also helps. Like new work out shoes, food scale, new exercise program or sports bra.
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I don't reward myself with anything . I'm happy enough with my ongoing change. I'm asking for gift cards to clothing places for Christmas, though, for sure.0
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My strategy is to reward myself for behavior that leads to achieving goals, not for the achievement of the goal. I like a lot of small rewards, sometimes every day, for things like staying under my calorie goal or meeting my exercise minutes goal, and I reward myself with internet time, music downloads, Kindle books, small items of clothing, and makeup.0
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I love buying new clothing in smaller sizes. It's also great being able to fit into the old stuff. I've got a pretty wide range of clothes in various sizes. LOL0
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I used to have the mindset that I needed a "reward" for "being good" but then I finally realised I'm not 6yo and I don't need to bribe myself for simply not eating like a pig and showing a little self control. The other side of this is that I no longer feel the need to "punish" myself for "being bad". I am an adult and I own my actions.
This might sound harsh and offensive to some, and I am in no way having a go at any of you for whom the self-reward system works, it's just what I've found works for me. That's not to say I don't occasionally "treat" myself to a night out, or a manicure or something but it is not tied to how many kg I've lost or whether I've managed to stick to my macros.0 -
EbonyDahlia wrote: »I used to have the mindset that I needed a "reward" for "being good" but then I finally realised I'm not 6yo and I don't need to bribe myself for simply not eating like a pig and showing a little self control. The other side of this is that I no longer feel the need to "punish" myself for "being bad". I am an adult and I own my actions.
Haha! I never punish myself, only positive reinforcement for my training regimen.
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I totally get what @EbonyDahlia is saying but I do like rewards. Yes my health is my ultimate reward but sometimes when you have little motivation it helps working towards. I give myself a smile when I see the new bra I bought as a reward. To most it may not be, but being a mom of 7, I sometimes put my needs last. So these are my remaining rewards: 155lbs = hot date with hubby (reservations for this Saturday) 150 lbs = new workout DVD (looking for Pilates) 145 lbs. = 2 new jeans (one will be white skinny jeans) 140 lbs. = $20 to spend on Amazon, 135 lbs. New running shoes. :-)0
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A BIG steak!0
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I set a 75 lb loss reward before even starting - a new PAX wardrobe (It's like a big customizable armoire for those who don't know it, but it's IKEA). We don't have a huge closet and my clothing currently ranges from size 9-22 (I'm in an 18) so I have a LOT of clothes in storage. So excited to get to the point where I'm in ONE size and have great storage!0
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I take my friends out to eat a good steak, I pay for it.
Not just any friends, these are my close friends that I used to "cry-on-their-shoulder-about-being-fat-and-not-knowing-how-to-lose-weight" friends. Now that I have a tool that works (Ketogenic), I celebrate the victory with them. That doesn't sound like much of a reward for myself, but it is.
I hope this helps,
Dan the Man from Michigan
Keto / The Recipe Water Fasting / E.A.S.Y. Exercise Program
Current weight: 194.9, 119 pounds down, 16 to go. 14 months on diet0 -
I gave myself weight goals and hubby attached a special thing when I hit it...
175 - spa day (just hit this one)
150 - bikini with attached vacation
125 - Louboutins
115 - silk (expensive silk so I can make myself a dress and coat)
106 - pearls
At some point, I may say, "I'm at my goal weight" before I get to 106. At that point, I'll get the rest of my rewards. I haven't been 106 in decades, so that may not be a reasonable gw, despite what my doctors think. Even if it's not reasonable, I'm damn sure gonna work towards it.0 -
@ki4eld - I can see you tripping up the runway on your Louboutins, in your expensive silk dress, coat, and pearls, on your way to an expensive, bikini-wearing vacation
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For my 50 pound loss, I'm celebrating on Saturday with a 90 minute massage. Heavenly!0
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It's been fun so far. We'll see how far I get and how quickly. At this point, if I can lose another 50 by my birthday next August, I'll call it a 100% success. I'll let the remaining 19lbs sort itself out. That remaining 19lbs might be skin, but losing 130 will do that.0
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I buy new makeup! Or treat myself to the salon.0
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new tattoo next week, that's how!
the end will be surgery.
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