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Rewards!!

echohansen
echohansen Posts: 15 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What do y'all normally do to reward yourselves after you achieve something? I promised myself a treat when I hit a new PR in my deadlift but normally I'd reward myself w food. I'd like to move away from that idea, so I was wondering what other people treat themselves to! Any recommendations would be welcome please and thank youu (:

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  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    Life's best rewards are intrinsic.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,882 Member
    On March 26, my husband and I cycled a 300 km randonnee ... we did it in 17 hours and 6 minutes (including all breaks). I haven't done that in years so it was a big accomplishment for me.

    I rewarded myself with a long, long sleep, and relaxation the next day. :)
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I look in the mirror!
  • sharonandwyatt
    sharonandwyatt Posts: 86 Member
    for every 10 lbs I lose...,I buy me something that I wouldn't normally buy myself. Just bought some Ray Bans to get ready for the summer :) I try to buy non food things
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    I go for stuff that will help me reach my goals.

    Like new running shoes, new pair of shorts, etc.

    ~Lyssa
  • HomeatWDW
    HomeatWDW Posts: 121 Member
    I book a massage or hot stone pedicure or something else that's pampering to my body and that helps relieve stress overall (I have a stressful job, so since I've cut out my stress eating, that gives me an excuse for healthy alternatives that also pamper me).
  • Challengeacepted
    Challengeacepted Posts: 7 Member
    I really like the one about buying something to keep you focus on your goals. Um and mani pedi sound good too. Or hair!
  • ironmanwannabe
    ironmanwannabe Posts: 81 Member
    more fitness gadgets. one can never have too many...
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    New training gear.
  • Btheodore138
    Btheodore138 Posts: 182 Member
    Smaller clothes! :smiley:
  • echohansen
    echohansen Posts: 15 Member
    thanks guys I love all these suggestions!
  • Bluepegasus
    Bluepegasus Posts: 333 Member
    I recently bought new running clothes as a sort of reward, though it was mostly because I just wanted new running clothes as my old ones were getting a bit worn!
  • FitEqualsSmile
    FitEqualsSmile Posts: 160 Member
    I am heading to get a hot stone massage...I am always sore now, lol.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    I dont. I achieve miracles every day. So a hobby like this would prove a bit too expensive....
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    I look in the mirror!

    and then flex and take a picture! :lol:

    Anyways, I'm down over 50lb and can squat 5x300lb and honestly the answer is nothing. The problem with "rewarding" myself is that I have plenty of money and can buy whatever I really need/want. That, and spending money above my normal budget is robbing my future self, so it isn't exactly a reward either. This summer I will buy a whole bunch of clothes, but not as a reward, but as a necessity (I've bought a few key pieces, but I need to replace a lot of clothes).
  • haviegirl
    haviegirl Posts: 230 Member
    Yesterday, on a different thread about motivational quotes/sayings, someone posted "Don't reward yourself with food. You're not a dog." Made me laugh. And it's true!

    I agree with non-food rewards. I rewarded myself with a new, cute Fitbit when I got into the normal/healthy BMI range.
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