How do you reward yourself?

TLC227

I buy pair of weird/crazy socks (I love funny/unusual socks).

incisron

missteena88 wrote: »

For those in the US, you're probably accustomed to rewarding yourself with food or treats for a job well done. I'm trying to break this cycle. When I've lost 10 pounds, I don't want to immediately think, "I deserve some cookies!" I'm trying to set my goals for 2017 and I'm wondering what everyone rewards themselves with for hitting a certain goal? I've already written down spa days as they're not cheap and I enjoy them. I know clothing may be a good one but with losing weight, you never know where you'll be with needing new items. Throw me your (non-food) ideas!

I dont know how to reward myself. I've tried to think of ways to. There are things I like to do, but I dont consider them rewards. Watching Disney clips and Disney movie reviews, reading articles online, writing stories, hanging out with my family, and, of course, sweets.

Francl27

Hmm I've never felt the need to reward myself. Is that a US thing? But about weight loss, honestly, seeing the new number on the scale and getting new clothes that fit is a huge reward on its own. You just have to try to think long term.

missteena88

incisron wrote: »

missteena88 wrote: »

For those in the US, you're probably accustomed to rewarding yourself with food or treats for a job well done. I'm trying to break this cycle. When I've lost 10 pounds, I don't want to immediately think, "I deserve some cookies!" I'm trying to set my goals for 2017 and I'm wondering what everyone rewards themselves with for hitting a certain goal? I've already written down spa days as they're not cheap and I enjoy them. I know clothing may be a good one but with losing weight, you never know where you'll be with needing new items. Throw me your (non-food) ideas!

I dont know how to reward myself. I've tried to think of ways to. There are things I like to do, but I dont consider them rewards. Watching Disney clips and Disney movie reviews, reading articles online, writing stories, hanging out with my family, and, of course, sweets.

I've decided to reward myself by pampering myself. Pedicures, facials, and buying new outfits. I need to stop with the sweets. They're not good for me and make me feel bogged down.

missteena88

Francl27 wrote: »

Hmm I've never felt the need to reward myself. Is that a US thing? But about weight loss, honestly, seeing the new number on the scale and getting new clothes that fit is a huge reward on its own. You just have to try to think long term.

I believe it's very much a US thing.

missteena88

138shades wrote: »

INK.

My tattoo artist is difficult to book with so I can't make these rewards because it would be too difficult to line up.

Grammytryingtogetfit

I have never felt the need to reward myself either...Seeing the scale go down and the need to go shopping and buy smaller clothes, this is rewarding:)

Timshel_

missteena88 wrote: »

For those in the US, you're probably accustomed to rewarding yourself with food or treats for a job well done.

Honestly, most of my motivation and satisfaction comes from accomplishment. That is in everything I do. It happens every day when I feel my clothes fit better, or I don't strain as much to tie my shoes, or don't lose my breath running up stairs when everyone else around me is huffing and puffing.

I love that feeling.