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Creative non-food rewards for each milestone??

JamieKnight1
JamieKnight1 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I’m starting my weight loss journey today but I like rewards to keep me motivated. I am hopeing some of you will share your creative non-food rewards to give me some ideas. Thanks!

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  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,550 Member
    Not particularly creative, but clothes. Specifically clothes that fit properly. Worked wonders for me.
  • JamieKnight1
    JamieKnight1 Posts: 2 Member
    Great idea! Thank you!
  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
    maybe a manicure/pedicure or a massage?
  • sublimerain9642
    sublimerain9642 Posts: 8 Member
    Jewelry, hair done, mani-pedi, new make-up, new book (if you like to read), concert and even taking the day off of work, if yah like.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    The most creative would imo be to stop expecting rewards for doing a small daily effort for your health.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I work for rewards. I love the Weight Watchers stickers and the participant ribbons from races. My favourite reward is a signing up for a race.

    Also consider bubble bath, a packet of seeds, a pat on the back, blogging your success, a "boast board" where you post ribbons or other evidence of milestones, or a scrapbook.
  • gcconroy29
    gcconroy29 Posts: 85 Member
    I got a new fitness tracker when I got halfway to my goal weight. It really helped me step up the work for the second half too
  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
    I have a list, lol. Increases with each step lost. Seems like a lot but when I get down to the lower weights, it's going to be much longer gaps between each five pounds. They're things I've been wanting but can't always justify getting.

    180: Beauty Blender
    175: Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Pack
    170: Puppia Harness and Leash
    165: Foaming Clay Mask
    160: Spotify Subscription (1 Year)
    155: Snuper Album
    150: Recumbent Bike
    145: Face Paint Book
    140: Ears Pierced
    135: V Live+ Subscription (1 Year)
    130: Laser hair removal
    125: New heeled and tall boots
    120: Makeup shopping ($500 budget)
    115: New purse/bag
    110: Clothes shopping ($1500 budget)
  • eminater
    eminater Posts: 2,477 Member
    My next mini milestone is a "bunch of fresh flowers" for the dining table. I also use things like "foot massage" if I reach a step goal for example, or shoulder massage if I reach a swimming goal. (Eg 100k steps in one week = foot massage). I have tried to predict when I will need new clothes - I set these milestones as well. I guess I try to make the rewards match the achievement in some way if possible, but also throw in the occasional treat.

    This whole journey is a way of really looking after yourself, so I do enjoy little rewards and treats along the way.
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    JamieKnight1 wrote: »
    I’m starting my weight loss journey today but I like rewards to keep me motivated. I am hopeing some of you will share your creative non-food rewards to give me some ideas. Thanks!

    I like using recovery rewards when in training - a massage if I hit a PR, etc. Recently I decided if I hit my goal PR before my meet that I could do a Cryotherapy session..it's scheduled for this Thursday and I'm beyond excited. If I win my meet, I get to order a Pioneer belt or buy some new work out gear.
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