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Creative non-food rewards for each milestone??

JamieKnight1
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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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Not particularly creative, but clothes. Specifically clothes that fit properly. Worked wonders for me.2
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Great idea! Thank you!0
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maybe a manicure/pedicure or a massage?1
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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.1
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The most creative would imo be to stop expecting rewards for doing a small daily effort for your health.2
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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.1 -
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 too1
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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)1 -
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.0 -
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.0
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