What are some Mini-Goal Rewards, non-food?

echofm1

Now that I've been doing MFP for about 45 days, I'm starting to think about the future when I reach my mini goals. I've already got them in mind, roughly every 25 pounds or so, for a total of 5 + hitting my goal weight (6).

I was just wondering what other people did or plan to do for their mini-goals? I'm looking for ideas that don't include food as I'm trying to move away from food as a reward. I've already got a couple ideas, such as a shopping spree (for when I hit 250, about my halfway goal), and a hotel/spa-day for when I hit my goal weight. What are some others?

SweetLilyR

Books! The answer is always books!!!

...at least for me. But then again, I'm not allowed in a bookstore unsupervised.

angel79202

a trip
new clothes
new workout shoes

HeyGoRun

Ive been buying a lipstick for every pound ive lost since losing 5.
Have 1 on the way!

Achrya

I buy a dress every 10 pounds. I just put in the order for my next one.

jaimrlx

I made the mistake of having food as a reward, that was so stupid (strictly for me, no judgment) in hindsight.

Wardrobe
Workout gear
Something you've been saving for
Haircut/color
Girls day (if you're into that)

I need to go back to the drawing board too.. I set a lot of tiny goals because I need recognition from myself in order to succeed.

Ejourneys

Feed your passion.
I've treated myself to a pen tablet, for playing around with digital art.
I also registered for a fitness event (coming up in six days!) for the first time in over a decade.

AllonsYtotheTardis

I treat myself to new art supplies

climbing_trees

Haircut/style
Spa/salon/massage
Manicure/pedicure
Piercing
Tattoo
Shoes/clothes
Cell phone/electronics
Concert tickets
Teeth whitening
Makeup/perfume
New music/movies
Buy yourself flowers
Jewelry
Professional photos

tm82001

I recently enjoyed a facial and microdermabrasion....it was amazing! I also bought new clothes that I look and feel good in.

slim4health56

I buy whatever books I want now and refuse to call them a reward - they are more like a requirement for survival! I'd have to say weekend adventures or a splurge on expensive fragrance...want to make sure I smell wonderful while I'm white water rafting some weekend! :laugh:

My SECRET fantasy (don't tell anyone) is to backpack with my two dogs and just start walking for a couple of months...see how far I can make it.

echofm1

Thanks so much for all the ideas everyone! I love the book ideas. Especially since two of my favorite authors are coming out with books in October, which is around when I'll be hitting my next mini goal if everything goes well. I was an English major, so books are almost always the answer.

I'm also really liking the professional photos. The last time I had professional photos was when I graduated high school, so that would be a blast! Some of the haircut/make up/clothes ideas would be good too.

Also, slim4health56, that is an awesome secret fantasy. I'm still working on a fitness one for me. Right now my biggest "hurrah" moment will probably be when I can comfortably fit in an airplane seat, which has always been a personal bit of shame.

slim4health56

Also, slim4health56, that is an awesome secret fantasy. I'm still working on a fitness one for me. Right now my biggest "hurrah" moment will probably be when I can comfortably fit in an airplane seat, which has always been a personal bit of shame.

Well, then, start looking at travel brochures and make sure you book a flight to somewhere FANTASTIC when you hit a major milestone...! To our adventures!