Rewards

scubasuenc

Ultimately I have over 150 lbs to lose. Rather than consider such a daunting amount I'm breaking it up into smaller pieces. The first one is 35lbs (almost 10% of my weight) and then after that it will go in 25lb increments.

I'm looking for ideas on how to reward myself for reaching a goal. Clothes just doesn't do it for me. I have always hated clothes shopping, and while that may change as I lose, at this point it isn't a reward, it is a necessary evil.

Any suggestions?

KANGOOJUMPS

well well.
where do I start?
SEXY LINGERIE!
SKIMPY DRESSES
HIGH HEELED BOOTS TO THE KNEES!
PERFUMES
CHOCOLATE

slim4health56

Depends on what you like and your budget! New pair of walking shoes? Electronic gadgets, books, earrings, new fragrance, upgrading a room with wallpaper or paint? The little goals are harder for me because I'm not terribly motivated by things, but when I hit my goal weight I know I'll go for an adventure of some sort...

lthames0810

Spa treatment

Maybe a massage or manicure or pedicure?

And by the way, I'm with you, sister, on the clothes shopping.

Kjriley02

Massage
Mani/pedi
Facial
The biggest, crunchiest, sweetest, organic apple you can find - yeah, spend $7 on one apple and enjoy the hell out of it.
Give yourself a $$ reward toward grocery delivery during bad weather or a really busy week.
A half day off from work and take yourself to see a matinee.
Hire a home chef to come make you a healthy Friday night meal.

Lizzy622

I like the spa treatment idea. I have also seen where some people set non-weight goal rewards. Every day you exercise more than 30 minutes put a dollar in a jar. After 150 sweat sessions you can buy a new piece of equipment or weights or sign up for a class and you have the money to do it.

scubasuenc

I like the idea of the non-weight rewards. Reward good behaviors not weight. I think I'll get a jar and put in a $1 for each day I exercise more than > 30 minutes and stay under my calorie goal for the day. Then I can use that for something fun.

If I stick to the good behavior the weight will come off.

GoRun2

I did 5 lb goals because I personally needed lots of rewards to lose weight. I got myself exercise clothes off the internet. You don't have to go into the store. I got running socks, running pants, running shirt, running bra, running hat and so on.

I also bought an expensive glass for water. I wanted it to make drinking water seem more special.

I would have liked a pedicure, but didn't get to it.

Jewelry?

foot massage?

A weekend away at a fun location or a B&B?

scuba diving lessons?

Pottery class?

a book?

fancy pen?

an IPAD

qtgonewild

arm tattoo. depending on how my arms look of course. but yeah. and mine is for the whole thang. i am going all or all. ha.

shrinking_sarah

I like bath products--body wash, lotions, etc. Also manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, etc. I made my husband take me swing dancing last week--hadn't done that since I was pg with our daughter, and she is 7 1/2 now.

I have to say that NOW I like shopping, and I have to do it or I'd be naked. . . It is a bit overwhelming being able to shop ANYWHERE rather than just at Lane Bryant, though.

jwdieter

Take a picture set and measurements. It's a good reward.

karlospiklington

I don't bother buying many clothes as rewards whilst I'm losing weight as it seems like a waste of money if they won't fit soon, but I do like to have something I can wear as a reminder of what I've achieved. I like to reward myself with accessories like fancy scarves or jewellery for bigger milestones. Having something I can wear also makes it a bit easier to resist temptation as it's a constant reminder of the effort it took to lose the weight.

karlospiklington

I also bought an expensive glass for water. I wanted it to make drinking water seem more special.

That is possibly my favourite thing that I have read on here since I joined :laugh: Whatever works!

bethc2

I like the $1 for exercising but if you also put in $1 for every day you eat on plan, you could get something really nice for yourself in a short amount of time and feel SO much better. I knew I wasn't in great shape but I never realized how truly good I could feel until the first 30 pounds was gone. Good luck!

trudijoy

I found that buying smaller clothes when mine got too big was reward enough, but when I got to my first GW I bought a Pandora charm as a daily reminder, and when I get to ultimate goal weight I'm going to Samoa with a friend.

SmileCozYouCan

I agree with trudijoy Buying small clothes and then seeing how they fit with time is awesome!

AllonsYtotheTardis

I like to do artsy things, so I've been buying myself art supplies as rewards along the way. How about things related to your favorite hobby?

Cherie0622

I got excited when I saw this!
My first reward was a pair if running shoes after 15 lbs.

Then I realized that I didn't want to focus on just weight goals.
I made a goals and rewards list. Check it out for some ideas:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/998144-here-s-my-goals-and-rewards-list-where-s-yours

I have completed the list since then with the exception of my halfway goal. That's taking longer than I anticipated.

I have yet to make a new list. I need to in order to stay motivated. It really helps and it's rewarding : )

Good luck, and stay committed!!