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WaistAweigh
WaistAweigh Posts: 54
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How do you guys reward yourselves for losing a few pounds, and how often? ( i.e., every 5 pounds, etc.)
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  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
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    new yoga mat

    new MP3 player for Yoga audios

    seeds for next year's vegetable bed

    - you get the idea

    edit: I like the idea of every 5lbs. that's something I can use, thanks.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
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    My reward is feeling great and looking better than I did a year ago. However, I did drop some serious cash two weeks ago on some clothes, since a lot of mine are too loose now. Other than that, my reward is seeing my muscles come out of hiding.
  • JessiBelleW
    JessiBelleW Posts: 821 Member
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    I buy lots of lovely new (or second hand) smaller clothing!
  • WaistAweigh
    WaistAweigh Posts: 54
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    Nice! ???? You guys deserve it after all.
  • hotjodels
    hotjodels Posts: 118 Member
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    I will probably reward myself with some new clothes when I hit about a 15-20 lbs loss.
    I'd like to get a nice pair of walking shoes in the near future as well. : D
  • monisiaczeq
    monisiaczeq Posts: 131 Member
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    Clothes!!! And sexy skinny jeans that finally look good on me! :-)
  • hotjodels
    hotjodels Posts: 118 Member
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    I buy lots of lovely new (or second hand) smaller clothing!

    second hand would be just as satisfying to me too, as long as the size tag is smaller than my current. : D
    I love a good second hand deal.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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    I don't. I thought about rewarding myself for logging in to MFP for 1,000 days straight but couldn't think.of anything!
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
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    I personally don't either withhold things from myself or give myself external rewards. In other words, I don't treat myself as if I were 12. If I want something and I have the money for it, I buy it because I am worth it. My good health and appearance are plenty of motivation to stick with my plan.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
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    I buy more fitness equipment...
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
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    I personally don't either withhold things from myself or give myself external rewards. In other words, I don't treat myself as if I were 12. If I want something and I have the money for it, I buy it because I am worth it. My good health and appearance are plenty of motivation to stick with my plan.

    I could not have said it better myself ! I feel the very same way. I have lost 40 pounds in seven month and so far feeling better and getting healthier has been enough of a reward for me. I think I used to get rewards when I was a very young child and have not needed them since.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
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    Not being fat.
  • janer4jc
    janer4jc Posts: 238 Member
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    More fitness equipment, gadget, swim suit, etc.
  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
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    Smaller clothes. But this is a necessity so I don't look like a slob at work with clothes 3 sizes too big.

    Treat-wise, I don't deprive myself so no need for a "reward".
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
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    I'm getting a tummy tuck if the skin doesn't recede when I'm at goal. If the skin goes normal, I'll have to find sonething else to do withthat $3000-8000. Perhaps a spa retreat and a new wardrobe with help from a stylist or a trip to Thailand.
  • WaistAweigh
    WaistAweigh Posts: 54
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    Nice! ????
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
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    For quite a while, I bought myself an inexpensive pair of earrings for every 5 lbs I lost, but I got tired of it after a while, so I stopped.
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
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    I personally don't either withhold things from myself or give myself external rewards. In other words, I don't treat myself as if I were 12. If I want something and I have the money for it, I buy it because I am worth it. My good health and appearance are plenty of motivation to stick with my plan.

    Once in a while I believe we should all treat ourselves as if we were 12!
  • WaistAweigh
    WaistAweigh Posts: 54
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    For those of you that aren't into rewarding yourselves, I understand. For me, other than for my health, I need an incentive! I know it's such an extrinsic approach to weight loss, but sometimes it works.
  • AccioFitness
    AccioFitness Posts: 244 Member
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    When I hit my half-way mark and also when I hit my goal weight I intend to do something for myself, but I haven't 100% decided on what that will be. I'm wavering on the idea that for each I will get a tattoo I've been wanting (one is small and simplistic in design, the other is somewhat larger with more detail). I know others give themselves something for every 5-10lbs lost, but I'm happy enough losing that weight that I don't need little prizes. Having to invest more time and truly earn my rewards, as it were, makes me feel even better about my accomplishment.

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