Weight loss gifts

BlackRose101

Hey MFP!

Do any of you motivate yourself by giving yourself a gift when you reach certain weights (i.e. -10 lbs, -15, -20, -40 etc etc)

I'm trying to make a list for myself. So I want to see what other people do (if they do it at all :P )

reneeb816

I got a massage when I hit 30 pounds lost. Now I'm trying to think about something for 50. I wouldn't mind some suggestions!

BlackRose101

I got a massage when I hit 30 pounds lost. Now I'm trying to think about something for 50. I wouldn't mind some suggestions!

I might take that idea!

lavaughan69

When I started last March I said no more vacations until I hit my goal. I just returned from a cruise! I hit my original goal at the end of October.

I didn't set goals in between really.

janicebinva

Maybe some fun shoes :-). But more likely clothes in a smaller size, and some new running shoes.

BlackRose101

shoes and clothes are almost like a necessity :P

BlueBombers

No, I just buy stuff when I need it (runners, clothes, etc.)

BlackRose101

what about anybody else?
Do you give yourself gifts as incentives/motivation for losing weight?

BlackRose101

Bump. I need ideas
Shoes? A spa day? A shopping spree? A date night? what do you all do?

PBWaffleCakes

I have some ideas. I was thinking the tattoo I wanted, Trip to a sate I haven't been to, a day at the casino with my mom, shopping spree, books for my collection. I think you just have to think what you want and use it as a goal.

Francl27

Just clothes.

FromFlabToFurious

I've said in another one that for every pound I lose, I put £1 in a jar (if you're American, you could put $1 instead) and if I've lost 6lbs, I'll get myself something like a 3DS game or something I want. This time, I'm going to get myself a kettlebell if I see one cheap enough.

meshashesha2012

shoes and clothes are almost like a necessity :P

yeah i dont really count those as rewards because if you lose enough, you sort of have to get new stuff. for instance i know for me 25 pound loss not only means a change in clothing sizes but also a shoe size.


my gifts to myself are things like new nail polish, bracelet, blu-ray/dvd, earrings, mani/pedi.

tuckerrj

shoes and clothes are almost like a necessity :P

Buying the next size DOWN pair of pants is the greatest gift I can give myself.

bumblebeez86

whenever I have tried before I have always put incentives next to my goals getting better treats the better I get - not done it this time yet though as quite short on funds usually things like:

G1 - funky socks (I love silly socks and can get them for £1)
G2 - a book (love reading usually about £5)
G3 - new underwear set (matching set always makes you feel nice/sexy + with loss you may need it £20ish)-
G4 - a full body massage (wont have one of these when I am feeling too fat so always good when I get near final goal weight £35)

Reach final goal weight - new outfit!!

Also things like manicures/pedicures/eyebrows etc

Never use food as a treat

Actually think I have just made my new list!! Thank you

CarolinkaCjj

I've said in another one that for every pound I lose, I put £1 in a jar (if you're American, you could put $1 instead) and if I've lost 6lbs, I'll get myself something like a 3DS game or something I want. This time, I'm going to get myself a kettlebell if I see one cheap enough.

This is a great idea - I think I should be worth at least 5 bucks a pound When I first quit smoking, I would put aside 5 dollars a day (the cost of a pack of smokes) - I would use it to buy myself rewards. If I had kept it up, I would have over 14 grand by now but eventually I stopped thinking about it (mostly because I finally was sure I would never smoke again).

lousoulbody

Oh yes there are rewards that come with all your hard work & why not!

~ Start Date Sept 6th 2012
~10lbs loss-New Earrings~~ DONE!
~16.lbs loss- New Harley Belt 1st GW~~DONE!
~SiSTa 2ndGW-Kevlar Jeans ..Gone shopping!
~28.4lbs Total Loss~Done!!

10manda86

flat tummy = re-pierce belly button

Livgetfit

I live in Sydney and massages are super cheap so I get a quick one everytime I feel disheartened or Iif I have had a really awesome day and my body deserves it.

I am currently 74.2kg, my rewards are as follows:

-73kg Spa day
-69.8kg Registering for a Pole Dancing class that I've always felt too fat to do
-67kg Haircut at one of the nice salons
-66.6kg Booking a holiday
-63.5kg A whole new wardrobe

P.S I know my goals seem really random but I grew up with Stones and lbs not Kgs so my milestones (college weight, high school weight) are strange when translated!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE, BE KINF TO YOURSELVES

Buff2022

Right now I don't have any small goals. I am first working off the weight that I gained. I was down 32 pounds. I gained a lot of that back. So that is just goal one..get my butt back there. All my summer clothes are for that weight or smaller. So I need to get there.

After that it will go in 10 pound increments. I will still want to lose about 55 pounds to start with.

On the list of ideas:
Google play cards to rent/buy stuff for my tablet or phone
nails and toes done

When I hit Oneder land I have not weighed under 200 pounds in over 20 years. I am getting a pair of diamond stud earrtings..not to $$$ but just a reminder.

At the goal of 180 I am buying a Michael Kors purse. I have about 80 pounds to go!

airdiva1

I have goals for my loss.
When I reach 250lbs, I want to buy a bike to ride
At 199lbs I want to buy a cute sundress!
At 170lbs go to Six Flags and ride roller coasters all day long without worrying about the safety items fitting!

BlackRose101

I'm loving these ideas so far!
I'll have to add some of them!

monbot

I didn't do mine related to weight loss, because I didn't have a huge amount to lose. I made "health goals", such as: finish C25K, run a fun run, do a mud run, etc. The goals were often part of the reward!

I also did give myself gifts as well though. They've included;
- new workout clothes
- weights to acheive my next goal
- polar HRM
- remedial massages
- fun things like the Colour Run

addean1

A few of my rewards-
Workout clothes
running shoes
Gym membership- (when I was 30lbs down)
Cycling shoes for spin class
Hair cut
Nice shirt or pants- (usually from thrift store, until I was at goal)

nicoleisback

I am aiming to lose weight for my wedding in early 2015, so my end goal (whatever weight I decide looks best on me) is to look awesome in my wedding dress. I will be making my own dress, but when I get down to the right size I will be buying myself a corset to go under the dress.

My smaller goals (some have already passed) are generally to pick myself up small things along the way. I have brought myself veggie plants as motivation to eat healthy (I have always liked the idea of 'living off the land') and find the upkeep of my garden also helps me to exercise a bit more

My parents got my partner and I gold class (luxury) cinema vouchers for christmas, so when I reach 90kg (currently 93.8) my partner and I will have a night out at the movies sans kid.

My long term goal at the moment is 80kg, then I will reevaluate based on how I feel, look, etc. When I reach this goal I will be buying a treat for myself. I don't want to get clothes because I may want to lose more weight, but I am thinking maybe a drop saw to use with my crafts.

Another goal I have is as soon as I am in 'normal' bra sizes (I am currently in specialist sizes) so maybe down to an E cup, I will be buying myself a nice bra and undies set. Due to my size I have only ever in my life found one matching set that fitted, so his one will be a big reward for me.

erinxo13

my next goal is to be halfway through my weightloss (about 60.5lbs so 10.5lbs more to go!) and I'm getting myself a victoria's secret sports bra. I finally fit into their stuff and they have a really supportive sports bra I want...so I'm using that as incentive!

rennacoco

i'm still in the middle of making my list, but so far i have mani/pedi, perfume, makeup (mac or nars, not the cheap stuff i normally buy, haha!), and a victoria's secret gym bag. i also want to get a couple of tattoos and a piercing, but that won't be until i lose a lot of weight.

Mellyajc

I live in Sydney and massages are super cheap so I get a quick one everytime I feel disheartened or Iif I have had a really awesome day and my body deserves it.

I am currently 74.2kg, my rewards are as follows:

-73kg Spa day
-69.8kg Registering for a Pole Dancing class that I've always felt too fat to do
-67kg Haircut at one of the nice salons
-66.6kg Booking a holiday
-63.5kg A whole new wardrobe

P.S I know my goals seem really random but I grew up with Stones and lbs not Kgs so my milestones (college weight, high school weight) are strange when translated!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE, BE KINF TO YOURSELVES

Livgetfit, enjoy! Pole dancing is fun and GREAT exercise! I gained so much arm strength!

Mellyajc

My partner decided when he was 10 pounds down we'd go to Hawaii (we'd already talked about going, then tied it to the weight loss goals). My goal for that was 5 pounds. We went last summer

I haven't since then..most things cost money, which I don't have much of, but I get such a thrill out of getting new clothes (especially down a size) at the thrift store that it's a reward in itself (and a relief since my wardrobe is in major need of overhaul).

I'm sure I'll celebrate somehow when I get below 120 (I never thought I'd see 125, which was the Hawaii weight goal..these days I'm hovering around 122. It's a lot of work to lose the last few pounds!

nicoleisback

tats.

Wish I still had the money for this... .

If I maintain my goal weight after my wedding (which is 14 months away) I will get my next one as soon as I have the money

jodi41086

whenever I have any spare money I treat myself to a new shirt or sports bra even new clips to hold my bangs back! Nothing is more motivating then new clothes though!! Working at a sport store even with my discount I still would rather buy from walmart! They have hoodies and capri workout pants super cheap right now too!!!!