Rewards

So_Um_Yeah

So I'm three weeks in and I'm down 14lbs (*tiny happy dance*) and I was thinking about rewards. I have been working really hard at this and I feel like rewards at certain points will help keep the enthusiasm up.

In the past, rewards in my family have always been food (ice cream after an award ceremony, big dinner after an exciting event, etc.) But, of course, this can't be the case for exciting weight loss triumphs.

What are some of the things that you guys do to reward yourself after a particularly good string of scale numbers?

ttungttung

I buy myself something nice or treat myself to a nice experience.
For my mini-goal reached, I bought myself two really nice new going-out tops. It not only rewarded me with something but also I got the satisfaction of buying a smaller size
For the next one I'm thinking it'd be nice to go on a little trip or something... maybe a massage or facial or haircut

mykaar74

I treat myself to a new SMALLER SIZED piece of clothing, go to the movies, buy a new DVD/CD, or a massage. I try to take the whole food rewards thing out of the picture

amandalc980

I love t shirts. So when I hit my first little milestone I am buying a new t!

http://www.snorgtees.com/images/ImTrippingYou_Fullpic_1.gif

daniraebug

I think rewards should be something you enjoy so it's something that will motivate you and you will look forward to them. Like Massages, or getting your nails dones. It depends on how much you want to spend. I know I am working towards a new ipod and the ultimate it a tattoo!

dancah18

I think you and I should go get pedicures or manicures or something!! I think you and I both need to get out of the habit of food=reward haha. We can so do this!

ttungttung

I love t shirts. So when I hit my first little milestone I am buying a new t!

http://www.snorgtees.com/images/ImTrippingYou_Fullpic_1.gif

Ahahaha, that's such an awesome tshirt :happy:

jojo0909

I have picked a couple things for my first goal of 20 pounds. I was given a massage gift certificate, and I decided to use it when I lose 20. My other reward is related to food. I have been avoiding eating out because I cannot judge calories. So, I made a deal with my mfp friend Bonnie555 that we will go for lunch at a local cafe, Diamond Willow, that serves healthy gourmet soups and sandwiches. So, this will be both a reward, and a chance to practice choosing healthy choices.

So_Um_Yeah

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AmandaR910

Nothing in the mean time (yet) but my end goal reward is baby #4 and a trip to the Bahamas with my husband.