Do you give yourself rewards?

kag1526

When I first started I said when I get to 10 pounds I can order new shows (I have an old pair of sketcher shape ups which are the best shoes I have had as far as not hurting my feet when I walk alot, but they are really worn out). I ended up ordering them online a bit early since my old ones have started to bother my feet becuase they are so worn out... although since they haven't shipped yet I may hit my goal before they get here.

I think my next one will be when I hit my first mini goal (225 lbs, which will be 30 lbs down and what my Dr. told me was my goal for the year at the appointment that first got me started on here) I will let myself get a heart rate monitor.

NOt sure what I will do after that. Does anyone else have things like this?

Kimmer2011

Non-food rewards are great! I got a Macy's gift card for Christmas, but I'm not going to use it until I get out of the "Obese" BMI category. That should take a few more months, so it'll be just in time for spring clothes, which I'll need.

In the past, I've rewarded myself for walking by getting more music to put on my iPod, which encourages me to walk more!

loki3981

I just rewarded myself to a new pair of sneakers since I'm down 23 from my start (not the one on here). I think its a great plan to give yourself little treats like new gear, shoes, music and the like. I also treat myself with bath products.

katkins3

I reward myself for progress. My first was a facial at a local spa. I haven't put new shoes in the "reward" category as I consider them a necessity.
My next reward will be a trip with my oldest daughter. When I reach final goal my husband and I will take a vacation; we haven't decided where yet.

galegetsthin

I do 10% goal rewards. I will get new shoes, or music, or a pedicure, or a massage. I will generally just pick something that I will enjoy and is just for me and in no way relates to food. Every 10% that I lose I do something. I have certain milestones that allow me bigger rewards, most are something smallish, but every 25 mark (like 200, 175, 150 etc) I will do something really big!

woodsk67

I do 10 pound rewards. I have a list of things I cannot buy, I need to earn.. SOme are dvd sets, using gift cards, just simple things to make me work towards a goal

skinnydreams165

i always set goals and when i don't lose the weight i buy them anyways. I really need to learn self control with food and money

jlc1243

Good for you! I said I was going to do rewards and yet I haven't. And I really need to reward myself with some new clothes since I'm swimming in the current ones!

Someone once suggested some little tokens or rocks for each 5, 10 lbs or whatever so you can have a visual reminder of what you've lost. I think it's a really neat idea and I think I should do something like that!

Spruillie03

I reward myself after every 5 pounds, and the rewards get bigger with each milestone: earrings, new outfit, massage. I haven't decided what my big reward will be for when I hit my goal.

I'm open to suggestions

Scarlett_S

I do. Too many, lol. As long as they are not of the food variety, I tell myself its ok. As I've lost weight (90 lbs) I've gotten an entire new wardrobe. I pieced myself through the summer, but since I am within 5-7 lbs of goal weight, I really went all out for the winter stuff and intend to do the same when spring rolls around again. I got fitted and bought bras at Victoria's Secret for the first time ever - really good ones. I've had a few facials, manicures and pedicures. All for hitting certain "goals" whether they are number wise or exercise wise, or maybe just for having 5 one hour workouts in a row in a week and hitting my calorie goals daily.

bcattoes

Not really. I bought new clothes, which I loved, but that was really out of necessity after I dropped 2 dress sizes. Otherwise just looking and feeling better is my only reward.

ChrissieMills

One big reward when I'm done! all inclusive in mexico!!! it will happen this year!!

carlypreiss

I got a small "Cupcake Bank" (I love to bake!) for Christmas, so I've put 50 dollars in it to start me off and every pound I lose, I'm adding a dollar. When I'm at a weight that I like, I'm taking the money out and going and buying myself a new wardrobe!

Other than that, just smaller things like after every workout I take a long, hot bath or sometimes I'll let myself have ONE chocolate if I've been good and I can fit it in to my daily calories.

Losing weight is going to be my biggest reward in the end.

kimi131

I set rewards for myself, but then when I reach them it takes me weeks (or even a month!) to actually give myself the reward, and sometimes I never get around to it. I guess for me the weight loss and feeling good about myself is really enough on its own.

Articeluvsmemphis

yeah I do, I love all things fitness now, so I will sporadically get new workout dvds, or weights, etc. . . or clothes, or food (not ashamed to say)

sykin

My first reward was new clothes when I lost 10 pounds. My second reward at 25 pounds lost was a new haircut at a nice salon. My next reward when I lose another 10 pounds will be new clothes again and maybe some new shoes. My final reward at my goal weight will be another tattoo

SaketoKim

Every 10 pounds I would buy a new pair of skinny jeans, since they would last another 10 pounds of weight loss.

brock1978

Heck no I don't reward myself. That kind of ME FIRST thinking is what got me to 299 lbs. in the first place. I SHOULD be 210 lbs, tops. And I'm gonna be. And I'm gonna keep putting myself down until I do.

cryspetstalerson

Every 10 pounds I get a new charm for my charm bracelet. I only have one right now, but eventually it will be full.

lacroyx

new shoes and clothes. mostly cuz I keep losing weight, getting smaller thus I need it. as for the shoes I jog a lot. being heavier I go through them alot quicker so I need it for the support.

dorisholaway

I sure do. My first goal was a new outfit, my second was new underwear. The next one I think is going to be a massage (this is when I get into the 160's and stay there for a couple of weeks. Then when I get to 150 I hope to see about indoor skydiving, if i can afford it. I really believe in rewarding myself when I get to certain weights (because I am very much worth a reward) Losing weight is alot of work and we need to be proud of ourselves and reward ourselves for doing a great job.

Sherbog

Heck no I don't reward myself. That kind of ME FIRST thinking is what got me to 299 lbs. in the first place. I SHOULD be 210 lbs, tops. And I'm gonna be. And I'm gonna keep putting myself down until I do.

I think of everyone who took the step to join MFP a WINNER. I hope when you said "gonna keep putting myself down until I do" you meant down in pounds.

Me First thinking is what got me to prioritize my health issues and join MFP.

mhankosk

I reward myself after every 5 pounds, and the rewards get bigger with each milestone: earrings, new outfit, massage. I haven't decided what my big reward will be for when I hit my goal.

I'm open to suggestions

When I hit my ultimate goal, I am buying a bikini!

mhankosk

Double post.

snookumss

I've gotten myself a new pair of gym shoes, a HRM, and some cute yoga clothes.

My boyfriend gave me a massage certificate for Christmas, but that will be saved for my next mini-goal.

Because I am an endomorph, it takes a lot of time to actually lose weight. I keep having mini-plateaus and even though I made it all the way to 21lbs a week and a half ago, here I am back at the 19lb mark! Those little mini rewards are great things to look forward to, and making sure they are fitness related ensures that I keep that mindset.

stephanieGbraswell

I'm just now getting started on here and these are great ideas that will surely help keep me motivated. I definitely have been lacking the motivation in the past so thank yall.

arogers98

I actually do food rewards and I'm not ashamed to tell everyone. I totally miss my super size Big Mac meals I used to get at least twice a week. So now I splurge. I go out and get one with every 20 pounds I lose ( and yes it is with a large fry and large regular Coke). Since I've lost only 44 lbs so far since March that has only been twice that I've had a Big Mac in 9 months and I'm ok with that! :-)

lougru

When i reach my 14lb (6lbs to go!) milestone i am going to reward myself with a new tattoo and when i reach my final goal of 20lbs loss i am booking a holiday to show off my new body! haha xx

Puddykat1026

I usually do little things like mani/pedi or something small under $30. I buy clothes on clearance & sometimes I buy a size smaller and use it as a goal to fit into it. That motivates me to keep going. I have a friend who is losing weight too & she is bigger than me. As she loses weight she raids my closet & gets everything she always wanted to wear Motivation for her & I know my clothes will look good on her. She even picks out my smaller clothes so she can get into those later on too!

EMagineBeingEMazing

I got a small "Cupcake Bank" (I love to bake!) for Christmas, so I've put 50 dollars in it to start me off and every pound I lose, I'm adding a dollar. When I'm at a weight that I like, I'm taking the money out and going and buying myself a new wardrobe!

Other than that, just smaller things like after every workout I take a long, hot bath or sometimes I'll let myself have ONE chocolate if I've been good and I can fit it in to my daily calories.

Losing weight is going to be my biggest reward in the end.

that's a GREAT IDEA!!!

Scoobies100

When I reach my goal Me and my ma (who has the same amount left to lose as me) are going to book ourselves into a spa for the day and rock our bikinis.