How will you reward yourself when you reach your goal?

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  • Ripken818836701
    Ripken818836701 Posts: 607 Member
    My reward once I reach my goals ( if my wife allows me, that is) is to get a shark tattoo on my mid section were I marked with an X ( I tried drawing a shark instead but it didnt go so well) I have always loved sharks and when I see one i'm always in awe of how beautiful and gracefull they are but at the same time dangerous. And since sharks are almost 100% muscle and very little fat ( something I inspire to be aswell) I think its the perfect gift to myself!! Hopefully I will be able to convince her. :frown:
    if you don't mind me asking, what is your goal and why do you need your wife's permission?
    No not at all, I really dont need her permission. We are both 42 and the tat craze happened after we cared about being hip I guess. She just doesnt find them attractive. She loves the way I look and thinks a tattoo will only ruin my hardwork. She would prefer me to stay tat free. I think her whole negative opinion of tats comes from her dad who has numerous bad tats that he got when he was younger and in the army, im trying to change her opnion of them more than trying to gain her permission.
  • Neets86
    Neets86 Posts: 20 Member
    Visit all my old boyfriends and show 'em what they're missing. (Not really, but it's nice to have a fantasy!)
    :drinker: hahaha amen sister
  • Natx83
    Natx83 Posts: 1,298 Member
    Visit all my old boyfriends and show 'em what they're missing. (Not really, but it's nice to have a fantasy!)
    :drinker: hahaha amen sister

    Lol :p me too... Hate boyfriends
  • honeysprinkles
    honeysprinkles Posts: 1,757 Member
    My reward once I reach my goals ( if my wife allows me, that is) is to get a shark tattoo on my mid section were I marked with an X ( I tried drawing a shark instead but it didnt go so well) I have always loved sharks and when I see one i'm always in awe of how beautiful and gracefull they are but at the same time dangerous. And since sharks are almost 100% muscle and very little fat ( something I inspire to be aswell) I think its the perfect gift to myself!! Hopefully I will be able to convince her. :frown:
    if you don't mind me asking, what is your goal and why do you need your wife's permission?
    No not at all, I really dont need her permission. We are both 42 and the tat craze happened after we cared about being hip I guess. She just doesnt find them attractive. She loves the way I look and thinks a tattoo will only ruin my hardwork. She would prefer me to stay tat free. I think her whole negative opinion of tats comes from her dad who has numerous bad tats that he got when he was younger and in the army, im trying to change her opnion of them more than trying to gain her permission.
    I just realized that I misread your post! Now it makes more sense. When you said "if my wife allows me," I thought you were referring to reaching your goals...the tattoo makes way more sense. haha, sorry!
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Trip for two to Cancun.
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
    -new tattoo
    -new wardrobe
  • Atarahh
    Atarahh Posts: 485 Member
    Instead of rewarding OURSELVES, also consider how rewarding it can be to do for others.

    Now, I am not saying that I don't have rewards for me, but I have set out when I hit the 150 lb lost mark to do something nice for someone else. Think about those who struggle to lose, pay it forward, sponsor someone's gym membership, feed the hungry, etc. Just a thought...
  • lizzybethclaire
    lizzybethclaire Posts: 849 Member
    A two piece bathing suit and a new wardrobe.
  • DAMNCHARLIE
    DAMNCHARLIE Posts: 569
    Partly this is revenge weight loss (so I am gonna rub it in "his" face) Rub It!!!
  • LPinTheD
    LPinTheD Posts: 129
    A LeVian ring... my birthstone (aquamarine) surrounded by chocolate and white diamonds :) I'll have earned that, because I'll have lost about 70 lbs at that point!
  • hlshubert
    hlshubert Posts: 45
    New tat and trip to the beach - ANY beach!
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    By sitting on my hand till it gets numb and performing the Stranger
  • emma110984
    emma110984 Posts: 124 Member
    I get my dream job, working on a cruise ship, at the end of my weight loss!
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
    Taking my shirt off in public. I don't care where I am.

    Okay, maybe not in church....or at a senior citizen's home....but hey....

    ^^^This. I also want to run without my shirt on. Right now, that would be a sight nobody should have to endure.
    I also would like to buy some new clothes and I'd like to wear a hat sometimes - something like a fedora.
  • Derpina7
    Derpina7 Posts: 552 Member
    Shopping :D!! And being able to wear clothing and swimsuits from a few years back. And possibly a boudoir photo session too :)
  • Twyla123
    Twyla123 Posts: 47 Member
    I have mini goals - keeps me a little more motivated if I hit a plateau, these are in 5 lb increments now.
    New ring - February 23/12
    Gel Nails
    Pedicure
    Sunglasses
    Bathing suit
    Shopping Spree - GOAL - caue I am going to NEED a new wardrobe after losing all this weight:happy:
  • sparkly96
    sparkly96 Posts: 120
    By buying the bikini i wanted for vacation :happy:
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I wanted to reward myself for being able to run 30 minutes straight... There's nothing I want...
  • yeahfatty
    yeahfatty Posts: 228 Member
    when i reach my goal weight, i'm getting my feet tattooed.. & buying a new wardrobe!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    tattoo down my spine... indeed.
  • ihern6334
    ihern6334 Posts: 41 Member
    When I get there I will reward myself with:

    - new clothes
    - new hair
    - self confidence
    - a new swimsuit
    - a new tattoo


    You hit it right on target for me!
  • rbn_held
    rbn_held Posts: 691 Member
    New Bikini and a scuba diving trip
  • tyra47
    tyra47 Posts: 97
    Well, I have mini goals as well as my ultimate goal.


    So for 20 pounds lost I am buying me new running shoes from Asics. They are pretty expensive, so this will be a big treat for me.

    For 30 pounds lost , I am going to buy me some new work out clothes.

    For 40 pounds lost I am going to buy some new summer clothes (since I am aiming for summer for this goal)

    For 50 pounds lost, I am getting a bikini! :)
    I like what you are doing. I had not thoght about it this way. I think i will start this. I have lost 22 so far when I get tio 30 I iwll reward myself. Thanks for the tip.
  • TheYankeeBelle
    TheYankeeBelle Posts: 37
    Instead of rewarding OURSELVES, also consider how rewarding it can be to do for others.

    Now, I am not saying that I don't have rewards for me, but I have set out when I hit the 150 lb lost mark to do something nice for someone else. Think about those who struggle to lose, pay it forward, sponsor someone's gym membership, feed the hungry, etc. Just a thought...

    ^^^That's a fantastic idea! I'm already donating my old good clothes (tons of suits, dresses, skirts, shirts) to Dress for Success since I have many items that are barely worn or still have tags on them (I have a bit of a shopping problem). But I like the idea of helping the hungry and sponsoring someone else's gym membership as a way of paying it forward.

    My less altruistic reward will be to go skydiving! And perhaps a really nice, incredibly expensive dress at one of those fancy boutiques that only sell size 6 and smaller!
    And the ultimate goal is to reward myself with a baby! I can't wait to complain on MFP about losing baby weight!!
  • tashaa1992
    tashaa1992 Posts: 658 Member
    I'm trying to gain, I've spent my whole life being underweight, I just want to be happy. My reward is going to be looking in the mirror and not hating what I see staring back at me. No more 'you look ill' comments! Not to mention not havinga hard time shopping for clothes yay lol.
  • benitastory
    benitastory Posts: 4
    A massage, off my heart meds and new clothes that don't come from Goodwill.
  • noogie98
    noogie98 Posts: 452 Member
    When I reach my goal I am going to go hiking at Enchanted Rock. ( info about it here http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted_rock/ ) I went once with my art class in high school but even then I was so overweight and unhealthy that I couldn't really enjoy it like everyone else. I refuse to let that be my only experience with that beautiful place.

    Oooh, I like this!! I live in Texas so this would be a great reward for me! Went online to check it out & I can't wait to go this summer! Thanks for the info & the idea!! :flowerforyou:
  • bethybear8990
    bethybear8990 Posts: 51
    I am rewarding myself in phases.
    When I reach my first goal of 180 I am going to get my hair done and get some running shoes.
    When I reach my second goal of 140 I am going to register to run Tough Mudder.
    Finally, when i reach my final goal of 120 I am going to get an entirely new wardrobe, complete with new business suits and silky pjs.
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    1. went out shopping
    2. feeling amazing, confident and totally loving my new self.
    3. enjoying all the complements from females and males.
    4. experimented with some new stuff with the hubs.
  • RiverTom
    RiverTom Posts: 216 Member
    @rivertom - just wanted to say that you look like you could take that beach stroll now - you look amazing!

    @eljulia - I'm 57 and my reward for all this will be to be able to wear a bikini on the beach in Hawaii for my 35th wedding anniversary, so not quite no top, but showing what I've done! And I hear you about the jeans - I began to feel like I should use a rope for a belt, I was beginning to look so much like a hobo in mine!

    Thank you! Only found that reply just now. ;)
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