Please help with suggestions for rewards/incentives

kindredlaugh

I am just starting my journey and one thing I know is that I respond well to the concept of "prize at completion" When I was a kid, Mom kept a box of cards with various small rewards for meeting and special cards for exceeding our weekly responsibilities and we could pick from them which card we wanted.

I was thinking to do something like this, but, what I have found is that I am not very good at coming up with rewards for myself these days. So, I thought I would turn to the folks here for suggestions. The only limitations to your imagination would be no food (duh) or clothing rewards .

Here are the categories I am looking for:

Small rewards for increments of 5 pounds lost
Medium reward for 25
Large reward for 50
Super reward for Goal

Looking forward to your ideas!

987Runner

I actually don't work with rewards per say, I work towards goals. When I reach a goal, that's my "mental" reward. For me, losing weight wasn't my goal as much as the exercise was, the weight loss was my reward. My goal was to reach 20 miles per week. Goal reached! My next goal is to get a new PR on a 10k this weekend. The next goal, half marathon in 2 hours. Next goal, complete insanity. The weight loss like I said, is my reward! :-)

Perhaps a tangible reward works for some people, but I feel much better after reaching an exercise goal.

Hope you find some great ideas!

binabodu

I'm looking for ideas for this too!

I have come up with pedicures, massage, shoes, workout clothes, HRM, etc. I know shopping at my goal will be my ultimate reward.

yoovie

every 5 lbs - $5 on new playlist tunes
every 10 lbs - 1 new item of workout clothing
every 15 lbs - 1 new piece of exercise equipment
every 20 lbs - 2 pairs of jeans
every 30 lbs - play hooky from work and have an adventure day just for you.

SouthernSweetie74

I'm planning a cruise for my ultimate goal I think!

Sonriendo

I havnt really set any goals like that but one thing am sure about is that once I hit my goal I will wear a 2 piece BIKINI for the very first time in my life
And also I would like to take some Budoir Pictures.... :glasses:

skinnylove00

NO BINGES UNTIL END OF MAY: New bathing suit!
RUN 10 MILES CONTINUOUSLY: Vintage Sundress!
SATISFYING ABS: MAC makeup pallet!
25 INCH WAIST: New high-heeled sandals!

JeanetteButler

I put a $5 bill in a jar each time I lose one pound. When I reach my goal weight, I will have enough for a cruise with friends:glasses:

reybrianne

Well I have goals like get a mani and pedi. I do goals every ten lbs

myfitnessnmhoy

I'm saving all the glory for the end. This is food-related, so I'm breaking the rules. When I exceed my goal and stabilize my weight for a period of two weeks, I'm going out and buying myself the nicest bottle of single-malt I can possibly afford.

Then, I'm going to drink it, one shot glass at a time, within my maintenance calorie budget.

whallvr

Hi,
I like goals and rewards. Big and small
Here are some of mine:

New app for my phone
MOVIE OUT
New book
Pedicure
New sunglasses- $2 per every pound lost-the most expensive pair I ever bought
I love pens- so a new fancy pen

My big one is going to Hawaii and doing a zipline adventure as well as many others!

Good luck with your journey

Kaylarhodes

Something that makes you feel good!

Send yourself flowers!

SheilaKT

There are some good ideas out there. The reward for me is when I get on the scale and lose the lbs. My incentive is to able to wear a swimsuit (and feel comfortable w/ my body) for my trip to Mexico in May 2013. to help me with that goal, I have posted pictures of the sandy beautiful beaches in Mexico on my fridge, in my car (so I don't stop at fast food) and at work. It has been working.