Weight-loss Rewards (as incentive!)

Bwandls
Bwandls Posts: 14 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys, just wondering if anyone else has tried this...

Been feeling too lazy these days. SO, I decided to give myself a little incentive to loose those last 13-18 lbs.
Being the shoppaholic that i am, they're pretty generous:

Goal 1 (140 lbs/-39 lbs): Aritzia leggings ($15 - 22).
Goal 2 (137 lbs/-42 lbs): Real Techniques Core Collection (15$).
Goal 3 (134 lbs/-45 lbs): Origin Super Spot Remover ($17).
Goal 4 (130 lbs/-49 lbs): They're Real! Benefit Mascara ($29).
Goal 5 (127 lbs/-53 lbs): Any NARS or Lancome Blush (~$22-$33).
ULTIMATE GOAL (125 lbs/-54 lbs): A pair of pants (gasp) from Aritzia!!

It is almost sad how badly looking at this list makes me want to work out. IT'S WORKING!! <3

P.S. I know I shouldn't need materialistic things to drive me to work out and stuff, but its just a selfish bit of extra motivation for me..
Anyone else done this?

Replies

  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I don't set goals for things like that (the weight loss is motivation enough), but I do want to say that Hypnose Drama is so much better than Benefit's mascara :tongue:
  • enb5056
    enb5056 Posts: 31
    I think this is a great idea, and sometimes i motivate myself by buying pretty workout clothes, so i want to rush home and try it out!
  • hdlb
    hdlb Posts: 333 Member
    I think its a great idea! I need to sit down and make myself a list....but with totally differnt rewards. Can't say blush does much for me lol. I wear make up maybe once a month.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I only have one...the wife and I are planning a trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico for Spring 2014 and we both want to look and feel kick *kitten* while we're strolling down the beach. Other than that, looking and feeling good again is motivation enough for me.
  • droneofvelvet
    droneofvelvet Posts: 290 Member
    I haven’t set incentives yet for each goal weight achieved, but I keep telling myself that when I am down to 130 lbs like I want to be that I will be able to wear lululemon workout clothes, sports bras and mini shorts to the gym so I can motivate myself to upkeep my body. I also want to get my belly button re-pierced and I would never dream of it anymore with the tummy I have. So yeah I better start saving up for my goals.
  • Anthonydaman
    Anthonydaman Posts: 854 Member
    I do something similar, my reward is a vacation or event. Do what works for you and what gets you motivated. Enjoy those new britches !
  • DeMarraDontStop
    DeMarraDontStop Posts: 342 Member
    Absolutely I reward myself with non-food rewards! I bought a pair of diamond studs and 25 pounds loss. At 45 loss I treated myself to a full body massage. At 55 lost, buying a new Coach purse.
    Sure am!
  • FeatherBoBeather
    FeatherBoBeather Posts: 255 Member
    I don't have an official list yet, but I am totally planning to reward myself with a tattoo I've wanted for years & I'm sure several bikinis for my honeymoon in Hawaii! (As if just being in Hawaii won't be treat enough lol)... :tongue:
  • terriejones
    terriejones Posts: 518 Member
    If you need an incentive, go for it. I like to treat myself to small things sometimes. I might even treat myself to a food item, like, that expensive bottle of olive oil or an exotic kind of fruit that I don't normally buy. I wouldn't mind a new handbag for my trip to MI. Some people are planning to walk the beach in Mexico, I'm planning on taking a 4 yr. old on the train from CA to MI. Have fun next year when you go!
  • bearwith
    bearwith Posts: 525 Member
    Your biggest reward is that by losing weight in a healthy manner and by incorporating exercise into your life you will actually increase your life expectancy and reduce your heart age. These are not small things!
  • pamwhite712
    pamwhite712 Posts: 193 Member
    Whatever motivates you is what matters. I myself can't wait to buy new clothes when the time comes. That's motivating me!
  • DHicklin
    DHicklin Posts: 1
    I think that its good to set up a reward system. When I lose my first 10 pounds, I will be rewarded a new bottle of perfume or body spray. :wink: The second set of 10 pounds, I will be rewarded with a new belt. :tongue: The third set of 10 pounds, I will be rewarded with a manicure. :love: And that is as far ahead that my husband is willing to think for right now. LOL. Good luck losing the last few pounds that you have to lose. I am rooting for you. :smile:
  • ericarae33
    ericarae33 Posts: 211 Member
    YES! I had goals like this when I started last year, I need to make some new ones!
    We are going to Costa Rica the first week of March so my husband and I are both working extra hard these last two months before the trip. I need to make a list to keep me motivated after the trip ; )

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