Have a treat; you earned it!

hannahjaques
hannahjaques Posts: 30 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
What do you use as a treat for when you reach a goal/fancy something to indulge yourself in every once in a while? In my family, it's always been a case of naughty food being used as a treat (nothing necessarily wrong with that if you can control it). I'd like to get away from using food as a treat though and as I was lying in the bath this morning using the new bath bombs I had for my birthday, I thought how wonderful it was after my 5 mile run. Maybe I'll start using the bath as a treat instead!

What do you use as your motivational rewards and treats?

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  • dr3wman
    dr3wman Posts: 205
    Beer and a trip to Olive Garden!
  • phillieschic
    phillieschic Posts: 615
    A manicure and a pedicure.
    Always. :heart:
  • avocado12
    avocado12 Posts: 197 Member
    An iPad - 9lbs to go!
  • Lifechangin
    Lifechangin Posts: 2
    I just read a motivational tip (on MFP!) : "Don't reward yourself with food. You are not a dog" which I loved. Why would we fight to lose our weight only to say, "Well done me, here, have a bar of chocolate!"?

    For me, it's a new book. Books are my "thing" and the thought of a shiny new one and a quiet few hours (not easy with twins!) is enough to keep me on the straight and narrow!
  • Duckz1
    Duckz1 Posts: 145 Member
    massage and new clothes
  • Crystal0827
    Crystal0827 Posts: 244 Member
    certain article of clothing, shoes, mani & Pedis, and day trips
  • cattracy0829
    cattracy0829 Posts: 177 Member
    New clothes, new running shoes, new workout gear...
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Under armour/workout gear/camping gear/biking stuff/new clothes/a movie night/anything that is not food-related.
  • Robinsond61
    Robinsond61 Posts: 25
    Extra beer
  • TaintedVampyre
    TaintedVampyre Posts: 1,428 Member
    I'm aiming for new clothes. But it's always an issue when you have no money... So it's whenever I can afford something to treat myself.
  • Vansy
    Vansy Posts: 419 Member
    I have no rewards set (right now) for when I reach my mini-goal this time. But when I get down to 117 (hopefully by september) I'll allow a glass of wine or beer after I move across the country.
  • cwelch2677
    cwelch2677 Posts: 69 Member
    I'm having this same delima. I have never been under 200lbs as an adult and I only have 9lbs until I get there. I feel I should do something for myself, but I can't imagine what :(
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    cloths and massages
  • Emily_fitat30
    Emily_fitat30 Posts: 32 Member
    I save every week the money I would be spending going to a slimlming club, I put it away in what used to be the biscuit barrel! This money will be to treat myself with new clothes, pampering & healthy family activities!
    Trying to get out of the habit of seeing sweet things as a reward!
  • hannahjaques
    hannahjaques Posts: 30 Member
    An iPad - 9lbs to go!

    Awesome!

    I'm liking the sound of the manicures and pedicures :glasses: I might have to get in on those for the bigger 'treats'.
    I just read a motivational tip (on MFP!) : "Don't reward yourself with food. You are not a dog" which I loved. Why would we fight to lose our weight only to say, "Well done me, here, have a bar of chocolate!"?

    :heart: this!
  • kbirdwell08
    kbirdwell08 Posts: 22 Member
    Usually something to help improve my body... getting something new done to my hair or a body wrap! For those who havent tried a body wrap before, you should! They feel amazing and you lose inches off your body in just one appointment! I love body wraps!
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    Nothing particularly, this is my Life now, nothing to be rewarded about ^^
  • hannahjaques
    hannahjaques Posts: 30 Member
    I save every week the money I would be spending going to a slimlming club, I put it away in what used to be the biscuit barrel! This money will be to treat myself with new clothes, pampering & healthy family activities!
    Trying to get out of the habit of seeing sweet things as a reward!

    I'm hoping to do the same. It's so hard to get out of my head that sweet things are the 'treats' I should have. I might start up my own biscuit barrel though! That's an excellent idea!
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley Posts: 839 Member
    massage and new clothes

    I love the massage idea! I'm going to start doing that, too!
  • hannahjaques
    hannahjaques Posts: 30 Member
    Usually something to help improve my body... getting something new done to my hair or a body wrap! For those who havent tried a body wrap before, you should! They feel amazing and you lose inches off your body in just one appointment! I love body wraps!

    How long do body wraps last for? I've heard people praise them before but never given it a go myself.
    Nothing particularly, this is my Life now, nothing to be rewarded about ^^

    I REALLY hope I can sustain this mentality one day.
  • Arrabindi
    Arrabindi Posts: 169 Member
    I used to always use food as a reward after accomplishing something, but that didn't really work out too well for my body... I'm a student, so I usully don't waste money on coffee to go, as for some reason that's crazily expensive in Denmark. But I do love a good, strong barista cappucino, so when I really want to spoil myself I go to one of the numerous sidewalk cafes in beautiful Copenhagen and spend an hour or so thoroughly enjoying every little sip and maybe a small piece of good, dark chocolate. Sure it has calories, but it's not that bad, and it's so worth it!
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley Posts: 839 Member
    Usually something to help improve my body... getting something new done to my hair or a body wrap! For those who havent tried a body wrap before, you should! They feel amazing and you lose inches off your body in just one appointment! I love body wraps!

    I'm glad you enjoy them, but I had a "chocolate body wrap" once. Sounds wonderful, right? It certainly smelled great, but I get caustrophobic very easily and had to have them "let me out" early. The salon person said that happens with some people. I guess I'll have to stick with the massages.
  • hannahjaques
    hannahjaques Posts: 30 Member
    I'm glad you enjoy them, but I had a "chocolate body wrap" once. Sounds wonderful, right? It certainly smelled great, but I get caustrophobic very easily and had to have them "let me out" early. The salon person said that happens with some people. I guess I'll have to stick with the massages.

    That's a shame although, a massage isn't too much of a bad consolation :wink:
  • Luhta440
    Luhta440 Posts: 2
    Not sure what is so wrong in rewarding yourself with food. I am almost at my target weight and I can't wait to eat some fatty foods again. Obviously I will moderate them more now and make sure it doesn't get out of control, but honestly eating healthy food for last couple months has been awful. It tastes bland, the portions stink etc....

    So no, I'm not a "dog" but I am a human that thoroughly enjoys a variety of tastes and flavors. :)
  • nataliexxxx
    nataliexxxx Posts: 262
    New clothes but not until I reach my goal
  • Luhta440
    Luhta440 Posts: 2
    .....and beer, of course
  • sugboog29
    sugboog29 Posts: 630 Member
    I recently bought the Hunger Game book series but I cannot open them and start until I hit my 50 pound mark. Three more pounds to go! I love to read and do so when I am on my treadmill...usually lose track of how long/how much I've been walking too!!

    Little does my husband know...but when I reach my goal weight he is buying me a diamond necklace! Nothing fancy, but something to show my self off a bit!!
  • hannahjaques
    hannahjaques Posts: 30 Member
    Thinking about it, a glass of wine is a very nice treat now and again. You have the beer and I'll have the wine :tongue:
  • hannahjaques
    hannahjaques Posts: 30 Member
    Little does my husband know...but when I reach my goal weight he is buying me a diamond necklace! Nothing fancy, but something to show my self off a bit!!

    Haha excellent! That sounds like a great motivator! I'm not sure I could manage reading on the treadmill. I tend to watch TV while I'm on it - programmes that last around an hour. The time flies which is handy.

    Certainly given me some food for thought on what I can use as a 'treat' though, and hopefully given some others a few ideas too. Excellent stuff!
  • licorice_tea
    licorice_tea Posts: 59 Member
    There have been some designer bits here and there that were always just that little bit spendy that I never felt like it was okay to get them for any regular reason... maybe like once a year for a birthday treat or something! I keep a list of them around as I see them. When I started on my weight loss, I took a couple off the list that weren't affected by weight/loss gain like clothes are and put them at key points along the journey. I bought myself a Kate Spade wallet for the halfway point as a big treat. Now I see it almost every day and it keeps me motivated. I didn't set out anything as the end reward, because I figure some clothes won't fit and I'll get to buy some awesome new things!

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