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what is your reward?

Posts: 165 Member
edited January 13 in Motivation and Support
Learning to reward myself with something other than food has been hard. All my life food has been how we celebrate, how we commemorate. Every time I achieve a goal I think, "I should give myself a cheat day to eat whatever I want!" then realize just how counterproductive this would be. For my latest goal reached I will be rewarding myself with new work clothes since all my old ones are falling off.

What do you guys reward yourselves with?

And before you jump on to me about it, no I do not deprive myself of food when I want something special, I am just learning not to see food as a reward.

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  • Posts: 3,784 Member
    My reward is this - every lb lost is $10 for a new, stylish, trendy wardrobe.
  • Posts: 165 Member
    My reward is this - every lb lost is $10 for a new, stylist, trendy wardrobe.

    oh i like this one!
  • Posts: 623 Member
    I use a workout tip jar (you can see it in my picture and I have a description on my profile).

    I'm also hoping to look good in my maid-of-honor dress at my best friends wedding in May :bigsmile:
  • Posts: 4,052 Member
    I got 30 dollars worth of gift cards to Hot Topic for Christmas. When I hit goal weight, my reward is to bust those in and get me an adorable, skull-adorned, sinfully short dress!
  • Posts: 382 Member
    when i get to my goal weight im getting myself a tattoo
  • Posts: 113
    My reward is this - every lb lost is $10 for a new, stylist, trendy wardrobe.

    I LOVE this idea. Mine was clothing in general but if I add a $ amount to it, I will have so much more motivation for weight loss. Fantastic!
  • Posts: 113
    when i get to my goal weight im getting myself a tattoo

    I was thinking the same thing at first.
  • Posts: 225 Member
    As I get smaller, I am cleaning out my closet. At present, I don't have much to wear...I haven't been this small in over 20 years. Right now I am buying thrift store clothes cause I hope to be out them soon....and they go back to the thrift store. So my reward comes when I reach 145...and maintain it for a couple of months. All brand new clothes!!
  • Posts: 887 Member
    I love eshakti dresses, especially this particular one below. They can be custom made to your size pretty cheap. But, I'm not getting that dress for a changing body. When I'm done losing, this will be my gift to myself.

    http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0026088/Havana-dress

    I will also buy other clothes out of nessecity, but I'm saving this special dress for my goal
  • Posts: 948 Member
    Depends on your budget, but I like:

    Movies
    Jewelry
    Cologne
    Books
    A day at the park or a hike somewhere pretty. Feels great when you are feeling lighter and stronger!
  • Posts: 251 Member
    when i get to my goal weight im getting myself a tattoo

    This is my plan too!
  • Posts: 887 Member
    show previous quotes

    I was thinking the same thing at first.

    Me too, and I might, but no family or the bf would be happy
  • Posts: 3,784 Member
    My reward is this - every lb lost is $10 for a new, stylish, trendy wardrobe.

    And put the $ in my "clothes jar" when I lose the pound. 8 lbs lost = $80 - that's a good start for me!
  • Posts: 382 Member
    my family would be pissed too if i got a tattoo but its going to be for me and its a reminder that i lost the weight and i will not put it back on
  • Posts: 342 Member
    When I get to my mid way point I'm gonna get my hair did. When I make it to my goal I'm getting new clothes! Mostly skirts and dresses.
  • Posts: 5,320 Member
    I have a very long ways to go, so I am setting up longevity rewards.

    At the beginning of March, I will get a Yonanas, just for sticking with the program. My next reward after that will be a Just Dance game...
  • Posts: 887 Member
    my family would be pissed too if i got a tattoo but its going to be for me and its a reminder that i lost the weight and i will not put it back on

    I really don't mind what family says but I don't want to upset my SO. Ultimately, my body, my decision, but his opinion does matter to me
  • Posts: 8 Member
    My reward is to wear a bikini on my anniversary trip in September. I have never worn one out in public before and i want to show off my hard work to my husband and friends
  • Posts: 185
    I love eshakti dresses, especially this particular one below. They can be custom made to your size pretty cheap. But, I'm not getting that dress for a changing body. When I'm done losing, this will be my gift to myself.

    http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0026088/Havana-dress

    I will also buy other clothes out of nessecity, but I'm saving this special dress for my goal

    That dress is georgous!
  • Posts: 53
    When I reach my ultimate goal, it's going to be a tattoo also!

    I decided every 5 lbs its going to be new gear. Either a new workout outfit or new workout shoes. New workout stuff ALWAYS keeps me motivated!
  • Posts: 24 Member
    I reward myself with new workout clothes. Having something new and cute (and hopefully smaller) encourages me to keep on sweating!
  • Posts: 103 Member
    I have rewarded myself with fitness stuff - Zumba game for Wii, new exercise bras, and other similar items. Of course, new clothes! :) But also perfume and jewelry.
  • Posts: 72
    As I get smaller, I am cleaning out my closet. At present, I don't have much to wear...I haven't been this small in over 20 years. Right now I am buying thrift store clothes cause I hope to be out them soon....and they go back to the thrift store. So my reward comes when I reach 145...and maintain it for a couple of months. All brand new clothes!!
    YES,me too! I also am going to get a belly button peircing.
  • Posts: 157 Member
    My reward to myself is small compared to what I have read! After a workout I reward myself with a great smelling shower gel (Bath & Body Works). No workout = no yummy smelling shower, just plain soap!
  • Posts: 185
    My Onederland goal is a necklace
    http://www.zoechicco.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29_1_4&products_id=50

    my final goal is a tattoo on my wrist of the first few words of the Desiderata in my mom's handwriting. It's her favorite poem and she gave me a framed copy when I moved out on my own. I read it every day and try to live by it.

    http://www.spirasolaris.ca/Desiderata.html
  • Posts: 2
    when i lose 15 lb i'm going to get my nails done! I love having them done and i figure this would be a nice treet. than when i get to my goal weight my uncle said he would give me 100$$$ and i am getting cute clothes to wear on my hubby and i's anniversary trip :)
  • Posts: 324 Member
    My ultimate reward is a new tattoo on my left arm :) I'm excited for it!!
  • Posts: 2,474 Member
    My reward is how I feel! :smile:
  • Posts: 26 Member
    My reward to myself is small compared to what I have read! After a workout I reward myself with a great smelling shower gel (Bath & Body Works). No workout = no yummy smelling shower, just plain soap!

    I do this too! I splurged on some awesome sugar scrub/body wash for myself, but I'm only allowed to use it after I work out! I like the immediate reward each time I work out rather than having to wait until I've accomplished a bigger goal (like losing pounds).
  • Posts: 220
    I have a bit of a ways to go still, so I am planning on rewarding myself for milestones:
    When I am 20 lbs down, I am getting myself a brand new pair of professionally fitted running shoes (ones that match my gait).
    At 30 lbs down, I will buy myself new workout clothes (hoping I will be significantly smaller by then).
    40 lbs down, I will get my hair done at a nice salon.
    50 lbs down, I might get a tattoo.
    60 lbs down, I will buy a new wardrobe! :) (and maybe go on a nice vacation)!
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