Do you reward yourself for milestones?

I was rewarding myself every 5 pounds, but that got old because I'm only trying to lose half a pound a week, so it was a couple of months between my first and second reward. So after I hit goal #2, I decided to switch to a reward for every 2 pounds.

My first reward was lunch at Popeye's, which is my favorite fried chicken in the world. After having none in our city for years, a branch opened a couple of months ago near us. I'm never going to stop eating Popeye's, so I made it something I had to earn.

Second reward was a book.

Next reward will be lunch at another place, a local restaurant that's a bit expensive to go to very often.

After that, I haven't fully decided on the next few (possibly a massage and earrings), but my final reward for reaching goal weight is going to be a retro bikini with a high waist (to cover my stretch marks!)--my first 2-piece swimsuit since the '80s. Don't know if this picture will work, but this is the one I have in mind:

I, too, have set mini goals for myself, but I don't reward myself with things. Just achieving those milestones, and reaping the rewards in doing so, have been more than enough for me. However, once I reach my UGW, I am hitting the mall and buying a whole new wardrobe!

Not really...I just like checking the milestones off and moving on to the next one.

For every 10 pounds lost I would allow myself to eat at maintenance for a week. I would usually only go a few days until I was eager to get back on my weight loss plan again.

So far, I have bought myself a new Pandora charm for 10 pounds and 25 pounds lost. I have a long way to go, I am getting a new tattoo at 50. Haven't decided what to do between 25 and 50 but maybe a new book or a personal training session. I love the idea of rewarding myself with non food items because, honestly, I've worked hard to achieve these goals and I see nothing wrong with treating myself :happy:

I'm planning on rewarding myself for each stone (14lb) lost, my first stone reward was getting my ears re-pierced. The next one will be new trainers and if I feel comfy in them by then gym shorts for the summer.

I try to wait until I have lost 5 pounds to have a day to myself. Sometimes it's a pedicure, massage or just window shopping. Of course that might include a little lunch and since the only thing close are fast food, it is usually a jr size sandwich at Arby's or just a single cheeseburger( Happy Meal Size) at McDonald's. No fries or anything other than unsweetened ice tea. There has been a shopping trip for some new clothes. The biggest reward is the way I'm feeling That's what it is all about.

Cute Swim suit Majope you will get it and it will look amazing on you.

I got a a large upper thigh tattoo and plan to get more added on when I hit 9.5 st

I haven't met my first real goal yet, but for when I do there's already a bunch of jewelry on etsy I've got my eye on! I don't set small goals, because they don't really work as motivation for me so there's really no point. I just know that after I've officially lost 30 pounds it'll be a big enough reason to give myself something special. 9 pounds to go!

nicola1141 wrote: »

Yeah, I'm planning to do Pandora charms for each milestone. Got my first a couple of weeks ago for getting BMI out of the "obese" range. Next one is my pre-1st baby weight, then my wedding weight, then "normal" BMI range. I think the charms will be a good permanent reminder of my achievement and to never go back.

nicola1141- I hope Pandora makes you as happy as it's made me! It is totally worth rewarding yourself with charms if its your type of incentive. Other people will be inspired as well and compliment your "accomplishments". I think its awesome and I wish you the best luck! Pandora is such an amazing charm company and their charms just keep getting better and better. I have a book and circle all my favs. I have a feeling this will be a great plan to keep you on track! Plus, other people in your life might want to join in on the fun! I have gotten my sister and mom hooked on it and I love planning new charms every few months with them! Best of luck! YOU CAN DO IT!

I celebrated my one year anniversary of logging daily and losing 120 lbs to date by buying myself 3 new SIZE L Carhart shirts yesterday. Not 4X, 3X,, 2X or XL, Large. Did I say LARGE?

I haven't been, really, but yesterday I bought myself a new ring in celebration of hitting onederland. When I reach my UGW I'll probably get a tattoo.

Every time I reward myself I end up feeling very guilty. Last night I ate an entire pizza and nearly finished a bag of chocolate AND pint of ice cream. Years of healthy eating cannot quell my sweet tooth!