NON FOOD REWARDS - NEED SOME IDEAS
DeeDiddyGee
Posts: 601 Member
Hi, Everyone:
I would like to "reward" myself with every 10 pounds that I lose. For instance, for my first 10 lb loss (just occurred), I rewarded myself with a new heart rate monitor watch/chest strap. But, as I look at the following, I come up empty. I am not a big "wanter." How are some ways that you reward yourselves. "Going out for dinner" is not something I want to "reward" myself with.
10 lbs Polar FT7 Heart Rate Watch Monitor
20 lbs
30 lbs Buy new wardrobe (imagine current clothes will be too big??)
40 lbs
50 lbs
60 lbs
70 lbs Book a cruise!!!
Thanks for sharing your ideas of good rewards.
Dee
I would like to "reward" myself with every 10 pounds that I lose. For instance, for my first 10 lb loss (just occurred), I rewarded myself with a new heart rate monitor watch/chest strap. But, as I look at the following, I come up empty. I am not a big "wanter." How are some ways that you reward yourselves. "Going out for dinner" is not something I want to "reward" myself with.
10 lbs Polar FT7 Heart Rate Watch Monitor
20 lbs
30 lbs Buy new wardrobe (imagine current clothes will be too big??)
40 lbs
50 lbs
60 lbs
70 lbs Book a cruise!!!
Thanks for sharing your ideas of good rewards.
Dee
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For myself, I lost 12 pounds, so I bought myself some new cologne. If I look better, I need to smell better!0
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For myself, I lost 12 pounds, so I bought myself some new cologne. If I look better, I need to smell better!
That's a great one, Ted! Why couldn't I have thought of that?!?0 -
Buying a good book or even an e-reader if you want to spend that much
Going to see a movie
Go out and play putt-putt/theme park
Day Spa
Hiking
See a concert/play
Buying new shoes (running shoes)0 -
How about cute new shoes/sandals, manicure and/or pedicure or even a facial is nice.
Depending on what your workouts are maybe a new piece of workout equipment or new workout clothes....that's generally what I bought as a reward.
Good luck on reaching your goals!0 -
massage/pedicure
hair cut colour at expensive salon
piece of art
jewelry
shoes (you may go down shoe sizes as well)0 -
I think I'm going to buy a bracelet (Pandora type) and add a bead each time I lose weight and/or have a significant NSV! I'm looking forward to looking at beads and remembering why I got each one
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These are ALL great ideas!0
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I think I'm going to buy a bracelet (Pandora type) and add a bead each time I lose weight and/or have a significant NSV! I'm looking forward to looking at beads and remembering why I got each one
This is a fantastic idea! I love this, to symbolise your path to get there, how far you have come, and not to back slide. Beautiful!!!0 -
I would list massage in there somewhere.
I find with myself, and with other obese people, we tend to try to disconnect from our bodies, and a massage is a good way to get back in touch with it.0 -
I'm doing the Pandora charm too. I have my first one for getting out of the "obese" category - and it's bright red so I know it will be staring at me every time I look at my wrist to remind me never to go back. They have a line of charms called "stepping stones", so I like that for the various stepping stones of the journey.0
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At 60 do a Photo-shoot, put it on the wall so u remember why U did it0
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Buy the supplies for a hobby you have always wanted to try! Like painting watercolors or herb gardening or flyfishing or silversmithing - whatever! New hobbies will also distract you from food:)0
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I'm doing the Pandora charm too. I have my first one for getting out of the "obese" category - and it's bright red so I know it will be staring at me every time I look at my wrist to remind me never to go back. They have a line of charms called "stepping stones", so I like that for the various stepping stones of the journey.
I didn't know they had stepping stone charms
Now I'm excited. I hadn't done it yet but had been noodling the idea.....you might have just made it a definate YES 0 -
When I return home from deployment, I should be well past my goals. I am going to pick three things I have always wanted to do and do them. right now here is my list.
See the ocean
Get open water scuba certified
Take dance lessons (rather than "wing it" as I do now)0 -
I think I'm going to buy a bracelet (Pandora type) and add a bead each time I lose weight and/or have a significant NSV! I'm looking forward to looking at beads and remembering why I got each one
That is a really cute idea!! I'm boring, but I think I'm gonna stick with manicures. I love getting them, but i've been trying to save money. I can't wait till I get my first one!0 -
A blue-violet freshwater pearl and iolite necklace. This was for my first 9 lbs. lost.
A beautiful glittery belt of narrow crossed strips in brown, bronze, copper, and cream. It's two inches from fitting right now; this is my next "reward".
When I've hit my goal, which will be according to appearance and not the scale, I'll buy myself a pair of iolite earrings.0 -
These are some lovely ideas! I also 'treat' myself at each milestone and buy something nice for the house, some jewelley, new shoes.
I don't know if I can afford to keep losing weight though!0 -
I had a reward system for every 5 lbs, here are some of the things I did:
- went horseback ridng
-bought a new workout outfit
-play laser tag
-massage
-started a vacation fund
-new purse
-movie night
Now, I am trying so hard to reach my final goalL professional pics with the boyfriend. We currently have not pics out on display because I don't like how I look in them.
Good luck finding the rewards that fit you!0 -
Hi, Everyone:
I would like to "reward" myself with every 10 pounds that I lose. For instance, for my first 10 lb loss (just occurred), I rewarded myself with a new heart rate monitor watch/chest strap. But, as I look at the following, I come up empty. I am not a big "wanter." How are some ways that you reward yourselves. "Going out for dinner" is not something I want to "reward" myself with.
10 lbs Polar FT7 Heart Rate Watch Monitor
20 lbs
30 lbs Buy new wardrobe (imagine current clothes will be too big??)
40 lbs
50 lbs
60 lbs
70 lbs Book a cruise!!!
Thanks for sharing your ideas of good rewards.
Dee
How about a starting a collection jar? Put a dollar (or more!) in the jar for each pound you lose. Then when you get to your short-term goal, go spend it on yourself! Mani/Pedi? New shoes? Fresh flowers? Facial/massage?0 -
I think I'm going to buy a bracelet (Pandora type) and add a bead each time I lose weight and/or have a significant NSV! I'm looking forward to looking at beads and remembering why I got each one
Love this. Also, when you lose the number of pounds you want to lose, get that number stamped on a metal disc and put it on a bracelet.0 -
I bought a dress in the size that I'll wear when I reach my goal. I love it, but can't wear it until I drop the weight.0
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When I hit the 35 pound mark, I treated myself to a massage. Much better than junk food any day!0
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Sorry for any repeats:
New workout gear
New "fun" shoes
New outfit
New bag
Fun jewelry - Maybe the earrings at one goal, the matching necklace at another, then a bracelet?
Tickets to an event
A massage
Mani/Pedi0 -
A massage.0
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I treat myself to an expensive lipstick that I love but wouldn't ordinarily buy due to cost; usually I get the $7 drugstore brands but for a reward I get Estee Lauder or Lancome (love the scent, colors, texture, and case, very splurgey).
You have a great idea to find non-food rewards for yourself, and map them out so you can look forward to them! Best of luck on your very successful journey.0 -
I want to buy a new pair of jeans.... hey you should think about getting a manicure or pedicure; I just got one, it was intense since I've never had one, and it's not really for any weight loss, but I think it would be a nice thing to do. I think they make me feel like a model (am I too country to think that?) haha! 0
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A massage and a pedicure are always nice treats!0
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For a big reward, maybe even take a day off of work to go to the spa! Or not take time off, but time is a great reward in my book0
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When I hit the 25 down mark, I got my nails done. It was such a great self esteem booster for me. When I hit 50, my friend/weight loss "coach" purchased a gift certificate for me to get my hair cut/colored. I set my appointment for June 7th, still have about 5 lbs more to lose before hitting the big 5-0 Lost. No clue what I'm doing for 75 down just yet.0
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A Board game would be great for me.... www.boardgamegeek.com I would like to get Sentinels of the multiverse! or Agricola or maybe the Star trek deck building game. Maybe something active you wouldn't normally go for, Fencing class for me!
Or you know shoes, or maybe a kettlebell? Ipod? Sign up for a 5 k run? Yoga pants?0
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