Rewarding Yourself As You Go

I do monthly rewards for hrs worked out, I have lost the wt I needed to over the last yr and a half so have bought clothes along the way, I dropped almost 10 sizes. I rewarded myself in Feb with a gym and personal trainer. This summer I am getting a car, every time I drive it, I will remember that this is a lifelong journey.

i really like the idea of rewarding for hours worked out, i think i might shift to that system instead!

i'm currently rewarding myself with something small every 5 pounds for the first 20 and then every 10 pounds after that with slightly bigger things until i hit goal, at which point i will clean out the panty section at victoria's secret with no shame.

I rewarded myself whenever I reached each Mini Goal of mine. I would always reward myself with something that would keep me motivated to keep going. A new Yoga Mat, a new exercise outfit, a yoga dvd, etc.

I don't reward myself for reaching specific goals. But, I do get myself treats/tools that help me get there. For instance, today I got a set of resistance bands for traveling and I have a heart rate monitor that should arrive tomorrow. Also, I treat myself by making foods that I truly love.

After losing 30 lbs I bought some new clothes, including a swimsuit ...... husband took me away for the weekend :drinker:

At 45 lbs, the swimsuit is too big ....... still need to shop for a replacement, summer's almost here ......

And when I reach 50 lbs, am definitely getting a massage !

I reward myself when I get to specific goals I set for myself.. every 20 pounds I get myself a couple of outfits that fit, after 50 pounds I got some fastfood, when I get under 200 pounds I'm going out for a Japanese food celebration with family and friends, when I get to the ultimate goal I'm getting a new wardrobe and a new tattoo..

I was thinking of this myself but want to do non-food related rewards...

I was also thinking of putting $0.50 in a jar every time I workout for half an hr, and $1 every workout longer than 30 min, and when I reach $100 buy something for myself, workout clothes, new shoes, anything, and start the jar over again after each $100 reached... I saw that idea online somewhere.

This is what I had so far for mini-goal ideas:

down to:
DONE -10 lbs (only one I did by poundage) - weights (small hand weights)
-25 lbs - $25 at bath and body works (I decided $25 because this will be a lil over 25 lbs lost lol)
-35 lbs - new exercise clothes (1 outfit or a really good sports bra that I shy away from getting due to cost!)
-40 lbs - $50 Sephora shopping - if done by my 40th birthday which is a big goal for me, then I will also get extra spoiled by my man with a weekend away just us and FULL BODY MASSAGE
-50 lbs - Lil over halfway point - new outfit, head to toe (including bra/panties!)
-60 lbs - new perfume
-70 lbs - new workout videos/outfit
-85 lbs - goal weight (so far) SHOPPING SPREE FOR NEW OUTFITS!! Toss "all fat clothes" celebration!!

-85 is my "so far" goal weight as I haven't been lighter than that since college, so from there I will see what I think/feel about if I need to go further or happy with where I am.

I also decided to do some maintenance goals when I get there, like 6 months maintenance (no more than 10 lbs up from goal) and I will again buy a new outfit or get another full body massage and new exercise videos or gym membership.

Thats what I thought of, it may or may not change as time goes, but that's my starting point.



20 lbs lost