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How do you reward yourself?

nicolaturner1986
nicolaturner1986 Posts: 45 Member
edited January 29 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm trying to think of little goals to keep my motivation going, I was thinking at 7lb off i'll get my nails done, at 14lb i'll buy some new makeup, at 24lb i'll buy a dress that isn't from Asda.

How do you reward yourself when you have done well?
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  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    I look in the mirror.
  • Vorenus85
    Vorenus85 Posts: 112 Member
    My rewards usually end with me going to my favorite chinese food restaurant.
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    I look in the mirror.
    #win

    I do that too.
  • DeniseNichole76
    DeniseNichole76 Posts: 303 Member
    Good for you for not rewarding yourself with food. Small personal items are the best! things that will make you feel extra good. I like that!
  • LeahT84
    LeahT84 Posts: 202 Member
    I don't ever really reward myself when I hit goals, I just enjoy going shopping for clothes (at thrift stores) as my old clothes become way too big, and once I hit my final goal, I will be going on a big shopping spree for new clothes to fill my closet!
  • TheBitSlinger
    TheBitSlinger Posts: 621 Member
    I tighten my belt another notch.
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    how about buying yourself some new workout clothes or shoes? i cute outfit is a good excuse to go show it off at the gym :)
  • Sierra_christine89
    Sierra_christine89 Posts: 156 Member
    I reward myself by shopping :)
    Buy something maybe you couldn't buy before because they didn't have your size? It motivates me so much to think about wearing something I couldn't before!
    Best of luck! :)
  • thetiniestgirl
    thetiniestgirl Posts: 49
    I hope to see some great responses in this thread - I could also use some fresh ideas for rewards.
  • thebowhunter
    thebowhunter Posts: 173
    Reward???? Getting healthy and living longer and feeling better is not enough of a reward?
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I look in the mirror.

    This ^^ Looking and feeling better is all the reward I need.
  • sourmash1973
    sourmash1973 Posts: 149 Member
    I walk around in public with my shirt off. Not suggesting this for women though. :wink:
  • yelliezx
    yelliezx Posts: 633 Member
    I have my rewards on my profile. My first one for hitting 170lbs was buying new underwear! I also bought new gym clothes! :)
  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    Moose tracks ice cream, Haagen Dazs is also suitable... Jars of peanut butter anyone?
  • Shikonneko
    Shikonneko Posts: 187 Member
    I actually have a spreadsheet of milestones and trinkets to get. It's all silly innocuous stuff with the exception of a serger and a dressform when I actually get closer to the "ultimate goal size."
  • chelseascounter
    chelseascounter Posts: 1,283 Member
    I wear less and less clothes!
  • nicolaturner1986
    nicolaturner1986 Posts: 45 Member
    "Reward???? Getting healthy and living longer and feeling better is not enough of a reward?"

    Of course it is, but when you have a long road ahead of you, little rewards or treats for acheiving little goals can help keep you motivated, I have 84lb to lose so I have a very long road to travel and some people find it easy, others don't, I'm one of the ones who don't.

    You obviously have a very strong mindset to get/stay healthy and that is a wonderful thing, unfortunately I don't have this kind of strength and require a little more than just positive thinking x
  • kellywa1179
    kellywa1179 Posts: 24 Member
    I keep it non food related, and something I like, but dont normally buy for myself so they really do feel like a reward, like a trip to Charming Charlies for a new purse, or to Bath and Body works for a great new lotion, or a or manicure, a that great pair of sandals that has finally gone on sale. Some times we get so caught up in taking care of everyone else, we forget about ourselves.
  • sun_shine_day_dreams
    sun_shine_day_dreams Posts: 10 Member
    A massage was my first for hitting first goal weight. I am thinking pedicure for my second goal weight.
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    I don't, really. I see the weight loss and increased physical ability as their own rewards.
  • MargaretSans
    MargaretSans Posts: 54 Member
    anything beauty related is great. I like getting a facial or a massage but when im down to my goal weight ill be buying myself a pair or rockin republic jeans. They are expensive so im also exercising my saving skills by putting away a little bit each month
  • AspiringPinkPinUp
    AspiringPinkPinUp Posts: 448
    I walk around in public with my shirt off. Not suggesting this for women though. :wink:

    Damn, Was just about to tear my shirt off and head outside! :laugh: :tongue:
  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
    My reward will be fitting into my old size 6 jeans which I adored. I worse those puppies every day for the ONE year I weighed my ideal weight.

    The day I fit into them again I'll probably cry with sheer happiness. Sad.
  • Amazonbella
    Amazonbella Posts: 338
    I do the first 5% then at 10% then every 10 pounds from there.

    I figure out what I really want: A trip is my idea reward for reaching my goal and then I back up from there, a day at the spa, a shopping spree, a new pair of Ugg boots, or mani/pedi, ect. That way when you are feeling discouraged or you don't want to workout then you have it posted as a reminder to get your butt moving and pushing forward. It works for me! :)
  • RockinTerri
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
    I don't ever really reward myself when I hit goals, I just enjoy going shopping for clothes (at thrift stores) as my old clothes become way too big, and once I hit my final goal, I will be going on a big shopping spree for new clothes to fill my closet!

    I'm planning a trip to Goodwill soon myself! And I've got my bonus from work socked away for that BIG shopping spree when I reach my final goal. I was initially aiming for my 40th birthday, but it'll now be the end of next year due to some health setbacks. Achievable now! :happy:
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,150 Member
    I walk around in public with my shirt off. Not suggesting this for women though. :wink:

    I live in Canada, so it's legal here. :wink: :heart:

    I reward with food, like a nice meal from somewhere I don't get to all the time.
  • jennyrebekka
    jennyrebekka Posts: 626 Member
    a massage and body scrub at my fav spa place will be my reward for losing 20 lbs - - at this rate it will be the end of the year or more before i get that massage, though..... - - so i might need to do a smaller reward - - right NOW what i am doing is rewarding myself with food - when i do good with my exercise.
    And YES - - i realize this is exactly WHY i have not lost the 20 lbs yet - - - it's such a mental struggle.
  • nicolaturner1986
    nicolaturner1986 Posts: 45 Member
    I keep it non food related, and something I like, but dont normally buy for myself so they really do feel like a reward, like a trip to Charming Charlies for a new purse, or to Bath and Body works for a great new lotion, or a or manicure, a that great pair of sandals that has finally gone on sale. Some times we get so caught up in taking care of everyone else, we forget about ourselves.

    I never buy or do anything for myself either, I never find clothes I like in my size and I always seem to spend all my money on my little boy or partner or things for the home (buying myself a steam mop doesn't count as a treat lol).

    x
  • msladydove
    msladydove Posts: 33 Member
    I'm trying to think of little goals to keep my motivation going, I was thinking at 7lb off i'll get my nails done, at 14lb i'll buy some new makeup, at 24lb i'll buy a dress that isn't from Asda.

    How do you reward yourself when you have done well?

    I personally do not see anything wrong with wanting to reward yourself :) I guess to each their own.... I have not really thought of what I would reward myself with...... I would want to keep it healthy though :)
  • sourmash1973
    sourmash1973 Posts: 149 Member
    I walk around in public with my shirt off. Not suggesting this for women though. :wink:

    I live in Canada, so it's legal here. :wink: :heart:

    I reward with food, like a nice meal from somewhere I don't get to all the time.

    I'm moving to Canada! :wink:
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