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Ideas for non-food rewards for losing weight?

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  • BearEssentials
    BearEssentials Posts: 27 Member
    I'm hopeless at rewarding myself.

    I meant to do a 20 kilo reward, then I meant to do a 25 kilo goal but when I get there, I just think "nope, not thin enough yet, just keep going". Now I'm approaching my 30 kilo goal (66 pounds) and I have a sneaking suspicion I won't reward myself then either.
    xx

    :flowerforyou: for your 20 kilo loss
    :flowerforyou: for your 25 kilo loss

    :drinker: Yay!! for almost 30 kilo loss. That's a great achievement. Have a virtual hug :smile:
  • Erithil
    Erithil Posts: 48 Member
    Bump
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Better health and living longer.
  • JCES10
    JCES10 Posts: 37 Member
    New running shoes :)
  • thesophierose
    thesophierose Posts: 754 Member
    Tattooos!!!
  • Erithil
    Erithil Posts: 48 Member
    A hula-hoop
  • bob_day
    bob_day Posts: 87
    Looking at yourself in the mirror.

    Looking at the lower reading on your scale.

    And as another responder said: Better health and
    living longer.
  • DiamondRidge
    DiamondRidge Posts: 62 Member
    My first goal of getting under 250lbs will be rewarded with a jump out of an airplane :)

    When I get under 200lbs, I'm buying new rock climbing gear.

    When I make it to my goal weight I get three things - shopping in Europe, a "tramp stamp", and I get a wife (well, I'll get her anyway, but I should be pretty damn close to my goal when she slips that ring on my finger)
  • Erithil
    Erithil Posts: 48 Member
    My first goal of getting under 250lbs will be rewarded with a jump out of an airplane :)


    NICE!
  • filicia1025
    filicia1025 Posts: 23 Member
    it's massage for me. But once I hit my ultimate goal, I'm thinking of having my hair permed.
  • TamaraKat
    TamaraKat Posts: 533 Member
    When I reached my goal I bought myself a heart rate monitor :)
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Personal training sessions... to help me get past the next stage and get lean!
  • Achaila
    Achaila Posts: 264 Member
    Once I hit 199 (which is 9 pounds away) I plan on getting my nose pierced for the 3rd and final time.

    I'm not sure about other rewards, but I know I want to reward myself for working my butt off and changing my life because of diabetes and recovering from an eating disorder. I chose life, that's a reason to celebrate. I'm battling disease and mental illness I think I deserve something small for that. :P

    I don't know what I'm going to do once I hit my goal weight. Especially since I'm not sure what it is anymore. 160, 150, or 130. I'm thinking though, that I may finish off my sleeves.
  • ramsx1991
    ramsx1991 Posts: 142 Member
    I buy myself new athletic clothing!
  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
    I've bought a Trollbeads leather bracelet and treat myself to new charms for my minor goals and my husband has bought me an Osorey clutch for my GW.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    I started with little rewards, new makeup, underwear etc, then I bought a Bodymedia Fit at 50lbs lost and at Onederland I went to a Mötley Crüe concert. Next goal is reaching a healthy BMI: I'm probably going to buy some fluorescent Nikes. Then at goal, I'm going to have a Biggest Loser style makeover: hair, nails, clothes, photoshoot. Can't wait. :happy:
  • aliceclutz90
    aliceclutz90 Posts: 151 Member
    Massage is a great one! Another way to make yourself feel awesome without food. May even make you feel better than a cheat meal would!

    Or you could plan a day out like an activity day or something
  • zenalasca
    zenalasca Posts: 563 Member
    Lots of nice clothing and shoes
    Diet drinks
    Playing video games
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    Dinner with friends to show off your achievements. Underwear :)
  • hanooa1
    hanooa1 Posts: 1
    That is a great Idea.

    Well what i will try to do is buy a piece of clothes that a 1 size smaller so once i reach my goal i can wear it

    P.S. chose something that you really REALLY want to wear. ;)
  • xWendyJonesx
    xWendyJonesx Posts: 266 Member
    I've always said I want my belly button pierced, with only 6lbs to go I'm getting scared!!
    I also treated myself to a couple of bikinis to wear on our winter sun holiday, I've not worn a bikini in over 20 yrs!!
  • Cruxthemystic
    Cruxthemystic Posts: 149 Member
    I use to hate shopping for clothes now it's my favorite thing to do. When I reach my goal I want a pair of Harley Davidson jeans, yes I ride my own motorcycle. Along the way to that I have treated my self to new clothes including, yikes, workout tights. I also bought nail polish and a microdermabrasion system. A new purse and lots of shoes, lol. I feel better even pretty and want the world to see it. Next year maybe even an expensive bathing suit. Treats help keep me motivated.
  • Erithil
    Erithil Posts: 48 Member
    The first season of Once Upon a Time (:
  • Hildy_J
    Hildy_J Posts: 1,050 Member
    Open a separate savings account. Put £5 in for every pound you lose. Then when you hit your goal... SPEND. :-D
  • karen19711
    karen19711 Posts: 99 Member
    One word.........Shoes.........Smile K xo
  • guessrs
    guessrs Posts: 358 Member
    Spa, spa, spa esp. Facial it'll make you feel even more beautiful.
    Handbag.
  • dakitten2
    dakitten2 Posts: 888 Member
    I've been doing non-food rewards at every 10 pounds I lost. I started out buying all health related items, HRM, new bathroom scales, new kitchen scales, new walking shoes, new cookbooks, then I progressed onto luxuries. It's a wonderful way to help motivate yourself.
  • Dbernier1981
    Dbernier1981 Posts: 39 Member
    I agree- mani/pedis!

    Put something you really like in a shopping cart at an online store. Click "buy" when you hit your goal
  • Erithil
    Erithil Posts: 48 Member
    I think a boxing bag would be a fun reward
  • OneWildAndPreciousLife
    OneWildAndPreciousLife Posts: 282 Member
    These are all great ideas! When I hit 20 lbs lost, I'm getting a pedicure!
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