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Reward Yourself Ideas?

jnd951999
jnd951999 Posts: 57 Member
edited February 3 in Motivation and Support
I am crawling back on the the wagon after gaining back over half my weight. I was wanting to treat myself to something every 10 lbs. I was looking for a price range of $20 or less. Any ideas?
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  • crackur
    crackur Posts: 473 Member
    Clothing is always a good motivator especially females.

    I lost 60 pounds this year and rewarded myself with a half sleeve tattoo. I believe I will continue that route once I hit goals.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I've just gotten myself something fun and frivolous when I hit a mini goal. When I get down to 150, I'm going to get myself some Seattle Seahawks pajama pants that I saw.

    Crackur, awesome job on those 60 pounds!
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    Pedicure or massage. Or new shoes
  • lindsayk324
    lindsayk324 Posts: 54 Member
    Unfortunately, the kinds of rewards I get for myself don't match your $20 or less criteria, but I'll post them anyway in case somebody else is looking for ideas.

    Haircut/style
    Massage
    Laser hair removal
    Microdermabrasion
    Teeth whitening strips

    When I hit my goal or I feel like I'm really in top shape, my Near-Ultimate Goal Body reward is to get a professional boudoir photoshoot done!
  • Jessbefit
    Jessbefit Posts: 1
    Personally I love shoes. That's how I pretty much always reward myself
  • _G4BR13L_
    _G4BR13L_ Posts: 131 Member
    BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Godblessedmom
    Godblessedmom Posts: 27 Member
    I have gotten: an African violet, new purse, girl's night out to the movies and plan on getting a tattoo at 50lbs and 100lbs!
  • kgerm317
    kgerm317 Posts: 191 Member
    Mini goals= clothing for me (I keep it inexpensive- goodwill, Kohl's Clearance rack, etc (I don't plan on being in this size long)

    When I reach goal weight, I am rewarding myself with a tattoo.
  • JingleMuffin
    JingleMuffin Posts: 543 Member
    Goal weight = new motorcycle

    talk about motivation.
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,293 Member
    when i hit my ultimate goal weight i'll probably get a tattoo or a piercing, until then, clothes, lingerie, new running shoes or extra weight plates :happy:
  • stacyhaddenham
    stacyhaddenham Posts: 211 Member
    We reward here with new body wash and matching lotion from Bath and Body Works. It is a special treat since normally it is too expensive to shop there all the time. When she dropped a full clothing size we hit the end of the year clearance rack for my wife and got her a bunch of new swim pieces for $20.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Some new workout clothes or a pedicure always work for me!
  • Charlito29
    Charlito29 Posts: 10 Member
    I had a scale that weighed every tenth pound. Every time I lost a 1/10 of a pound, I put $1 in a jar. When I first lost 30 pounds, I had $300 and with some Christmas money bought myself an iPad.

    This time around I am putting $1 in the jar every day that I workout at least 30 minutes. The jar is not filling up as fast, but it seems to be a better incentive to get up off my butt (my biggest challenge - not food - but activity). I don't know exactly what I will buy, but it will be something I wouldn't get myself without some sort of sacrafice.
  • scrapjen
    scrapjen Posts: 387 Member
    I liked getting a subscription to one of the Fitness magazines ... they can be motivational too and you get a new one each month. Some new songs to workout to ... a pedicure.

    If rewards motivate, there are many small sites/apps that you can earn rewards with too. Given, many of the "rewards" are just discounts in disguise, but there are also charity options too which I feel good about giving - earned for doing workouts I would have done anyway. I highlighted a few of the ones out there on my blog
    http://jenbsjourney.blogspot.com/2013/08/get-rewarded-for-getting-fit.html
    but there are even more out there!
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    i dont plan to reward myself until i hit my planned goal or where i am satisified with my body at the moment whether it be 153 or 178 or 146. i dont know. ive never been under 200 so i cant say what i will like best. but when i do, i will be getting a tattoo.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    1) Runskirt
    2) Sweaty bands
    3) Technical tee
    4) Inspiration bracelet
    5) Socks
  • Mswalker81
    Mswalker81 Posts: 5 Member
    I get pedicure's if I meet my goals. It can be inexpensive and we def put our feet though some work! :happy:
  • Deja_Thoris
    Deja_Thoris Posts: 18 Member
    I'm using a charm bracelet - down 10 lbs means adding another charm (lots to be had for under $20). I use a pic of the next charm I am working towards as the lock screen on my cell phone, so every time I use it I see what I am working towards. Also, since the charm bracelet is on my right hand, whenever I reach for something to eat/drink I have a visual reminder of the weight loss goals I have accomplished so far. This has been a great incentive to make better choices.
  • lambchristie
    lambchristie Posts: 552 Member
    I had a scale that weighed every tenth pound. Every time I lost a 1/10 of a pound, I put $1 in a jar. When I first lost 30 pounds, I had $300 and with some Christmas money bought myself an iPad.

    This time around I am putting $1 in the jar every day that I workout at least 30 minutes. The jar is not filling up as fast, but it seems to be a better incentive to get up off my butt (my biggest challenge - not food - but activity). I don't know exactly what I will buy, but it will be something I wouldn't get myself without some sort of sacrafice.

    I like this! I'd love to get a tablet of some type ;)
  • Buff2022
    Buff2022 Posts: 373 Member
    Pedicure or massage. Or new shoes

    Love the pedi idea. Nothing like having cute toes when you jump in the shower after a workout. After all we beat our feet up so much when we work out.

    In fact I look for Groupons for cheap pedicures. I have to stick with my same girl for the nails. But the pedicure I am willing to go to a new place to try it out. I just bought one for $32 that includes a mani and pedi. But it was from my regular nail tech.

    If you like a certain brand of make up -- how about a new lipstick or gloss. I love MAC so I am setting a goal for Nov. and will be rewarding myself with a new holiday collection from them.

    Also I recently bought myself a pinky ring from Pandora. I wear it as a reminder of where I am going. When it becomes to big...I am hoping it fits another finger.

    Other ideas:
    1. music
    2. book or ebooks if you have an ereader (love my kindle)
    3. candle
    4. bath soaps
    5. GC to your favorite store
    6. Trip to Goodwill ( I find awesome clothes there)
  • jennifox63
    jennifox63 Posts: 44 Member
    bump
  • Shell30Harrison
    Shell30Harrison Posts: 65 Member
    I'm using a charm bracelet - down 10 lbs means adding another charm (lots to be had for under $20). I use a pic of the next charm I am working towards as the lock screen on my cell phone, so every time I use it I see what I am working towards. Also, since the charm bracelet is on my right hand, whenever I reach for something to eat/drink I have a visual reminder of the weight loss goals I have accomplished so far. This has been a great incentive to make better choices.
    Wow, 'Deja_Thoris' that is a totally awesome idea! Love love love this :love: I hope it serves you well over the coming months!
    Shell
    x
  • danamarich
    danamarich Posts: 74 Member
    Every 10 pounds I lose I'm buying myself a new dress, every 20 pounds I'm getting new shoes. (I have 45 lbs to go so I should get 2 new pairs of shoes and 4 dresses)

    Clothes/retail therapy is my fave! I'm also fortunate to have a wonderful mother-in-law who is an extremely talented seamstress so as I shrink and dresses are too big, she will take them in for me :)
  • RaineBacon
    RaineBacon Posts: 6
    We try to get fitness related rewards. My first milestone reward (5% of my body weight) was a free puppy (see profile pic). He is going to help me get fit by taking me for walks :) . My second milestone reward (10% of my body weight), was an exercise video. I got 30 day shred :) If I had a smart phone, I would probably get some of the fitness apps that are available. Activity monitors, hrm, and things like that are on the list of potential rewards. I take the money that we used to spend on soda and junk and put it aside to fund the rewards. :) At weight watchers, you get a key chain at 10% and then you add charms to them at different milestones, 25lbs lost, 16 weeks of attendance, etc. So you have a motivator every time you grab your keys :)
  • Buff2022
    Buff2022 Posts: 373 Member
    I have gotten: an African violet, new purse, girl's night out to the movies and plan on getting a tattoo at 50lbs and 100lbs!

    My mom has my Great Grandma African Violet that is so old I could not even tell you. But my Grandma has been gone for 27 years and mom had it before that. I don't know how long Grandma had it.

    It still blooms beautiful purple flowers.
  • Godblessedmom
    Godblessedmom Posts: 27 Member
    Awesome idea!!
  • Godblessedmom
    Godblessedmom Posts: 27 Member
    My mom has my Great Grandma African Violet that is so old I could not even tell you. But my Grandma has been gone for 27 years and mom had it before that. I don't know how long Grandma had it.

    It still blooms beautiful purple flowers.

    (Don't know how to quote yet.) It reminded me of my Grandma that passed. That is other reason I bought it!!
  • Godblessedmom
    Godblessedmom Posts: 27 Member
    I'm using a charm bracelet - down 10 lbs means adding another charm (lots to be had for under $20). I use a pic of the next charm I am working towards as the lock screen on my cell phone, so every time I use it I see what I am working towards. Also, since the charm bracelet is on my right hand, whenever I reach for something to eat/drink I have a visual reminder of the weight loss goals I have accomplished so far. This has been a great incentive to make better choices.

    Awesome idea!!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    at small milestones, I've been rewarding myself with new art supplies (substitute something relevant to your hobbies, obviously, ahah!)


    at a major milestone (losing 1/3 of my body weight), I bought myself an ipad.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    I'm using a charm bracelet - down 10 lbs means adding another charm (lots to be had for under $20). I use a pic of the next charm I am working towards as the lock screen on my cell phone, so every time I use it I see what I am working towards. Also, since the charm bracelet is on my right hand, whenever I reach for something to eat/drink I have a visual reminder of the weight loss goals I have accomplished so far. This has been a great incentive to make better choices.

    Awesome idea!!
    I've done that too but instead of weight loss, I've put pound in a jar everyday I work out and then buy the charm (Thomas Sabo) when I have enough money
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