You Deserve a Little Something, Right?
WaistAweigh
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How do you guys reward yourselves for losing a few pounds, and how often? ( i.e., every 5 pounds, etc.)
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new yoga mat
new MP3 player for Yoga audios
seeds for next year's vegetable bed
- you get the idea
edit: I like the idea of every 5lbs. that's something I can use, thanks.0 -
My reward is feeling great and looking better than I did a year ago. However, I did drop some serious cash two weeks ago on some clothes, since a lot of mine are too loose now. Other than that, my reward is seeing my muscles come out of hiding.0
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I buy lots of lovely new (or second hand) smaller clothing!0
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Nice! ???? You guys deserve it after all.0
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I will probably reward myself with some new clothes when I hit about a 15-20 lbs loss.
I'd like to get a nice pair of walking shoes in the near future as well. : D0 -
Clothes!!! And sexy skinny jeans that finally look good on me! :-)0
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I buy lots of lovely new (or second hand) smaller clothing!
second hand would be just as satisfying to me too, as long as the size tag is smaller than my current. : D
I love a good second hand deal.0 -
I don't. I thought about rewarding myself for logging in to MFP for 1,000 days straight but couldn't think.of anything!0
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I personally don't either withhold things from myself or give myself external rewards. In other words, I don't treat myself as if I were 12. If I want something and I have the money for it, I buy it because I am worth it. My good health and appearance are plenty of motivation to stick with my plan.0
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I buy more fitness equipment...0
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I personally don't either withhold things from myself or give myself external rewards. In other words, I don't treat myself as if I were 12. If I want something and I have the money for it, I buy it because I am worth it. My good health and appearance are plenty of motivation to stick with my plan.
I could not have said it better myself ! I feel the very same way. I have lost 40 pounds in seven month and so far feeling better and getting healthier has been enough of a reward for me. I think I used to get rewards when I was a very young child and have not needed them since.0 -
Not being fat.0
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More fitness equipment, gadget, swim suit, etc.0
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Smaller clothes. But this is a necessity so I don't look like a slob at work with clothes 3 sizes too big.
Treat-wise, I don't deprive myself so no need for a "reward".0 -
I'm getting a tummy tuck if the skin doesn't recede when I'm at goal. If the skin goes normal, I'll have to find sonething else to do withthat $3000-8000. Perhaps a spa retreat and a new wardrobe with help from a stylist or a trip to Thailand.0
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Nice! ????0
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For quite a while, I bought myself an inexpensive pair of earrings for every 5 lbs I lost, but I got tired of it after a while, so I stopped.0
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I personally don't either withhold things from myself or give myself external rewards. In other words, I don't treat myself as if I were 12. If I want something and I have the money for it, I buy it because I am worth it. My good health and appearance are plenty of motivation to stick with my plan.
Once in a while I believe we should all treat ourselves as if we were 12!0 -
For those of you that aren't into rewarding yourselves, I understand. For me, other than for my health, I need an incentive! I know it's such an extrinsic approach to weight loss, but sometimes it works.0
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When I hit my half-way mark and also when I hit my goal weight I intend to do something for myself, but I haven't 100% decided on what that will be. I'm wavering on the idea that for each I will get a tattoo I've been wanting (one is small and simplistic in design, the other is somewhat larger with more detail). I know others give themselves something for every 5-10lbs lost, but I'm happy enough losing that weight that I don't need little prizes. Having to invest more time and truly earn my rewards, as it were, makes me feel even better about my accomplishment.0
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I have been on lots of diets and have always rewarded myself for each 3kg loss - a manicure, a pedicure, a trip out somewhere nice etc. but I've always fallen off the wagon eventually and then gained back the weight that I've lost. This time it's not a short term quick fix, it's a whole lifestyle change for ever, no going back. So I'm not rewarding my short term goals this time, but when I get to goal weight......... I think I might go shopping
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Hi there. well i have to be honest and say that food wise i have learned that a little of what you fancy is good for you .. but always in moderation and i work it into my weekly intake of calories.
However in saying that i have rewarded myself with new experiences along the way, i have only been member for bout month here but have been on this journey since early June this year and have just passed my 5st off mark and decided to treat myself to a bike.
I haven't been on one since i was ...well a long long time ago .. lets just say over 25yrs lol but i know that it will only help this journey and get my fitness on the right track..
good luck in your journey x0 -
For those of you that aren't into rewarding yourselves, I understand. For me, other than for my health, I need an incentive! I know it's such an extrinsic approach to weight loss, but sometimes it works.
Dont bash your self for rewarding yourself little treats along the way honey, its not the path you take that is important just that you reach your destination. The same path doesnt work for everyone, do what works for you ..0 -
I buy new clothes. What is the point if one gets in shape and one does not show it off?0
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I rewarded myself when I lost so much weight I needed new clothes. Reward: New clothes. Then, a trip.How do you guys reward yourselves for losing a few pounds, and how often? ( i.e., every 5 pounds, etc.)0 -
At 30 pounds I bought a pair of jeans that fit so that I don't have to just wear pants and skirts with stretchy waists.0
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Clothes, earrings, new fitness material. All are such good ideas. But never food lol!0
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I did celebrations for every 5 lbs. Running socks, running shorts, running bra, running top, workout pants, running hat and so on.
I lost 30 lbs and I was going for every trick in the book to get me there. I am at goal. I'm thinking about celebrations for maintaining my weight.
For maintenance, a new dress for New years Eve. Last years dress is tooo big :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0 -
My reward for every 10 lbs I lose is to set up another goal of 10 more lbs to lose, Helps keep me motivated for the long haul.0
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