Rewards

So_Um_Yeah
So_Um_Yeah Posts: 39 Member
edited September 22 in Health and Weight Loss
So I'm three weeks in and I'm down 14lbs (*tiny happy dance*) and I was thinking about rewards. I have been working really hard at this and I feel like rewards at certain points will help keep the enthusiasm up.

In the past, rewards in my family have always been food (ice cream after an award ceremony, big dinner after an exciting event, etc.) But, of course, this can't be the case for exciting weight loss triumphs.

What are some of the things that you guys do to reward yourself after a particularly good string of scale numbers?

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  • ttungttung
    ttungttung Posts: 20
    I buy myself something nice or treat myself to a nice experience.
    For my mini-goal reached, I bought myself two really nice new going-out tops. It not only rewarded me with something but also I got the satisfaction of buying a smaller size ;)
    For the next one I'm thinking it'd be nice to go on a little trip or something... maybe a massage or facial or haircut =)
  • mykaar74
    mykaar74 Posts: 253
    I treat myself to a new SMALLER SIZED piece of clothing, go to the movies, buy a new DVD/CD, or a massage. I try to take the whole food rewards thing out of the picture
  • amandalc980
    amandalc980 Posts: 383 Member
    I love t shirts. So when I hit my first little milestone I am buying a new t!

    http://www.snorgtees.com/images/ImTrippingYou_Fullpic_1.gif
  • daniraebug
    daniraebug Posts: 16 Member
    I think rewards should be something you enjoy so it's something that will motivate you and you will look forward to them. Like Massages, or getting your nails dones. It depends on how much you want to spend. I know I am working towards a new ipod and the ultimate it a tattoo!
  • dancah18
    dancah18 Posts: 26
    I think you and I should go get pedicures or manicures or something!! I think you and I both need to get out of the habit of food=reward haha. We can so do this! :)
  • ttungttung
    ttungttung Posts: 20
    I love t shirts. So when I hit my first little milestone I am buying a new t!

    http://www.snorgtees.com/images/ImTrippingYou_Fullpic_1.gif

    Ahahaha, that's such an awesome tshirt :happy:
  • jojo0909
    jojo0909 Posts: 115 Member
    I have picked a couple things for my first goal of 20 pounds. I was given a massage gift certificate, and I decided to use it when I lose 20. My other reward is related to food. I have been avoiding eating out because I cannot judge calories. So, I made a deal with my mfp friend Bonnie555 that we will go for lunch at a local cafe, Diamond Willow, that serves healthy gourmet soups and sandwiches. So, this will be both a reward, and a chance to practice choosing healthy choices.
  • So_Um_Yeah
    So_Um_Yeah Posts: 39 Member
    Check 123, this is a test
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    Nothing in the mean time (yet) but my end goal reward is baby #4 and a trip to the Bahamas with my husband.
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