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Rewards?

grandmothercharlie
grandmothercharlie Posts: 877 Member
edited February 13 in Motivation and Support
Although I want to lose a total of 100 pounds, I thought I would break it down into 15 lb. goals and give myself a reward as I reach each one. I thought a massage might be nice when I hit the first 15 lb. loss. If you are planning a reward, or have given yourself rewards, what were they?

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  • PolacaFL
    PolacaFL Posts: 213 Member
    My reward would be new clothes :) I haven't thought of when to get it but every 25lb I might need smaller pants... however I have pants up to 2sizes smaller in my closet already. Waiting to be worn.
  • tesha_chandler
    tesha_chandler Posts: 378 Member
    My 10 pound goal was a movie night with friends, 20 pound goal was a pedi/mani, 30 pound goal was to buy a new outfit, 40 pounds was to reactivate my face book (I deleted it when I started trying to lose weight so I'd be more motivated to lose it lol) 50 pound goal is a massage!!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I've seen quite a few threads like this so you might search the forum for "rewards" and see even more answers from others :-)

    I have not really broken it down into specific pounds lost, but I've periodically rewarded myself. At first I mainly stuck to fitness related items such as a jump rope, glow in the dark basketball, and (clearance priced) compression-style athletic pants, things I probably wouldn't buy for myself normally but do enjoy using. My husband refurbishes bicycles so I have 2 bikes at any given time, but if I didn't have that I probably would have rewarded myself at some point with a bike!

    When I hit onederland (finally going under 200 lb) earlier this month, I rewarded myself with new makeup and a cool organizer thing to put it all in on my countertop. I use that stuff every single morning and while it's part of my self-care routine, which is a reward in itself, it also reminds me of my success!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Looking better and new clothes at the end has been a pretty good reward for me (I didn't wait until the end for the clothes).
  • TheGirlsATimeBomb
    TheGirlsATimeBomb Posts: 434 Member
    tattoos.

    on parts of my body i am now proud to show.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Looking better and new clothes at the end has been a pretty good reward for me (I didn't wait until the end for the clothes).

    Clothes, definitely. I don't really count them as a reward because they are so necessary. But yeah...I secondhand shop for the majority, and the more I lose the more likely I am to get stuff that is pushing me out of my comfort zone which is a reward. Most recently, buying myself cute new panties from Victoria's Secret (something I NEVER thought I'd do).
  • ChayB
    ChayB Posts: 50 Member
    I reward myself when I hit my goals with new gym/running clothes so they motivate me too as I can't wait to put them to good use when I get them :)
  • jlshea
    jlshea Posts: 494 Member
    Manicure/pedicure, new clothes, new workout shoes, new clothes
  • Relle3
    Relle3 Posts: 30 Member
    My 20lbs goal is to get my belly button re-pierced! 6lbs away!
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    i actually never rewarded myself. I just wanted to look slimmer for my hols last year and I achieved it healthly. i guess looking in the mirror and seeing a smaller person and also fitting into smaller clothes is so nice. To be able to go to shops that do not go over a size 16 and fit into something is nice. Being able to walk fast or jog for a few mins without wanting to pass out is also nice. All very corny I know.
  • silverlining84
    silverlining84 Posts: 330 Member
    I usually do rewards per 5lbs lost. I've bought things such as new workout clothes, sneakers, nice lunch bag, nice tupperware, pedicure, massage, etc
  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
    Newer clothes.

    I started knitting to give my hands something to do.

    I got earrings.

    Think of stuff you always wanted to do or to get....let that help guide you.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I reward myself by longevity - if I stick to the program for one month I get something, usually fitness related. If I want something expensive, I pool a couple of months.

    I replace clothes as needed. At least once I accidently waited for a near disaster in public. It is even on video :(
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    My son would tell you I buy shoes to reward myself but I just like shoes :blushing:

    Honestly it's rewarding to lose the weight in itself - I don't really want or need anything except to be healthier and lose the extra weight.

    I guess I will need clothes at some point but not any time soon as I have varying sizes in my closet :drinker:
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    My 20lbs goal is to get my belly button re-pierced! 6lbs away!

    Random and OT but your comparison pic is AMAZING!
  • grandmothercharlie
    grandmothercharlie Posts: 877 Member
    Whether I'm thin or overweight, shopping and fashion have never much interested me. I do like to go and do things, but I do that anyway. However, I do like to pamper myself. I will more than likely do things like massage, a weekend get-away at a B&B, or a low-cal dinner at a fancy restaurant. Heck, I'm going to need to replace clothes as I succeed anyway, and unlike many of you, that will be a more unpleasant past time than pleasant.
  • ThinLizzie0802
    ThinLizzie0802 Posts: 863 Member
    I did the same thing with breaking my 80lbs down to 15 lbs goals.

    I haven't picked rewards, but that's because I'm pretty much broke all the time.
  • ajsdream
    ajsdream Posts: 223 Member
    My reward for my ultimate goal is a diamond eternity band ring. I don't know why, I've just always wanted one!
  • GothyFaery
    GothyFaery Posts: 762 Member
    new clothes. I don't award myself at set pounds. Instead, I wait until I look like a little girl playing dress up in mommy's clothes then a "reward" myself with new clothes. Kind of a boring reward but I do need them and I try to make them fun clothes I never could wear before.
  • jtarmom
    jtarmom Posts: 228 Member
    I buy myself a new song on iTunes for my iPod every pound I lose.
  • Seeds45
    Seeds45 Posts: 90
    My wonderful husband gives me $1.00 for each pound I lose. I did not ask for this, he just started one day when I told him how happy I was about losing 2 pounds. I am going to save up the money for a new pair of jeans. I also asked for nice socks for my Valentines gift, as chocolate is not my thing. I love new socks!!
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