what do you reward yourself after losing weight?

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  • Jillygal5
    Jillygal5 Posts: 5
    hair do, make-up done, new clothes great for feeling great. prefer not to reward myself with food
  • PriceK01
    PriceK01 Posts: 834 Member
    Every 25 lbs I lose I get a new pair of Dr. Martens.

    ^this is awesome :)
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    session with a trainer, or a big fat adventure.
  • CloudyMao
    CloudyMao Posts: 258 Member
    Every time I go down a size, new clothes. Practical, and cost effective.
  • BoboGritt
    BoboGritt Posts: 72 Member
    Well, for me the only way this works is if I am generally really strict on my diet. I am not skilled enough to pull off the moderation thing yet. As I had a long row to hoe I set up a schedule of milestones and at each one I have a celebration meal that I plan and look forward to. After that I go back to my healthy plan. In twenty pounds I reach the next one and will be going out for a traditional Wisconsin Fish Fry. Wooohoooo! Good Luck to you!
  • EmmieBaby
    EmmieBaby Posts: 1,235 Member
    while I am in progress - new gym clothes

    when I reach my goal - a tattoo =) (strong spartan either on my arm or thigh)
  • megganxrose
    megganxrose Posts: 30 Member
    A material item..shoes, haircut/highlights, etc.

    I don't reward myself with food, it makes "eating clean and working out" feel like too much of a diet if I do that. If I want something unhealthy, I eat it in moderation and infrequently. I never use a big, unhealthy meal as a reward. I'll feel like **** afterwards, and I think a reward should be something positive. I'll never feel like **** after buying new makeup or getting my nails done!
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    doritos! jk, a high five!!!
  • willdob3
    willdob3 Posts: 640 Member
    Reaching a specific "weight" is not a goal of mine so...no reward.
  • JasminBillings2922
    JasminBillings2922 Posts: 35
    5lbs- Dyeing my hair
    10lbs- Romantic dinner and and pampered bath and massage by my fiance
    20lbs- Skechers Flex Appeal shoes in YELLOW <3
    40lbs- New work out clothes, full outfit(minus shoes)
    60lbs- Belly button ring
    75lbs- Back tattoo
    Rest of my life/maintenance- Clothes!
  • palkhan
    palkhan Posts: 1
    cookies!
  • RomulanWarbird
    RomulanWarbird Posts: 230
    I got a tattoo when I lost 80. Usually my rewards were a couple new things in my size, but when I get to my goal weight...I'm probably just getting more tattoos.

    It's an addiction.
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    New suit. With a waistcoat.
  • ndwildbill
    ndwildbill Posts: 74 Member
    I'm 64 years old, and after losing another 35 pounds, I'm going to get my first tattoo! Then another one after the next 50 pounds!
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    Food.

    That's the wrong answer, right?
  • daw0518
    daw0518 Posts: 459 Member
    Food.

    That's the wrong answer, right?

    Probably, but SAME.

    I wouldn't say I use it as a 'reward' per se, but I usually have a small cheat meal or day, just to remind myself that I can do that & still be successful. Today, for example, I was out all day shopping & discovered while trying on dresses at one of my favorite stores that I had gone down a size. WOO! Afterwards, I went to lunch at Wendy's. I always get the 4-piece nugget w/o sauce, value fries, & water/diet coke when I go, which adds up to ~400 calories, but today I let myself get the small chocolate frosty instead of the water/DC. WORTH IT.
  • coconuttjd
    coconuttjd Posts: 37
    I actually don't reward myself with anything tangible. I find the journey and the achievement of milestones to be extremely gratifying.

    I just wish people would stop telling me I look great when I run into them now after busying myself with getting healthy.

    All this positive attention... It's starting to go to my head. ;-)
  • coconuttjd
    coconuttjd Posts: 37
    I agree with Coconut...I have lost 25+ lbs in a month and a half and know I still have a long ways to go so I just keep on truckin'. It's reward enough to know it's happening. I know that soon enough, I'll get back into clothes I have in storage from a smaller me era and I'll 'reward' myself then by getting new clothes that fit better.

    I don't mind flattery but in moderation...it is nice to know that my sacrifices are paying off.

    I keep thinking of this coming summer and how much better I will look and feel.

    Smart guy, this guy. lol

    Ultimately when I'm done losing weight and getting fit again, I will be designing an all new wardrobe for myself rather than just buying off the rack. I want clothes that fit me perfectly because they were made for me.

    My reward is going to be feeling great. Hard to beat that.
  • DesiraeVosk
    DesiraeVosk Posts: 24 Member
    I'm going to get myself a belly button ring!
  • bpage118
    bpage118 Posts: 1
    A massage! Groupon has some pretty good deals :)
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 322 Member
    You'll be getting new shoes soon, you look fabulous! wonderful job! you literally just helped me find my motivation again and Ive been struggling so hard lately trying to find it. Thank you!
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 322 Member
    I like to put away a little money away every now then to buy new clothes when Im all done. :smile:
  • cicisiam
    cicisiam Posts: 491 Member
    Good Health & Fitness . Keep on tracking. Seems good enough reward for a planned future of healthy habits.
  • macandjeeze
    macandjeeze Posts: 7
    I never reward myself with food, im not a dog ahaha

    Made me laugh! You make a good point :)
  • smarieallen85
    smarieallen85 Posts: 535 Member
    Reading your responses made me realize that I just reward myself with things constantly for no reason. Clothes, mani/pedis, makeup....Maybe I should stop buying for awhile and go crazy when I meet my goal.
  • Docbanana2002
    Docbanana2002 Posts: 357 Member
    I'm trying to get way from the idea that food is a reward, so instead I buy myself things that can help me with my health goals. Nice new pair of walking shoes, a cute yoga outfit, etc.
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