How often do you reward yourselves and how??

lickityspit
lickityspit Posts: 7
in Motivation and Support
I'm really 'in it to win it' this time and am making a reward board to help keep me motivated. It's really fun, but sometimes hard to know how often or how big. Are you and what are you guys rewarding yourself with along the way?

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  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
    Non-food rewards - a new book, shopping for mostly inexpensive items- accessories (will get a new wardrobe when i hit my goal!), movies, etc. Used to rely on food to "reward" or "comfort" me that's how I gained weight so don't want to start that again.;)
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    I think you just need to figure out what works for you. I don't need a daily reward, but I usually set goals like running races or hitting a particular number. I'm never quite sure how long it will take me to hit a certain number on the scale, and now that I'm less focused on a number and more focused on my overall appearance, it's even harder to determine. But I think if you need a pick-me up, then give yourself one.

    I tend to buy cute workout clothes or something fitness related.
  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
    Yeah. I'm rewarding myself with spa treatments, professional hair care, piercings, tattoos, and shoes.

    Every 5-10 pounds (after I can confirm I have consistently been at the mini goal weight for at least 2 weeks) I do something for me.

    In another 5 pounds I'm getting inked.

    I don't reward myself with food. I do go over calorie limit some days when I'm eating what others cooked for me because being rude seems worse than being fat to me, and because one day won't kill my hardwork or motivation.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I did this initially and then determined that for long term and sustained success over the course of the rest of my life I was going to have to make fitness and nutrition a part of who I am and what I do...rewarding myself for rocking my nutrition and fitness at this point is like giving myself a high five for bathing.
  • Jestinia
    Jestinia Posts: 1,153 Member
    Whatever non-food item I can scrape up the cash for, including out of the change jar. Small things like books, a movie, something from the thrift store. My favorite is anything that involves having to leave the house. It reminds me that if I get fat again my social anxiety will increase and I'll stop leaving the house. So sometimes I'll go shopping and not find anything I really want to buy, but it's still a treat. Likewise a black coffee or some unsweetened tea from the mall. Wander around window shopping, sip warm calorie free beverage, remember why gaining back the weight is a horrible idea. Repeat as needed.
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    I'm not where i want to be so no rewards. but i do reward myself everyday with a 6.2 mile run. a little shorter on the weekends. i want to do 5.2 on sat and sun. but this weekend it will only be a 5K race i'm running. I still might run on sat. those are all the rewards i need.

    other rewards I give my self is running gear, shoes, arm compression sleeves, socks, visors, hats. anything i can use for running. anything dri fit!!!!
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    When I first started my rewards were every 10 lbs I'd get my nails done, buy new shoes, get hair done, etc. But now honestly I haven't needed rewards. The changes in myself and the fact that none of my old clothes fit are rewards and BIG TIME MOTIVATION in themselves. :smile:

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  • lickityspit
    lickityspit Posts: 7
    I'm with you on being used to food as a reward so I found this a bit challenging. Amazing how when you say books, accessories, outfits the old habit of using food as anything other than fuel come into perspective. Thanks for the great suggestions!
  • lickityspit
    lickityspit Posts: 7
    I did this initially and then determined that for long term and sustained success over the course of the rest of my life I was going to have to make fitness and nutrition a part of who I am and what I do...rewarding myself for rocking my nutrition and fitness at this point is like giving myself a high five for bathing.

    lol I was wondering if someone would say this! I have all kinds of guilt around giving myself credit for doing things that are part of regular self care etc., but I figure if it helps then it can't harm...
  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
    Whatever non-food item I can scrape up the cash for, including out of the change jar. Small things like books, a movie, something from the thrift store. My favorite is anything that involves having to leave the house. It reminds me that if I get fat again my social anxiety will increase and I'll stop leaving the house. So sometimes I'll go shopping and not find anything I really want to buy, but it's still a treat. Likewise a black coffee or some unsweetened tea from the mall. Wander around window shopping, sip warm calorie free beverage, remember why gaining back the weight is a horrible idea. Repeat as needed.

    Yes, this
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    i "reward" myself basically anytime i get some privacy
  • dopeysmelly
    dopeysmelly Posts: 1,390 Member
    I thought I would, but I just don't bother with rewards really.

    My reward this week was clearing out my closet.
  • ncscott11
    ncscott11 Posts: 100 Member
    Anything fitness related! New workout clothes, shoes, new mp3 player ect. For me then I'm excited to use them which means doing something active! Double win :)

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