How best to reward yourself?

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  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    pedicure? I run a lot so my feet are so beaten up....a nice pedi totally makes me feel good and motivates me to run more...LOL
  • akbp77
    akbp77 Posts: 20 Member
    I like to reward myself with makeup and/or jewelry.
    I try to avoid buying clothes when I want to lose weight, because I like to think they won't fit right in a couple of weeks anyway :)
  • bestmeicanbe1
    bestmeicanbe1 Posts: 160 Member
    When I get to my goal weight my husband is hiring a photographer to take family pictures for me (:
  • LosingItForGood13
    LosingItForGood13 Posts: 182 Member
    Ive started buying different colored socks and shirts to workout in in all colors inexpensive instead of food reward because my big reward at the end is going to cost some money
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    I do a massage Pedicure New article of clothing Movie
  • derrickyoung
    derrickyoung Posts: 136 Member
    I buy new fitness gadgets. A heart rate monitor, new dumbells, kettlebells, mat, other weights, fitness DVDs....At 50# I bought myself a new bike which I love putting miles on. I just buy clothes when I want clothes and get manis/pedis when my nails need done but I do try to rationalize the workout stuff, after all, I can really lose without it - it is just more fun with it!

    i am the same. I find things that will support and encourage the changes I am making in my lifestyle. I also find it helps motivate as well. 10lbs till I get new item. then when you get it your excited, you use it and go a little harder then.
  • pita7317
    pita7317 Posts: 1,437 Member
    Just losing is the biggest reward I could ask for.
    I buy clothes, in advance (smaller) and enjoy trying them on "just to see".
    This is strange, but just purchased an expensive leaf blower for the yard.
    Long story but we need it and using it will make me burn calories.
    Double bonus. :)
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    Set minor goals, which get you minor rewards, say at 10 pounds a new workout outfit.

    Also have major goals, which get you/ That's right you got it major rewards, like that new HRM you've been eyeing.

    You can set your minor goals at 10 pound increments and set them to a monetary value, say 25 dollars.

    Your major goals can be set at 25 pounds and again at 50 and either set a value for them or just go wild and get what it is you really want. Especially at the 50 pound mark, go wild!
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Reward yourself with health and awesomeness.
  • Gidzmo
    Gidzmo Posts: 906 Member
    I want to come up with rewards to give to myself as added incentive to meet my various weight loss goals. I was thinking about rewarding myself at every 10-lb loss. Does anyone have any suggestions on rewards that are not food related? I've been suggested to give myself a massage but I don't want to do that every time.

    A massage is not such a bad idea. A spa day is a good reward. Or try doing something new that you had not been able to do before.
  • amy8400
    amy8400 Posts: 478 Member
    I bought some sexy shoes...new clothes...costume jewelry (everything on sale, of course). It felt so indulgent to go shopping and spend money on myself...something I hadn't ever really done. But now when I go out, I look good and feel I've earned it.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    I totally forgot what the second reward was going to be - possibly a new purse, but the big one was going to be a ring. I don't wear any jewelry normally but it's something I've been thinking on, that I wouldn't normally go out and buy. I really want to remember the other thing for sure, though, because I remember they both fit so well!
  • whatamigettingmyselfinto
    whatamigettingmyselfinto Posts: 19 Member
    When I get down to 111 I'll maintain until I can donate blood (reward: saving 3 lives) and start lifting. Then, once I reach my bf% goal (TBD) I will reward myself with any clothes I want (that I can afford) until I have a full wardrobe. :happy:
  • katiedoo82
    katiedoo82 Posts: 277 Member
    I like to put away money for every lb I lose... and then when I hit my goal I can get something out of the saved money --- and this then is guilt free shopping hehe as I have worked so hard to get to my goals.... for example last week I bought a lovely silver ring..as I had lost my first stone. this morning I was having a pity moment... and I looked down,,, saw my ring... and there it was in front of me... a reminder of how far I have come... and it kept me focussed. just find it works for me :0) and its a reminder to me what I can achieve.. while no one else will ever realise the significance of this little piece of jewellery on my finger.....
  • helenarriaza
    helenarriaza Posts: 517 Member
    Here's what I've done on my profile, I get a reward every 5 pounds and NSV.

    Starting weight: 284lb

    Weight loss goals and rewards:

    270: REACHED JUNE 5 2014
    265: REACHED JUNE 12 2014
    260: REACHED JUNE 20 2014


    255: mani-pedi
    250: Wreck this Journal
    245: hair done
    240: Hannibal season 1
    235: New Book
    230: 2 pairs of jeans and 5 tops
    225: Day off work
    220: Go to a concert (or arrange for it)
    215: 2 pairs of shoes
    210: 2 pairs of jeans and 5 tops
    205: Bastille Album
    200: New pair of Nike Free run
    195: Run a 5k
    190: Weekend out
    185: Missing HP books
    180: Magazine Subscription
    175: Room Makeover
    170: Hannibal season 2
    165: New hair color
    160: Teeth whitening
    155: Run a 10k
    150: Go out Dancing
    145: Go swimming
    140: New wardrobe
    135: Epic dress
    130: Trip to somewhere new

    Extra rewards for anything particularly cool:
    Mantaining: Exercise clothes
    Not gaining: Bouquet of flowers
    Resisting some really bad cravings: Watch your favorite TV show
    Reaching 15 VAM: Workout music
    Reaching 30 VAM: Cooking class
    Reaching 45 VAM: Pool or beach
    Reaching 60 VAM: Underwear
    1 week without full sugar soda: Digital Scale
    1 week without pastry : MNG top
    5k weekly: XXI earrings 1
    6k weekly: XXI earrings 2
    7k weekly: XXI necklace
    8k weekly: XXI headband
    9k weekly: XXI socks
    10k weekly: to be found
  • CA_Underdog
    CA_Underdog Posts: 733 Member
    Helena, creative! I will consider your list. :)

    I've set weight rewards--yesterday I earned taking a day off work to spend it at the beach. It just fees artificial--I don't really feel like going to the beach or using up my days off. Haircuts I need to get in every month or two anyway. Clothing rewards come naturally when my old clothes stop fitting--I need to look professional.

    I tried a Weight Watchers ring to commemorate my weight loss, but it was too cheaply made and fell apart. Someone here mentioned jars of pebbles to symbolize your weight now and the weight you want.

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