What's Your Reward

shannishan05
shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
in Motivation and Support
Do you reward yourself for pounds lost? Just curious... What are some ways (not involving food) you reward yourself for losing weight/reaching a goal? Ex. I plan to sign up for a pole dancing class once I've lost 10 pounds.
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  • yummyboogereaterr
    yummyboogereaterr Posts: 23 Member
    I do! When I reach my short term goal (which has taken much longer than anticipated :/ ) I'm going to reward myself with a Garmin Forerunner 220 gps watch so I can use it during mud runs. Only ten more pounds...
  • shannishan05
    shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
    @yummyboogerea That's awesome! You'll have that gps before you know it!!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    nice gym clothes
  • yummyboogereaterr
    yummyboogereaterr Posts: 23 Member
    @yummyboogerea That's awesome! You'll have that gps before you know it!!

    Thank you! Pole dancing classes sound awesome, I wish they were offered where I live.
  • kaseyr1505
    kaseyr1505 Posts: 624 Member
    I got some higher end beauty products when I hit certain mini goals. My ultimate goal reward, aside from better health, is a trip to the salon for a color/cut
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    No. Feeling better and being happier is all the reward I need.

    Edit: And don't wait to do pole! Sign up now! NOW NOW NOW! :D
  • shannishan05
    shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
    Make up is always puts a smile on my face! Duh! Didn't think about rewarding myself with Mac!!! Good idea!
  • FeraFilia
    FeraFilia Posts: 4,664 Member
    I'm an avid reader. I get a new book every 10 pounds. :)
  • shannishan05
    shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
    No. Feeling better and being happier is all the reward I need.

    Edit: And don't wait to do pole! Sign up now! NOW NOW NOW! :D


    Sadly... That's not enough to keep me going...although it should be. Lol
  • shannishan05
    shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
    You all are giving me great ideas! Thanks!!!
  • 1971MLJ
    1971MLJ Posts: 137 Member
    Shoes - these ones. Burgundy patent leather with an 11cm heel and the bonus is they're comfortable too.

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  • yesterdayusaid2morrow
    yesterdayusaid2morrow Posts: 121
    Pole dancing sounds fun! Great idea. I think I'll have to wait until I reach about 160 for that for fear I'd break the damn pole. :) lol! At 80lbs lost my honey bought me a fitbit force. :) When I reach 100 (any. stinkin. day. now.) I am buying a new dress. Once I reach 150 I'm gettin' me a fancy shmancy new bicycle.
  • TLIGHTFULL
    TLIGHTFULL Posts: 22 Member
    New makeup and mani/pedi and a date night with carbs! :drinker:
  • Eli716
    Eli716 Posts: 262 Member
    08/15/13 - Goal 1: 275 - Confidence!!!
    11/03/13 - Goal 2: 250 - Money for My Truck!
    01/20/14 - Goal 3: 225 - 5 lbs from passing aunt!
    05/04/14 - Goal 4: 200 - Horseback Riding?
    Current 07/19/14 - 190.8
    Goal 5: 175 - On par with my uncle!
    * Lost what gram weighs, too!
    Goal 6: 150 - Tattoo!
    Final Goal: ~145 lbs
    Special Goal: 120-125lbs
  • Mykaelous
    Mykaelous Posts: 231 Member
    I look at the mirror and stare right at it every single day.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    I do not need to give myself prizes for taking care of myself. Besides the fact that I'm not six years old, I have two reasons for not doing this. If I buy myself something, that's coming out of my own money, so really that is not a prize. I also believe that I am a worth and important person. I work hard for my money. If I really want something and I have earned the money, I buy it.

    Over the long term, I take care of my food and exercise (and sleep) because I want to be healthy, energetic and long-lived. Extrinsic rewards are not very beneficial.
  • lildynarider
    lildynarider Posts: 78 Member
    I reward myself with a song per lb lost on my amazon account. I'm celebrating little victories. Also I've had my eye on a pair of shoes for a while now that I'll be getting for my short term goal. I have a pair of hiking boots I want for my second short term goal. I haven't really thought about a long term goal reward yet. I think general overall health along with a great figure is my reward there, but who knows maybe I'll do something for the big goal. Oooo just thought of one; I've really been wanting a kayak maybe I'll get myself that. I have lots of weight to go so I might quit buying music and just stuff a dollar a lb in a jar towards my big goal....
  • shannishan05
    shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
    Rewards aren't for everyone... Understandable... For me, however, they are imperative! They serve as an added boost...a bonus to keep me going. Changing your life style and losing weight is hard and hard work should be rewarded. S/n: I think for everyone on MFP the ultimate goal is overall improved health and creating a healthy lifestyle. That's kind of a given. Honestly, if you don't use rewards there's really no need to reply. Just my two cents... Not trying to start anything.
  • shannishan05
    shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
    I reward myself with a song per lb lost on my amazon account. I'm celebrating little victories. Also I've had my eye on a pair of shoes for a while now that I'll be getting for my short term goal. I have a pair of hiking boots I want for my second short term goal. I haven't really thought about a long term goal reward yet. I think general overall health along with a great figure is my reward there, but who knows maybe I'll do something for the big goal. Oooo just thought of one; I've really been wanting a kayak maybe I'll get myself that. I have lots of weight to go so I might quit buying music and just stuff a dollar a lb in a jar towards my big goal....

    I love the music idea, as well as, saving money for a big goal!!! Probably gonna steal these... Lol
  • CleanUpWhatIMessedUp
    CleanUpWhatIMessedUp Posts: 206 Member
    I'm planning on buying some makeup once I reach my halfway point. I'm also planning on getting new clothes at the end of the summer after I have lost more weight.
  • beccasaur387
    beccasaur387 Posts: 37 Member
    When I get down to under 200 pounds (more like 160-170 pounds), I want to go skydiving.

    When I get down to 150-160 pounds I want to buy those nice elastic workout pants from Victoria Secret

    When I get down to 120 pounds I want to go to the Electric Daisy Carnival in Vegas. It's in June and so I would have to wear light clothing that I can sweat in instead of covering up. I'm not a raver, but the idea of glowsticks, vibrant colorful people, and dancing until dawn sounds like super fun.
  • SrMaggalicious
    SrMaggalicious Posts: 495 Member
    A good long (and free) massage from my daughter, a licensed massage therapist! :))
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,406 Member
    Rewards aren't for everyone... Understandable... For me, however, they are imperative! They serve as an added boost...a bonus to keep me going. Changing your life style and losing weight is hard and hard work should be rewarded. S/n: I think for everyone on MFP the ultimate goal is overall improved health and creating a healthy lifestyle. That's kind of a given. Honestly, if you don't use rewards there's really no need to reply. Just my two cents... Not trying to start anything.

    I agree...I feel bad for the tight-wads of the world (thats right - just like a 6 year old, I'm going to be passive aggressive on this one!) . A lot of people use "rewards" as a way to improve motivation, as well as ultimately self-care. So many people spend their days worrying and caring for others, that we forget to focus on ourselves. I think it is perfectly healthy to splurge on yourself once in a while - besides you only live once...I dont think many people on their death beds say "i wish my savings account was bigger".
  • shannishan05
    shannishan05 Posts: 119 Member
    Rewards aren't for everyone... Understandable... For me, however, they are imperative! They serve as an added boost...a bonus to keep me going. Changing your life style and losing weight is hard and hard work should be rewarded. S/n: I think for everyone on MFP the ultimate goal is overall improved health and creating a healthy lifestyle. That's kind of a given. Honestly, if you don't use rewards there's really no need to reply. Just my two cents... Not trying to start anything.

    I agree...I feel bad for the tight-wads of the world (thats right - just like a 6 year old, I'm going to be passive aggressive on this one!) . A lot of people use "rewards" as a way to improve motivation, as well as ultimately self-care. So many people spend their days worrying and caring for others, that we forget to focus on ourselves. I think it is perfectly healthy to splurge on yourself once in a while - besides you only live once...I dont think many people on their death beds say "i wish my savings account was bigger".

    I thought I was the only one that got rubbed a bit by that one...
    Lmao! I'm dying over here! Couldn't have said it in better!!! Hilarious but true!! Thank you! @dakotababy
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    Not so much a reward as it is a goal, but we're planning a trip to Italy for our 15 year anniversary.
  • premneote
    premneote Posts: 39 Member
    For reaching my first goal (25lb) I just bought myself a new pear of shorts, in a smaller size. Sooooo happy.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    mani/pedi
    new alex and ani bracelet
    new workout clothes
    massage
    fancy pants shower gel and body scrub from H20+
    new dress
    new shoes
    books


    i'm all about rewarding myself . and i'm very motivated by rewards, i mean feeling good after a job well done is good too but it's even better when combined with something tangible :laugh:
  • yummyboogereaterr
    yummyboogereaterr Posts: 23 Member
    Rewards aren't for everyone... Understandable... For me, however, they are imperative! They serve as an added boost...a bonus to keep me going. Changing your life style and losing weight is hard and hard work should be rewarded. S/n: I think for everyone on MFP the ultimate goal is overall improved health and creating a healthy lifestyle. That's kind of a given. Honestly, if you don't use rewards there's really no need to reply. Just my two cents... Not trying to start anything.

    I agree...I feel bad for the tight-wads of the world (thats right - just like a 6 year old, I'm going to be passive aggressive on this one!) . A lot of people use "rewards" as a way to improve motivation, as well as ultimately self-care. So many people spend their days worrying and caring for others, that we forget to focus on ourselves. I think it is perfectly healthy to splurge on yourself once in a while - besides you only live once...I dont think many people on their death beds say "i wish my savings account was bigger".

    I thought I was the only one that got rubbed a bit by that one...
    Lmao! I'm dying over here! Couldn't have said it in better!!! Hilarious but true!! Thank you! @dakotababy

    +1
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    When I reach my goal weight a tattoo. But now I'm thinking of something for onederland/50 pounds/the halfway point as they'll all be within weeks of each other, especially since my birthday (right around when I should hit the first) is going to be ruined.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    My reward was better health and better fitting clothes. I didn't do anything special when I reached goals.

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