What is the reward to motivate you to reach your goal?

wallfodder
wallfodder Posts: 3 Member
in Motivation and Support
Mine is a tattoo - my first - which does not sound pleasant, since I have a serious fear of needles, but I have other reasons for wanting the tattoo. I tried to get my wife to agree to go skinny dipping but she passed. I know that there are a lot of motivations to start losing weight to get healthy (mine was chest pains before 40). I am curious what people have promised themselves to buy/do when they reach their goals.

I also reward myself for smaller goals of 5 to 10 pounds or an inch loss, with small purchase. So post those too.

I know that the ultimate reward is to scary or intimidate the guys my daughters will eventually date :) once I reach my goal
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  • pinkpolkadots25
    pinkpolkadots25 Posts: 101 Member
    A little different, but my reward for maintaining is really nice clothing that I NEVER would have or could have worn when I was obese. I really don't want to mess up because I want to keep wearing cute things!
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    i've been thinking about doing a tattoo myself once i reach my goal weight, a maple leaf specifically but i dont know where to get it

    honestly i think reaching that goal will be enough of a reward in itself though
  • tabicatinthehat
    tabicatinthehat Posts: 329 Member
    I have an Amazon wishlist with things I want but don't need at different prices. My goals have a dollar amount. Cha-ching!
  • beautifulmonica
    beautifulmonica Posts: 12
    Im going to buy spinning stripper pole. It can hold my weight now but I sure cannot. So once im small I will purchase one.
  • rowanstuff
    rowanstuff Posts: 27
    The reward for reaching my goal will be...reaching my goal! What more could you ask for? I guess the doctor letting me eat salty food again would also be a nice reward.
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    When I got married I got a $500 suit for $50 because of how many tux rentals we had. However, I swiftly outgrew it.
    So I now have an agreement with my wife that if I get back into that suit I can buy myself a new gun.
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    When I hit my goal weight, I am buying myself a TomTom Runner Cardio GPS/HRM watch. I started running to lose weight and now I run because I love it, so I figured it was the perfect marriage of the two.
  • oedipa_maas
    oedipa_maas Posts: 577 Member
    I actually got my health tattoos before I started the journey--I thought I'd use them as motivation (in my profile)--so I think your reward is a great one.

    My reward is I will fit back into my 1940s vintage. I miss it so much :(
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Not ripping my wedding dress when I have to sit down at our reception. It's a ballgown and fitted through the top but right where the belt is at the waist, it is snug. I just have a fear that when I sit it's going to blow out in the back. Everyone who has seen it says it gives me a great waist though...
  • adamitri
    adamitri Posts: 614 Member
    A playstation 4 :). A giant splurge item that I don't need.
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  • exwilson
    exwilson Posts: 154 Member
    It's not very healthy, but I have a Payday candy bar waiting for me when I cross the finish line of my marathon this year.
  • gbel1975
    gbel1975 Posts: 86 Member
    I bought four or five pairs of pants that are purposely too small. Once I lose 15-20 pounds I'll be able to get into them. I'll also need to get my business suits altered to fit better.

    Long term goal (40 pounds) is to get a tattoo.
  • allanakern
    allanakern Posts: 245 Member
    the mirror. and impressing my husband
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    the goal is the reward
  • tremroy1
    tremroy1 Posts: 90 Member
    1. Health

    2. I can fit into the expensive leather jacket I bought in Paris in 2012

    3. New skinny jeans

    4. wireless speaker for my i phone

    5. I can run

    6. shopping for clothes is much easier and more fun as there is more choice

    7.maybe a tatoo

    8. the list goes on.....
  • cdoesthehula
    cdoesthehula Posts: 141 Member
    Running into the sea at Dunwich by 9:00 in the morning on July 5th, 2015. I will have been cycling since 9:00 the previous evening.
  • bunnylion
    bunnylion Posts: 265 Member
    I have an Amazon wishlist with things I want but don't need at different prices. My goals have a dollar amount. Cha-ching!

    How does this work? Sound interesting. How many $$ for what kind of goal?
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    The medal (and pride!) that I will receive when I cross the finish line at my first half-marathon in December.
  • katkins73
    katkins73 Posts: 416 Member
    Pencil dresses are my motivation! I am going to buy something super clingy!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    My rewards are in phases, lol.

    At 25 lbs lost, I did something small and got my hair cut.

    At 57 lbs lost, that was my first MAJOR goal. My husband challenged me, that if I could reach that goal, we could try for a 2nd baby (my daughter will be 6 in September, so we've been waiting a long time). I met my goal Easter weekend. I'm now 18 weeks pregnant.

    After baby comes, I will continue until I hit a healthy BMI and re-evaluate where to go from there. My reward? Smaller, cuter clothes, the feeling of accomplishment, and being able to keep up with my children. Anything else is icing on the cake.
  • GrammyPeachy
    GrammyPeachy Posts: 1,723 Member
    New clothes!! I already have some picked out. I also plan on little gifts to myself
    for every 50 lbs. My first will be a pair of gold earrings I've been wanting.
  • grandmothercharlie
    grandmothercharlie Posts: 1,013 Member
    I've been doing rewards at every 15 pounds. First was a new hair style. Second was a bathing suit (wasn't putting one on before that). Third was an overnight at a b&b. I'm one pound from the next one and have a vacation planned next month. So, I will probably treat myself to a gourmet French dinner with wine at a fine restaurant (would not usually include food, but that type of meal is usually small portions, low carbs, but lots of veggies) or I might find a concert or other activity to attend while away. There will be two more rewards after that. My final reward will be reaching my goal!
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    My Health and hopefully a longer life
  • xixshaiyaxix
    xixshaiyaxix Posts: 83 Member
    My reward is more conceited, I just want to wear something skimpy and tear the town down xD one epic night in my new body. THAT would be my ultimate success :3
  • UoSLad
    UoSLad Posts: 12 Member
    My Own Sanity :laugh:

    seriously though, i feel in the best health I have ever been at the moment even though i am not the skinniest i have ever been.

    There is somethign that i am looking forward to doign though. I'm a photographer. Back when i used to be healthier I did a couple of photos on body image and being beautifull even though i don't have the "typical" attractive body (i've always been a rugby build) that was when i was last at around 200lbs

    When i get to 200lbs I am going to not just retake that photo, but share it as well. Sharing the picture is a little bit scary. but It's what the picture will symbolise. The first picture is one of my all time favourite self portraits because it has a confidence that comes through it (which was the original purpose) . I want to be there again, and I soon will be.
  • rgrady33
    rgrady33 Posts: 48 Member
    My reward is fitting in my clothes, having to buy smaller ones, and setting a new goal! I hope to be at my goal tomorrow!
  • jenstrohm
    jenstrohm Posts: 6 Member
    I'm going to Japan with my husband. We've always wanted to go and we decided it would be a big treat for both of us when we reach our weight/health goals. Also, not having my husband on blood pressure medicine and being able to wear super cute clothes again.
  • sculli123
    sculli123 Posts: 1,221 Member
    My Own Sanity
    ^this and trophies
  • wrbiii
    wrbiii Posts: 151
    My Own Sanity :laugh:

    seriously though, i feel in the best health I have ever been at the moment even though i am not the skinniest i have ever been.

    There is somethign that i am looking forward to doign though. I'm a photographer. Back when i used to be healthier I did a couple of photos on body image and being beautifull even though i don't have the "typical" attractive body (i've always been a rugby build) that was when i was last at around 200lbs

    When i get to 200lbs I am going to not just retake that photo, but share it as well. Sharing the picture is a little bit scary. but It's what the picture will symbolise. The first picture is one of my all time favourite self portraits because it has a confidence that comes through it (which was the original purpose) . I want to be there again, and I soon will be.

    My picture right now? Was taken a month ago yesterday (I'm also a photographer). I'm beyond proud of it and as you can see (check my ticker) I'm by no means a small creature. You'll get there!

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