Ideas for a reward when I hit target

2»

Replies

  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    If I ever get to my goal, getting there will be reward enough!

    I have put off a restaurant meal until I hit 175 pounds. It's less reward and more scheduling, but I'm looking forward to it in a big way. :)
  • C5North
    C5North Posts: 50 Member
    I get it. I really do.

    But, for me, achieving my goal will be its own reward. Not hat I deserve a reward. I am disgusted with myself for letting it get this out of hand. Why should I reward myself for doing what I should have been doing years ago? Why should I reward myself for getting out of a situation I never should have allowed myself to get into? The fork didn't make me fat.
  • shifterbrainz
    shifterbrainz Posts: 245 Member
    I bought a cool electronic scale when I started back on the road to sanity but was very disappointed it had a 400lb load limit.. The best reward so far was the first day I stepped on it and it didn't read "ERR"! I'm glad I didn't I didn't get a talking scale as I imagine hearing it grunt and groan when I stepped on might have been a demotivator :/
  • BigLifter10
    BigLifter10 Posts: 1,153 Member
    New clothes or a mini vacation to celebrate.




    This is what I try to do. That way, every four to six months +/- I can get excited about going someplace fun (my choice).
  • ryanwood935
    ryanwood935 Posts: 245 Member
    I typically don't set rewards for meeting goals, but I do like to buy fitness related things when I feel I'm doing well. Sometimes it's small stuff like a foam roller and massage ball I bought recently (best investment for the money ever if you work out!), or more expensive things like quality running shoes.Maybe spend a few dollars to go ad-free on an app you like, new clothes as others have mentioned, or even a really nice pillow to help you sleep better if you don't have one already. The difference between a $5 pillow and a $100 one is pretty ridiculous, and not an investment that normally would come to mind :) Don't buy one just cause it's expensive, though! Gotta find the right one.
  • shabaity
    shabaity Posts: 792 Member
    Well I haven't gotten a 10lb reward yet and I'm considering downloading dragon quest 4 for my cell phone.
  • tomandshell
    tomandshell Posts: 32 Member
    I tried to reward myself with food, but every time I grabbed a treat at the store, I would look at the calories and put it back. Can't break out of my new healthier mindset, even when I tried, lol.

    However, my wife has found ways to reward me as I have lost weight. I'm just not going to go into further detail...
  • SkepticalOwl
    SkepticalOwl Posts: 223 Member
    I reward myself with a new goal. Not necessarily weight related, but fitness related. Now I'm working toward a lower bf% and when I hit that I'll probably choose a strength goal. It's good to keep me motivated to remain fit after losing.
  • dolljirl
    dolljirl Posts: 3 Member
    My plan is too sign up for dance classes once I hit my goal. I have always been to ashamed to dance in public due to my size. So, my dream is to learn how to dance.
  • ljones27uk
    ljones27uk Posts: 177 Member
    Ive decided Im going to reward my self with a new suit (which Ill need to as some of the others might be a bit loose), and also a J Lindbergh golf top, which should look quite good on a new skinnier me! :-)
    thx for the responses all
  • smashley_mashley
    smashley_mashley Posts: 589 Member
    A baby. I was 204 (BMI =obese) when I started and hubby and I want to start trying for a baby in April 2015. I want to hit my target weight by then so I am healthy when I carry. It also scared me that I may need to lose the baby weight plus my current weight if I didn't slim down before hand.

    Other rewards I have thought of: I was thinking of going for a full spa day including massage, pedicure, and facial. I have also been considering coloring my hair (I know that's not a big one but I have kept my natural color for 6years). Oh... and a new bikini. God only knows where my old one...when I was able to wear one... ended up
  • tifftaffy
    tifftaffy Posts: 141 Member
    okay so non food related rewards are what my dietician told me... 100 lbs lost I got a fitbit, 150 lbs lost I got to go to my local junk yard and crush cars, when I get to 200 lbs I will go roller skating and finally at 250 lbs My goal I will go line dancing and have the outfit to go with it I am 8 lbs away from 200 lbs lost half my starting body weight.

    such great rewards! :) I got myself a fitbit & a polar FT60! I've promised myself a really nice jacket from REI sporting goods store when I reach my goal weight :)
  • becomingfitme
    becomingfitme Posts: 18
    I thought about this too. As far as rewards when I meet milestones (20 lbs etc) I don't do that; but the big reward I want is probably at 1/2 way to goal and the "finish line" (which is never really a finish line but just starting maintaining the weight).....so with that said:

    these are some of the things I thought of:

    Clothes
    A vacation
    Heart rate monitor
    a Race
    watch
    Jewelry
    new pocketbooks
    new sneakers
    computer
    join a gym
    get to know the new you:)!
  • astroophys
    astroophys Posts: 175 Member
    Think about your hobbies or interests that you have yet to explore. When I hit my ultimate goal weight, I'm signing myself up for dance classes: ballet and aerial. Though, I may start ballet earlier as the course starts in January, no matter what.

    Also, think about things that fit a more active and healthier lifestyle, because this will be your lifestyle from now on if you plan on keeping the weight off. A brand new bicycle? If you already have a bicycle, maybe one milestone reward could be a new helmet or one of those cycling outfits. New golf clubs. Tennis lessons. Maybe a mandolin slicer to make super pretty salads. Massages are supposed to be great at preventing loose skin. Go to a spa and treat yourself to a great massage.

    Is their anything you wanted to do but found yourself too insecure to try due to your weight? If so, do it!!!
  • SierreSwan
    SierreSwan Posts: 7
    Clothes, definitely.
  • mysmileighs
    mysmileighs Posts: 103 Member
    Pandora bracelet and charms

    This is what I do. I get to buy a new charm every 5 pounds. (And as of this morning I get another one!!!!!!!!) :D:smile:

    ETA: Realized after posting that OP is male...so.......
    Think about your hobbies or interests that you have yet to explore. When I hit my ultimate goal weight, I'm signing myself up for dance classes: ballet and aerial. Though, I may start ballet earlier as the course starts in January, no matter what.

    Also, think about things that fit a more active and healthier lifestyle, because this will be your lifestyle from now on if you plan on keeping the weight off. A brand new bicycle? If you already have a bicycle, maybe one milestone reward could be a new helmet or one of those cycling outfits. New golf clubs. Tennis lessons. Maybe a mandolin slicer to make super pretty salads. Massages are supposed to be great at preventing loose skin. Go to a spa and treat yourself to a great massage.

    Is their anything you wanted to do but found yourself too insecure to try due to your weight? If so, do it!!!

    +1 Good ideas!
  • parsaamin88
    parsaamin88 Posts: 18
    new jeans !!!!
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    I'm telling myself I don't get any rewards until I'm 1/3 of the way to my goal, which I have about 14 pounds left for the first one. :laugh: But I'll probably buy a new beadweaving kit as it's my passion. Or get my hair dyed. Not sure which one is coming first. When I hit my maintenance weight it'll be a lot of new clothes.
  • ljones27uk
    ljones27uk Posts: 177 Member
    quick update on what I decided to treat myself to.... a new lower weight target! onwards and upwards eh! :-)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories