joannmariej wrote: »

Hi there,

I want to reward myself without overeating/consuming my favorite junk foods. Anything that gets in the way of my goal is a hindrance - so what else can I indulge in?

Here is a personal list of things that make me just as happy as a french fries and a milkshake

Please add on your "look-forward-to's" as well!

- Watching that new episode of your favorite series
-Taking a long, hot bath
-Getting your nails done
-Meeting up with friends for some good laughs
-Buying a new pair of shoes
-ect

Now, tell me yours!

Massage!

I'm loving so many of these ideas! I'm definitely overdue for a mani/pedi, and I've always wanted to get a massage. I'd love to do a whole spa day one day (at a real spa and everything), but for now I do "spa days" at home as self-care. I just love pampering myself, what can I say?

There is a fabulous book on this! "How to Soothe Yourself Without Food" by Susan Albers. Wonderful resource.

Rosalyn16 wrote: »

mybestself604 wrote: »

Go to an Opera... something really special about the whole experience even for those people who don't follow it...the costumes, orchestra, amazing sets and getting lost in the story and the emotions.. try it once if you haven't yet!

I realize this was posted LONG ago, but I so agree! Classical music can be so powerful and moving sometimes and it takes your mind off of everything else (particularly food!).

I like to go to hobby lobby and get supplies to make my own jewelry. It's cheap and it gives me something to do.

Manicure, I have found with long nails it makes it more troublesome to eat certain foods, pedicure, massage, one night at a super fancy hotel with a jacuzzi tub, shaving my legs, taking some extra care on some personal hygiene (self facial, shaving, hair treatments, etc), crafts, cleaning, work, playing games, retail therapy, and definitely sex with my husband.

Okay, so those are things that don't work. What are some things that will work for you?

Etherlily1 wrote: »

Okay, so those are things that don't work. What are some things that will work for you?

The only thing that works is for me is to keep my hands busy in a manner that doesn't permit heavy snacking. I take very intensive sewing and tailoring classes that require a lot of homework. Often I have to be in a workroom until early in the morning. When I'm being compliant with my desire to maintain or lose weight, I restrict my eating to a Diet Coke and a quick meal outside. When I'm not, I hit the vending machine or at home, eat junk food that someone else has bought.

It also helps for me to have received a boost from having lost a little weight. Once I see some progress, I'm more likely to stay committed.

But time of day, still remains a problem. If I find myself bored, or lonely or anxious and food is around I'm much more likely to overindulge than I did in the past.

urbanlife09 wrote: »

BUYING SMALLER CLOTHES!!!! This the best reward I could ever give myself. :flowerforyou:

I like to "window shop" online and look at all of the clothes that I would like to fit into! Way to go ^^^ !!! Hopefully, I'll be there soon enough to do it in person!

You know I've actually never done this but what a great idea. I will window shop a store that does not carry plus size! Thanks!

Love some of these ideas! I like taking time out to online window shop - Pinterest is brilliant for that. And sometimes a small Bacardi and coke is enough of a reward (I drink very very rarely so when I do I get chilled on a minute amount of alcohol!) I've recently discovered that it's actually rewarding to write a brief note to yourself about how bloody brilliantly you've coped with everything lately (I overeat when I've got a lot of stuff to juggle or am stressed)