Rewards for meeting your goals

hwilliams519
hwilliams519 Posts: 428
edited September 28 in Motivation and Support
So I recently took a big step (well maybe giant leap), to actually set some goal dates for my weight loss journey. And for the past week and a half, I have been doing really well. I've got my mindset right and my game plan on. And so far I am on track / slightly ahead of schedule. I was thinking this morning that I need to establish my rewards for meeting my goals. I have 3 main goals: get to 145 lbs, then 135, and ultimately 125 lbs. However, I hear it is good to set small goals as well and to reward yourself. So I think for every 5 lbs that I lose, I get a reward to remind me of my wonderful progress. And there's only 1 rule: food or alcohol cannot be a reward.

So here are my goal rewards:
155 lbs - Digital Kitchen Scale
150 lbs- New Shoes
145lbs- Pedicure & Manicure
140lbs- Shopping Trip
135lbs- 1 hour Massage (perhaps the hot stone massage - that's one I've never tried before)
130lbs- Shopping Trip
125lbs-Spa Treatment Package (Pedi, Mani, Massage, & Facial) along with a much needed Shopping Trip, & a Special Night Downtown

*That was harded than I thought. I may have to tweek it a bit - but that's a start.

So what are your goal rewards? I would love to se what you do to reward yourself.

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  • CraftyGirl4
    CraftyGirl4 Posts: 571 Member
    I'm fairly close to the goal weight I set for myself, so I am not very much concerned with the weight loss aspect anymore, but right now, I am working on toning up all over. Here are my goals:

    - Continue vegetarian diet (this seriously makes me feel better than anything else I have ever done, and it suprisingly keeps my skin clear)
    - July 16th, 2011 - buy a bikini (this is my reward for every P90X workout for 2 months, and by then, I should have the body and the confidence to strut my stuff in one.
    - Wear said bikini to Water World (local water park)
  • fivekerr2000
    fivekerr2000 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi there! I'm fairly new to MFP. :)

    I have 25 lbs. to lose and I am also rewarding myself for every 5 lbs. I find that if I focus on the small goal that I am not overwhelmed by the BIG PICTURE which seems soooo far away!

    130 lbs. -- Eyebrows waxed professionally
    125 lbs -- 10 new songs from iTunes
    120 lbs -- mani/pedi
    115 lbs -- haircut/color
    110 lbs-- new clothes! :)

    Looking forward to seeing others responses!
    Angie
  • shonasteele
    shonasteele Posts: 473
    Thank for the motivation to actually sit down and plan my goals & rewards. I'm going to make myself a wall chart and post the rewards to keep me going. I'm also looking for ideas for good rewards that aren't too expensive (and that aren't food related!) so I'll be watching to see what everyone is posting...
  • Fattack
    Fattack Posts: 666 Member
    135- new digital camera
    125- new workout clothes
    115- new purse
    Goal - new wardrobe!
  • molyowsk
    molyowsk Posts: 17
    Those are great rewards! Good luck! :)
  • etjaneausten
    etjaneausten Posts: 36 Member
    Every 10 I reward myself with a pair of luxury shoes that I would otherwise not purchase.
    Every 15 a new Wii game.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    You need a scale now! lol
    I actually found mine for $10 over have price! I picked up a $30 one and then on my way to pay for it I seen mine on display on sale. it was an exciting day for me. :) I use it everyday. I measure everything just to be sure. It is such a helpful tool, i am even starting to know the weights just by looking at sizes now. I dont have any goals except to try to get ride of my cellulite. Then i can wear shorter shorts or a sun dress and not feel like i am exposing the uglies to anyone.
  • therobinator
    therobinator Posts: 832 Member
    May I suggest that the Digital Kitchen Scale not be set as a reward. It's an essential piece of equipment for a good weight loss journey. Get one now. :)
  • JDMPWR
    JDMPWR Posts: 1,863 Member
    I have two rewards when I hit 8% bodyfat.

    Two sleeves and a trip to Europe for 2 weeks!
  • HoLLyZ82
    HoLLyZ82 Posts: 467 Member
    my rewards: 1) my side tattoo that has been in the works for months 2) a new set of bresticles
  • melizerd
    melizerd Posts: 870 Member
    Right now I'm focusing on the next goal which is 65lbs lost (I've been stuck at this current weight for a month!) That reward will be a pedicure and haircut that I've been putting off.

    For the last goal of 75lbs lost I'm giving myself a shopping spree since I have nothing that fits well since I've been using hand me downs since I've lost so much weight. I need ALL new bras and underwear and some staples in my closet again!
  • hwilliams519
    hwilliams519 Posts: 428
    You need a scale now! lol
    I actually found mine for $10 over have price! I picked up a $30 one and then on my way to pay for it I seen mine on display on sale. it was an exciting day for me. :) I use it everyday. I measure everything just to be sure. It is such a helpful tool, i am even starting to know the weights just by looking at sizes now. I dont have any goals except to try to get ride of my cellulite. Then i can wear shorter shorts or a sun dress and not feel like i am exposing the uglies to anyone.

    I know, but I'm only 1.5 lbs away from the first goal. So I wanted to make it for something that would help me get to the other goals.
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