Non-food ways of celebrating

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withchaco
withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
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What are some non-food ways of celebrating? I'm expecting to reach my halfway point in less than a month (hopefully!) and I want to celebrate it with my family. My family usually eats out or throws a BBQ for celebration... Sure, we could do a healthy food version of that, but what about non-food-oriented options? Anyone got any great ideas?

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  • jbrackett0617
    jbrackett0617 Posts: 15
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    Bowling, go-karts, putt putt
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
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    Maybe buy a new board game and play as a family? Or go out bowling, ice- or rollerskating together. Or take some sort of a class together (not sure how old your kids are, but maybe a family cooking class or dance class)?
  • uniqute1888
    uniqute1888 Posts: 182 Member
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    New clothes! Headphones, ipod, tv to see your workouts better:wink: or at least thats what i tell myself
  • TriThreat
    TriThreat Posts: 313
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    I would throw myself a dance party, or go dancing somewhere. not only do you have a good time, but you actually can get a fun workout from the dancing ;)
  • aaaaaamyyyyyyy
    aaaaaamyyyyyyy Posts: 69
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    I assume you ate out because you love eating and it's something you can all do together - so use those same criteria and you're away laughing! Anything you love doing that you can do with the ones you love will do the same job as eating used to :)
  • tn2010
    tn2010 Posts: 228 Member
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    Zoo, concert, museum, hike, swimming/waterslides/beach.
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
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    Oooh, all great ideas. My favorite were ones that the family can also enjoy, since Mom's diet and exercise changes do tend to affect everyone in the family.

    I esp the ones that burn some cals-- golfing, bowling, roller / ice skating all sound like great ways to celebrate.
  • Whatnow50
    Whatnow50 Posts: 93
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    good question! I've got our anniversary and my birthday in July... staying on track with food and exercise is a must... so then... do what to celebrate?

    Maybe just a great walk or hike (I have always hated hiking but I maybe should change that)... some activity that would be fun and then maybe... end with a healthy meal or treat.

    Need ideas from others... lets go people! What do you say?

    oh... adding that I live in the middle of no where so none of the big city stuff for us.... unless we want to include a 4+ hour round trip drive... not likely! :grumble:
  • HisBeloved65
    HisBeloved65 Posts: 186
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    I'm going to get a tattoo when I get to my half way point!
    By yourself some flowers...
    Go for a bike ride with an awesome destination- breathtaking destination.
  • Gilbrod
    Gilbrod Posts: 1,216 Member
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    Buy a new outfit
  • cpauscher
    cpauscher Posts: 41
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    First thing I thought of was go bowling or another activity you like to do. Also, you can go to a movie, volunteer at a boys and girls club or nursing home. Maybe a weekend away with your husband. Buy something for you or your home you've always wanted that would be fun for your family.
  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
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    Thanks for the suggestions! I'll ask my family if they'd be up for a swimming trip. :happy: Buying new cloths will be necessary, but I'm not sure if that counts as family celebration... seems more like self celebration (which is great too).

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