Non-food related rewards
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Shoebacha1
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I recently posted a thread asking for weekend get away ideas to reward myself for 20 pound increment loss on my 100 pound weight loss journey. Someone, who had a great idea for this, mentioned that she has struggled to think of non-food related rewards to keep her motivated. So, I am posting a thread to see what kind of things you do to reward yourself for milestone achievements. While I am rewarding myself with weekend getaways for every 20 pounds, I would like some ideas on smaller and less expensive rewards for smaller accomplishments.
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A few pounds in a pot every time I lose a pound for a spa day!8
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Buy your self a $50 gift card to your favorite store every time you lose 5 lbs. 30 lbs, and you've got $300 for new clothes!
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Pedicure, manicure, massage, new pair of sandals. New kitchen gadget.8
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I went to Independence, Kansas Sunday for a mini getaway with the husband. It was great! They have a free zoo, dollar putt putt, nickel carousel, huge playgrounds with adult size fun, and pretty trails and scenery. Got 6 solid hours of active calorie burning hiking, stair climbing, playing and fun. All money spent goes to the park fund or to the Lion's Club. Excellent fun for the whole family for super cheap.9
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New bathing suit, workout clothes, jeans (maybe for larger loss increments). But I also like the massage and pedicure ideas4
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Earrings :-)3
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I struggle with this too, especially since I'm not really into a lot of things most women seem to be into (mani-pedis, spas...anything involving strangers touching me, lol!)
Here are some things I've picked:
* Seeing a movie in the theater
* Going to a concert or comedy club
* An overnight camping trip
* Buying myself something small I've been wanting (crafting supplies, a book, a FitBit)
* Taking a weekend day "off" to be lazy (Netflix, reading a book, crafting)- instead of errands and chores (I enlist my husband's help so I can do this without feeling guilty or overwhelmed the next day!)
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- mani/ pedi
- New magazine or book
- Clothes/ new shirt/ cute socks / shoes
- Makeup
- Luxury lotion
- Massage
- Love the gift card idea from @shanna_wainwright3 -
I struggle with this too, especially since I'm not really into a lot of things most women seem to be into (mani-pedis, spas...anything involving strangers touching me, lol!)
Here are some things I've picked:
* Seeing a movie in the theater
* Going to a concert or comedy club
* An overnight camping trip
* Buying myself something small I've been wanting (crafting supplies, a book, a FitBit)
* Taking a weekend day "off" to be lazy (Netflix, reading a book, crafting)- instead of errands and chores (I enlist my husband's help so I can do this without feeling guilty or overwhelmed the next day!)
I love the concert idea! Thank you!0 -
When I hit my goal weight, I'm going to buy myself a set of carbon fiber wheels. Wheels don't last under heavier cyclists, a category I'm happy to leave.
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I have started riding with my mom. She mentioned she will need to get new tires for her bike soon. I will look into these! Maybe they can be a good goal for her. She has lost motivation lately and I am riding with her to keep her going.2
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My rewards for myself so far have been:
-pair of runners at 10 lbs
-highlights at 20 lbs
-tickets to Garth Brooks concert at 30 lbs
-weekend trip at 40 lbs (still to come)
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New goals.1
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My rewards for myself so far have been:
-pair of runners at 10 lbs
-highlights at 20 lbs
-tickets to Garth Brooks concert at 30 lbs
-weekend trip at 40 lbs (still to come)
Highlights! I love it. Great idea. I want to do something new with my hair and home dyeing is getting old. I think I will make that a 40 pound reward. I just weighed for June and I am down a total of 15 pounds! Only 5 to go to have lost my first 20. So excited! I have to decide on something quick for my first 20!7 -
Charms for a charm bracelet, then buy the actual bracelet when you've reached goal weight (so it won't be too big!). Purse, shoes, mani/pedi, clothes... pretty much anything you want and can afford. I started buying better skin care products and makeup, and I make sure to update my clothes as much as possible, especially pants.7
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Jewellery
Manicure
Pedicure
Massage
Spa day
New shoes/clothes
That handbag you really want
Crockpot (we both love mine, it is used every week)
Cookbook (more ideas for fab recipes)
Concert/show/cinema tickets
New make up
A makeover photo shoot
Perfume
Some fab looking lingerie
My next reward is ready to be booked, massage for the two of us, a trip into the gym, followed by a lovely swim and relaxing in the jacuzzi. Quality time to relax and spend time together, without any interruptions.3 -
RoseTheWarrior wrote: »Charms for a charm bracelet, then buy the actual bracelet when you've reached goal weight (so it won't be too big!). Purse, shoes, mani/pedi, clothes... pretty much anything you want and can afford. I started buying better skin care products and makeup, and I make sure to update my clothes as much as possible, especially pants.
Love the charm bracelet idea. My husband loves to buy me jewelry, so I can pick out my next charm and he can buy it. Perfect. Thanks!2 -
Jewellery
Manicure
Pedicure
Massage
Spa day
New shoes/clothes
That handbag you really want
Crockpot (we both love mine, it is used every week)
Cookbook (more ideas for fab recipes)
Concert/show/cinema tickets
New make up
A makeover photo shoot
Perfume
Some fab looking lingerie
My next reward is ready to be booked, massage for the two of us, a trip into the gym, followed by a lovely swim and relaxing in the jacuzzi. Quality time to relax and spend time together, without any interruptions.
I never thought of a photo shoot! I have decided when I lose 50 pounds, half of my end goal, I will buy a new saddle for my horse. I can add a photo shoot of me and my horse with our new saddle!4 -
Lose 20 lb, run a 5K, improve my time. Then increase training intensity.0
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I am 5 pounds away from my first 20. I am going to California (Not sure where) to celebrate my grandpa's 90th birthday. My budget for my first 20 is going to be kind of tight, so instead of going on a trip, I am going to buy a kayak. This will help me get to the next 20! I live on a horse ranch with a few small ponds, but I am only 2 miles from a decent size lake in town, and not far from 2 larger lakes. My husband and I are so going to get some exercise, sun and fish!3
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