Ideas for goals reached??

btodd304
btodd304 Posts: 106 Member
in Motivation and Support
So I like to set up a reward for every 10lbs lost I feel it keeps me more motivated. I'm just having a hard time thinking of more ideas. I've lost 40lbs now and so far have done a massage, a new bag, a new pair of gym shoes. I'm at a loss for more ideas. I have a ultimate goal of going skydiving once I hit 125lbs gone, just needing some ideas for inbetween.

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  • Charis50
    Charis50 Posts: 181 Member
    How about a manicure? Every time you look at your gorgeous nails, they would be a reminder of your success!
  • leanjogreen18
    leanjogreen18 Posts: 2,492 Member
    New Hair Style
    New Outfit
    Mini Vaca
    Facial
    Manicure
    Pedicure
    New Fitness Tracker
    Work Out Clothes


    The list could go on depending on your likes.
    I've lost 20 and so far I've done a mini shopping trip for clothes in a smaller size:)
    A new purse.

    But I've decided to motivate myself differently than from weight goals.

    I'm eying some hiking boots as a reward for keeping up the hiking after 3 months.
    Cool/Crazy color compression running socks after my 3rd 5k (1 down so far)
    New Fitness Tracker/Watch after 6 months of consistent exercise (I'm in 2 months so far)

    I've also scheduled in mini vacations around 5k races.

    But motivation is just like a diet/way of eating...the best one is the one that works for you!


  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    I don't have many different ideas than what you and others have listed. I do not cope with stress well so one of my rewards is "me time." I plan nothing for that time and don't let anything get in the way. When the time comes, I do whatever I feel like doing. It might be a walk, a nap, shopping, cooking, whatever my brain wants to do at that time-with no guilt of "I should be doing a, b or c." I also turn my phone off during this time.
    Or I reward my self with new exercise clothing or gear. Books too.
    Congrats on your 40 pound loss!
  • btodd304
    btodd304 Posts: 106 Member
    Charis50 wrote: »
    How about a manicure? Every time you look at your gorgeous nails, they would be a reminder of your success!

    That's a great idea, probably would have to go with pedicure starting nursing school in 2 weeks and all you can have is clear coat.
  • btodd304
    btodd304 Posts: 106 Member
    johunt615 wrote: »
    New Hair Style
    New Outfit
    Mini Vaca
    Facial
    Manicure
    Pedicure
    New Fitness Tracker
    Work Out Clothes


    The list could go on depending on your likes.
    I've lost 20 and so far I've done a mini shopping trip for clothes in a smaller size:)
    A new purse.

    But I've decided to motivate myself differently than from weight goals.

    I'm eying some hiking boots as a reward for keeping up the hiking after 3 months.
    Cool/Crazy color compression running socks after my 3rd 5k (1 down so far)
    New Fitness Tracker/Watch after 6 months of consistent exercise (I'm in 2 months so far)

    I've also scheduled in mini vacations around 5k races.

    But motivation is just like a diet/way of eating...the best one is the one that works for you!


    Thanks for the ideas, I may just have to go the clothes route or a facial sounds like itd be really nice. I know once I start nursing school I will have less money so im going to have to downsize some of my goals.

    Congrats on the 20lbs so far. I myself am signed up for a 5k in October which ive been trying to run here and there to get ready but get the worst pain in my side and I really wanted to be able to run the whole thing.
  • btodd304
    btodd304 Posts: 106 Member
    joans1976 wrote: »
    I don't have many different ideas than what you and others have listed. I do not cope with stress well so one of my rewards is "me time." I plan nothing for that time and don't let anything get in the way. When the time comes, I do whatever I feel like doing. It might be a walk, a nap, shopping, cooking, whatever my brain wants to do at that time-with no guilt of "I should be doing a, b or c." I also turn my phone off during this time.
    Or I reward my self with new exercise clothing or gear. Books too.
    Congrats on your 40 pound loss!

    Thank you! I am terrible at me time. Its just my husband and I but if im home I just think of all the things I should be doing and don't just relax when really I should just let some things go. I will be starting nursing school in a couple weeks and I deff wont have anytime for me time, when im not a work ill be doing school work and vice versa.
  • aliem
    aliem Posts: 326 Member
    If money is going to be tight once you start school, you could do things on the cheap like a trip to a museum, going to the movies (and treat yourself to that small bag of popcorn or bring in a cheat snack of your own), if you are near a campground maybe do a weekend getaway and do some new hikes. It doesn't need to be expensive to be a treat!
  • btodd304
    btodd304 Posts: 106 Member
    aliem wrote: »
    If money is going to be tight once you start school, you could do things on the cheap like a trip to a museum, going to the movies (and treat yourself to that small bag of popcorn or bring in a cheat snack of your own), if you are near a campground maybe do a weekend getaway and do some new hikes. It doesn't need to be expensive to be a treat!

    Thanks for the ideas, haven't thought of some of those things.

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