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I think you should do whatever works for you to help reach your goals and stay there.6
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Every 7lbs I get an order of nice bath stuff in and fancy face cream etc and every 14lbs will be new trainers or clothes when I reach my goal I'm going to have a KFC family bucket2
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I've never considered giving myself a reward....my motivation is to feel attractive, my ex hammered it into my head that I would never be attractive unless I lost weight (I was a size 14), and considering I'm 31 and haven't dated in 5 years, I think he may be right. So, maybe my reward will be a husband :P2
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Lots of awesome ideas! Surprised at the some what negative comments though. If you're not into giving your self a reward for all the hard work you've done fine. But whats to point in commenting if you're only going to be negative about something that helps others stay on track?4
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yeah dont worry about the negative comments theres nothing wrong with rewarding yourself with some nice stuff, You work hard you deserve it :P3
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Is there really any need for all the negativity and rudeness on here? Good for you if you have found losing weight easy but maybe try supporting people rather than putting their methods down. I’m all for rewarding mini goals and milestones, yes the health benefits and shrinking frame are motivating enough but when you have a lot to lose this can take a long time to come and having rewards along the way can help with the motivation and focus. I treat myself to something I’ve had my eye on for every 10lbs lost, 2lbs to go until I’ve reached 30lbs, I have a ring picked out ready to buy when I get there.5
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When I get to my final goal, I plan to get myself a nice piece of jewelry--maybe a ring or a watch--that I will see every day to remind myself to stay on track. For now, I'm just rewarding myself with new clothes!2
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I haven't really used rewards for mini-goals. New clothes are just an essential to me as the 52W looks really stupid on me now, so that's not really a reward. I know that I have plans to do some things this summer I couldn't do before, like zip-lining or being pulled in a parachute behind a boat. And I have those to look forward to, but I just don't have any little things that I am looking forward to ,
Having said that, I've no issue with folks wanting to get themselves something for milestones. I think it's a great idea and don't get all the negativity towards it. Really is annoying to read.1 -
I change the color of my band on my Apple Watch, its a tiny thing - like $10, but a good visual reminder to me. 5 more pounds and I get to go to yellow!5
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Mary_Anastasia wrote: »I've never considered giving myself a reward....my motivation is to feel attractive, my ex hammered it into my head that I would never be attractive unless I lost weight (I was a size 14), and considering I'm 31 and haven't dated in 5 years, I think he may be right. So, maybe my reward will be a husband :P
I've been married and divorced twice now. Told my current girl that I refuse to get married again until I can total Master in two different weight classes, and elite in one. She was amused, and approved. Luckily for me, she's never been too keen on the idea of marriage anyway.0 -
Yeah whatever i get to reward myself is more to get myself working out more, As i said my nail polish i walk 2 hours to get. I have yet to get myself anything for hitting a certain weight its just stuff for like, New dresses if i wanna feel sexy (i can pull off dresses now holy *kitten*)
Definatly maybe try to think like me though, Small rewards that actually add up to more movement and beter results is a good way to look at it atleast for me2 -
I only have two so far, 10lbs lost=spa day and 20lbs=hiring a personal trainer. Still not sure what to put for 30 and 40 down. I kinda wanted something that would boost my self esteem and help keep me on the right track. So maybe some at home equipment. I have to get there first I guess.0
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I'm going to Vegas in April for my birthday so my rewards are cute and smaller clothes.2
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Mary_Anastasia wrote: »I've never considered giving myself a reward....my motivation is to feel attractive, my ex hammered it into my head that I would never be attractive unless I lost weight (I was a size 14), and considering I'm 31 and haven't dated in 5 years, I think he may be right. So, maybe my reward will be a husband :P
Your ex sounds like an *kitten*! I say good riddance! You are beautiful the way you are and I'm sure you will find a good man who will love you and support you. Don't ever let a man try to bring you down!2 -
My reward will be walking into my doctors office and firing him after he told me I couldn't lose weight without medication.8
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childofares wrote: »My reward will be walking into my doctors office and firing him after he told me I couldn't lose weight without medication.
Keep us updated on that one!2 -
annacole94 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Rewards for losing weight seems like getting a trophy for participating in sports.
Changing behaviour is hard work. Rewarding yourself is fun.
You have loads of good advice, but sometimes... if you've got nothing nice to say, try saying nothing.
So true. We need to retrain ourselves to not want food as our reward. Reworking things such that something else is the reward, and food is simply a necessity but not an indulgence, makes it easier.1 -
readytobeatfat54 wrote: »annacole94 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Rewards for losing weight seems like getting a trophy for participating in sports.
Changing behaviour is hard work. Rewarding yourself is fun.
You have loads of good advice, but sometimes... if you've got nothing nice to say, try saying nothing.
So true. We need to retrain ourselves to not want food as our reward. Reworking things such that something else is the reward, and food is simply a necessity but not an indulgence, makes it easier.
pretty sure no one on this thread until you said anything about food rewards. So thats really good indicator of peoples mindsets
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JaydedMiss wrote: »pretty sure no one on this thread until you said anything about food rewards. So thats really good indicator of peoples mindsets Love small rewards
I'm not really sure what that means, sorry.
But for many of us it was previously true, when feeling bad we would dip into a pint of ice cream, or when not so glum would look forward to eating out. It made food the reward. Therefore I think it's only natural that in this hard work of changing our body chemistry we would want to replace such a reward mechanism with something healthier. I support it.
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On rewards, has anyone tried any of the various rewards apps? Basically they track how much you walk or your weight loss of your vegetable intake and 'reward' you with points which you can then apply towards gift certificates and such. I'm somewhat leery, but would be interested if anyone has any history using them?1
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