How do you ( or did) plan to celebrate or reward yourself?
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As a man, I just want to enjoy the beach or occasionally do landscaping work with my shirt off WITHOUT feeling like I look messed up.9
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Not sure if it's a reward or a goal, but we are taking a family vacation and touring Europe for 3 weeks this fall. I am going to be healthy enough to do all the walking tours I want to do (which is really the best way to explore an area) and skinny enough to not want to crop myself out of all of the pictures on what is a once in a lifetime opportunity13
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So this might sound totally self involved, but when I hit my goal weight I want to get a professional fitness inspired photography session done. Something where I look like I could be out of a fitness mag. The reason is that once upon a time (8 years ago now ) I got in great shape and I literally have no photo evidence. So now I almost forget that it's possible. (I put on so much weight since then I don't see the skinny me anymore) And if I have pictures I can look at, it makes me feel more motivated.14
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This thread is great because I am wanting to do something over the top when I get to my UGW. I have lost 40 pounds so I have had to get new clothes, I go for massages monthly because my benefits pay for them so I need something really special for when I get there2
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My husband bought me a new wedding ring for our anniversary, which fell right around the point where I lost 50% of my body weight and the 200 lb loss mark fell shortly thereafter. I would have told him not to spend the money but was ok with the expense when it was a celebration of those 3 important things. I had been wearing my wedding ring and band on my index finger for months. I plan on having them resized when I hit my goal weight.5
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So this might sound totally self involved, but when I hit my goal weight I want to get a professional fitness inspired photography session done. Something where I look like I could be out of a fitness mag. The reason is that once upon a time (8 years ago now ) I got in great shape and I literally have no photo evidence. So now I almost forget that it's possible. (I put on so much weight since then I don't see the skinny me anymore) And if I have pictures I can look at, it makes me feel more motivated.
Not at all. I was totally thinking the same thing for pretty much the same reason. I'm less than 5lbs from my goal and hoping to hit my goal pretty soon and now I'm thinking maybe I will wait for that photo shoot until after I get a tummy tuck and a breast lift. Decisions decisions...:-)6 -
ladyreva78 wrote: »I've been rewarding myself with new clothes out of necessity. I have to look presentable for work and too big clothes and a front desk don't mix well...
My long term reward (dependent on hitting goal weight and maintaining for 2 years) is eye surgery. My doctor actually suggested it to me when I went it to start the necessary preparations. He's worried that losing weight might impact my sight (my astigmatism has been changing since I've lost weight), so he'd rather wait until it's again stabilized - meaning in about 4 years...
Has your astigmatism been getting worse? I guess time for me to schedule and eye dr. appt.0 -
brookielaw wrote: »My husband bought me a new wedding ring for our anniversary, which fell right around the point where I lost 50% of my body weight and the 200 lb loss mark fell shortly thereafter. I would have told him not to spend the money but was ok with the expense when it was a celebration of those 3 important things. I had been wearing my wedding ring and band on my index finger for months. I plan on having them resized when I hit my goal weight.
That reminds me, I need to resize mine before I lose it.1 -
No special reward is planned. For me, the benefits I recieve on an ongoing basis from trimming down are rewards enough ... that said, I am looking forward to the day when I will not care if I am dressed or naked when I take my weight measurement, and also when I can shop in the "Misses" department instead of "Womans"; when I can fit into a small airplane seat without being squeezed or having the reclined seat in front of me make it impossible to bring down the snack tray; when my doctor says "come back in 6 months" instead of in "3"; when a grandchild - or 2 - can sit on my lap without sitting on my knees, but actually sitt on my thighs. ... these are rewards to me in and of themselves.13
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I plan to re-form my band and attend the 2018 BlizzCon as a reward4
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IDK...never really got into the whole reward thing. My objective was to improve several health markers that weren't looking so great so I adopted a healthier way of living...my reward was bringing those health markers into the optimal range and getting my fitness back. Aesthetically looking better is also pretty nice...I like being able to go to the beach or hang out pool side without looking like a beached whale.
And really, I realized pretty early on that hitting my goal weight (well I didn't really have a particular weight in mind) was really only the start...maintaining a healthy weight requires maintaining a healthy lifestyle into perpetuity.6 -
From my highest weight I had about 30lbs to lose, so every 10 I plan on using a spa gift certificate I received towards massages/facials/ pedicures. I would love to do a big trip when I reach my ultimate goal, but since we just bought a house and remodeled the kitchen in it in the past year, it's not exactly in the budget. So maybe something nice for the house that we've been putting off or a professional photo shoot of the whole family. We haven't had one of those since my oldest was 18 months and she's 12 now!3
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I feel like the reward is getting my life back---but I'd also like to go to Disney World and feel awesome about doing all the rids and stuff.3
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I still doubt I will be able to do this. My plan is to be around 220 this summer, down from 330. I'm worried that I will have so much loose skin that I still won't hit the beach without a t-shirt.
I want to get towed behind a boat on the parachute thing. And zipline. Basically things I could not have done at 330. And get back to flyfishing.9 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »
I still doubt I will be able to do this. My plan is to be around 220 this summer, down from 330. I'm worried that I will have so much loose skin that I still won't hit the beach without a t-shirt.
I want to get towed behind a boat on the parachute thing. And zipline. Basically things I could not have done at 330. And get back to flyfishing.
It is just a matter of time. Hopefully the loose skin won't be too bad and swim trunks will hide it pretty well anyway. I forget how old you are but I am 38 and so far, I seem to be pretty fortunate with the loose skin. I have lost 123 pounds since July and only seem to have a little bit on my stomach and it is steadily tightening up. Hopefully it won't be as bad as you think. Even if it is, be proud of it. It is a testament to your accomplishment.3 -
fitoverfortymom wrote: »I feel like the reward is getting my life back---but I'd also like to go to Disney World and feel awesome about doing all the rids and stuff.
Agree. Getting my life back is a huge reward. I also take a yearly trip to Florida (my BFF lives down there so we rotate, I go in fall and she comes here in summer and we meet somewhere in spring) and I REALLY want to convince her to go to Disney for a few days (we went to universal last year).
I haven't really thought of a reward that I was specifically because I have lost weight. I think for me the biggest thing is wanting to feel confident and comfortable in my body and that will happen with time.6 -
This is a great thread! I'd not even thought of a reward at the end, guess I felt like being slim would be the reward haha. But why not hey? We must celebrate ourselves.
So now my plan is to take myself off to Barcelona for a long weekend, including clothes shopping. I love the old town district and all of the independent shops, but alas the sizes are small. One day I'll be raiding them! Sounds a bit glam but I'm from the UK and flights are cheap.4 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »
I want to get towed behind a boat on the parachute thing.
I did this when I was younger (just under the weight limit at the time). It was a blast, really, really good fun. Would love to do it again. I was towed over an area full of small sharks and they kept slowing down, so that it seemed as though my toes were about to hit the sea. Probably weren't but it felt close. It was odd how quiet it was once the rope was fully extended and you're right up in the air so that the boat looks tiny below you.
Hope it's not long before you're parascending
You'll have a great time.
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I second the ziplining! Would love to do that.Tacklewasher wrote: »
I want to get towed behind a boat on the parachute thing. And zipline. Basically things I could not have done at 330.
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