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Rewards

AJDistel
AJDistel Posts: 93
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Does anyone have any good ideas for weight loss rewards? I know that for some the weight loss is reward itself and that's great if it works for you. I just need ideas for small rewards (not food) to help me along. I have ideas for when I hit the big goals but small things just to get me there are what I'm looking for. The more help in my corner the better I will do.:) Thanks in advance!

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  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    HRM
    New Shoes
    Massage
    Personal Training Sessions
    New Clothes
  • ak248902
    ak248902 Posts: 141 Member
    I always like a manicure or pedicure.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    Manicure, pedicure, massage, get your hair done, new workout clothes -- or smaller clothes ;)
  • bjenny12345
    bjenny12345 Posts: 118 Member
    I like these ideas, I believe I will have to set some goals with rewards now! I want a mani-pedi! lol
  • epoeraven
    epoeraven Posts: 458 Member
    I hate to admit it, but my reward for every 20 pounds I lose is Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
  • cjjones007
    cjjones007 Posts: 602
    Workout Shoes
    Workout clothes
    Smaller clothes
    (I'm a guy and a geek so) TECH GADGETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • AJDistel
    AJDistel Posts: 93
    I like these ideas. Keep them coming!!!

    For my final goal I get a whole new wardrobe so I'm excited about that. I'm planning on rewarding myself every 10 lbs so I can stay motivated.
  • AJDistel
    AJDistel Posts: 93
    I hate to admit it, but my reward for every 20 pounds I lose is Ben & Jerry's ice cream.


    As long as your loosing I think it's well deserved. :)
  • _gwen
    _gwen Posts: 501 Member
    Depends on the milestone and what motivates you. I've got mini-goals related to BMI (see my profile) I've also got mid-goal milestones. (massage when I get to 'overweight' threshold)

    What feels like a reward? How much money do you have to spend?

    I'd avoid food related rewards.

    Some ideas:
    New exercise equipment/clothes
    Appointment with a nutritionist/trainer
    Take a day off from work
    A new video game
    A new ringtone on your phone
    Get the car washed/detailed
    Take a long bubble bath
    Go visit a park or arboretum
    Go to a concert
    Buy a new music album
    Take after pictures and compare to your before pictures
  • JoLeeFA
    JoLeeFA Posts: 211 Member
    I am totally a nerd, BUT here are my thoughts

    trip to the zoo with the kids
    date night with the hubby
    a girl's day shopping
    have someone watch the kids for a day and just stay home and read
  • AJDistel
    AJDistel Posts: 93
    Great ideas guys. Thanks.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I like to "play dressup" like I did when I was a kid every so often. Do up your hair and makeup, set the camera on a tri-pod, and try on clothes that didn't quite fit right before, as well as your swimsuit, fancy dresses, costumes, etc. Sometimes lingerie, but that's more a reward for the husband. Send him some of the photos on his cell, and you'll have an extra cardio workout when he gets home. :wink:

    And seeing the progress is both a reward and motivation!
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