How Do You Reward Yourself?

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jaybirdaz79
jaybirdaz79 Posts: 37 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello, MFPers!

So, as we are working hard, tracking our intakes and outgos, getting healthy and dropping excess pounds...how do you all reward yourselves?

For instance, I was thinking of waiting until I hit my major goal and doing something big, like a cool leather jacket I've wanted for a long time, or maybe a special hiking trip.

But then I thought, maybe small, weekly rewards are better?

What do you all do?
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  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
    edited February 2019
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    I plan on rewarding myself when I reach my 5lbs target with a luxury lipstick.

    10lb mark buying new clothes
  • jaybirdaz79
    jaybirdaz79 Posts: 37 Member
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    @vanityy99 Oh, a luxury lipstick sounds decadent! I like that idea.

    @renaerussell18 Ziplining sounds amazing. I've never done that!

    Keep 'em coming, folks. We need ideas. :)
  • jaybirdaz79
    jaybirdaz79 Posts: 37 Member
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    @tashanic2 Garmin is super nice and a logical choice. At 20 pounds down, new clothes are kind of a must. Congrats!

    @WanderingRivers Ah, that's true. My mom's WW class in the 70's used to say "Remember, nothing tastes as good a thin feels." :)

    @Silent_Soliloquy Sounds like you more than deserve a new bike. Maybe a James Bond bike, with a smoke screen feature for quick getaways. LOL
  • CharlieCharlie007
    CharlieCharlie007 Posts: 246 Member
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    If I eat clean all week, I eat a whole cake all weekend.
  • jaybirdaz79
    jaybirdaz79 Posts: 37 Member
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    @CharlieCharlie007 HAHA! Well, not exactly what I meant by reward, but whatever makes you happy. :)
  • jaybirdaz79
    jaybirdaz79 Posts: 37 Member
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    @Kevdudebro Now THAT sounds not only mentally satisfying, but brave as well. I love roller coasters, but I draw the line at going upside down. You'll get there, no doubt. :)
  • mistymeadows2005
    mistymeadows2005 Posts: 3,737 Member
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    LOVE THIS! I think I'm going to get a massage when I hit my next mini goal :) It's something I would never spend money on (not because I don't love them, I'm just cheap and stingy LOL) so it's a TRUE reward :)
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    When I reach major goals I get to write up a blog post about it. That pushes me to get it done, and do it right.
  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
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    I usually try to get something self-care related (face masks or whatnot) to mark milestones in weight loss, since my self-care and weight loss goals go kind of hand-in-hand. Sometimes I buy kpop albums, but that's mostly just me looking for an excuse to buy kpop albums, lol.
  • OCDOD
    OCDOD Posts: 21 Member
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    I will buy new clothes. All new. Everything :-)
  • jaybirdaz79
    jaybirdaz79 Posts: 37 Member
    edited February 2019
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    @Silent_Soliloquy I "woo"ed you because I thought it meant like "Yay!" like "woo-hoo!" I just looked the term up, apparently it can now also mean "a bunch of bull." Not sure why MFP would give a negative comment choice on a help forum, so I changed my "woo" for you to "inspiring." Thanks for pointing that out! I just learned something new. Woo-hoo! ;)
  • Silent_Soliloquy
    Silent_Soliloquy Posts: 237 Member
    edited February 2019
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    Haha pjay... no worries , happens regularly now and again.
  • renaerussell18
    renaerussell18 Posts: 31 Member
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    pjayperrin wrote: »
    @Silent_Soliloquy I "woo"ed you because I thought it meant like "Yay!" like "woo-hoo!" I just looked the term up, apparently it can now also mean "a bunch of bull." Not sure why MFP would give a negative comment choice on a help forum, so I changed my "woo" for you to "inspiring." Thanks for pointing that out! I just learned something new. Woo-hoo! ;)

    I've used it too! Now I know its not a good thing! Sorry to anyone I offended!

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