Rewards!

faefaith
faefaith Posts: 433 Member
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Anybody out there given themselves a reward once they reach their goal? I have broken my ultimate weight loss goal into 4 mini goals. I want to celebrate each one! Lemme know what you have done to congratulate yourself!

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  • ilovelucy06
    ilovelucy06 Posts: 4 Member
    I've done the same thing by breaking it down into mini goals. Everytime I reach one I buy a new piece of clothing to add to my wardrobe. I just made one of my mini goals and I bought myself a pair of cute shorts from a store I havent been able to shop at in 6 years. And sometimes it will be a new workout dvd that I have been eyeing or a new workout outfit.
  • faefaith
    faefaith Posts: 433 Member
    Sweet! Thanks!
  • Skeen903
    Skeen903 Posts: 408 Member
    Well I have been wanting a Havanese puppy for a while now. So in another 53 lbs I get one! :D
  • tigerlily8045
    tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
    I am planning a facial/spa day. Something along those lines. I am not a girly girl so this seems really special to me!
  • 42mapleg
    42mapleg Posts: 1
    Goals change week by week and I celebrate no matter when I achieve my mini goals of 5 lbs at a time -- beat the time limit twice in less than 8 days -- down went to Amstel lights -- then back to my water. Celebrate and move on to the next goal!!
  • Happymom83
    Happymom83 Posts: 405 Member
    Ive set mini goals..the first one is on my bday(July 27th) if ive lost 12 lbs(ive lost 3) then my mom and i are going on a girly day trip:)...next goal with be probably some new boots lol....when i finally reach my goal i will FINALLY buy some Frye boots!ha ha....
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    everytime I meet a goal (weight loss, lifting PR, speed PR, distance PR, dropping a size, etc) I reward myself with things that will get me pumped for my next workout, aka the first step toward my next goal.

    ie

    10 new tunes for my workout playlist
    a new piece of workout clothing
    new running shoes
    a stretch DVD
    a day pass at a swanky gym
    a free trial with a trainer
    a brand new run route
    new earbuds
    5 playtime workouts (swimming, hula hooping, playing on the trampoline, etc)
    working out with a fun buddy
    new cookbooks
    an extra $50 to splurge on amazing groceries
    cooking myself a (small portioned) 4 course meal, every dish top'cheffed and photographed (and I can live off the leftovers for a couple days)
    new containers to bring my food to work
    fun teas
    silly running socks
    a living social deal for an out of the box fitness day

    i could go on forever.
  • faefaith
    faefaith Posts: 433 Member
    Awesome! Great ideas!
  • SassyAshleigh
    SassyAshleigh Posts: 78 Member
    This is how mine is set up at this time:



    1) Lose 10 lbs (new pair of earrings) (MET 1/23/12)
    2) Lose 15 lbs (new necklace) (MET 3/3/12)
    3) Lose 20 lbs (two new shirts) (MET 4/7/12)
    4) Lose 25 lbs (new ring) (MET 4/21/12)
    5) Lose 40 lbs (new pair of boots)
    6) Lose 50 lbs (hour massage!)
    7) Lose 70 lbs (HALF WAY MARK!!!) (Tiffany bracelet!)
    8) Lost 90 lbs (new hairstyle)
    9) Lose 110 lbs (A little red dress)
    10) Lose 130 lbs (panties from Victoria Secret)
    11) Lose 140 lbs (SCORE!!!) (TO BE CONTINUED....)
  • PrayerofAmity
    PrayerofAmity Posts: 176 Member
    I haven't really done mini goals, since my weight loss isn't about reaching a goal but changing to a healthy lifestyle for life. Still, when I get to the size I think I will be maintaining, I plan on getting a tattoo as my reward.
  • poetgurl2005
    poetgurl2005 Posts: 90
    When I hit 210 I want to cut my hair and dye it red.
    By 190 I will definently need new clothes.

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  • Scandinavia
    Scandinavia Posts: 291 Member
    I don't have many short-term goals, but I have cut my weight loss up into two parts. Part 1 - 200 . Part 2 - 160/150. I plan on buying a whole new wardrobe when I reach my UGW. The halfway mark is I get to put some new music on my iPod.
  • virginia65us
    virginia65us Posts: 106 Member
    Stumbled on your post. I have an eleven month old Havanese. They are wonderful. What a great reward to work for! She motivates me to exercise more too, as she loves to get out and walk.
  • apedinger
    apedinger Posts: 57
    I think that rewards are great to give yourself during a journey like weightless.

    I have an overall goal of 100lbs lost....I didn't start rewarding myself till the 50lb mark

    50lbs: I went skydiving!!! Something I always wanted to do, but just was always to big. At 50lbs I was below the maximum weight. It was amazing!

    75lbs: Im about 12lbs away from that goal, and there I am going to buy myself an iPad...

    100lbs: I am going to go on a vacation....either hawaii, the Caribbean or europe.
  • workoutgirl23
    workoutgirl23 Posts: 267
    I reward myself with a jar of peanut butter. lol. no, i only do that once every few weeks or so, if i'm good at sticking to my diet. i believe in letting myself have one cheat day per week. it works good for me, and i'm still losing weight.
  • Jani2416
    Jani2416 Posts: 275 Member
    Every 5 pounds, I would get a medi/pedi. 10 pounds clothes, when I hit 40 pounds I got a tattoo and when I hit my goal of 56 pounds it'll be new clothes or a coach purse.
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    When I drop the 1st 50lbs, I am going to Coach Outlet for a new bag!!! I have always refused to spend that kind of $ on a purse, but I want one, so I figure 50lbs is worth that!!
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
    This is how mine is set up at this time:



    1) Lose 10 lbs (new pair of earrings) (MET 1/23/12)
    2) Lose 15 lbs (new necklace) (MET 3/3/12)
    3) Lose 20 lbs (two new shirts) (MET 4/7/12)
    4) Lose 25 lbs (new ring) (MET 4/21/12)
    5) Lose 40 lbs (new pair of boots)
    6) Lose 50 lbs (hour massage!)
    7) Lose 70 lbs (HALF WAY MARK!!!) (Tiffany bracelet!)
    8) Lost 90 lbs (new hairstyle)
    9) Lose 110 lbs (A little red dress)
    10) Lose 130 lbs (panties from Victoria Secret)
    11) Lose 140 lbs (SCORE!!!) (TO BE CONTINUED....)

    I love these!! ESPECIALLY the hour massage....that's probably how I will reward myself when I meet EVERY goal hahaha
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Let's see...I've bought new clothing (had to since I went from a 12 to a 4) and got a new hair do. Once I hit my next goal (which is to run a marathon someday) I'll reward myself with a new tattoo. :)
  • KeepingUpWithKiki
    KeepingUpWithKiki Posts: 27 Member
    My rewards:

    Under 140: New workout outfit

    Under 135: Polar Heart Rate Monitor

    Under 130: Spin Shoes

    Under 125: Reformer Pilates Sessions

    120 (GOAL!): Not sure yet, but something expensive and non fitness related lol. Probably a bag or some sunglasses!

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