Reward System for Reaching Goals?

lick_broccoli
lick_broccoli Posts: 53
in Motivation and Support
Does anyone have a reward system for themselves when they reach certain goals? I've seen some people set a like, a 10 lb weight loss goal and then reward themselves with like, a massage or something.

I like this idea, however, I'm not really looking to lose weight. How would you set up a reward system when you are wanting to just tone up your body? Any ideas? I definitely need goals within goals to stay motivated, I think. haha

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  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    I have mini goals. For every ten pounds I drop I get something small that I want for myself. New top, nail polishes, new fit gadget, stuff like that. Basically a $20-$30 thing. My big thing is that I LOVE tattoos. When I drop 50 lbs I'm getting a new one and when I hit 100 lbs down I'm getting a BIG one! Silly maybe but it pushes me!
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    Set up a workout plan and treat yourself to something for a certain number of workouts completed, or going a month without missing a workout.
    Make non-weight related goals - once you can run a mile in a certain time, or can boost your weights a certain amount, or are able to do X-number of pushups/pull-ups/whatever - and reward yourself when you get there.
  • Mamacass13
    Mamacass13 Posts: 57 Member
    Set up a workout plan and treat yourself to something for a certain number of workouts completed, or going a month without missing a workout.
    Make non-weight related goals - once you can run a mile in a certain time, or can boost your weights a certain amount, or are able to do X-number of pushups/pull-ups/whatever - and reward yourself when you get there.

    I love this idea! This is something for those with weight loss goals to do as well so that the focus is not only on the scale.
  • smketchum
    smketchum Posts: 94 Member
    I didn't set up a reward system for each milestone, but I did reward myself with an iPod Nano when I reached my goal and it was the perfect reward! I had a really old, bulky iPod that was a pain to work out with. My new little toy has a pedometer and is small and compact and lightweight and makes my workouts more pleasant. It was a great reward and I love it! If you don't have a goal weight, how about setting fitness goals such as length of workouts or increasing weight or cutting time down on a run? Those are measurable goals. You can also take physical measurements and reward yourself on inches lost or gained, depending on if your goal is to increase muscle mass or trim down.
  • pen2u
    pen2u Posts: 224 Member
    When I first started here I needed goals such as a new pair of shoes when I lost 10 lbs. Now being fit and looking good is its own reward. It's a great feeling to be able to accept invitations to learn a new sport or dress up for a night out. Yeah, I sometimes did those things 30# ago, but when I did I felt very self-conscious & uncomfortable.
  • ncthomas09
    ncthomas09 Posts: 322 Member
    I used to have my belly button pierced...It had issues healing and wound up getting rejected. So i have decided when I reach my goal weight I am goin to try to get it pierced again. (even if it rejects again its already scarred anyway!) Or if I weenie out from that I will get another tattoo or something along those lines.

    I have thought about new shoes but I have over 100 pair already...I don't need new jeans since i kept the ones that are too small.

    I don't really have any milestone rewards but I am thinking I need some. I am happy with my current weight in that I don't feel so self concious anymore, but it's still not where I truely want to be. So I am hovering at my current weight and I have about 10 more pounds to lose. So maybe if I set myself a couple of 5 lb rewards I can get there!!
  • livinfitanfun
    livinfitanfun Posts: 122
    Well I give myself a workout tip every time I workout! I tip myself anywhere from 1-5 dollars everytime I do a workout and the harder it was I give myself more money for doing it and at the end of 90 days I will take that money and buy a new outfit or something like that. Like today I really didn't want to workout and I really had to push myself to do it so I am tipin me 3 dollars!! Hope I helped!
  • lick_broccoli
    lick_broccoli Posts: 53
    Set up a workout plan and treat yourself to something for a certain number of workouts completed, or going a month without missing a workout.
    Make non-weight related goals - once you can run a mile in a certain time, or can boost your weights a certain amount, or are able to do X-number of pushups/pull-ups/whatever - and reward yourself when you get there.

    I love this idea! This is something for those with weight loss goals to do as well so that the focus is not only on the scale.

    I love this idea as well! I will definitely be using it!
  • lick_broccoli
    lick_broccoli Posts: 53
    Thank you for the great ideas everyone! I feel motivated already! :happy:
  • takechances
    takechances Posts: 65
    Mine isn't exactly a reward system like the ones I've seen here.
    My bedroom closet is full of my older sisters' beautiful dresses. I cannot fit into a single one of them. Yet.
    My reward is being able to fit into these. :)

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