Reward Ideas

ginpea · 08-01-2011, 09:23 PM

I just had an idea.. get a gift card to your favorite store and for every pound you lose, add $5 or $10 to it. Don't cash it out until you hit your goal.

I'm working on a reward system for myself. When I hit 15 pounds (just four to go!), I'm going to get my ears re-pierced. When I get to 25 pounds, I'm getting a pedicure.

I haven't thought of anything else yet. What are some of your reward ideas?

teacherlady79 · 08-01-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ginpea

I just had an idea.. get a gift card to your favorite store and for every pound you lose, add $5 or $10 to it. Don't cash it out until you hit your goal.

I'm working on a reward system for myself. When I hit 15 pounds (just four to go!), I'm going to get my ears re-pierced. When I get to 25 pounds, I'm getting a pedicure.

I haven't thought of anything else yet. What are some of your reward ideas?

Here's some of my rewards for hitting various weights:
pedicure/manicure
massage
facial
kindle
new (expensive) cell phone
new iPod
clothing
earrings
weekend getaway

Fluffy in Florida · 08-02-2011, 08:12 AM

My reward from my husband when I reach my goal is a trip.

Mini rewards for myself will be hard since I hate to shop. Of course one will have to be clothes.

Another variation of ginpea's idea is to get a good ole piggbank and put money in it for pounds lost. Then you can do anything with it when you reach your ultimate goal.

Rzrbackcandi · 08-02-2011, 09:34 AM

I get massages & pedicures for my mini rewards when I sign a new board.

I've also started a piggy bank. I will put change/dollars and even have a couple $5's in there. And I'm not going to count it until I'm done with my journey! Then that money is going toward my BIG reward of going to Cedar Point in Sandusky OH to ride all the roller coasters

JenB72 · 08-02-2011, 09:50 AM

I finally figured out what I want as my reward when I hit my goal. New family pics. The last time we had them done was July 2010 when my munchkin was 9 months old. All I see in those pics are my double chin. I want new pics of hubby, munchkin, & me on the beach.

THAT is my ultimate reward!

Fluffy in Florida · 08-02-2011, 10:15 AM

Sounds like an awesome reward JenB72

Sunnydays · 08-02-2011, 10:49 AM

A night out with the friends
EYE SHADOW (excuse my obsession)
Manicure
(at the risk of sounding narcissistic...) Photos of yourself at a beautiful new weight
New Book
Magazines
Day Trip

Okay I don't usually suggest doing food rewards but.... every 5 lbs you lose eat your fav candy bar. But just not those king size bars. Or eat 3 lidnt chocolates.

evinsmom · 08-02-2011, 11:26 AM

That is one of my reward goals. My family hasn't had "real" family photos taken since my son was 2 weeks old. This weekend is his 13th birthday. (I am actually ashamed of this, but avoided getting my photos taken because I was so large) So, we will be heading to a pro in our matching outfits (I am sure my husband and son are excited about this) as soon as I hit my goal weight.

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Originally Posted by JenB72

I finally figured out what I want as my reward when I hit my goal. New family pics. The last time we had them done was July 2010 when my munchkin was 9 months old. All I see in those pics are my double chin. I want new pics of hubby, munchkin, & me on the beach.

THAT is my ultimate reward!

tkdtara84 · 08-02-2011, 02:25 PM

Wow, these are some great ideas. I like the gift card idea, but I'll probably end up doing the piggy bank. The key will be not robbing it.

I'm doing little things here and there, but I do like the idea of having some money saved up for when you hit goal and then just being able to decide what you want to do with it.

Fluffy in Florida · 08-02-2011, 02:51 PM

The piggy bank works if you put it out of the way so you don't see it every day. My husband and I have been doing one for years. We put all our change in there and periodically roll it up and take it to the bank where we put it in a vacation fund. One year I was able to go to a friends wedding and the change basically paid for everything but food.

ginpea · 08-02-2011, 11:00 PM

I thought of one today that I'm going to get when I hit 20 pounds, I'm going to get a new purse. (Love new purses!)

Love the piggy bank idea! I just wouldn't be able to keep my husband out of it!

Rzrbackcandi · 08-03-2011, 09:55 AM

With the piggy bank idea - you can get a little jar or coffee cup and keep it at work in a desk drawer. I have a little baggy that I empty change into and then take it home and put it into my big piggy. Being from Arkansas.. you HAVE to have a real piggy bank.

Fluffy in Florida · 08-22-2011, 02:11 PM

Other than a trip I figured out what I want for when I hit my goal...a new refrigerator. I didn't notice just how small this one was until I had to start putting healthy food for a week in it. I told my husband this weekend that's what I wanted and he said deal! Sweet and I already know what I want.

RaRaF · 08-22-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JenB72

I finally figured out what I want as my reward when I hit my goal. New family pics. The last time we had them done was July 2010 when my munchkin was 9 months old. All I see in those pics are my double chin. I want new pics of hubby, munchkin, & me on the beach.

THAT is my ultimate reward!

That's a great reward! (I'm a photographer) I know an AWESOME beach photographer in Destin if you're anywhere near there, I can get you the info.

(congrats on signing the 40 lb board)

lostcause · 08-24-2011, 02:59 PM

great ideas thanks