How do you reward your mini goals?

Hello Nurse · 05-24-2011, 06:40 PM

Great ideas!

I am going to buy a digital kitchen scale for my next goal. I am trying to pick things I need or are practical, but I would probably otherwise put off buying.

FurnaceOfAchievement · 05-24-2011, 06:53 PM

I'm so glad you all shared these ideas! It's hard to think of rewards that are good enough to really incentivize but that don't break the bank. The first time I reached my goal weight, I had an IN-N-OUT party and invited all my friends (I had forsworn my favorite fast food joint until I reached my goal - took me over 2 years!) and it tasted like victory. This time, since I don't have so much to lose, I keep going back and forth about rewards, especially for mini-goals. I think if I hit a plateau I'll think of one to help me get through it!

Porthardygurl · 05-24-2011, 07:29 PM

For my first 10 pound loss i went to the store and bought some mud mask stuff and had a spa night at home..Got a massage from my hubby with some nice oil and then did a mud facial and a bubble bath!

georgeshair · 05-25-2011, 08:08 AM

I buy myself something nice for each half stone (7lb) I lose.
1/2 stone = bottle of perfume
1 stone = charm bracelet
1.5 stone = not sure yet, possibly a pair of proper dance shoes for my Zumba class

I want to lose 2.5 stone altogether (35lb), so there's still a couple of rewards to come!

onagain1 · 05-25-2011, 09:15 AM

Mini goals are super important for me probably because I have so much weight to lose. Even on my stats, I have 230 listed as my goal. Of course that's not my real goal, but when I see that number it looks realistic for me so I don't get overwhelmed with how much I actually have to lose. Anyway, I reward for every number ending in a zero. So I rewarded at 290 and will reward at 280. I don't do huge rewards or anything that costs a lot. When I reach 280 I will buy a candle that I've been wanting. Reaching 290 I bought some new hair care stuff that I normally wouldn't spend a lot on. So nothing major, but something for me to look forward to. The real reward is feeling better and seeing the small changes.

jessica2231 · 05-27-2011, 04:05 PM

i have to pairs of shorts size 15 hanging on my wall.(im a size 18 but should 20-22) My goal for the end of this summer is to be able to fit in them. my reward for the end of the summer is to walk around in them and feel good!

Riddy · 05-31-2011, 12:16 AM

I stole this idea from a friend of mine. Her mom has lost 100 pounds, so she wanted to buy her a Pandora bracelet with a letter "C" charm - Roman numerals for 100. I decided to reward myself with charms for my bracelet, but I'm not waiting that long. I'm buying myself beads every 25 pounds. I just got my first one - yay me!

Ms Marvel · 05-31-2011, 05:46 AM

When I complete the Couch to 5k I'm getting myself a fancy new pair of running shoes - my current ones are wearing out.

Haven't really thought about weight loss goals - I'm leaning towards thinking just seeing the numbers dip will be enough, but a pedicure or massage does sound fun!

I might reward myself for continuing workouts with nice new workout clothes; have to think about it.

xHannahxBux · 05-31-2011, 11:17 AM

I haven't really thought about mini goal rewards, im just starting my weight loss journey (again :/) and i don't know what to do for it, i cant really spend anything bc i don't have a lot of money, so any ideas to reward yourself without spending too much money?

Crow · 06-01-2011, 07:47 AM

I've never really been motivated by rewards -- the loss*is* the reward for me.

I go on holiday at the end of August, and for me that's both the target and the reward all in one. I don't expect to reach my goal by then but I do want to feel gorgeous.

ImpalaHoarder · 06-01-2011, 03:47 PM

Every 5 pounds I buy a new color of nail polish.

Also, when my spirits are flagging I sooth them by taking extra care to look good: wearing nail polish, favorite clothes. That way I can FEEL pretty even if I don't quite look the part yet.

IsabellaOlivia · 06-01-2011, 03:56 PM

I don't do rewards really. Don't feel the need per se.
However, what I'm trying to do is to take an advice Jillian Michaels gave and that is to surround yourself with things that make you feel worthy, sexy and beautiful. I don't remember verbatim what she said...For instance just wearing my nails in my favorite colour lifts me up a tiny bit.
I've also scooped eBay for cheap clothes to wear while transitioning. When they no longer fit I will give to my local charity shop.

ShyHeather · 06-02-2011, 02:13 AM

In the past I rewarded myself with food, how silly! Because it was usually a 'trigger' food that would make me want to binge, and I'd go completely off track. I was thinking in the car how much I'd like to reward myself with clothing, but that's no good since I'm not big on clothing... so, I plan on to buy one soundtrack, dvd or book for every ten pounds I lose! Though my first reward may be a new set of headphones for my iPhone so I can jam at the gym!

Riestrella · 06-02-2011, 04:56 AM

For my first mini goal (that I've met but not rewarded!) I wanted to buy this hoody:

But I ran out of money to do so! So next time I get paid if I have enough I'll do just that.

As for the other mini goals I've got planned, I'm really not sure! I think I want to get a tattoo for when I reach my final goal, but along the way I might just treat myself to clothes/shoes or something to do with my hobby of filmmaking =)