Weight Loss Support Give and get support here!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 12-28-2007, 10:14 PM   #1  
Flutist4christ
Thread Starter
 
flutist4christ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 24

S/C/G: 160/156/130

Height: 5'1"

Default Weight Loss Rewards?

Hopefully this is the right place for this question. I was wondering, what rewards have you given yourself, or plan to give yourself, for reaching certain weight or health goals? I have a long-term reward of a new wardrobe and was just wondering if others have intermediate rewards.
flutist4christ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-28-2007, 10:37 PM   #2  
Captain Prescriptivism
 
ImpalaHoarder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 352

S/C/G: 235/180/135

Height: 5'3"

Default

Mostly the weight loss is a reward in itself. But I also get a lot of pleasure out of wearing clothes I haven't worn in a while, or realizing old ones no longer fit me. I also have a 35 dollar gift certificate to Urban Outfitters which I will use once I reach my goal weight. On a smaller scale, though I don't have a "cheat day", I do allow myself two pieces of pizza and a glass of milk Friday nights as a reward for a week well done. If I behave well the rest of the week, I find it actually has little to no impact on my weight loss, and whenever I feel like binging, I can tell myself to wait until Friday, instead of telling myself no forever.

Good luck!
ImpalaHoarder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-28-2007, 11:11 PM   #3  
Flutist4christ
Thread Starter
 
flutist4christ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 24

S/C/G: 160/156/130

Height: 5'1"

Default

I like the fact that the weight loss is a reward in itself. And the way the clothes fit is a big plus, too. But to be honest, I'm ambivalent about the rewards. On one hand, it's cool to reward myself with some nice things, but the fact is, I can buy these things at any time... I don't need a reason to go out and buy an outfit or a bicycle.

Also, I like the idea of allowing certain foods at certain times. Where I have gotten into trouble in the past is with always rewarding myself, saying "Oh, I was good today, I'll just have one..." (famous last words, right??)
flutist4christ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2007, 11:54 AM   #4  
One day at a time
 
FrouFrou's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Land of Oz
Posts: 9,893

S/C/G: 220/191/186

Default

I reward myself with a new book or CD for each mini-goal. But once I reach my ultimate goal I have a charm picked out for my bracelet that says One Day at a Time...that's how I take things. Of course I new wardrobe will be in order too!
FrouFrou is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2007, 04:28 PM   #5  
Senior Member
 
Lifeguard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: In The Prior
Posts: 1,238

S/C/G: 283/253/190

Height: 5'9"

Default

I've used rewards more for when I'm really struggling with motivation or a plateau to keep myself motivated. I just choose something I really want at that point in time & do not allow myself to have it until I reach whatever number or until I achieve a certain number of workouts.

For the most part recently I have found just losing the weight & being able to "shop" in my own closet is the best reward - but that is only just true for me recently. Before that I couldn't see the weightloss & was just frustrated & found I needed more outside rewards.

My big goal though is a tattoo. When I reach 190lbs I will get the tattoo I have long waited for. This is not my end weight but it is the weight I wish to get to & never go above again. I will figure out at that point how much more I would like to lose.
Lifeguard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2007, 01:46 PM   #6  
Mens sana in corpore sano
 
Kery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: France
Posts: 1,541

S/C/G: 165/121/120ish

Height: 5'2 (157 cm)

Default

I don't really have a rewards system. All I do is put 1 euro in a box after each day when I am "on plan", and then when I want something I know where the money is. Although I currently have my eye on a kotatsu (complete with futon and carpet -- and the tangerines! Let's not forget the tangerines!) for next winter, so it's quite the incentive. So yeah, I'm a material girl, but if this is what it takes...
Kery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2008, 03:36 AM   #7  
Senior Member
 
foucault's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 209

S/C/G: 270/270/150

Height: 5'5"

Default

It's been said already, but the weight loss itself is my biggest reward. However, I did buy myself two new pairs of jeans when I lost 20 pounds. I've promised myself a tattoo I've always wanted once I hit 160.
foucault is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2008, 09:38 AM   #8  
Jody -- Blue team
 
joliren's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 17

S/C/G: 205/ticker/145

Height: 5'4''

Default

I definately use the reward system. It helps keep me motivated. I started out with smaller (cheaper items) because it is always easier in the beginning and saved bigger items for mile markers. i wrote it all down and posted it on the fridge as a constaint reminder.

5 pounds: 5 new songs for my Ipod
10 pounds: blanket for couch
15 pounds: new purse
20 pounds: new workout shoes
.
.
50 poundes: white gold necklace

I pick items that i will see over and over again. Example when i am sitting on the couch and thinking about cheating i see the blanket I "earned" and realize cheating is not worth it.
joliren is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2008, 10:01 AM   #9  
Senior Member
 
GatorgalstuckinGA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Posts: 2,649

S/C/G: 188/ticker/130

Height: 5'3"

Default

it really depends on the person. Some people need the rewards for wt loss...others dont. But when you frist start off...rewards really do help. Ultimately when i reach my goal..i'm going on a BIGGGG shopping spree... i also have a massage planned when i meet the halfway goal. Also you will need to sent a goal that is in your monetary budget. Don't go so crazy you go broke...but definately do something nice..weather its a manicure or something small. Good luck!
GatorgalstuckinGA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2008, 12:54 PM   #10  
active kids, active mom
 
knitsforfive's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 206

Default

I LOVE the idea of putting a dollar in a jar or something for each day on plan. I can't justify buying an ipod for myself right now -- but I could if the 179.00 equaled 179 days on plan!
knitsforfive is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2008, 01:00 PM   #11  
Senior Member
 
zoritsa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 489

S/C/G: 256/???/150

Default

I had never tried giving myself rewards for losing,but I'm considering it now.I'm thinking for every 10 lbs. lost,a small item like say: Bath and Body splash,a book,or some expensive(meaning slightly more then I'd normally spend)makeup. This way I have something a little special to look forward to.
zoritsa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2008, 01:05 PM   #12  
Moderating Mama
 
mandalinn82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Woodland, CA
Posts: 11,712

S/C/G: 295/200/175

Height: 5' 8"

Default

I use rewards related to fitness, usually, and I tie them more to staying on plan and exercising, rather than to weight loss. Mostly that's because I don't control the scale, ultimately. I can control whether I am on plan, but the scale doesn't always cooperate with me.

My favorite rewards are things like a magazine subscription (to read on the elliptical), songs from iTunes (for my mp3 player while I work out), or new gym clothes. If I need an extra push to go to the gym, I make myself a deal - a new iTunes song for every day I go to the gym, a magazine at the grocery store at the end of the week if I went a certain number of times, and maybe a new workout outfit if I go 25/30 days in the month.
mandalinn82 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2008, 01:20 PM   #13  
Senior Member
 
the slim me's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mi.
Posts: 1,856

Height: 5'1"

Default

I think rewards work well. And it doesn't have to be something big, just something you want. I am almost at goal, but my rewards have been a pedicure, magazines. Now I am going to do new rewards. When I reach goal i am going to buy myself a charm for every month i stay at goal. I have lost the weight before, only to regain it. i got a pandora charm bracelet for Christmas and I'm looking forward to putting some charms on it!
the slim me is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2008, 01:37 PM   #14  
Time to get serious
 
aksuzyq's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 24

S/C/G: 200/200/140

Height: 5'9"

Default

I promised my 12 year old daughter that once I lost the weight we'd go bathing suit shopping. So now I have the food police at my house, following me around with her little notebook, making sure I don't cheat.
aksuzyq is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:00 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.