Mini-Goals Even if you're not at goal yet, this is the place to share your successes and achievements along the way! Success can be measured in many ways besides the scales. Tell us about your triumphs, including Non Scale Victories

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 01-16-2014, 11:22 PM   #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
ZoahLia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 5

Default Needing New Goals

I am the queen of rewarding myself. I've lost these first 20-25 pounds so many times, I had better be! But this time I've got the added twist that our financial stability is up in the air. I pulled out my reward chart for last time, and most of them are money related, like at 15lbs I got a massage.

So this time I'm just going to try to focus on the positives and embrace each NSV. Currently I'm a week in and 4lbs down.

At 10lbs, my fat pants will all feel comfortable on me, even fresh out of the dryer.

At 15lbs I'll have more energy, my shins and knees will hurt less.

At 20lbs I'll feel comfortable climbing up on DH's lap for a impromptu makeout session without feeling like a complete whale.

At 25lbs I'll feel comfortable to head outside with my son and have a awesome dance in the front yard.

At 30lbs I'll be reminded of how freaking awesome it is to open at my closet and not be afraid of how something is going to look on me.

At 35lbs I think I'll get my haircut... this one maybe a money one, but I've been the only one to cut my hairs in years. It's long and that needs to change.

At 40lbs... well the sky is the limit. I'll start to allow myself to spend a little bit of money on me, getting rid of my college wardrobe slowly and feeling proud of who I am.
ZoahLia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-18-2014, 04:17 PM   #2  
Michelle the Vegan
 
Mrs Snark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bliss-a-go-go!
Posts: 5,410

S/C/G: >207/under goal/150

Height: ~5'9" of Snark

Default

This is a lovely way to remind yourself of all the good you're doing for YOURSELF.

But, regarding your 40lb reward -- you should feel PROUD of who you are RIGHT NOW, every minute and and every day. Not for just the obvious reason that YOU are more than whatever you weigh. But because making changes is hard work, and you're doing it, so BE PROUD!

Last edited by Mrs Snark; 01-18-2014 at 04:18 PM.
Mrs Snark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-22-2014, 03:29 AM   #3  
Senior Member
 
penmage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 3,033

S/C/G: 245/ticker/125

Height: 5'2"

Default

I agree with the snarky one!
That's a really neat spin on the "reward" concept- I like it! It's always important to remember those little things as well.
penmage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-23-2014, 02:26 PM   #4  
natalie
 
npotyonek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Newark, DE
Posts: 75

S/C/G: 233/217.2/170

Height: 5'10

Default

I too must do small rewards. Each pound counts and if a small reward helps me walk away from some chocolate this afternoon to save points for some wine this weekend, I'm all for it!
Here's what I came up with:

I cannot afford weekly meetings therefore, for each week I maintain or loose,
I will pay myself $10.00. I usually save for a few weeks then go shopping.
I plan to hit the Thrift Stores for the In-Between sizes so 10 bucks can be a new outfit for date night!

For each milestone: 5%, 10%, Onederland & goal - I get a haircut

I feel like my goals are purchase related because the last 4 years I have sacraficed so much that It's time for me to really focus on me and what makes me feel good about myself. I love a great pair of jeans that flatter.
My hair is full and bouncy after a cut. A comfy pair of sneakers feels great on a long walk. etc.

ZoahLia --I'm going to borrow one of yours....crawling onto DH for an impromptu make out session! LOVE IT!
npotyonek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-06-2014, 01:48 PM   #5  
I'm bringing sexy back!
 
Mozzy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,228

S/C/G: 242/234.5/167

Height: 5'5"

Default

Good for you!
Mozzy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-12-2014, 10:25 PM   #6  
Turning Into A New Woman
 
Terra1984's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Wichita,Kansas,U.S.A
Posts: 2,458

S/C/G: 302/See Tracker/250

Height: 5'2 & 1/2

Default

Your goals sound great....You Can DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
Terra1984 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Related Topics
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
New Year, New Goals, New Me Week 32 Chachee Support Groups 11 08-12-2004 07:59 PM
Rears in Gear for the New Year - July RavenToy Support Groups 141 08-01-2004 05:20 PM
New Year, New Goals, New Me Week 15 Chachee Support Groups 19 04-16-2004 11:30 AM


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 05:45 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.