I've created a small goal and I'm going to bribe myself by getting my nails done when I reach it. So there, stupid you-can't-do-it attitude! *blows raspberries at self*

Kara

go for it....

i'm glad those things work for you.

they never work for me....

Sounds like a better bribe than some food reward!

Soul, ice cream was my #1 choice, but I figured it might be counterproductive to the point of reaching the goal.

Nessa, you're a better woman than I. I shouldn't be able to change my behavior by bribing myself...says a lot about my will power, huh?!

Kara

Good luck, Kara!

Bribes don't work for me, either, Nessa!

although to be honest i just said this morning that my next tattoo will have to wait till i'm down to 200 pounds...

How many do you have?

Kara

I think that we all do that in some respect, I will get this done when I reach xxx weight. Sometimes you just have to treat yourself because you love yourself.

two:

my newest one: a shark chasing 3 ladybugs (because my husband's nickname is shark from when he wrestled so ladybugs are sharkbait) it's not a great shot:



and my first one was my lean and mean ladybug on my shoulder:

hard to see here but it gives you an idea




my next is a small ladybug on the back of my neck...

Great Tattoos I really really want one but I am so chicken of needles it is not funny.

Well, we will have to share in your excitement when you get that next one, Nessa!!!

Kara

Aw Nessa I love your tattoos! Too cute!

I was about to say that bribes don't work for me either- EXCEPT for a tattoo. I don't want to get one until I lose the weight, so in a way that's my "bribe". Also, I'm a strong believer in waiting forever to get a tattoo. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was to draw a picture of what you want and where you want it on a piece of paper and give it to a friend to show you in a year. If you can still remember what you want and where, then you're ready for the commitment of a tattoo. If you can't, then it's not something you really are ready for. So I guess it will be a year at the very least before I'd even think about getting ready to get a tattoo and my best friend has a drawing of the tattoo I want. :P

Other bribes don't work for me because they tend to be more expensive than I can afford and in the past, I would counteract that with cheaper food rewards for things done well, like good grades or a good report at work.

I'm all about the bribes, Kara! I just ordered a shirt and camisole set for myself from my favorite catalog to celebrate 5 lbs. lost. I ordered it in size medium instead of a large so I will be able to "shrink into it" even if it is a little snug now. And if it isn't, that's even better. When it gets too large, I can take it in or just pass it happily along to a friend.

The other times I've lost lots of weight, I've gotten an article of clothing in a smaller size and let my self shrink into it. It's a great feeling to finally get it on and see it fits!

I'm not sure what I'll be doing for my next 5 lbs. but I already have my 20 lb. reward picked out and waiting to be ordered. I can't wait to get into that one! A 20 lbs smaller me is so much better looking than the me who sits here today, and she's going to look great in that spaghetti strap dress!

L

One more pound and I'm getting my nails done!!!

Kara

Pretty nails will be so fun for losing some lbs!!!! Good job Kara!