[margieh]

I started at 250 lbs. I am trying to come up with a good reward so when I reach 200 lbs. I thought maybe something I don't normally do. I work in a warehouse environment, so I thought a trip to a spa/salon would be a treat. Any suggestions?

[Viatre]

I always bribe myself with clothes. Or shoes. Or purses. (etc.)

But a spa sounds pretty nice too!

[econ nerd]

How about a nice piece of jewelry? A nice pair of earrings or a bracelet? But a spa does sound nice too! I am at a similar starting point as you and I should start dreaming about my reward for hitting onederland

[AngelMae]

I agree the spa sounds nice!! Clothes are always a good idea when losing weight too!!

[Thighs Be Gone]

I finally bought a few new pieces this last month. I am wearing a 10 as opposed to my old 16/18 size.

I found it very motivating. I can't believe I am in a ten first off. Secondly, I love seeing myself in the mirror now--although I still have a ways to go. Most of all though, wearing the new clothing and appearing smaller is getting a tons of comments from other people. It is very motivating to me that way.

[msroboto]

Clothes!!!! Definitely you will need clothes even on the way to that goal but maybe something special.

Spa day would be nice too. I guess it's whatever keeps you eating and exercising and staying on plan.

[jahjah1223]

Clothes of course :-D Buying a smaller pair of jeans could be the best reward ever.

[Tomato]

I plan to splurge on a pair of really magnificent pair of jeans once I reach my goal weight. Until then, I am buying cheaper stuff at Winners etc. - I really don't want to spend more than $20 on jeans right now.
Otherwise, I bribe myself with workout clothes. But it really is not a bribe - when I have workout clothes that I enjoy wearing, I want to go to the gym and work out so from this perspective it is working out well for me.

I am one of the people who do not like to buy clothes in smaller size to "shrink into", as motivation. I need to know how I feel in an item and how it fits, so that's not for me but a lot of ladies here motivate (and reward) themselves this way.

[clibrarian]

A spa treatment is a great idea.

I did the same thing with 'rewards'-- I think I did shoes for 10 pounds, hair highlights for 15 pounds, pedicure at 20, new jeans/pants at 25 pounds (plus the added bonus of looking nice in my wedding photos).