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bugwitch    37

bugwitch
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Do you reward yourself when you reach certain milestones? I've been debating what I want to do/get myself and have a rather long list of things. Which includes no less than 3 new tattoo's and one touch up/addition to an existing one. But, what else? Surely there are more things in life than tattoos?

Then I remembered...yes! There is bellydance. :)

Well, I never really forgot as I always seem to be thinking about it in one form or another...but there are so many shiny, awesome costumes that I have wanted, but can never find in my size.

What are your rewards. Do you reward yourself?

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thinoneday    445

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Do you reward yourself when you reach certain milestones? I've been debating what I want to do/get myself and have a rather long list of things. Which includes no less than 3 new tattoo's and one touch up/addition to an existing one. But, what else? Surely there are more things in life than tattoos?

Then I remembered...yes! There is bellydance. :)

Well, I never really forgot as I always seem to be thinking about it in one form or another...but there are so many shiny, awesome costumes that I have wanted, but can never find in my size.

What are your rewards. Do you reward yourself?

No I do not reward myself. . . i will give myself a hug and a pat on the back once i reach goal, other then that, my reward was the surgery to fix myself. . .and the good health that goes with it. . .

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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When I reach little milestones or reach my mini goals, I just feel happy - I don't really have any kind of reward system in place I guess. I mean it's a really good idea, I just don't have anything really mapped out.

I only have one major one when I reach goal, my plan is go on a crazy shopping spree... LOL That is much reward enough for me!! I'm already saving up for it here and there and have gotten a lot of gift cards for my birthday, christmas, anniversary... I'm ready and set for goal.

B)

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klus263    9

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Most of my milestones or goals are centered around certain event. My first goal was 199 by Christmas....that was just a feel good reward. I am hoping to reach 175 be Mardi Gras Weekend. I go visit some of my family that lives in New Orleans and we have tickets to one of the balls.....a new dress for me. I then have my 30th class reunion in July and hope to be 150 by then....another new hot dress for the weekend and then October is my daughter's wedding...another new dress and at my permanent goal by then. :D

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Globetrotter    1,340

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Dang! I forgot to get a massage when I was home on vacation ... I think that when I reach goal I will reward myself with high quality clothes and when I've maintained goal (or under) I will reward myself with plastics - full body contouring.

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juliarh    35

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I just want good clothes -- I've been doing Lane Bryant for soooo long that I don't even know what my style is. sigh. So I think my reward will be to fly back to the States, and shop like Diva. I just am sooo looking forward to being "normal." :)

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Globetrotter    1,340

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It's not just the style options I'm looking forward to, it's also physically being able to wear "real" clothes comfortably; tights without feeling like a tortured sausage, boots with room to spare in the calf, balconette and plunge bras without a flesh avalanche, belts! Tucked in shirts, layers without being drenched in sweat, cords without hearing my thighs cricket, bare thighs under a dress without chafing, and high heels without excrutiating pain and massive swelling.

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Well, I never really forgot as I always seem to be thinking about it in one form or another...but there are so many shiny, awesome costumes that I have wanted, but can never find in my size.

What are your rewards. Do you reward yourself?

Bellydance costumes and accessories are many and fun. I'm guessing by your tattoos you follow a tribal style? Check out:

http://www.tribalbazaar.com/

They are really nice. You can collect coins, and other stuff to sew onto a bra or belt... perhaps a little packet for each goal, then when you reach the big goal you can sew them all onto a nice bra or vest...? I have bought many cool parts on this site and made coin belts and jewelry....

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bugwitch    37

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Yup. I prefer Tribal and fusion styles but I have lately (in the last year or so) developed a love of vintage cabaret. I absolutely love the music of the 40's - 80's and have a decent vintage bellydance record collection. I've been wanting to design and make a vintage/modern-fusion-ish (if that makes sense) style cabaret costume. I have an old prom dress that I think will serve as a perfect base for the skirt and left over fabric for the top. Your idea about the little packets along the way is a good one. Could use them for that costume.

Yup...I am fully aware of Tribal Bazaar (I've purchased a number of things from them. A good friend of mine operates Silk Road Tribal (www.silkroadtribal.com) and has some equally gorgeous goodies. I often get things from her too.

I cannot remember if I wrote this earlier or not...but there is a neat vintage clothing and furniture strip here in Columbus. I would LOVE to have some of those vintage dresses from the 60's and 70's. And when I'm thin, I will. :)

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Dawn    16

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I have a charm Bracelet ;) When I reach a goal, I get a new charm.

They're all weight loss related.... and they were cheap

but it's extra incentive.

That is a Super Cute idea!!!

I was thinking about getting a massage or something nice like hair and nail ect...

That is on my list, ALWAYS! LOL I had my goal for getting a new job being getting my nails done!!

I just want good clothes -- I've been doing Lane Bryant for soooo long that I don't even know what my style is. sigh. So I think my reward will be to fly back to the States, and shop like Diva. I just am sooo looking forward to being "normal." :)

I have already started to find a little more "style" then I had before!!

Shopping in my biggest reward but I also do beauty things (hair, nails, massages)!! It's weird to NOT reward myself with food cuz I've been doing that for Years! LOL

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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I just want good clothes -- I've been doing Lane Bryant for soooo long that I don't even know what my style is. sigh. So I think my reward will be to fly back to the States, and shop like Diva. I just am sooo looking forward to being "normal." :)

Hey girl, come out to Cali and we'll do some shopping together!!! Whooohooo party time!!!

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Lila21    36

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Hey girl, come out to Cali and we'll do some shopping together!!! Whooohooo party time!!!

OMG, I can't wait to hit goal so I can go shopping!!! Clothes, glorious clothes!!!!

:):):):):):):):):):):)

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