I only have 25 lbs. to go before I hit my goal!! YEAH!!!!! :biggrin1: I really want to have a reward to look forward to when I get there. Of course my ultimate reward will be my hot new body!!!!! But......I need a little kick in the butt to get me back on track right now. I've stayed the same weight for 2 months. :guess

For those who hit goal, did you have a reward? If so, what?

For those still pluggin' along, have you set a goal once you get there? If so, what is it?

For those who haven't set a goal, let's brainstorm!!!

I was seriously considering getting myself a Full Day at the Spa when I hit goal. I went to a Spa place yesterday to get some information & was floored at the $500/day deal. Is this a normal price? I just may have to mark that off my list or get a part-time job! HA!

Now I'm re-thinking my reward. I need a carrot dangled in front of me & I don't know what that carrot should be!! The only thing I won't put on the list is new clothes because I'm going to buy those anyway!!! :eek:

Any and ALL ideas are appreciated.

Good for you!!! I dont think I could go without my nails, lol. It would depress me. I love the idea of a spa day!

I think that is FABULOUS!! What a great idea! And you will do it Diane!!

when i hit my goal (135) i would like to have a tummy tack and a gold ring.

My new present to myself is the cruise. I am going to buy cruise dresses, and a new bathing suit, and I am going to work hard to be as hot as possible for when that time comes!!

DH works with a woman who had the band done about 2 years ago. she reached goal in 18.5 months. And by goal, I mean she went from 400 to 150 pounds. She was 5ft7. what did she do to reward herself? Traded her car in on a little sport car. Cause she could finally fit into it. I say you go girl!!!

I have setup a jar in the kitchen. I pay myself a dollar for every day i workout, and a dollar i eat right. and i am going to pay myself 5 dollars for every pound lost. that way at the end of it all i will have lots of money saved up for something special, like a whole new wardrobe, or a trip to carribean :confused:

Funny, I love that idea. I may do something similar. Thanks for the idea.

I was a pack rat!!!!! gave all my fat cloth away! every chance I can I, go shopping rewards ,rewards, rewards!!!!!!

Hmmmm, since you didn't start the money jar a year ago, maybe you could go ahead and pay yourself $10 (or some other estimated amount) for every pound previously lost and then get on track saving for future pounds lost, exericise, and diet?

Funny - yep, I believe that place is in Figi. Wouldn't that be a place to die for?!? I would be in heaven.

Wheetsin - If you really go to Figi, I'm so jealous!!!!!!!!!

Okay, so there's no BBQ. But, we can dream!!! :scared:

Now, about that reward...... I'm still thinking about it. You guys have some great ideas here. I still wish I had started a money jar a year ago!

I have been thinking major TT and breast put back where they used to be, or / and a red convertible, maybe both. hopefully next year I will have several things to celebrate, being goal weight, daughter graduated college, and the big 50. I will definately do something big...

Y'all really got me to thinking. So far, I've decided to use that fantastic money jar idea to save up for the spa day and treat myself at mid-goal. I'm also going to ask DH to treat me to a cruise or some other vacation once I reach goal. Now, all I need is some incremental goal ideas to keep myself motivated once I'm banded.

My reward for me hitting 100 pounds was my husband agreeing to wax his unibrow!!! We had a whole party where everyone had to watch...it gave me a lot of satisfaction since I have been wondering what it would look like for him to do it for 13+ years now! It didn't cost much, except we made a big deal out of it and had a party. My husband agreed to it when I first started losing weight, never thinking I would hit 100 pounds lost so quickly.....it was funny when he actually heard me say "Honey it's time for you to fulfill your end of the deal because I hit 100 pounds lost today!" LOL

That's funny - did you take before and after pictures?

Wow, I'd have said a nice new outfit like a yoga outfit from Luluemon or something, but now you got me thinking....

I think I'd like a small, nothing too expensive, gold band for my pinky. I'd call it my promise ring, PROMISE not to gain it back for a lifetime.

Yep, convinced myself.

Congratulations by the way. Such an awesome accomplishment.:clap2:

ok Im still 9 pounds away from my goal, but Im rewarding myself with personal trainer:-) and the LV bag doesnt seem that important anymore:-)I want a great bod ...lol

I had to set myself some mini-rewards also - you will see them below in my signature. I like the fact of having a Big Reward at the end - however if I don't have some reward droppings to lead me to the end I'm afraid I may get side tracked - so I set mini-rewards and then the BIG ONE:scared: . After I reach goal - I will set it as my anniversary - Every year at that time if I've maintained (As I should have) then I will do something big again.

Good Luck All.

Y'all really got me to thinking. So far, I've decided to use that fantastic money jar idea to save up for the spa day and treat myself at mid-goal. I'm also going to ask DH to treat me to a cruise or some other vacation once I reach goal. Now, all I need is some incremental goal ideas to keep myself motivated once I'm banded.

Well, I am at (and under) my goal.

I had my tummy tuck in August. After that I brought myself a beautiful new spring/summer wardrobe, and plan on doing the same for autumn/winter (featuring a pair of black knee high leather boots, and a leather jacket,she says drooling)

But by far my biggest reward?

Normality.

This is funny, I was just babbling about my rewards in my journal. When I got my band I set several mini-goals for myself. I've achieved the first three so far.

-30 lbs. (250) I bought an ipod.

-50 lbs. (230) A Van Gogh print - Irises.

-75 lbs. (205) Another Van Gogh print - Almond Blossoms.

-100 lbs. (180) I'm going to go horseback riding.

-125 lbs. (155) I'm going to an amusement park and ride roller coasters.

-140 lbs. (140 goal) I'm going to take a "discovery flight" at a flight school.