I'm going to start a list non-food rewards to use as motivation for staying on track both before and after my surgery. So far I have the more obvious ones...mani/pedi, massage, jewelry, nail polish/make-up...but I'm looking for more ideas.

What types of Atta-Girls/Boys are you giving yourself for making good choices? Thanks!

I'm all about new shoes and purses, mani/pedi, massages, limo wine tours, something personalized (I want a new briefcase) my big one is a trip to Maui for meeting goal. I have until Fall of 2013 to get my butt in gear. Oh, what about a girls weekend in Vegas???

I'm afraid that I am like SexySlim on this one. I very much believe in pampering myself' date=' so it is hard to think of routine treats that would be meaningful. I'm buying myself the classic Coach weekend duffle when I reach goal.[/quote']

My sister works for coach in Atlanta i would be in trouble if coach was a goal for me..love me some coach everything. But don't have me a overnight bag.

I agree with the mani/pedi, facial, etc. But the "gift" I give myself is time. I give myself time to sit and read for an hour while sipping on a decaf hot tea (or iced tea). Today I gave myself the time to go to a movie. I've also taken a walk around Sprouts and Mother's Market to see what "new foods" I might be able to eat. I used to mediate and have started doing that again. Another low-cost reward I give myself is cleaning out a drawer or closet, trying on clothes that are too big and then enjoy putting them in a bag to donate. My husband and I walked to the park last weekend and had a picnic -- we haven't done this in many years. I download books on tape and spend time listening to them with other distractions. I have given myself "time" to play a game on the Internet. Sometimes I can only get a "20" minute "gift" but I am finding these gifts to be releiving my stress and sense of being anxious. Over the years I have spent so many hours trying to meet the needs/demands of others that I am now makng special efforts to tell myself I am proud of what I have achieved and then fully embrace the reward.

Enjoy the rewards everyone!

Meant "without" other distractions.

Meant "without" other distractions.

My sister works for coach in Atlanta i would be in trouble if coach was a goal for me..love me some coach everything. But don't have me a overnight bag.

I have a Coach briefcase that I have had for years and it is the most wonderful bag I have ever had. That overnight bag is HUGE motivation. LOL.

I want to get on a jet ski and not worry I won't be able to get back on. I want to ride a horse for the first time. I want to on roller coasters again.

I want to set small 15-20lbs a month and surprise my sister in October for the hair show. Then have a yard sale to get the old cloths out and new clothes in.. Set my goal low due to if I have a stall I won't freak out..

How about cute undies?

Some great ideas, y'all!!