So, as the weight and inches come off, the happier I seem to be. More and more people are noticing my weight loss.

My BFF wants to Celebrate my 50 pound mark. However, I don't know how to celebrate without food or spending money (even though a pedicure sounds amazing right now)!

How do you all celebrate without food and without spending money?!

Thanks!

Nikki

Surgery March 4, 2013

SW: 368.6

CW: 321.0

I go through my closet and pull all the too big clothes out.

I'd be interested to see people's answers to this also. I've looked at it as being its own reward. I've cut the BP med dosage in half and will hopefully be off it soon. What more reward do I need than that?

I treat myself to mani/pedis and things like that...nothing major. A new piece of clothing (when I need it), or just a little "me" time!

My 50lbs goal I'll get back on a horse and hope it doesn't groan and when I hit final goal I'm using my $300 4 season spa (downtown Seattle) gift card my boss gave me. I've held on to it in fear they'll claim I'll break the table .. And I'm not kidding you it's a sincere fear of mine..even before this came out

http://now.msn.com/laura-smith-told-shes-too-fat-for-massage-table

I've been tracking my BP. It has dropped 15 points on average! That is amazing! I can't wait to be off medication completely!!

My 50lbs goal I'll get back on a horse and hope it doesn't groan and when I hit final goal I'm using my 300 4 season spa (downtown Seattle) gift card my boss gave me. I've held on to it in fear they'll claim I'll break the table .. And I'm not kidding you it's a sincere fear of mine..even before this came out

http://now.msn.com/laura-smith-told-shes-too-fat-for-massage-table

That's crazy!! I get monthly massages, even before surgery!!

It's alarming to now realize just how much I celebrated with food before this whole sleeve surgery! So thinking up fun things to do besides eat is a challenge.

I love the massage idea but I worry that I'll scare off the staff with my saggy skin!

I hit my 50 lb mark yesterday and treated myself to a new purse and wallet

I love the massage idea but I worry that I'll scare off the staff with my saggy skin!

I was a massage therapist and it didn't matter to me if a client was fat/thin/saggy skin/young/old. I just wanted to give them the best massage experience I could. And I think most massage therapists feel the same. So I wouldn't worry about loose skin, they are happy to have you on the table.

I hit my 50 lb mark yesterday and treated myself to a new purse and wallet

CUTE!!!

I celebrated my one year anniversary by walking an extra mile, because I could!

I've noticed that there are a lot of people posting accomplishments on FB and seeing how many likes they can get. Easy, free of cost.

I like buying underwear right now. Like cute ones that don't come in a package!

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I'm a clinical MT. The people in the worst shape, are the ones who need my help the most. A massage was my 100 pound reward. Talk about saggy skin! The therapist was more interested in info about my surgery than she was in my excess skin.

I have been buying new exercise clothes. I feel cute in them when I exercise and it's a positive way to reward myself and support my new lifestyle. I have also scheduled a monthly girls night I really look forward to. And agree...buying new undies is a joy!