I am planning on setting up rewards for lbs. lost. Does anyone else do this? If so, what have you rewarded yourself with? And, do you think this is a good idea to begin with?

I rewarded myself with new clothes. I have also incentivized myself by purchasing some new bras from Victoria's Secret. They fit barely now but in another 10 to 15 lbs those gorgeous bras will be comfortable. I cannot wait!

When I got under 200 I got a manicure and pedicure. I think a few rewards along the way are good but personally not necessary for me to do every 10 pounds or anything like that.

I meant to but never did. I usually do reward myself with something (new clothes is a great reward) for exercising.

I use a point system that I learned in a yoga class.

I get 5 points for each day of exercise that is at least 20 minutes worth (max points if 5 / day).

I deduct 2 points for each day I don't exercise at least 20 minutes.

The goal is to amass a lot of points up front so that you eventually have some leeway. (kind of like your eating plan being more strict during the losing phase and then ease up a tad on maintenance).

Anyway, at every 50 points or whatever I decide, I get myself something nice that I wouldn't ordinarily buy, or could just be a nice piece of clothing that I have been wanting. I have a calendar on my wall that I note the points on so I can always see where I am with it.

But that's me.

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Absolutely! Treat yourself as you accomplish your goals and milestones. These are my rewards so far (and may change if I find something really important or needed)

25#- pedicure

50#- 90 minute massage at the spa

Onederland- new workout gear

75#- wireless headphones for the gym

100#- spa day with the works!

Goal- a pair of nice (and expensive ) jeans like 7 for Mankind, Earnest Sewn, YMI, or Gap

My rewards are things I would never spend money on for me otherwise. It really gives me something to look forward to. Only 6 more pounds and I can schedule my 90 minute massage and I can't wait!

For me, losing weight is more than enough of a reward. But I do have to get totally new clothes every month or so. Thank goodness for Goodwill and the Salvation Army!

I revised from lapband to RNY and am only 1 month post-op. Buying clothes along the way to make sure I have properly fitting clothes will be my focus. Savers is my friend!

I think this is an excellent idea and I sm going to start rewarding myself thank you everyone for sharing .

This is great idea.

I plan to reward myself with things I haven't been able to do since I have been so large. I don't have specific pound goals but as I am able to do more things, I plan to indulge. Some of the things on my list:

A regular massage.

Pedicure.

Some day trips/weekend road trips.

Some classes/workshops.

Some new clothes.

A season ticket to the local theater.

Football games.

Concerts/live music.

These are some of my ideas but will probably change as my I get my life back and the possibilities open up.

I reward myself a lot! It was important to me to not just reward myself for losing pounds, but also for medical milestones like comorbidities beaten and achievements like a perfect workout week or running a 5k.

When I made the decision to have surgery, I bought a Pandora bracelet for Essence collection charms, with the plan to add a charm to the bracelet each time I achieved a milestone or goal. The charms are all named after virtues or ideals such as ""Hope", "Optimism", Health", "Wellness", "Balance", "Joy", "Happiness", "Faith", "Stability", etc. so they each felt very meaningful to me.

So far, I have earned 8 charms and I an't wait to get the next one!