Besides new clothes and a healthier lifestyle, what have you given yourself as a reward?

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Make up, Spa day, girls night out, concerts learning and experiencing new things.

After I lost my first 50 pounds, I made up this rewards list for myself. You will figure out easily that I have a Celtic Scots-Irish heritage, but the nature of some of my rewards.

Weight Loss Rewards

185 - “Yes” trip to Trader Joe’s for specialty items

180 – Kitchen gadget, probably a reversible stovetop grill / griddle

175 – Garden gloves and hat (use gloves for work-out also?)

170 – More CD’s for outside exercise / or MP 3 player w/sleeve band

165 – Backyard fitness trail equipment

160 = Plants for the yard = lilacs or honeysuckle

155 – ½ hour massage at Massage Envy

150 – Genealogy trip somewhere

145 – Style consultation

140 – Another Professional bra fitting

135 – Family portraits

Alternate suggestions: replace Claddaugh ring, nice jewelry item (maybe an ankle bracelet), go to arts and crafts fair (or Scottish festival), go to that local church flea market, office supplies or new deluxe office chair)

I am expecting on this week weigh in to have hit losing the 100 pounds. So, as a treat I am going to get a much needed pedicure. I haven't decided what I am going to do for the next 50 pounds. Its good to have something to work towards.

I didn't. I wanted to get away from the idea of my eating being some thing I thought about as special. I wanted it to become my norm. Just being slimmer and feeling fit and good about myself was all the motivation or reward I needed.

But I did splash out on a very expensive, long leather coat when I was below goal.

If nothing else, you can look forward to shopping for new clothes.

Bags!!!!! I love the Dooney and Bourkes, and Kate Spade, so every ten pounds I lose I treat myself. I save up for it in the weeks/months prior to the goal. Ok. So sometimes I'm not QUITE on goal, but what an incentive!!!!

For me it has been my very first Victoria Secret Bras & Lucky Brand Jeans

@@Miss Mac, I love lilac and honeysuckle. I just treated myself to a solid perfume compact of lilac scent this week.

My indulgences are:

Seeing lots of movies

Scented hard milled soaps

Foot massages

Manicures

Friday night out with the girls to listen to bands

That reminds me. I need to buy some new perfumes. Maybe my first quality ones - ever - instead of dollar store bargains. I have worked hard for this.

Besides new clothes and a healthier lifestyle, what have you given yourself as a reward?

Isn't that enough?

Actually I bought a new saddle....had to, my old one was way to big for my new skinny butt.

I bought a new Michael Kors purse

I am currently at 23kgs (50lbs) and when I hit 30kgs (66lbs) I will be treating to myself to a full spa day - with the works!!! It will also be my half way point so I think it deserves some special attention xx

After I lost my first 50 pounds, I made up this rewards list for myself. You will figure out easily that I have a Celtic Scots-Irish heritage, but the nature of some of my rewards.

Weight Loss Rewards

185 - “Yes” trip to Trader Joe’s for specialty items

180 – Kitchen gadget, probably a reversible stovetop grill / griddle

175 – Garden gloves and hat (use gloves for work-out also?)

170 – More CD’s for outside exercise / or MP 3 player w/sleeve band

165 – Backyard fitness trail equipment

160 = Plants for the yard = lilacs or honeysuckle

155 – ½ hour massage at Massage Envy

150 – Genealogy trip somewhere

145 – Style consultation

140 – Another Professional bra fitting

135 – Family portraits

Alternate suggestions: replace Claddaugh ring, nice jewelry item (maybe an ankle bracelet), go to arts and crafts fair (or Scottish festival), go to that local church flea market, office supplies or new deluxe office chair)

I love this idea. At 50 lbs I wanted to get a tat but still haven't... Instead I redid my make up. I think I'll have to consider my own list.

The biggest reward(s) was just to treat myself with self-respect.

I learned to take care of myself and that meant anything from a personal trainer to help me with core strengthening/weight training/balance to things like buying not just pretty clothes, but finally buying better clothes. There's nothing wrong with buying less expensive when you are going down in sizes or if you are just unable to spend the money but if you are in a position to do so, start buying designer clothes for work and play. No question, a Ralph Lauren dress fits and feels different than something bought at Kohl's or Walmart. It just does..and I'm worth it.

I also have makeup overflowing..probably a dozen or more tubes of lipstick alone. I go for massages and manicures and pedicures because I now live the well known line 'woman, thy name is vanity'. I feel pretty again and I want to look pretty because I'm worth it.

I buy all kinds of accessories as well. I have quite a bit of fashion jewelry so that I can mix and match my real stuff with the less expensive stuff and it feels like I'm wearing a new outfit even if it's just new jewelry and a new purse and/or shoes. Yes...I went from one black and one brown pocketbook to now owning nearly a dozen bags in different colors and styles/sizes. Excessive? Maybe. But I'm worth it. And I also have lots of shoes as well. Again..I'm worth it. Unfortunately, I didn't know how often I would have to buy new shoes...my shoe size went from 8 1/2 wide to 7 regular..but that's another thread..lol.

I've been living a ghost life for such a long time..hiding behind my size and trying not to be noticed. Now I want to be noticed. I'm not saying I feel entitled..but I am saying over and over...I am worth it. I have value and I deserve to take care of myself.

So do all of you.

The biggest reward(s) was just to treat myself with self-respect.

I learned to take care of myself and that meant anything from a personal trainer to help me with core strengthening/weight training/balance to things like buying not just pretty clothes, but finally buying better clothes. There's nothing wrong with buying less expensive when you are going down in sizes or if you are just unable to spend the money but if you are in a position to do so, start buying designer clothes for work and play. No question, a Ralph Lauren dress fits and feels different than something bought at Kohl's or Walmart. It just does..and I'm worth it.

I also have makeup overflowing..probably a dozen or more tubes of lipstick alone. I go for massages and manicures and pedicures because I now live the well known line 'woman, thy name is vanity'. I feel pretty again and I want to look pretty because I'm worth it.

I buy all kinds of accessories as well. I have quite a bit of fashion jewelry so that I can mix and match my real stuff with the less expensive stuff and it feels like I'm wearing a new outfit even if it's just new jewelry and a new purse and/or shoes. Yes...I went from one black and one brown pocketbook to now owning nearly a dozen bags in different colors and styles/sizes. Excessive? Maybe. But I'm worth it. And I also have lots of shoes as well. Again..I'm worth it. Unfortunately, I didn't know how often I would have to buy new shoes...my shoe size went from 8 1/2 wide to 7 regular..but that's another thread..lol.

I've been living a ghost life for such a long time..hiding behind my size and trying not to be noticed. Now I want to be noticed. I'm not saying I feel entitled..but I am saying over and over...I am worth it. I have value and I deserve to take care of myself.

So do all of you.

If I could like this x1000 I would. I'm still 150 away from goal but the 60 I've lost has given me so much more confidence... And I agree we are all worth it.