So I started this at my highest weight ever of 337lbs. My ultimate goal is to be in the healthy BMI range and no longer need cpap (if I'm lucky). I think I need to set mini-goals on the way there.

What kinds of things have you all done?

My current weight is 289 lbs and I'm thinking the following --

1. First consecutive 4 weeks of going to the gym: live theater tickets. I love to go but the seats had become uncomfortable.

2. Hitting 237 lbs - I'm a gadget person and I really want an Apple Watch. Maybe tennis lessons?

3. Below 200 lbs - I'm thinking some kind of vacation. Maybe tropical and beachy?

In the past I might have used food as a motivator. That obviously doesn't work for me!

When I was losing, a new pair of gym shoes, or gym clothes. New music for my ipad to work out to.

I really like these ideas! I haven't really thought about the idea of rewards along the way, but I DEFINITELY like the sound of it.....I could see maybe starting a charm bracelet or something and maybe getting a new charm for each milestone. Like maybe a shoe charm if I start running, a tennis charm if I take up tennis again, a bicycle for the first bike ride, or other things relative to the journey. That would be fun. I think when I finally reach my goal weight and after I've gotten rid of the excess skin, I think my big thing will be to have a real full body nude photo taken. I never take a full body pic even with clothes on, so I think that would be a cool thing to do.....maybe like one of those boudoire photos or something for the hubby....I keep telling him that his investment in this process will be like he gets a brand new wife.

Tattoos every 50 pounds..

I'm going to NYC!!!!

@@Chrystee I'm with you on that one! And my left foot is looking like prime real estate right about now. ????