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When dieting i used to do jewelry, get hair/nails/pedicure or a new purse, shoes, or just set myself a price limit and go browse your favorite store and look at things you wouldn't normally buy for yourself.

I haven't even had surgery yet and I know what I am going to do for the first goal I reach. I have been wanting a breadmaker for YEARS. but every time I look at them I can't justify the cost of it. But my other half pointed something out to me.

If I have one I will be more likely to make healthier breads. hehe he is getting a bit tired of me griping about the costs of whole grain breads I suppose. They can get costly and my kids hoover through bread like mad.

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A better place for a massage if you have them around you is called Massage Envy . go to Massage Therapy - Deep Tissue Massage - Swedish Massage . You can get a one hour massage for $39 ! there is a membership you can join ( no contracts) its $49 a month for a one hour masssage and every massage after that is $39 . 2 hour massages run around $60 ! They are awesome too .

The first massage is $39

Give it a try . I go about twice a month

Mindy

That's the coolest thing I've ever seen. Too bad everything is on the eastern half of Colorado - as usual. Closest one is 120 miles away. It's not worth the drive for me over the mountain passes. That could be a great idea for a gift for my mom, though - she lives close to several of them in Utah. Not a bad price for a massage at all!!! Thanks for the idea. I'll have to pay higher prices for massages for myself, though. :eek:

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That's the coolest thing I've ever seen. Too bad everything is on the eastern half of Colorado - as usual. Closest one is 120 miles away. It's not worth the drive for me over the mountain passes. That could be a great idea for a gift for my mom, though - she lives close to several of them in Utah. Not a bad price for a massage at all!!! Thanks for the idea. I'll have to pay higher prices for massages for myself, though. :eek:

Oh yeah its the coolest thing since sliced bread !! (* which i cant eat anymore LOL ) I originally started getting them to help with my Migraines, which they do . Once a month or so i get a 2 hour one , those are SO AWESOME ! The one hour ones just do not seem like enough time .

Even if your not a member i think the 2 hour ones are around $96 ?

Which is still not bad at all ..

Mindy

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How about getting new motivational tools, like DVD's for different exercise programs, sports equipment for something you would like to take up, new work out gear? Not only is it fun, it may help towards your next reward.

Cindy

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How about a session or two with a personal trainer at the gym who will write up a plan for your next level of fitness, work out with you, or whatever you want. I love my trainer and it is a great incentive! Other ideas might be a date out with your significant other or a girlfriend (no men allowed night!), a personal day (or even half) off from work with NO kids (keep them at school or daycare and YOU go home and rest/hang out/go to lunch/shop...whatever!). New workout shoes or top, or jeans, cool t-shirt, or something you'd like. Changing up your hair with some highlights, new color, or cut. Go to a movie ALONE and enjoy the solitude! Take a skiing lesson, learn to knit, devote half a day to something YOU want to do...is it learning to or catching up on scrapbooks? Think about what you value and enjoy and then DO IT! Good luck and Celebrate YOU!!!

OOOH I love the trainer idea That is great. I am single and no kids so I dont have issues about being alone for the day. but it is good for someone else.:clap2:

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Great ideas everyone. For me I am looking at about 20 range. so the vacation is a bit out of my price range. But I love these ideas. You guys are awsome!

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ON A BUDGET.. For myself, food, used to be THE ONLY REWARD. For my first 100Pounds.. long road for me... I splurged and got a charm bracelet... just for being banded.. evey 10 pounds down I get a silver charm.. every 25 pound mark I get a gold. jcp.com has some really cool ones. For 75# mark I got a gold fork knife and spoon.. every one I get represents something meaningful to me.

We are on a small budget so I will need to think of something else for the next 100 pounds and my goal.

Good luck and great health to everyone.

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I know some people in my month's group that is doing charm bracelets. Every X amount of pounds they buy a new charm for it.

I was going to do this, but I really don't wear jewelry. I collect it, and like to look at it, so the charm Bracelet would be fairly rewarding to see me pile on charms.. but I wanted something more practical.

My reward seems to be new styles. As I go into lower sizes, I am getting new styles, complete with new shoes, undies & purses! I even went make up shopping (egads.. I don't ever wear make up).

I actually have matching panties & bras, shoes & purses that match, and it gives me a confidence boost throughout the day and reminds me where I'm going and not to shove the brownie in my pie hole.

If you're low on funds (I am recently due to unexpected bills all over the place), I do a lot of discount shopping. I go to the websites of my favorite places and check out the clearance/sales area only. I find great deals, then go to google and find a discount code for their website. A lot of stuff is a steal.

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If you like the charm Bracelet idea or for anyone else. There is a store where i live but you can get them online James Avery Craftsman Jewelry - Makers of quality sterling silver, gold & gemstone jewelry. Original designs & christian jewelry. LOVE LOVE LOVE there stuff. they have LOTS LOTS LOTS OF charms , and around the $20 marks they have EXCELLENT repair policies too. But i have never had to have them repaired. Also as you loose weight they will size the bracelet for very cheap .

HTH

Mindy

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my reward to myself will be a HUG & HIGHFIVE.

when I hit 250, oh my gosh, its going to be something special

SC

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ON A BUDGET.. For myself, food, used to be THE ONLY REWARD. For my first 100Pounds.. long road for me... I splurged and got a charm bracelet... just for being banded.. evey 10 pounds down I get a silver charm.. every 25 pound mark I get a gold. jcp.com has some really cool ones. For 75# mark I got a gold fork knife and spoon.. every one I get represents something meaningful to me.

We are on a small budget so I will need to think of something else for the next 100 pounds and my goal.

Good luck and great health to everyone.

I love the charm idea I will have to consider this....but I love the idea.

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I talked to my friends this weekend and they are all gung ho about wrapping and gathering all these gifts for me. I am so excited I am almost able to get my first one for my excersise goal.

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that's great, Cant wait to see what you get !!

Mindy

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Me either they are such cute little packages all wraped up with bows and ribbion. It is great!

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I gave a charm Bracelet to each of the ladies that stood up with me when I got married (and started one for myself, too). Six years later it is so full I have to start another one.

I now give them as gifts and then when a big event occurs in a friend's life, I give a charm. Every time I travel somewhere new, I get a charm.

I now am starting a weightloss charm bracelet for myself. I'm giving myself charms for every ten pounds, and bigger charms for the big milestones (like 300, 250, 200 and GOAL). Along the way if I get to a point when I add an activity (like a dance class or running or swimming regularly, or weight training) I will add a charm for that activity itself. Like ballet or tap shoes, or a swmmer or a runner or running shoes, etc...

I can tell you the VERY VERY best prices I have found for silver charms and bracelets is Swarovski Crystal Beads, Sterling Silver Charms, Bali Beads, Silver Beads, Wholesale, BlueMud.com

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