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What do you do when you finally get to goal, to remind you of all the hard work -- you got the clothes you want, yep save for the plastic surgery, do you buy the expensive piece of jewllery and remind yourself how far you have come and to never get fat again??? suggestions.

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well, personally, I am going to get my tattoos on my back refreshed and redone. And, since I still have them (goodness knows why), I think I'll wear the same jeans as I wore the night I got my first tattoo in 1998.

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I think I'll go have a facial and make up and hair done. New color and cut. Then go shopping with the money I hav put aside. I figure I'll save at least $10 to $20 a week not buying junk food. I'll slip it in an envelope and then into my sock drawer and when I reach my goal go shopping up in the outlets in Maine for new clothes.

I figure that's a great reward.

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Instead of putting the money in a sock drawer, look into opening some kind of an account. I opened an ING savings account to because I had the same idea that you did only I'm putting away the money i was spending on beer! Anytime I go to a tailgating event I deposit $30 into the account. When I go back to school I am going to have a weekly amount taken from my check and deposited (teachers like to go drinking on Fridays! :biggrin:) That way you don't notice that it's missing and you are getting interest, a lot of these accounts have various incentives as well.

As for what to do with the money (besides plastic surgery) I was thinking

a) a tattoo I've never gotten one, always wanted one but have been to nervous to do it.

:biggrin: a spa day I'm looking forward to finally fitting into those tiny robes that they give you!

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I haven't decided on anything for when I get to goal, but when I get 75# off I want to go to Disneyland. I grew up 12 miles from Disneyland and would go 2 or 3 times a year. Since I've been overweight I haven't gone because I was afraid that I wouldn't fit on the rides. Hopefully I'll be going at Christmas time for my birthday!

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Hmmm, good question. Maybe we'll do a big trip. We're thinking of taking DD (2) to Disneyland next March or April (we try to go every few years) but I'm thinking more along the lines of a bigger trip. Maybe a cruise to Alaska or something like that.

I'd also like to get more tattoos so we'll see. Definitely something to think about though!

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I am going to Ecuador to see a friend while she works at an eco lodge for a while. From there, I am taking about 4 friends and we're going to go DIVING IN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS! I am getting certified now so I can get practice and experience before that time.

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I can't WAIT to buy a pair of nice, expensive jeans. Preferable Citizens of Humanity. :biggrin:

Oh and I'm also going to reward myself with a trip to IRELAND! I'm going with my best friend in March. Can't wait!

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since I got banded in july missing out on some of the best beach and pool time I already decided that I will go to the carribean in feb or mar hopefully 40-50 lb down. Goal - mediterranean cruise for a full 2 weeks

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Definately a tattoo, small and discreet. Always wanted one:wink2:.

SPA here I come. I've been so envious hearing friends talk about what a wonderful massage they had. The thought of all this on a table and some stranger touching me :cursing:.

An exotic vacation for me & my hubby. I plan to rock his world:wink_smile:. He has loved me through thick, now it's time for thin.

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Couple of things.

1) Going to take my kid to Disneyworld and Universal Studios without the fear of not being able to ride with him

2) Take my wife on a cruise because of all I have put her through and for her being there for me. Do someting she really wants to do, because this whole lifestyle I have had has affected her as well, watching me balloon up and me not caring at the time. I can't imagine how that made her feel watching the person she married simply kill themselves like this and being powerless because I was too freakin' stubborn to care..

3) Finally - get a Corvette. I have been on the lot so many times to get one, but physically entering and exiting the vehicle has shyed me away from it. I have always wanted one through my 20's and 30's, but because of my size, wasn't able to get one comfortably.

So once I hit goal weight, thats the plan.

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I am going to get at least one wickedly expensive designer outfit. One that I can wear for years.

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i am hoping and praying i wont need plastic surgery. my first goal will to get a small piece of Sugar Free Chocolate that is 11 pounds from now.

my second goal is 200 pounds and my husband wants me to get a tattoo as far as my ultimate goal i think being healthy and able to play with my kids and have great times in the back of the car with my husband is about the best gift i could give myself.

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Once I reach my ultimate goal, have the PS out of the way; a head to toe spa treatment including hair and makeup, then an ultra sexy dress for an ultra sexy weekend with my husband.

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