I'm coming up on the "50 pounds lost" milestone and I am getting excited. I decided I would get a massage when I lost 50 pounds. Now I want something really good when I lose 100 pounds, but I haven't decided what yet. I may have to throw in a small reward after the next 25 pounds too, since the pounds are coming off a bit slower than they did in the beginning. When I reach my goal (which is about 150 pounds lost), I think I want to take a cruise to Alaska. Now I just have to talk my husband into that.:thumbup:

What are your rewards?

Ah, here's where I admit to my charm bracelet habit.

I got a Pandora bracelet for my 40th last year. Are those as huge there as they are here?

Anyway, the plan was that people would buy me a bead for every special occasion, it would do for birthdays and Christmases for a few years to come.

Um, it was filled in 4 months *shamefaced*. I simply couldnt wait. Bugger waiting till I'd lost a pound, lol!

What I did was take my goal weight at one year post op then divided it to see what # I should be at each month in order to get to my first year's goal. I am going to weigh myself each month and if I hit the goal, I get a "prize". The first few are small like $25 of work out clothes, new make up, etc. The bigger ones are like laser hair removal and lasik eye surgery is the final reward. I tried to make sure they are all supporting my weight loss or something specifically for ME!

I decided at the beginning of this journey that when (not if) I reach goal, I would buy a tanning bed to put in my workout room. I am not a tanning junky but I do love having somewhat of a tan and I find it very relaxing. I cannot lay out in the sun (I get a rash).

I have bought a few clothes. I do not use them as a current reward but as a future reward. It's just another kick in the butt to keep going and fit into them. The clothes I bought are for winter and a size smaller than I wear now. All four tops that I bought were more expensive than I would usually spend but it keeps me going thinking about fitting into them.

Also, my husband said he would pay for a tummy tuck if I needed one at when I get to goal. Sure hope I don't but will wait a year and then decide. I love that guy!