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Rewards: Things You've Gotten Yourself and/or Are Working Toward

doodleallday

By doodleallday, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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doodleallday    0

doodleallday
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I did a search in the "Twenties" subforum for "rewards" and came up with nothing. Figured I'd start a thread to collect all of the rewards we buy ourselves for our weight-loss, exercise goals, and NSVs.

What kinds of things have you already earned as a reward for your hard work and/or what are some of the things you're working toward?

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Unforgettable    0

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Oh boy here I go lol I've always believed in rewarding oneself for hard work. My mom always said when I get my paycheck, pay myself first and then be responsible lol

So when I get under 200 pounds, I play on getting a breast cancer ribbon tattoo that I've always wanted on my wrist for my mom. When I'm down 50% of my goal, I'm buying a Bracelet from Tiffany's that I've always wanted. And when I hit goal, I'll be celebrating in the bahamas. And probably another tattoo.

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Shmoopy    0

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Ok sorry...I'm not in my twenties. Sue me, haha, but I liked this thread. You know...I was going to buy myself a Coach bag when I lost 100 pounds, but I like the Bahamas idea so much better!! Actually...okay after I lose 100 pounds I want to go to Aruba!! Woohoo. Screw the Coach bag.

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Unforgettable    0

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Shmoopy I like your thinking! Yea I'm not set for sure on the bahamas, or aruba, or jamaica, or virgin islands, etc but it will be somewhere tropical like that!

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JENNIFER7375    3

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Im not in my 20s either. But have some pretty good rewards in mind. I buy myself something every 15 or 20lbs. When I got to 200 I bought myself 2 pairs of great "skinny cut jeans ".i I'm also a big fan of perfume as a reward and purses. A girl can never smell too good or have enough coach or dooney&burke in her closet. And unlike the jeans that are already too big purses are forever. Lol

I also plan on going back to Jamaica. I went last year a few months before my banding. I loved it but felt like a big fat ass on the beach. I'm a size 10 now. I'm planning on being in a10 by the time I go. And I can't wait to hit the beach in my much smaller néw swimsuits.

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Headhunter    6

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I play on getting a breast cancer ribbon tattoo that I've always wanted on my wrist for my mom. .

That's a lovely gesture. A wonderful tribute to your mom. It's sweet that you're thinking of her first. :)

HH

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Blaze21    5

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I haven't treated myself to anything as of yet. Money is a little tight, but when I hit goal I will be getting:

A Dooney & Bourke bag

Tattoos

Piercings (again)

I'm a Dooney & Bourke fiend, lol

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ayyypapi    0

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Either a vacation to Miami or the Bahamas. Somewhere hot and sunny where I can just be at the beach the whole time :thumbdown:.

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Karamel    1

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When I hit 20lbs (2 days ago) I bought myself a pair of couch shoes. I plan on buying a prada purse when I hit my ultimate goal!

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willowcat    93

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Well, since I'm not in my 20s either, I'm saving my money just in case I need plastic surgery on my arms, stomach, or elsewhere! 46 year-old skin may not snap back the way I'd like it to--if it does, then who knows what I'll do with all that saved money?! Guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Fun thread!

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Well, since I'm not in my 20s either, I'm saving my money just in case I need plastic surgery on my arms, stomach, or elsewhere! 46 year-old skin may not snap back the way I'd like it to--if it does, then who knows what I'll do with all that saved money?! Guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Fun thread!

I'm not in my 20s either, but dang this seems fun. Willow, I don't know about your 46 yr old skin, but my 41, yr old skin is out of elasticity. I definitely see some plastic surgery in my future. As far as rewarding myself. I buy more shoes and purses now. Isn't it amazing how many more purses you can choose from when you don't need to extremely long strap to go around you fat arm/body?!:) I constantly have to buy new clothes, because I am a teacher and I have to dress nice. I buy lots of shirts and have 1 pair of black pants and 1 pair of khakis. I started as a tight 26/28 and am now wearing a 14/16. As soon as I stop losing, I will begin saving for that tummy tuck!!!

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singand_dance    8

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I love this! I bought new workout clothes at 10 lbs etc. And I said I would get Tivo at 50 lbs, but I don't see that happening. Maybe at 50 lbs I'll get a mani/pedi.

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Unforgettable    0

Unforgettable
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That's a lovely gesture. A wonderful tribute to your mom. It's sweet that you're thinking of her first. :)

HH

Thanks HH! Watching her struggle through her battle with breast cancer made me really look at my life and family history and the future, and is a big reason why I actually started thinking about WLS.

Plus, I will use any excuse to buy stuff :) For instance, I've always wanted a tempur pedic mattress, and decided that I'll just use this whole rewarding-myself thing as an excuse to get it lol

I think this is a great thread! So fun to read others thoughts and get ideas :)

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Blaze21    5

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LoveIslovely,

Congrats on getting your masters degree

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