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Lilyloams
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DH and I have started Weight Watchers and were talking about setting up a little 'reward' chart for when we meet certain weight loss goals. We talked about the rewards being Non-Food related and I am having a hard time coming up with ideas.
So what non-food rewards do you give yourself when you meet a goal?
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CountryPeaGirl
Young Country Pea
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May 2005
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When I started my weight loss journey, I discovered my love of designer jeans. So, every clothing size that I went down I rewarded myself with a new pair in the smaller size. I then found a friend that I loved near and dear to me to donate the old pair of designer jeans. It felt really good that it made them happy and I couldn't wear them anymore because they were too big!
Now I'm at a standstill in my weight loss so I've invested in a couple of pairs. It makes me happy every time I slip a pair on.  |
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PEArfect
AncestralPea
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January 2010
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Smaller clothes were reward enough for me. |
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Shevy
Harley Riding Pea
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Initally it was things like joining a gym, paying for a trainer, paying for classes so that it furthered by goal of losing weight. Then it was clothes, riding gear for my motorcycle, new make up... |
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Carolina Girl 71
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KikiPEA
Pea, Glorious Pea
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July 2002
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Loc: In the land of loss...weight loss, that is. 35.5 down, 10-15 to go! :D
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New shirt/pants, mani/pedi's... |
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jjjulee
Stuck In The Bucket
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October 2011
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Mani/pedi, massage, new clothes, new running shoes, entries to races (which also comes with hotel and travel expenses, at least 1/2 the time.) | |
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gar
Whoopea!
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October 2004
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| Posted: 1/30/2013 11:59:36 AM
Massage or clothes.
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Casii
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February 2004
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A lot of what has already been suggested, but also nice new undies. 
There is something about wearing sexy underwear that makes you feel special and often she we have extra weight, we don't feel so special. As I crept down on the scale, I would reward myself with something nearly scandalous. I would know I had it on and enjoy that extra confidence boost, but no one else was in on my secret (well, besides dh). |
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candygurl
StuckOnPeas
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July 2006
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| Posted: 1/30/2013 12:34:20 PM
I've been wanting to get the 2nd urban decay palate so that's my reward
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Lilyloams
PeaFixture
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December 2006
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| Posted: 1/30/2013 12:58:29 PM
Any ideas for men as they lose weight? DH could only think of golf balls (which he has PLENTY of!!) | |
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Shevy
Harley Riding Pea
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January 2001
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Loc: 10,000 Lakes and Double Cities!
| Posted: 1/30/2013 1:10:39 PM
DH bought running gear, new bluetooth headset for his ipod, motorcycle parts/clothing, a personal trainer for sessions...
I for got one of my rewards and one of DH's...tattoos. I've wanted one for a long time. I got a very small one for getting to "one"derland and staying there for a month. Then I have a larger one planned for when I get to my goal.
I also have a day of beauty planned for when I get my goal. I'm getting a massage, mani/pedi, facial, a new hair style/cut/color and professional make up. Then DH and I are going out on the town that night for a special dinner. |
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naniwebbEMT
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April 2007
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Loc: Utah... somewhere in this big city! Finally!!
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Annabella
Leads a Charmed Life
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July 2002
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Loc: East Coast
| Posted: 1/30/2013 2:48:12 PM
new workout clothes in a smaller size, because the old ones fall off me |
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Hoosier2
Pea of Many Trades
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November 2003
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Loc: Iowa unfortunately
| Posted: 1/30/2013 6:43:40 PM
I give myself $5/day that I stick to my diet. If you are losing weight, you are going to want to buy new clothes so what better way to reward than money to spend on clothes?! | |
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mom22reds
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February 2005
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| Posted: 1/30/2013 7:15:03 PM
I didn't buy new clothes because I didn't want to waste the money on something that would soon be too big. In addition, because I never really set out to lose weight in the first place (if kind of just happened), I didn't find the need to reward myself. But, now that I am done with losing weight, I am definitely doing some shopping! I've purchased new clothes, shoes and makeup, and it has been a lot of fun!!
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2013 Goal:
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janet r
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October 2001
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I'm not sure, but I think it is a good idea. I weigh 130 right now and am trying to lose to 116. I need to think of something that would motivate me like a new purse or a pair of cool shoes. | |
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thatgirlintexas
Coarsening our society one F you at a time
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July 2002
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| Posted: 1/30/2013 7:26:07 PM
New music from iTunes
A new bead for my bracelet
Massage
Makeup
Other jewelry items from favorite designers or stores
I don't really use clothes as a reward because when they don't fit I just go out and get new clothes. But once I reach my goal weight I want to hire a stylist to help me pick out a new wardrobe. And like Shevy I plan on having a beauty day at one of the nicer spas in town. Then I plan on going to my favorite Mexican restaurant and ordering everything on the menu   ( I kid...kind of sorta..) |
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frostybuns
PeaFixture
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April 2001
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Loc: PNW
| Posted: 1/30/2013 8:47:18 PM
Clothes and shoes are my normal motivation. I lost and then gained back 30 lbs last year (so depressing - we moved across the country for a job that my husband hates, blah, blah, blah and I ate through the stress of everything). I'm back on the bandwagon to lose the 30 AGAIN this year and I've decided that if I maintain for at least a year I'm springing for the breast augmentation I've wanted to do for years. We have the money set aside but I think it will keep me very motivated to maintain. |
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Jen in NCal
PeaFixture
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November 2004
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Loc: Counting the days until I return to Kim's Perfect BB World.
| Posted: 1/30/2013 9:00:57 PM
My half way point will be a new lens for my camera. If I get to goal before our trip to Africa, my reward will be a Tsavorite garnet. But reward only comes if I maintain for a month. |
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Love this lens!!
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 - Not sure about this lens. I think I got my money's worth. Should have saved for the Canon version.
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scrapper100
Budletsmom
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January 2003
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Loc: So CA
| Posted: 1/30/2013 9:28:01 PM
I already bought a pair of earrings for when I loose the first 10 pounds. I thought I would be there already. I like the idea of earrings and setting small goals because it is more motivating. I need to loose more than 50 pounds and am looking forward to buying some cute clothes but am not going to wait until I loose it all. I love the idea of sexy underwear I know DH will love it to. I think I will have to do that when I loose say 30 pounds.
ETA: I love the idea of a day of beauty when I reach my goal. I would love to go and get a massage. I am going to have to remember that. |
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Steph (D)Rebel
I'm what the *buzz* is all about!
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February 2003
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Loc: South Centralish Ohio
| Posted: 1/30/2013 11:20:22 PM
I discovered my love of designer jeans. So, every clothing size that I went down I rewarded myself with a new pair in the smaller size. I then found a friend that I loved near and dear to me to donate the old pair of designer jeans. It felt really good that it made them happy and I couldn't wear them anymore because they were too big!
This. Exactly this. I've never bothered to get jeans that weren't from Old Navy or Target before. I LOVE the heck out of a new pair of good jeans and i'm just as happy to get rid of them when they don't fit anymore. |
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elphalba
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March 2002
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| Posted: 1/31/2013 6:07:56 AM
One was highlighting my hair; one was a tattoo; one was new underwear; one was a strapless dress. My last goal is a bikini |
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