Rewards?

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10/20/12 4:03 P

fact that am at a fitter state at 70 instead of what i was at 57

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10/16/12 12:51 P

If you can afford it, a day at the spa is spectacular as a reward for reaching a weight goal.

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9/10/12 9:08 A

can do so much more & that is a REWARD

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9/9/12 9:40 P

Oberweis is a BIG reward for me.....I rarely allow myself, but when I do, oooh, soooo, good!

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8/8/12 10:34 P

very true & ability to do more is GREAT

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8/6/12 11:18 P

I agree with LOSER05...!

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8/6/12 9:47 P

do not watch TV unless I exercise in any case people unable to recognize is a reward in its own way

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8/6/12 4:57 P

I don't turn on my tv until I have completed my am workout.

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7/26/12 1:04 A

make myself exercise while watching my TV shows

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7/5/12 11:04 P

Rewards? Not food related for me. Just doesn't work well. Not $ either, although now that I have a decent job, I guess I could change that. Here are some of the things I've used -

TV/movie/computer games
Long baths
A different run/walk route
Window shopping
Craft project

Pretty much anything that you enjoy doing but isn't necessary can be moved into a reward. It really works quite well for me.

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7/3/12 8:33 A

If I've been good and logging in my meals, I have one special treat per week.
Last week it was a small cone at Oberweis - might as well have something delicious if I'm going to use up the calories. YUM ...R:)

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6/29/12 7:00 A

I have been hoping to buy myself a new red purse which has been something I have been looking forward to for a very long time. I really am excited about this goal as I really want a red pocketbook but do not want to spend the money until I earn it. I just purchased some new make up from AVON. I feel like I want to look my best no matter what size I am though I am looking forward to reducing my weight further. Right now I am not going to buy very much new clothes as I want to get one size down before I splurge again. I am hoping by Christmas I might be down a size or two. I may get jewelry for my next milestone of 50pounds down since I really, really don't want to spend money on that now. I love jewelry and I would like to get a nice set or a special pair of earrings to wear. I think setting goals that make me feel good is awesome! It makes me feel like I am earning it!

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6/29/12 1:16 A

trying on new cloths dose not cost anything

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6/27/12 12:19 P

My mother has a saying she always tells us... "How do you eat an elephant? One bit at a time!" With that in mind, I pick smaller goals and hense, smaller rewards. Right now my goal is to do cardio 4 days a week. I have been trying to fit this in for over a month now, I get up to 3 almost every week, but that 4th day just eludes me! Once I hit this goal I will reward myself with a new pair of (workout) shoes. It's duel purpose! And then once I hit that goal, I pick my next one - maybe to reach be able to jog 30 minutes at a 4.0 mph rate. One thing at a time!

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6/27/12 11:20 A

I need to develop a reward system. Don't have one yet.

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6/27/12 10:43 A

It depends on the pounds lost or if you kept your workout commitment for the week/month
I would buy a new nail polish or eyeshadow. If I lost 15 lbs purchase a new article clothing

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6/27/12 10:34 A

just knowing I can fit into my jeans is my reward

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6/27/12 10:10 A

When I lose 10 pounds I will buy some new clothes

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6/27/12 8:37 A

New exercise DVDs :)

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6/27/12 8:33 A

clothes and shoes. yay

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6/27/12 8:25 A

I like to reward my self with things that make me feel good like...
..new workout clothes (I don't need, but I enjoy wearing and I earn with regular workouts)
..new clothes
..movies (full-price, non-matinee movies)
..purchase a new book for the nook (instead of waiting for the book to become available at the library)
..a manicure/pedicure or salon day.

My next reward will be a massage, which is big for me because I do have a hard time sending money on myself. That sending money that doesn't involve food. But I save money and eat better when I cook at home, I can pay myself back with these non-food rewards.

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6/27/12 8:18 A

I found that I was buying out latte coffee drinks a lot at coffee shops, almost every day sometimes twice. This was a nutritional as well as financial problem so I set up a system of earning small amounts of money for completing goals. 25 cents for journaling, 10 cents for resisting snacks in the evening, 20 cents for tracking on the nutrition tracker each day, etc. (you could set it up for anything really) and when I "earned" the full price of a latte, I got to go out and buy one, which ended up being about once a week. This way I curbed my coffee habit while at the same time found a motivation AND when I did earn a coffee I didn't feel guilty about picking up a latte!

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6/27/12 1:10 A

Taking a trip and exploring new areas or sites

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6/27/12 12:32 A

I'm not much for shopping, so new clothes have to wait until I'm in the mood and find the time. However, reading all these posts I realized that I'm rewarding myself by taking any item that is too loose out of my closet as soon as possible. Today I put my 3 favorite pairs of size 16 shorts in that pile and was happy about it. It's already got my last 3 years of favorite sweaters, shirts and jeans. No turning back; that's a pretty big reward!

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6/26/12 10:26 P

Rewarding self with the satisfaction that I can do it, lose weight and keep it off
One day at a time

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6/26/12 8:54 P

New clothes, manicure, dinner out (I know it's food related), a WOO HOO from my DH.

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6/26/12 8:47 P

Told my hubby the plans. Really nice dress, heels and a dinner out.

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6/26/12 8:36 P

I buy exercise apparel from ebay. When I reach my goal wt/size, I'll pay retail price for new ones - maybe.

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6/26/12 8:29 P

I am going to buy some new workout clothes this weekend. I am very excited!

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6/26/12 7:07 P

Upon achieving my weight-loss goal I will reward myself with a very deserved trip to the Bahamas, with my girlfriends only ladies on this trip, Please.

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6/26/12 5:03 P

I'm gonna be 21 in August and I don't want to have this body longer for another year. I'm positive I'll reach my goal for good. I'm gonna give myself few days shopping holiday in to the capital city of my country, well I'll need new clothes ;)

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6/26/12 4:49 P

I have used manicures and pedicures as rewards.

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6/26/12 4:44 P

I give my pets extra treats for my rewards, it made both us Happy.

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6/26/12 4:24 P

If anybody is interested I wrote a blog post with different ideas for non-food fitness rewards:

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_
individual.asp?blog_id=4888233

Also, as a possible suggestion: I like putting a picture on my sparkpage that symbolizes my next reward. Since it doesn't get crowded out like giving myself a representative goodie can (since I get goodies from other people) I see it every time I look at my sparkpage and keep the other reward pics in my photos kind of like trophies. Anyway, just a thought.

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6/26/12 4:20 P

I reward myself by buying a new book for my Kindle, new clothes now and then, a massage once in a while. Even just taking a book and sitting under a shade tree to read for a couple of hours.

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6/26/12 3:53 P

As KATANNAH said earlier, some of us (me included) are just learning how to love ourselves for the first time in our lives, so rewards are a great way to pat ourselves on the back. My hubby and I are on a tight budget with 2 kids and only one income, but I figured for the next few milestones, I could afford to buy myself one song on Amazon.mp3 to listen to while I work out.

I think my "Under 300" prize is an exercise mat so I can be a little more comfortable on a mat instead of just the carpet (especially when doing back extensions and I have to be face down).

As I continue, I look forward to getting more workout related things OR things I have wanted for a long time and never felt I "deserved" them before.

I was seeing a therapist regularly a while back and this was one area we were working on before I stopped going for a while. I can spend money on anyone else in my family until we are broke, but I can't buy myself things I NEED without guilt. I am a work in progress, lol!

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6/26/12 3:53 P

My main reward is that I am achieving a healthy lifestyle on my way to my ideal weight. I do small rewards for small steps that I accompish. Last week I could button up some pants that were too small for me before. I rewarded myself with one mini peanut butter cup. They were one of the hardest things for me to give up

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6/26/12 2:18 P

I have created some rewards when i accomplish a goal weight it's always something a lil different look below it's in my siggy Good luck everyone

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6/26/12 2:05 P

When I lose 5 more pounds, I'm planning a stop at the Clinique counter for new eye makeup.

A massage for the first 10.

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6/26/12 1:49 P

When I hit my 40 lb. loss, I am getting my hair and nails done, and have a makeup artist friend shake up my beauty routine.

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6/26/12 12:46 P

I would buy exercise clothes or spend money on something fun. I was saving for a while, but put that money towards my vacation for Costa Rica.

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6/26/12 10:04 A

new clothes.......

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6/26/12 10:03 A

I like to get a pedicure...it is relaxing and I love that I can see my feet!

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6/26/12 9:58 A

I like a manicure/pedicure. I can't afford to go to the beauty salon, so I go for a new look by buying a new wig every few months and I buy facials to do at home.

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6/26/12 9:54 A

fitness equipment

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6/26/12 9:40 A

YES. New clothes.

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6/26/12 9:14 A

new clothes maybe shopping for something else....

I have rewarded myself witha dessert out, but walked across town to get it!

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6/26/12 9:01 A

I used to. Some people say don't use food as a reward, but I do occasionally lol. Having dessert or dinner out is a reward to me. I still need balance.

But I may buy myself something new to wear.

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6/26/12 8:54 A

I'VE BEEN BUYING 5"+ PLATEAU HEELS..IT REMINDS AND HELPS ME KNOW THAT I CAN'T BALANCE AND LOOK GOOD IN THOSE HEELS WITH TOO MUCH WEIGHT..SO, THANK U HEEL SHOPPING FOR HELPING ME GET CLOSER TO MY IDEAL WEIGHT..

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6/26/12 8:53 A

going on a 7 day cruise on oasis of the seas in september

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6/26/12 8:46 A

My reward is buying new clothes when my old ones get too big.

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Rest

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6/25/12 7:34 P

Rewards are a tricky, tricky issue.

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6/25/12 5:36 P

The weight loss and inches vanishing are a reward in and of itself. I am now haivng trouble with another kind-that I have the self image of 25 pounds heavier (and about 18 inches). I sew a lot, and my choices of patterns and cloth need to change.
I know that sounds like whining, but I had to look into a mirror and really see the new me so I could get a handle on my new look. That was my reward- to see a new or rather an old) me.

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6/25/12 4:50 P

Love your ideas. When I lost weight some years ago (and now have to go throught THAT again) I went to a second hand shop and donated my too-big clothes for someone else to enjoy. Then, I turned around and rewarded myself with something smaller from same store. I got the nice feeling of doing something for someone else at the same time. (Made some nice friends there, too)!

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6/25/12 1:30 P

I set up a different reward for each goal. That gives me something to work toward. Example: The Spark cookbook at 20 pounds lost, a pedicure at 40, a message, a new outfit. Whatever you like, or have always wanted to try buy never have.

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6/25/12 11:26 A

Having a family member say 'jeez, you are shrinking. Your clothes are too big for you'. I didn't even realize the clothes were too big, so it opened my eyes.

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6/25/12 11:19 A

I agree that clothing is a great way to track changes! The scale can be depressing but fitting into something is a huge confidence boost! Congrats!!

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6/25/12 10:45 A

My clothing rewarded me today. I have a pair of hiking shorts that I've had for about five years (Columbia makes some tough clothing!). These shorts have fit in various forms over the past five years, even reaching a point where they were too tight for comfort (no stretch). Yesterday they were the roomiest they've every been!

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6/25/12 9:09 A

Losing weight and watching the changes in your health and well being is a great reward in itself, but sometimes it nice to find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I have rewarded myself with workout gloves, clothing for the gym, other items that help me along the way. One of the best rewards are the compliments from friends and family. Their support and understanding is one of the greatest rewards.

The Spark Community is also full of rewarding advice and wonderful support. All we have to do is be there for each other. Best wishes to all on your journey. We can do this,

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6/25/12 7:04 A

As many have said, losing weight and getting healthy is definitely a reward in itself.

I've HAD to get some new clothes, as my old ones were falling off me, and I had given away 98% of my "small" clothing - deluding myself into thinking my body had changed shape, and that I'd never wear them again.

Sure it had changed shape - finding the scale and stepping on it proved that.
Finding an old (five years ago) record of my weight absolutely confirmed it.

So, while initially my rewards were non-material (and definitely non-food related), I've bought things, but didn't link them specifically to my weight loss, except in the aspect, as above, that I HAD to have new clothing, or whatever.

My biggest reward, lately, has been to drag hubby's (and my) bikes out of the shed, get them tuned up, and begin cycling in the evenings. The great thing, is that I'm actually having the stamina to do it, which says much more about my current health, than any other material rewards could.

This is definitely not to say that if little rewards help you along the way, that they are somehow wrong. Just giving you my experience.

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6/25/12 5:09 A

I prefer to stick to intrinsic motivations (doing things for their own sake, because they are good!) rather than extrinsic (rewarding myself with other things). I've spent too much of my life rewarding myself with food and replacing it with other things is probably not the best idea for me.

Besides, I feel swell - no need to spend or do anything to reward myself for that! :)

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