Goal rewards

One of the things that I've been thinking about before I even had my surgery was what I would want to do for myself when hit certain goals (50 lbs lost, 100 lbs lost, goal weight). I have 150 lbs to lose total, so it was easy to do 50 lb increments. When I hit 50 lbs, I bought a new high end scale. I know that when I hit my goal weight, we are doing a family portrait and I'm going to have it framed and hung up on the wall for everyone to see (there is not 1 single picture of me on display at my house right now). I don't know what to do when I hit 100 pounds lost. I'm still 40 pounds from that goal, but I want to have an idea before I get there.

What all have you guys done for yourself to mark these milestones?

how about a new hairdo, a spa day, a new accessory such as handbag or scarf or another nice picture? all fun stuff. gl . diane

I'm planning practical rewards that will also be a treat. Nice walking shoes, more expensive than normal. I want a pair of hiking piles so I can try hiking. Might need to splurge on a "new to me" treadmill to walk on over the winter, mine may be beyond repair. Of course a hair do, pedicure, spa day, new clothes can all be nice treats as well.

I'm going to buy myself a pair of Frye boots when I hit my goal. I know exactly which ones.

For 50 pounds, (I'm down 42 so far) I'm going to get a 90 minute massage and a facial.

For onederland, (I'm getting closer every day!) I'll do something else spa-related. Maybe another massage.

Today, I opened up my jewelery box and found out that some rings that haven't fit in a long time now fit. It's kind of like getting new jewelry.

Your ideas sound fantastic.

On my one year surge-versary, (May 1, 2014) I sailed out of Athens, Greece on a 10 day Holy Lands Cruise of Greece, Turkey and Israel that was a dream come true. I was just under 200 pounds - having lost 180 pounds in my first year plus pre-surgery diet. I have a picture of me in my seat showing the excess seat belt length. That was a nice NSV and a great way to celebrate my new health. I could take the strenuous tours and never had trouble keeping up. What an experience this has been.

best wishes,

Carol

New dirt bike upon reaching my goal.

Inching toward that day slow but sure.

2 days away from 1 year post op. down 212, 23 to go.

at current rate, by Feb, or Mar I will be there. that last 10% is a ***** lol

I love my sleeve!

Rod

I have been planning to buy a really nice pair of tall leather boots and a custom handmade belt when I reach my end goal, since both items will cost a pretty penny and I don't want to jump the gun and end up getting a size too large. I haven't really done much for interrim milestones, although I did buy a pair of cheap tall boots as soon as I could FIT into a pair, so I guess that was a milestone purchase. I cut my hair short a few months after surgery so that I wouldn't have to deal with post-op hairfall with longer hair, but that wasn't really a 'reward' for myself.

If I had the money, I'd do something like book a mani/pedi or spa treatment to mark off weight milestones.

How about a new lathe, maybe with electronic variable speed? Unless you already have one.

My husband would love to have a lathe but I'm not much into wood working.

I'm going to get a tattoo (or two) when I reach goal. I've wanted one since I was 30 (am 50 now). We are going to retire in Hawaii so I want something tropical!