Goal Rewards

I have learned over the years that if I have a reward for goals I am less likely to get discouraged.  The problem over the years has been that I would reward myself with a "cheat day" or some super unhealthy comfort food.  I have to stop doing that. Totally counter productive and once I have the surgery it can be terribly painful from what I understand.  I love LUSH bath products...so I am going to start setting up a goal schedule for their products.  I do want to have bigger goals for significant goals like 50lb marks.  Other than purses or shoes I'm not sure what to do.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions?  I'm not working with a huge budget (like a lot of people).

 

Thanks for any suggestions!

A book, a new scarf for winter, a pedicure, a new lipstick (if you wear it), a fitness tracker, etc.

I was always told that every 100 pounds is a hooker.

Go to Goodwill or another good thrift store- and buy some "tight" clothing that you know you will have to donate in a few months because they will be too loose. Really when you are losing lots of weight rapidly...it's really hard to buy new clothing (Although Khols has good clearance).

Charm bracelet? 1 charm for every mile stone? It will be a constant reminder of what you accomplished.

I didn't do anything to celebrate milestones. I celebrated every lb. lol

Purses were my go-to reward, but eventually I started rewarding myself wayyyy too often. "Hey! I survived the drive home! I deserve a purse for that!" 

I like the idea of a mani/pedi, a new book, or something to add to whatever hobby you may have ( like art supplies or yarn, etc. ) are all great ideas too.

I've kept a journal since I was 16, and I keep up with it. It definitely helps with the emotional aspect of life post surgery. I bought myself a nice new notebook and some fancy pens to use. I love cracking open my journal, settling down with some coffee, and getting out my bat-**** crazy in pretty colors of ink. 

And here I thought I was the only one that had to let the bat shot crazy out of her head. I'm not alone!

You've been given some good ideas here already so I'll add that sometimes I just needed to allow myself to celebrate my personal victories by simply acknowledging them.  Not letting them be swept under the carpet as insignificant.

I gave myself permission to talk about them, write them down, have them photographed, etc.  I shopped, spoiled and induldged myself when that was what I needed too :)

Also I suggest you make a list of things you'd like to do or say yes to that right now you won't/can't or would automatically say No to if asked. Some of my greatest NSV and the reward I gave myself for them was just saying YES instead of NO. 

Pedicures, facials, new hairstyle to go with that new body... I like to get new work out clothes and tennis shoes. I love audio books and just going to the used book store and roaming around ... don't need big money for big reward!

Ditto to every single one of these!

Good massage or even a chiropractor visit.  Find a reasonable one. (i get adjusted for $20 or $30) As our body is changing - it adjusts so you may experiance aches and pains. As I was losing fat my bones aligned - so I experienced back pain sholder pains.. 

Any other treatments like facial, hair cut or Even pedicures.

But..there is also "retail therapy". I would have a budget of $20- $50 to spend in thrift stores for every mile stone.  That way I had good fitting clothes as my body was changing.  

Also buying a cute - nice one size smaller dress or a shirt was a great motivation to keep working hard..

Just don't buy  too many clothes - during rapid weight loss (first 6 months) we change sizes so rapidly that 4-5 outfits was enough for me. I just did laudry more often.