Rewards?

So, I was reading a weight loss book and it said that if you can set a goal and keep it, you should reward yourself with little things at the end of the week. I don't dare reward myself with food (that's what got me in this mess to begin with) and I refuse to buy anymore clothes until I see MAJOR weight loss, what do you think a good "reward" would be?

A magazine, a movie, new fingernail polish, a facial, ear-rings, a bubble bath, a book.  These are all little rewards I have used in the past--not every week, but usually about every 10 pounds.  Some could be weekly though.

This past weekend I rewarded my self with 2 new pairs of Chanel Earrings and 2 matching necklaces. Sometimes I buy a purse. Whatever I feel like I deserve. :)

This is definitely an area where women have an advantage.  Not a single thing named yet would work for me, heh.  Maybe a book =P

Me either, Bert. For short term goals, I promise myself rewards like-- "being able to use the seatbelt." Long term goals? "Gratuitous sex" ranks up there.

I thought about the sex thing, but I wasn't going to say that....LOL....Bert you could even use that I'm sure. Seriously though, a babysitter, a girl night's out, there all kinds of rewards, I have even used the food one.  Not this time yet, but when I lost down to 135 (a realllllllly long time ago before pregnancy with 15 y/o daughter) when I got paid every other week I would have a 3Musketeers, a piece of Strawberry shortcake, or something just to reward myself for staying diligent......it kept the in b/t cravings down to a minimum.  Just sacrifice something else so you have the calories to splurge.

all the things mentioned would work for you as well. my ex loves getting massages and pedicures. his feet were pretty gnarly. nearly all spa places have a "men's package." also as i said above - CDs, DVDs, concert tickets etc.

i like massages and pedicures. these work for men as well! also CDs or DVDs or theatre/concert tickets. once i even treated myself to a nice in a really nice, classy hotel in town (i was living at a boarding school at the time, so not sleeping in a twin bed was great!) you also have to think about things that would motivate you. this sounds REALLY retarded but i told myself when i got to 200, i would finally call the laser hair removal people. it was something i'd wanted to do for a long time but i was embarassed and....i don't know. it was just when i got to 200, i knew i would do it. maybe it was the idea of making a commitment to something? definitely a good idea to break the food-as-reward cycle. we are so used to doing it and for people who tend to have weight issues, it just cannot be like that.

I reward myself after every 25 lbs down, so they're not happening every week, lol. 25: Night of Dancing 50: Sex & the City Season 6 DVDs  75: dress 100: Professional Glamour Photos (pics in profile) 125: Diamond Earrings/pendant 150: Day/road trip (3.6 to go!) GOAL: LV handbag

Thanks everyone and especialy thanks to Dee for sharing your personal rewards. So, I am going to sit down and think of some things I've really wanted and make them my rewards. As far as my small rewards, I'm thinking manicures, magazines, an AVON order :)