Rewards

[TStreich]

Originally Posted by Widdlecuddles

I don;t actually have rewards that I give myself, but I do have little goals. Like one thing for me is a few years ago my husband bought me a beautiful diamond bracelet. It was a little small when he bought it and tried to talk me into going to a jewlery store and buying an extention. I said I would just focus on loosing weight and then I would be able to wear it.
3 years later and I still haven't been able to wear it. So that is one of my goals - and I guess my reward would be to be able to wear the bracelet

Yes that is a reward and maybe a special date with your husband so you can wear it.

[Patty_Ann]

Originally Posted by ehyatt

Thanks Patty Ann, I am really hoping that I can take off atleast 15 lbs. by March 10th (the end of the contest). Even if I don't win, I am going to look sooo much better. Break out the trendy clothes!

You are so right Elizabeth...no matter who wins the reward - you all have won! The best reward is your health and weight loss!

[Patty_Ann]

Originally Posted by Widdlecuddles

I don;t actually have rewards that I give myself, but I do have little goals. Like one thing for me is a few years ago my husband bought me a beautiful diamond bracelet. It was a little small when he bought it and tried to talk me into going to a jewlery store and buying an extention. I said I would just focus on loosing weight and then I would be able to wear it.
3 years later and I still haven't been able to wear it. So that is one of my goals - and I guess my reward would be to be able to wear the bracelet

I am the same way widdlecuddles. I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring since I got pregnant with my last child...she is 2 1/2 years old now. My husband has talked about getting it resized and I told him "No...I just have to lose weight." I can't wait to wear it again!

[ehyatt]

One of my goals is to be able to wear regular necklaces. I would love to go into a jewelry store and get a cute little necklace without having to ask how many inches long it is. Whenever I try to wear them, I feel like they are choking me all day long, it is just not comfortable.

[Widdlecuddles]

I did get to move up one notch on my watch band this morning o I think I am getting closer to wearing it. I was hoping I would be able to wear it by feb 17th cause that's our 5th wedding anniversary

[ABDenver]

rewards work very well for me.

I base them on many goals.

Since I travel for work, one of my rewards is my per diem money. If I shop at a grocery store and stay out of the fast food chains and fatening restaurants, I save money. So, if after a week of traveling I've been good, I use the extra money on something fun. A massage, a round of golf, a new shirt, or I can save the money for the next time I get a reward and make it even bigger.

As for weight loss, after i weigh in every saturday morning, I reward myself when I lose by putting on pants, shorts or other clothes that I bought in my slimmer days, and see my progress as more than a number on a scale. I even bought a pair of size 36 jeans, and I try to get in them even though I can't, seeing how much closer I'm getting is a great reward!

I absolutely never reward myself with food, after the weigh in and trying on clothes, it's off to the gym for a workout, and to the kitchen for a healthy meal.

[Widdlecuddles]

Originally Posted by ABDenver

rewards work very well for me.
As for weight loss, after i weigh in every saturday morning, I reward myself when I lose by putting on pants, shorts or other clothes that I bought in my slimmer days, and see my progress as more than a number on a scale. I even bought a pair of size 36 jeans, and I try to get in them even though I can't, seeing how much closer I'm getting is a great reward!

That's a great idea! I have alof of smaller clothes in m y closet. I think I will pick something out tonight to try on on Monday mornings.

[Widdlecuddles]

I tried on the bracelet last night. I could get it on, but it ws pretty tight. And then my husband and I couldn't get it off. I was so afraid I was going to break it. But I didn't. I don't think I will be able to wear it my our anniversary... but hopefully soon!

[2BALoser2]

Originally Posted by ABDenver

rewards work very well for me.

I base them on many goals.

Since I travel for work, one of my rewards is my per diem money. If I shop at a grocery store and stay out of the fast food chains and fatening restaurants, I save money. So, if after a week of traveling I've been good, I use the extra money on something fun. A massage, a round of golf, a new shirt, or I can save the money for the next time I get a reward and make it even bigger.

As for weight loss, after i weigh in every saturday morning, I reward myself when I lose by putting on pants, shorts or other clothes that I bought in my slimmer days, and see my progress as more than a number on a scale. I even bought a pair of size 36 jeans, and I try to get in them even though I can't, seeing how much closer I'm getting is a great reward!

I absolutely never reward myself with food, after the weigh in and trying on clothes, it's off to the gym for a workout, and to the kitchen for a healthy meal.

What a great idea with the per diem money!!!!!

[ABDenver]

I think that trying on clothes that you want to fit in can be a double edge sword. I always tell myself just before I try to put them on to focus on how much closer I've gotten, not how much further I have to go. Every week, they go slightly higher up toward my hips. I have a lot of work to do, but it's nice to have measured success other than the scale. I can't wait to get them on!

I've found that the scale only measures 1 component of my body, total weight. Clothes, jewelry, etc help measure another component, the inches lost.