How Do YoU Reward Yourself ?

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How Do YoU Reward Yourself ?
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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 12:19am

Everyone deserves that pat on the back,
Some of us have rewardded oursleves with food ::gasp::
So .. instead of that ..
How do you reward yourself ?
Have you ever used any of the rewards/ideas below ?
What kind of rewards do you use ?
Let us know as it may give others some great ideas :)

Ideas for rewards ..
Please let is know if  you have any to add ..



  • Compliment yourself.
    Write down what you would say to anyone else who accomplished what you did.
  • Create an actual plaque or trophy.
  • Give yourself badges of honor for different levels of accomplishment.
  • Take a vacation or weekend getaway.
  • Take a day off from any goal activities.
  • Put $1 in a jar every time you meet a goal. When it gets to $50, treat yourself.
  • Create a Trophy Scrapbook, where you keep mementos from your accomplishments.
  • See a movie.
  • Make a grab bag of little prizes. When you reach a significant goal, reach in and get your reward!
  • Go for a spa treatment or massage.
  • Buy yourself a gift certificate.
  • Take a limo ride.
  • Subscribe to a magazine you always wanted.
  • Go canoeing or do something outdoorsy.
  • Watch your favorite TV show.
  • Buy something for your hobby.
  • Read a funny book.
  • Celebrate "100% Days". If you reach 100% of your goals that day, choose two rewards.
  • Find some time to be by yourself.
  • Pay someone to do the yardwork or house cleaning this week.
  • Fly a kite.


 
 
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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 1:43am
These are great rewards & I totally believe in this,
For me I like to treat myself to either a manicure or a pedicure :)


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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 2:06am

Always interesting ideas.


Mine are to buy a book from a favorite author.
Since I do not wear tank tops, I am looking for nice sleeveless tops.
I play word games on the Nitendo DS, so I look for word games.


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Registered: 01-22-2005
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 3:12am

I don't reward myself to be perfectly honest...
Just can't find it in myself to reward myself for something which I should be doing as a matter of course...
Not sure I can change that mind-set 'cos blowing one's own trumpet was discouraged from the time we were tiny & all the way through school.

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Registered: 06-07-2009
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 8:23am

I totally agree with puting a dollar in a pot then buying yourself something nice with the money. I also have bets with my husband every week for money or rewards such as a bar of chocolate or a take away.


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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 9:47am
Great rewards for you Aileen,
Nice you can wear those sleeveless tops on the hot weather too.
Now books .. way cool.
Never hurts to treat yourself as you so deserve :)
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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 9:50am
Hi Mandy,
Well I kind of agree to a certain degree with you,
However that being said ..
What keeps you motivated to keep getting/staying fit & healthy ?
I know the actual weight loss is a huge reward ..
However sometimes those small other rewards can really make a difference.
Think about it ..
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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 9:52am
Hi Lily,
Welcome to the board :)

Oh love the bets with your DH .. Like what kind ?
Good for you on giving yourself those rewards .. it helps doesn't it ?
If you're getting/staying fit & healthy ..
We'd love to have you join us here.
Lots of support & accoutnability.
Hope we'll see you here again :)
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Registered: 06-07-2009
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 10:46am
Thanks for welcoming me to the board. Are you from america? I am joining this site from england so it would be great to make some new friends from america. I love it there. Also it will give me some new tips on how to keep the calories at bay.
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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 11:14am

Your new taggy is nice Hugs...nice colors.


Yes I want to wear sleeveless this year, so that is what I reward myself.


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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 3:04pm

Hiya Hugs,
Whatever was causing my posting hiccup earlier this week seems to have come back, so have emptied all the browsing history again & hope it keeps whatever the problem is at bay.

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