Rewarding yourself

I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones? If so, would you please share with the group what it is
you have done for yourself or given yourself along the way.

I didn't give myself anything until I was 20 lbs. down, and I KNOW food is
not supposed to be a reward, but I used it anyway! This is what I have done
so far:

-20 lbs. One can of diet pop (caffeine free diet pepsi). I had only been
drinking water up until then. Let me tell you, it was the best tasting pop
I had ever had! I only drink it occassionaly now, which is pretty good
considering I used to drink at least a couple cans a day.

-25 lbs. One cup of decaf coffee. Just so happens that was the best cup of
coffee I had ever had! I have about one cup of decaf a week now.

Those were the only two food rewards I used.

-30 lbs. I treated myself to a new haircut and style. I had 11 inches cut
off and donated it to Locks of Love. This was the first time my husband had
ever seen me with short hair, ever! Of course we have only been married for
3 years, but we have been together for 7, so that was quite a shock for him.

-50 lbs. New Clothes! I ended up with 3 light sweaters, 4 cotton tops, 2
polo type tops, 1 pair of jeans and 1 pair of dress pants. Plus we went out
with a group of friends for drinks, so that was a little reward too.

I have not done any rewards since then. I guess at -75 lbs. I'll come up
with something since I will then be at 3/4 of my goal. Just not sure what
that will be at this point.

Take care,
moonprincess

--
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Please drop your attitude to reply

LC since 3/24/04
230/169/130
5'3

"moonprincess"

writes:

I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones?

I didn't have much in the way of milestones because I didn't have that much to
lose, but every week I'm eating this healthier diet, I buy myself flowers as a
reward.

Daria
166/under 145/under 145
sugar-free since 2/1/04
low-carb since 2/17/04

"moonprincess"

writes:

I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones?

I didn't have much in the way of milestones because I didn't have that much to
lose, but every week I'm eating this healthier diet, I buy myself flowers as a
reward.

Daria
166/under 145/under 145
sugar-free since 2/1/04
low-carb since 2/17/04

"moonprincess"

writes:

I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones?

I didn't have much in the way of milestones because I didn't have that much to
lose, but every week I'm eating this healthier diet, I buy myself flowers as a
reward.

Daria
166/under 145/under 145
sugar-free since 2/1/04
low-carb since 2/17/04

I know that you read my earlier post about my shopping trip; that has really
been the only 'reward' that I've given myself since I've started. I don't
think I can count the Fitday program I bought and downloaded as a 'reward,'
but it really was a wonderful gift for me, since I used to pay VERY little
attention to the food I would put into my mouth before low carb.

When I reach goal, I plan on clothes shopping (figure I'll have to) and
probably buying a ring or bracelet to mark the event. (What woman doesn't
need MORE jewelry?! ;-D)

--
Linda
296/199/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003
http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html


"moonprincess" wrote in message
...
I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones? If so, would you please share with the group what it
is
you have done for yourself or given yourself along the way.

I didn't give myself anything until I was 20 lbs. down, and I KNOW food is
not supposed to be a reward, but I used it anyway! This is what I have
done
so far:

-20 lbs. One can of diet pop (caffeine free diet pepsi). I had only been
drinking water up until then. Let me tell you, it was the best tasting
pop
I had ever had! I only drink it occassionaly now, which is pretty good
considering I used to drink at least a couple cans a day.

-25 lbs. One cup of decaf coffee. Just so happens that was the best cup
of
coffee I had ever had! I have about one cup of decaf a week now.

Those were the only two food rewards I used.

-30 lbs. I treated myself to a new haircut and style. I had 11 inches
cut
off and donated it to Locks of Love. This was the first time my husband
had
ever seen me with short hair, ever! Of course we have only been married
for
3 years, but we have been together for 7, so that was quite a shock for
him.

-50 lbs. New Clothes! I ended up with 3 light sweaters, 4 cotton tops, 2
polo type tops, 1 pair of jeans and 1 pair of dress pants. Plus we went
out
with a group of friends for drinks, so that was a little reward too.

I have not done any rewards since then. I guess at -75 lbs. I'll come up
with something since I will then be at 3/4 of my goal. Just not sure what
that will be at this point.

Take care,
moonprincess

--
Insert Witty Quote Here

Please drop your attitude to reply

LC since 3/24/04
230/169/130
5'3

I know that you read my earlier post about my shopping trip; that has really
been the only 'reward' that I've given myself since I've started. I don't
think I can count the Fitday program I bought and downloaded as a 'reward,'
but it really was a wonderful gift for me, since I used to pay VERY little
attention to the food I would put into my mouth before low carb.

When I reach goal, I plan on clothes shopping (figure I'll have to) and
probably buying a ring or bracelet to mark the event. (What woman doesn't
need MORE jewelry?! ;-D)

--
Linda
296/199/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003
http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html


"moonprincess" wrote in message
...
I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones? If so, would you please share with the group what it
is
you have done for yourself or given yourself along the way.

I didn't give myself anything until I was 20 lbs. down, and I KNOW food is
not supposed to be a reward, but I used it anyway! This is what I have
done
so far:

-20 lbs. One can of diet pop (caffeine free diet pepsi). I had only been
drinking water up until then. Let me tell you, it was the best tasting
pop
I had ever had! I only drink it occassionaly now, which is pretty good
considering I used to drink at least a couple cans a day.

-25 lbs. One cup of decaf coffee. Just so happens that was the best cup
of
coffee I had ever had! I have about one cup of decaf a week now.

Those were the only two food rewards I used.

-30 lbs. I treated myself to a new haircut and style. I had 11 inches
cut
off and donated it to Locks of Love. This was the first time my husband
had
ever seen me with short hair, ever! Of course we have only been married
for
3 years, but we have been together for 7, so that was quite a shock for
him.

-50 lbs. New Clothes! I ended up with 3 light sweaters, 4 cotton tops, 2
polo type tops, 1 pair of jeans and 1 pair of dress pants. Plus we went
out
with a group of friends for drinks, so that was a little reward too.

I have not done any rewards since then. I guess at -75 lbs. I'll come up
with something since I will then be at 3/4 of my goal. Just not sure what
that will be at this point.

Take care,
moonprincess

--
Insert Witty Quote Here

Please drop your attitude to reply

LC since 3/24/04
230/169/130
5'3

I know that you read my earlier post about my shopping trip; that has really
been the only 'reward' that I've given myself since I've started. I don't
think I can count the Fitday program I bought and downloaded as a 'reward,'
but it really was a wonderful gift for me, since I used to pay VERY little
attention to the food I would put into my mouth before low carb.

When I reach goal, I plan on clothes shopping (figure I'll have to) and
probably buying a ring or bracelet to mark the event. (What woman doesn't
need MORE jewelry?! ;-D)

--
Linda
296/199/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003
http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html


"moonprincess" wrote in message
...
I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones? If so, would you please share with the group what it
is
you have done for yourself or given yourself along the way.

I didn't give myself anything until I was 20 lbs. down, and I KNOW food is
not supposed to be a reward, but I used it anyway! This is what I have
done
so far:

-20 lbs. One can of diet pop (caffeine free diet pepsi). I had only been
drinking water up until then. Let me tell you, it was the best tasting
pop
I had ever had! I only drink it occassionaly now, which is pretty good
considering I used to drink at least a couple cans a day.

-25 lbs. One cup of decaf coffee. Just so happens that was the best cup
of
coffee I had ever had! I have about one cup of decaf a week now.

Those were the only two food rewards I used.

-30 lbs. I treated myself to a new haircut and style. I had 11 inches
cut
off and donated it to Locks of Love. This was the first time my husband
had
ever seen me with short hair, ever! Of course we have only been married
for
3 years, but we have been together for 7, so that was quite a shock for
him.

-50 lbs. New Clothes! I ended up with 3 light sweaters, 4 cotton tops, 2
polo type tops, 1 pair of jeans and 1 pair of dress pants. Plus we went
out
with a group of friends for drinks, so that was a little reward too.

I have not done any rewards since then. I guess at -75 lbs. I'll come up
with something since I will then be at 3/4 of my goal. Just not sure what
that will be at this point.

Take care,
moonprincess

--
Insert Witty Quote Here

Please drop your attitude to reply

LC since 3/24/04
230/169/130
5'3

I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones?

The only rewards I want are clothes, and I've been hesitant to buy those, as
they only fit for a couple of months these days. When I hit goal, I'm going
SHOPPING. I had considering changing my hair color, but changed my mind.
LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/165/140
& hubby- 6' 310/188/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos

I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones?

The only rewards I want are clothes, and I've been hesitant to buy those, as
they only fit for a couple of months these days. When I hit goal, I'm going
SHOPPING. I had considering changing my hair color, but changed my mind.
LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/165/140
& hubby- 6' 310/188/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos

I was just curious if any of you reward yourself in any way when you reach
certain milestones?

The only rewards I want are clothes, and I've been hesitant to buy those, as
they only fit for a couple of months these days. When I hit goal, I'm going
SHOPPING. I had considering changing my hair color, but changed my mind.
LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/165/140
& hubby- 6' 310/188/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos