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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 -- Insert Witty Quote Here Please drop your attitude to reply LC since 3/24/04 230/169/130 5'3 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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