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| quote: Originally posted by Tayhudson:
This is hard for me, not because I don't want to reward myself, but mostly because most of the time if I want something or want to do something I buy it or I do it.
Me too! Dawn, thanks for your honesty in admitting this. Melstruck, I love your idea of putting away $1 for clean eating days and $2 for exercise days. I am going to try that! It appeals to my sense of fun, or whatever it is that delights in finding stashed bucks!!  ) Grace | | | | Posts: 222 | Location: Silicon Valley CA | Registered: September 15, 2005 |
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| I think the good thing about rewards is they help you think of things that you really want and would be excited about besides food. I went to see the movie "Last Holiday" last night. It would have been a great reward.  Go see it if you can -- it's really a fun film.
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| quote: Originally posted by Tayhudson:
This is hard for me, not because I don't want to reward myself, but mostly because most of the time if I want something or want to do something I buy it or I do it.
Mostly the reward for me comes from a sense of accomplishment.
Me, too. quote: Originally posted by Tayhudson:
Just a suggestion to some of the newer memebers. You might want to make your rewards based upon behavior and not based upon the scale.
I agree. I've also had very good results PRE-warding myself. Like buying a pan or a new veg peeler to make cooking at home MUCH easier.
Denise
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| quote: Originally posted by Tayhudson:
This is hard for me, not because I don't want to reward myself, but mostly because most of the time if I want something or want to do something I buy it or I do it.
Mostly the reward for me comes from a sense of accomplishment.
Ditto for me. I have tried a structured reward system and find that it does not inspire me. I love the sense of accomplishment and a feeling of thin more than any handbag or magazine.
Dawn
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| I realized when I posted earlier that I contradicted myself. I agreed with Dawn that rewards are best based on behavior, not on what the scale says and then I went on to post that I would reward myself with a yoga mat after 10lbs of weight loss. Instead, I am going to reward myself this way: Exercise-do some form of exercise every day for the next 14 days, then a new yoga mat! Jill
I have no specific goal(s) right now. I am trying to find the spiritual side of myself that I lost somewhere along the way.
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| I've been setting small weekly rewards. One week I bought a pair of weights I wanted because I had done well. Need to get back doing it though, this week has been a little off. Laurie
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
| | | | Posts: 1512 | Location: Adams, MA | Registered: March 10, 2004 |
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| In the past I've used workout clothes, exercise equipment, and music as rewards with success. Now my body (and the things I can do with it) is it's own reward. I went skiing this weekend for the first time in 10 years and gave the my sister and her friend, both expert level skiers, a run for their money...even 6 months ago I didn't have the strength or endurance to handle two days of skiing. Catching a guy at the gym checking me out is now also something of a reward--it takes an effort to see this as positive feedback rather than getting all embarrassed though  Yesterday I had to buy a new suit because the pants on my old one were falling off...that feeling is a reward. And having DH urge me keep seeing a personal trainer because he's thrilled with the results he's seeing was a rather nice reward. My next reward is going to be another ski trip. After that I'm going to set my sights on a day of hiking in the Delaware Water Gap in the spring, and then renting a kayak somewhere local for a day (or weekend) once it's warm enough for water sports. alli
Fall goals:
1. Bike 40-50 miles a week
2. Prepare new garden bed for next season
3. Heal my back
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| REWARD! - That word is to dangerous to me.. At the check out area, I don't buy any treats at all..But I do buy a couple of magazines.. I worst down fall is the coffee shop or the coffee shop at the book store...I see those delicious desserts and just smack my lips and say yum..I alway's think my friend will share the dessert with me so I feel less guilty.. I think from now on I am going to get him to go to the counter and order me a hot tea and bring it to me so that it's less tempting. REWARDS for the Future will be... 10lbs a new Shirt... 25lbs new pants.. Okay..I think I've got this handled..This really helped..Thanks Holly..Good Homework! Heather
Heather
Goodbye excuses!! Lets achieve those weight-loss goals!!
1. Exercise2-3 times a week
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| One big reward for me will be trying on the clothes in the box on the top shelf of my closet when I think they will have a chance to fit.
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| Well my rewards are 10lbs. pedicure(never had one)20lbs. New outfit.
I do like the idea of putting money aside for work out days and eating good days. I might have to try that it could add up fast and I may get more than one outfit at 20lbs!!! | | | |
| When I hit my gym goal of squatting 250 lbs, I plan on treating myself to a subscription to Real Simple. I LOVE that magazine and I only see it occasionally now. One of my favorite past rewards has been workout clothes.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
- Henry Hancock
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| quote: Originally posted by Tayhudson:
Just a suggestion to some of the newer members. You might want to make your rewards based upon behavior and not based upon the scale.
I completely agree. I don't tie rewards to the scale because I find that more of a disincentive than an incentive. Granted, my situation (over 50, on hormones and with hypothyroidism) is different than most people here, so others may not feel that way, but I still think that tying rewards to behavior is better than tying it to the scale. Just because the scale is down doesn't mean you've been eating healthy and exercising regularly. | | | | Posts: 7864 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Tayhudson:
Just a suggestion to some of the newer memebers. You might want to make your rewards based upon behavior and not based upon the scale.
Dawn
I like this idea, because weighing varies a lot, even througout the day. Rewards: A yoga mat after 10lbs. That's it, I'm starting with that. If I plan a reward too far ahead, like for 30 or 40 lbs, I will be too focused on that rather than the more "in reach" goal of 10 lbs. I think I will set a new reward after each 10lbs, that sound like a plan to me. Jill
I have no specific goal(s) right now. I am trying to find the spiritual side of myself that I lost somewhere along the way.
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| I have "toys" at the stamp store that I save for rewards....they make me want them since I see them everyday. This summer, though the rewards will have to be clothes....the old ones are too big.
It's never too late to get it right.
| | | | Posts: 3473 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004 |
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| Just a suggestion to some of the newer memebers. You might want to make your rewards based upon behavior and not based upon the scale. I like Mel's method of rewards for days for eating cleanly and rewards for days of exercise. If you want to make it a pedicure of a week or month of clean eating or a massage for a month of consistently working out. I think think the idea of the reward system is behavior modification, and to to give you incentives for sticking to a healthy lifestyle, even if the scale isn't reflecting the changes. Also, it can be for any behavior you are trying to change. If your struggle is eating enough veggies, reward yourself for every day you eat 5+ veggies. If your struggle is water, reward yourself for drinking your water goal. Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
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| I have been trying to pamper myself more often, so why not tie this in with my weight loss. My rewards will be: Getting a pedicure after 10 pounds Going to the movies after 20 pounds Getting a new outfit after 30 pounds Getting a facial after 40 pounds Getting a full body massage 50 pounds and so on.
Enjoy every minute!
Jennifer
Goals for April: Exercise 3 times a week. Drink more water everyday.
Long Term Goal: Weigh-in at 180 lbs by my next Birthday. (Sept-13/06)
| | | | Posts: 265 | Location: Montreal, Canada | Registered: July 11, 2005 |
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| Here's what I do: For every "clean" day of eating, I put aside $1. For every day of exercise, $2. The key is to put the money aside (in a little "hiding place) every day. It's hard to add it up at the end of the week and even remember what you've done for the week. Also, you usually have a dollar or two around (even if it's in change!!) and you're more likely to put it aside. SO...before bed, reflect on the day and see if it's worth $1, $2 or $3. Then take the money right then. I pick a month or longer to "save" then go buy something I wanted. I've done a month and bought a pair of shoes or something or I've gone a couple of months and gotten a massage...it really does add up fast. Mel
The miracle isn't that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start. - John "the Penguin" Bingham
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| This is hard for me, not because I don't want to reward myself, but mostly because most of the time if I want something or want to do something I buy it or I do it. Mostly the reward for me comes from a sense of accomplishment. Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
| | | | Posts: 4533 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004 |
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| Actually, I keep forgetting to do this. Thank you for the reminder!
In the past, I've used magazines for rewards. I have a very hard time spending $5-$10 on a magazine which is usually full of advertisements. I just don't like paying for the priviledge of viewing ads. I am also one of those folks who cannot handle the teaser headline, one paragraph, and a "Continued on page 783(a)(v)."
So for some silly reason, buying one of these magazines (usually cooking or how-to related) just makes me feel so decadent.
All my best!
Bill | | | |
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