Rewards

[Weighting2BeFree 164]

The biggest reward(s) was just to treat myself with self-respect.

I learned to take care of myself and that meant anything from a personal trainer to help me with core strengthening/weight training/balance to things like buying not just pretty clothes, but finally buying better clothes. There's nothing wrong with buying less expensive when you are going down in sizes or if you are just unable to spend the money but if you are in a position to do so, start buying designer clothes for work and play. No question, a Ralph Lauren dress fits and feels different than something bought at Kohl's or Walmart. It just does..and I'm worth it.

I also have makeup overflowing..probably a dozen or more tubes of lipstick alone. I go for massages and manicures and pedicures because I now live the well known line 'woman, thy name is vanity'. I feel pretty again and I want to look pretty because I'm worth it.

I buy all kinds of accessories as well. I have quite a bit of fashion jewelry so that I can mix and match my real stuff with the less expensive stuff and it feels like I'm wearing a new outfit even if it's just new jewelry and a new purse and/or shoes. Yes...I went from one black and one brown pocketbook to now owning nearly a dozen bags in different colors and styles/sizes. Excessive? Maybe. But I'm worth it. And I also have lots of shoes as well. Again..I'm worth it. Unfortunately, I didn't know how often I would have to buy new shoes...my shoe size went from 8 1/2 wide to 7 regular..but that's another thread..lol.

I've been living a ghost life for such a long time..hiding behind my size and trying not to be noticed. Now I want to be noticed. I'm not saying I feel entitled..but I am saying over and over...I am worth it. I have value and I deserve to take care of myself.

So do all of you.

If I could like this x1000 I would. I'm still 150 away from goal but the 60 I've lost has given me so much more confidence... And I agree we are all worth it.

[katesuccess 990]

I think these are great ideas! I too marked my 100 lb loss with a special purse, but when I finally made the decision to do this and got rolling on a date, I bought myself a Fitbit - SUCH a good reward!

I also do:

a magazine or trip to the bookstore

my favorite hand lotion (Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Creme - yes!)

a half day off to take a hike somewhere

a new backpack because my old one really didn't fit this skinnier new body

a Magic Bullet Blender was a great reward, and so much easier to clean than a big blender

A small travel scale for trips, just because i'm a little obsessive

quarterly massage to Celebrate my hard work, not about number of pounds though (I'm worth it, as @@gowalking says!

sessions with a personal trainer

new running shoes because not I do!

I'm sure I'll keep thinking of ones for the future, especially since these last 22 pounds are proving REALLY hard to lose!

[Bandora 136]

I treat myself to better quality makeup, expensive perfume & kitchen gadgets to help me try new recipes.