Do you have a reward in mind?

I have been reading alot of posts and reading alot of articles about motivation and sticking to goals. It got me thinking about setting a reward goal for myself that is something I have always wanted and would love to give myself IF... I mean when I get to my goal weight. :). So I thought it might be fun to share what reward you would love to give yourself when you get to the end of your journey.

I tried to think of something realistic that I know I could actually do and that would not be some crazy pipe dream, of course.... my reward is something sort of expensive so I really hope I can do this and make it worth  the money!

My reward has a time frame so here goes: If by january of next year I have lost at least 100 lbs, I will use my tax return money (lol) to take me and my s/o to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in Feb... which is also right around my birthday. I have wanted to go to New Orleans my whole life and being that it is Mardi Gras season I thought why not!! If I am 100 lbs lighter it will be the perfect opportunity to flaunt my new self!

What would be your ultimate reward?

i'll buy new work out clothes to feel more inspired!

#1 Goal:

Some of my goals are hanging in my closet. I have brand new clothes with tags on still that someone got for me that are too small. I would say about 20 lbs and maybe I can start wearing some of them.

#2 Goal: I want to lose at least 35 lbs by the end of June. If I reach goal I want to buy the Wii fit and some new tenna shoes.

#3 Goal: There may be another goal between 2 and 3 but when I get to my final goal weight I want to either go on a cruise ship or snorkle in Hawaii.

I have rewards for my mini goals.

They are:

If I lose 7 lbs by March 2: new piercing (probably nipple)

When I tone up and can actually fit into my jeans again: new tattoo (dont know yet)

Original Post by foofooguardian:

, I will use my tax return money (lol) to take me and my s/o to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in Feb...

Go somewhere now ....................THERE WILL BE NO TAX RETURN MONEY FOR A LONG TIME!  You will probably be paying more money withint the next 12 months instead of less.  We are truly in a mess!

I think rewards are great!  I don't usually pamper myself so my rewards usually involve that.  When I lost 20 lbs I got a nice manicure and pedicure.  My next stop is after another 20 which is when I will treat myself to a massage.  Also, I am getting married in June so I want to look good for my honeymoon along the beach so that is my motivation!

If I can truly afford it when it comes to pass, I will treat myself to a spa package once I reach my goal weight.  I just want a good hour long massage (at minimum) and a great facial.  I've only had a facial twice in my life.

I have 10 pounds to go and some more toning work and I'll be able to fit into size 2 pants, which I'm going to celebrate with designer jeans! I'm thinking Seven For All Mankind... Very exciting!

I am getting married in August, so having pictures that I will be happy to look at forever is my reward.  And to go along with that point, I want to look great on my honeymoon.  I'm down 30 pounds and 20-25 pounds left.  :)

I was actually just thinking about this because I was debating whether I wanted to highlight my hair. I came to the decision that I would do it when I get to less than 100 lbs. Only 4 more to get to 99 but it's going pretty slowly. (BTW I am short and small-framed, so don't worry. I am a healthy eater :]  )       Now I am more motivated because I am getting tired of my bland blonde hair and can't wait to brighten it up.

If I lose 6 pounds then I will get my 4th tattoo :)

12 more pounds to go.  Renewing my wedding vows in July!

Original Post by bibsey:

Original Post by foofooguardian:

, I will use my tax return money (lol) to take me and my s/o to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in Feb...

Go somewhere now ....................THERE WILL BE NO TAX RETURN MONEY FOR A LONG TIME!  You will probably be paying more money withint the next 12 months instead of less.  We are truly in a mess!

 

 ????  I already have my tax return $$$, so does my mom, sister, and girlfriend...

I plan to take a vacation with my new beach body

Original Post by snapshot8d:

Original Post by bibsey:

Original Post by foofooguardian:

, I will use my tax return money (lol) to take me and my s/o to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in Feb...

Go somewhere now ....................THERE WILL BE NO TAX RETURN MONEY FOR A LONG TIME!  You will probably be paying more money withint the next 12 months instead of less.  We are truly in a mess!

 

 ????  I already have my tax return $$$, so does my mom, sister, and girlfriend...

I plan to take a vacation with my new beach body

 I was refering to next year not this one!  We are printing money too fast!

i used to reward myself for exercise (eg: if i run 3x per week for so many weeks, i can buy myself an ipod shuffle), but more and more the change is its own reward.  every time i slip into my size-8 levis or hike up a hill with a younger friend and realize she's breathing hard and i'm not...yeah, that's enough of a reward.

When I get to 12st (14lbs to the st for you US guys) I'm going to buy myself a sexy pair of skinny red jeans.  That should hopefully be by the begining of summer.

My next big treat will be my boyfriends resposibility.  Already told him.  For my 24th birthday I want a new sexy dress, some nice shoes (possibally heals) and a fancy meal.  Told him to start saving for it. :)  So that'll be in just over a years time and I hope to be about 10st, maybe 9 1/2st.  Looking forward to it already. :)

bibsey, l think we will because l am still over paying taxes.

For every 10lbs I lose I get a tattoo of a flower on my arm. I have 4 now and hopefully by the time I am finished I will have 9 or 10! Each tattoo represents something different like the way I felt once I lost x amount of pounds.

Once I reach my overall goal I am not sure what I will do! I haven't really thought about it too much but maybe another cruise to show off the awesome 100lbs less woman that I am becoming! Yes, I like that idea.

Mine is a cruise too, preferably to Hawaii. There's no better reward than spending a week showing off.

All I want is a bikini and some size 6 jeans... 

but if I don't get one for my b-day I plan to buy myself a digital camera but ONLY if I accomplish my goal

:D excited!

My final reward is looking great in my wedding pictures and hot in a bikini on my honeymoon!

A more short term goal for a reward is buying a new wardrobe when I lose 30 lbs (I'm at 17 lbs now).

A small reward I'm looking forward to is my fiance said he would surprise me with a gift when I hit 20 lbs lost.  Almost there!

The best rewards are hearing how proud my fiance and family is of me when I tell them how much weight I've lost.