Comments on: How do you reward yourself? http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. The "After" story continues. . . Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:53:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Karen http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4902 Karen Thu, 15 May 2008 15:11:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4902 Get in tune with the simpler things in life. Go for a walk,go to your local amusement park and recapture the child in you! Get in tune with the simpler things in life. Go for a walk,go to your local amusement park and recapture the child in you!

]]> By: online fitness health http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4896 online fitness health Thu, 15 May 2008 06:11:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4896 I can say I reward my self by pampering, I go to salon or spa. Eating is not a reward. I can say I reward my self by pampering, I go to salon or spa. Eating is not a reward.

]]> By: Diet Coke and Zingers http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4895 Diet Coke and Zingers Wed, 14 May 2008 22:36:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4895 I admit it... I'm a food celebrator too... Big time. However, I have started trying to do other things like buying clothes... Still, its never quite as satisfying! I admit it… I’m a food celebrator too… Big time. However, I have started trying to do other things like buying clothes… Still, its never quite as satisfying!

]]> By: Tracy http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4894 Tracy Wed, 14 May 2008 20:52:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4894 I am like everyone else who has rewarded themselves with food in the past (and the present). BUT, I am a runner and have started getting more serious. My favorite color is orange (I have an orange ipod shuffle that runs with me). Recently I saw a pair of orange running shoes - they were expensive but I rewarded myself for Mother's Day with these. Now when I don't feel like going or when I run my next race - these bright shoes will carry me through! I am like everyone else who has rewarded themselves with food in the past (and the present). BUT, I am a runner and have started getting more serious. My favorite color is orange (I have an orange ipod shuffle that runs with me). Recently I saw a pair of orange running shoes – they were expensive but I rewarded myself for Mother’s Day with these. Now when I don’t feel like going or when I run my next race – these bright shoes will carry me through!

]]> By: Sarah http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4893 Sarah Wed, 14 May 2008 20:41:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4893 For me, I have the mindset that once I lose a certain amount of weight, I will be ABLE to eat a cheeseburger or a meal where i don't count points...which now that I think about it is the same thing as rewarding myself with food. <br/>Leanna I agree! lululemon has the most comfortable pants and they're so cute! I can't wait to get to my goal weight and buy myself a new pair...I have two pairs now but I can't wait to get a smaller size :) For me, I have the mindset that once I lose a certain amount of weight, I will be ABLE to eat a cheeseburger or a meal where i don’t count points…which now that I think about it is the same thing as rewarding myself with food.
Leanna I agree! lululemon has the most comfortable pants and they’re so cute! I can’t wait to get to my goal weight and buy myself a new pair…I have two pairs now but I can’t wait to get a smaller size :)

]]> By: Sue http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4892 Sue Wed, 14 May 2008 20:13:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4892 This is a really interesting question for me. As I have been making & meeting my fitness/activity goals, I read that it is important to mark these achievements with little rewards. <br/><br/>At first I found this very difficult to do--I realized that I haven't spent a lot of time really understanding what I like or what makes me feel good. Some thoughts:<br/><br/>1. I think that often we "reward" ourselves with food because we (in my opinion especially women) believe that it isn't okay to spend time, money or praise on ourselves. For me, food was a "safe" reward because it's always around, I have to eat and it isn't as deliberate as other rewards.<br/><br/>I find that I have (and still do) use food as a little "time out" when I'm happy, overwhelmed etc. I now find other ways to have that time out--just without the food part!<br/><br/>2. As I thought about rewards for myself, I have made 2 lists. One is Things I Like. The other is Things that Make Me Feel Better. By writing down these items (big & small), I have some choices. <br/><br/>I've also realized that I don't get a lot of reward from buying stuff--activities or special outings seem to be more meaningful to me. Outings that don't cost a lot suit my values and my budget.<br/><br/>Examples include: <br/>-trip to the library to get a great book<br/>-a coffee at a fun cafe (my favourite has an amazing patio overlooking the river valley of my town)<br/>-a collection of quotes that are inspiring to me--put them in a nice bowl and draw one if you'd like a little treat<br/>-A new shirt for work from a fun thrift store<br/>-a flower, seeds or plant for my house/yard<br/>-renting a movie<br/>-a class or workshop (art, writing, Pilates, etc)<br/>-Several times, I've carried the equivalent of the weight I've lost up and down the stairs a few times. "Only" lost 5 lbs? Try carrying a bag of flour around with you for awhile and see how much that weight affects you...<br/>-Maybe, maybe a new bike--I commute about 80 miles a week and am still using a hand-me-down that I got 6 years ago. My husband is encouraging me to buy a new one--I've been to look, but have so far talked myself out of it. Any advice?<br/><br/>3. I now believe that these small ceremonies are so important to mark accomplishments. Living well is very difficult and goes against the dominant culture of fast food, fast life, fast everything. I found that if I didn't mark my accomplishments, I tend to downplay them in my own mind. (E.g. I've only lost 10 lbs, anyone can go to the gym regularly, I haven't come far enough, etc). We deserve acknowlegement for efforts made and goals achieved. These should come from within--compliments from others are nice, but your mind and body are your responsibility and you're the only one who can celebrate and care for them!<br/><br/>Long post--sorry this is the first time I've ever commented on a blog although I read and appreciate this one often. I think I'll give myself a reward for trying something new! This is a really interesting question for me. As I have been making & meeting my fitness/activity goals, I read that it is important to mark these achievements with little rewards.

At first I found this very difficult to do–I realized that I haven’t spent a lot of time really understanding what I like or what makes me feel good. Some thoughts:

1. I think that often we “reward” ourselves with food because we (in my opinion especially women) believe that it isn’t okay to spend time, money or praise on ourselves. For me, food was a “safe” reward because it’s always around, I have to eat and it isn’t as deliberate as other rewards.

I find that I have (and still do) use food as a little “time out” when I’m happy, overwhelmed etc. I now find other ways to have that time out–just without the food part!

2. As I thought about rewards for myself, I have made 2 lists. One is Things I Like. The other is Things that Make Me Feel Better. By writing down these items (big & small), I have some choices.

I’ve also realized that I don’t get a lot of reward from buying stuff–activities or special outings seem to be more meaningful to me. Outings that don’t cost a lot suit my values and my budget.

Examples include:
-trip to the library to get a great book
-a coffee at a fun cafe (my favourite has an amazing patio overlooking the river valley of my town)
-a collection of quotes that are inspiring to me–put them in a nice bowl and draw one if you’d like a little treat
-A new shirt for work from a fun thrift store
-a flower, seeds or plant for my house/yard
-renting a movie
-a class or workshop (art, writing, Pilates, etc)
-Several times, I’ve carried the equivalent of the weight I’ve lost up and down the stairs a few times. “Only” lost 5 lbs? Try carrying a bag of flour around with you for awhile and see how much that weight affects you…
-Maybe, maybe a new bike–I commute about 80 miles a week and am still using a hand-me-down that I got 6 years ago. My husband is encouraging me to buy a new one–I’ve been to look, but have so far talked myself out of it. Any advice?

3. I now believe that these small ceremonies are so important to mark accomplishments. Living well is very difficult and goes against the dominant culture of fast food, fast life, fast everything. I found that if I didn’t mark my accomplishments, I tend to downplay them in my own mind. (E.g. I’ve only lost 10 lbs, anyone can go to the gym regularly, I haven’t come far enough, etc). We deserve acknowlegement for efforts made and goals achieved. These should come from within–compliments from others are nice, but your mind and body are your responsibility and you’re the only one who can celebrate and care for them!

Long post–sorry this is the first time I’ve ever commented on a blog although I read and appreciate this one often. I think I’ll give myself a reward for trying something new!

]]> By: Lynn http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4891 Lynn Wed, 14 May 2008 17:46:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4891 Edible treats have some nice benefits, in that there's not another useless piece of cruft hanging out in the house that you need to dust and find space for. I mean, really, how many different scented body lotions does any one woman need?<br/><br/>That being said, I buy myself small gifts at every 5 pounds... the first five, I got a new decorative notebook, the second, some lime lip gloss. I've also gotten myself some non-tangible gifts, (buying mp3s or a vanity mount on World of Warcraft.) Edible treats have some nice benefits, in that there’s not another useless piece of cruft hanging out in the house that you need to dust and find space for. I mean, really, how many different scented body lotions does any one woman need?

That being said, I buy myself small gifts at every 5 pounds… the first five, I got a new decorative notebook, the second, some lime lip gloss. I’ve also gotten myself some non-tangible gifts, (buying mp3s or a vanity mount on World of Warcraft.)

]]> By: Kristen http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4890 Kristen Wed, 14 May 2008 16:30:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4890 Roni-<br/>You're not the only one who rewards themselves with food! I have lsot 91 pounds to date and I said when I lose 100 pounds I am going to get a Dairy Queen ice cream cake. I probably won't but I will have to find something to reward myself with. Roni-
You’re not the only one who rewards themselves with food! I have lsot 91 pounds to date and I said when I lose 100 pounds I am going to get a Dairy Queen ice cream cake. I probably won’t but I will have to find something to reward myself with.

]]> By: ajays http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4889 ajays Wed, 14 May 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4889 A visit to the salon! A visit to the salon!

]]> By: Genevieve http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself.html/comment-page-1#comment-4888 Genevieve Wed, 14 May 2008 15:33:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/05/how-do-you-reward-yourself/#comment-4888 I have 7 pounds left to my goal and I'm buying myself some Tiffany jewelry to commemorate the event. I think it will also be a reminder everytime I look at my hand or in the mirror of the hard work and dedication it has taken to lose these 50 pounds! I have 7 pounds left to my goal and I’m buying myself some Tiffany jewelry to commemorate the event. I think it will also be a reminder everytime I look at my hand or in the mirror of the hard work and dedication it has taken to lose these 50 pounds!

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