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May 26th, 2008, 01:19 AM
|  | New Member | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Rep Power: 2 | | | Alternatives to food as a reward
Hey everyone,
Firstly, mods: if this is in the wrong section, then please feel free to move it.
I have a terrible habit of using food as a treat or reward, for example if I complete a big assignment or something I'll allow myself an ice cream, or something like that. I'm basically just wondering if anyone has suggestions for little things I could use as a yay-I'm-finished-treat or a well-done-reward?
I'm a student, so don't have cash to buy things, which is why food often gets used - it happens to be in the cupboard anyway, and so isn't an extra expense I can't afford! Add to that is the fact that food is my big vice; I don't smoke, do drugs, whore around...I just really enjoy good food.
So, there's the situation. If anyone has any suggestions they'd be greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Meg.
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May 26th, 2008, 07:04 AM
|  | How about a nice cup of... | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wishing I was in bed
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Rep Power: 548445 | | | there is a thread or two around rewards... you don't have to spend a lot of money on a reward it can be a magazine -a bubble bath - a bottle of nail polish...
You can go to a thrift shop and buy yourself an outfit that's just a trifle too small -or set up a clothing share program with other people who are also trying to lose weight and when you hit that size -your reward is you have somehing new to you - to wear
What got me thru my first 125lbs - was a paper chain I had created ... it was a gum wrapper chain that I made out of pretty paper -and i just kept adding to the chain- it was good incentive to see the chain keep growing... while I wasn't
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May 26th, 2008, 01:49 PM
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Rep Power: 1553119 | | | If you are into music, you can use that as a reward. For each little step you can reward yourself with a download. It is money, but it's not much, so you can use it often.
It's a better alternative to taking up whoring around as a reward.
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May 26th, 2008, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by QueenOfBlasphem  Hey everyone,
Firstly, mods: if this is in the wrong section, then please feel free to move it.
I have a terrible habit of using food as a treat or reward, for example if I complete a big assignment or something I'll allow myself an ice cream, or something like that. I'm basically just wondering if anyone has suggestions for little things I could use as a yay-I'm-finished-treat or a well-done-reward?
I'm a student, so don't have cash to buy things, which is why food often gets used - it happens to be in the cupboard anyway, and so isn't an extra expense I can't afford! Add to that is the fact that food is my big vice; I don't smoke, do drugs, whore around...I just really enjoy good food.
So, there's the situation. If anyone has any suggestions they'd be greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Meg. | What about clothes!
When I reach a goal (or just eating well for a week) I go out and treat myself to a new top or a pair of shoes. Or I say "I cant buy clothes until I lose 2kg!).
Or buying make up? Thats something little that you can buy for a reward, or some cheap jewellery or a book?
What about exercise equiptment or nutrition books? Something to help you along with your weight loss is always good.
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May 27th, 2008, 01:05 AM
| | New Member | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Rep Power: 2 | | | I like the music and paper chain ideas, thanks. I also like the clothes sharing one, but I can't find anything like that around here, and unfortunately I can't afford - even cheap - clothes that often!
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May 27th, 2008, 03:37 AM
| | How about a nice cup of... | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wishing I was in bed
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Rep Power: 548445 | | | Check thrift shops
Craigslist.com for your area
freecycle.org for your area..
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May 30th, 2008, 08:34 AM
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Rep Power: 30137 | | | TV shows are what I use. These days right after a workout I've been rewarding myself with an episode of Lost.
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