Journal de AJGivens, 21 mars 18

I have laser hair removal on my list, I agree that food shouldn't be a reward.  

I love red wine but gave it up (it's a keto carb thing) hunny got me a very nice and very expensive bottle for Xmas. I'm down 13lbs since mid-feb. when I hit 20lbs I'm cracking that beautiful bottle open... And I intend to finish it ;) 

An experience like going to the botanical garden, if it is close to a size change a special piece of clothing... 

When I lost 100 lbs. I got a tattoo. LoL.  

I get a new work out outfit for every ten pounds I lose.... 

Expensive haircut, manicure/pedicure, a massage, weekend overnight, expensive pound of coffee, new gym clothes, jewelery, tooth whitening, dermatology...all on my list - some I have done, some not yet! 

New outfits are always fun. Or a spa day. Or a new gadget, I love stuff to cook different things.  

Thank you all for the feedback! Some great ideas! I’m taking it a step at a time and trying not to get ahead of myself but the get away trip for my goal weight is a definite. For now every 10 lbs I’m trying to do something nice for me. I’ve done for my children and grandchildren all of these years. It’s kind of hard to even think about what I want for a change. 😉 

New fashion boots, new jeans, motorcycle riding lessons and license and then bike. LOL New haircut. 

Lol SM that's quite a list Sweetie!  

I like drawing, so I reward myself with art supplies. 

I don’t really reward myself, I look at the Mirror and i like myself so I guess that’s my reward ☺️ 

Good looking Meal ! I can almost taste it from here !  

The only problem with getting me'self sexy drawers is there is no one to show them to. LOL. I doubt the cockatiel gives a *##*.  

I posted mine on my profile page. I can always change them but they are what I wanted at the time.  

Here some ideas: 1-CD 2-A movie night 3-Spa Day 4-Mani/pedi 5- Concert!!! the thing is that you need to do something that requires "Me time"... Feeling good is important too.💓 good luck and I hope this helps. 

AJ I'd say whatever makes you feel good at that point in time...... it's a treat an indulgence :) ...... my treats really vary but include drawers!..... one set and maybe a different colour / style another time but a girl only needs so many sets!..... I also like beauty DIY treatments; an extra long walk to a new place; permission to sunbathe ; a rubbish magazine; permission to sit and watch the world go buy. The list is endless!! ..... but expensive or emotive perfume is a must for me. I feel naked without it. it's one way I make myself feel good everyday. From now on in I'd say consider it your right! 

AJ I understand the feeling! LOL I sat down and wrote a goal list at the weights I would reward myself with tangible things that I thought were out of reach of the ‘well upholstered’ me! 🤷🏻‍♀️It was a suggestion from my shrink and also in a book I was reading about weight loss to give yourself definite motivation, not necessarily monetary as you moved along. 💁🏻‍♀️And me, being practical knew I would need new clothes. But wanted badly to learn to ride a motorcycle. LOL Now that I’m at that goal weight, my eyesight won’t allow it. But it was a cool dream. Maybe I will get skinny enough that my daughter can take me as a passenger on hers.🙋🏻‍♀️ 

New clothing every time I drop a size, even if it's only o e outfit, and when I hit onederland I'm getting contacts. (Under 200 is 50 lbs gone, my halfway point) 

A really amazing thing for me would be to be able to wear my size 10 clothes again. It’s going to be a long long while but I’m dreaming of that day 😍