reward system

when i was trying to lose my post-maternity weight 4-5 years ago, the hubby told me that he will reward me with some stuff i want (that time, it was a pair of Guess jeans and a new pair of rubber shoes).

one of the things that motivated me to take this weight-loss journey again was the 'reward' i'd be getting from one of my good friends, C. i love the wedges she wears! and i'm just so thrilled to get even just a pair of her used wedges! :) but i'm blessed because i think she will give me a new pair. am i correct on this, C? no pressure. :)

last year, i tried getting my groove back, so to speak. during my first two weeks of going to the gym (with so much excitement and motivation), i bought a new pair of Nike shoes, 5-6 pieces of Nike gym outfit, and 2 Nike gym bags! i told myself (and the hubby) they were good enough to motivate me. there is an emphasis on the brand because in the past (when i was still working), i was just using un-branded stuff for the gym. so, it would have been really such a big motivation to go for a Nike! but the motivation was very short-lived. i was back to my unhealthy lifestyle. i'd say it was a big mistake that i got those Nike 'rewards' even before i lost a pound of weight.


i should know better now and i'm quite proud and happy that when i go to the mall and somehow get tempted to buy something (which i could justify as 'motivation'), i stop and tell myself i don't deserve it yet except for the P199.75 coverup i got when i lost 2 lbs. :)

been thinking of getting myself a Chocolate or Mango (yes, these brands are big deal for me because i could not normally afford them) dress when i lose 15-20 pounds or 2 inches off my waist. yes, they better have to be that high because those brands are expensive. =) i hope i get them for summer!


for a weight loss of 5 pounds, 2-3 preloved books from my suki online seller would do. and when i lose 30-40 pounds, i'd really ask the hubby to reward me with a one-year gym membership!