Healthy Rewards
We know it is important to celebrate accomplishments, and for many of us, our usual way to celebrate is through food. While Kinetix allows for those awesome FREE TARGETS, I think there are a lot of other ways to reward ourselves for a job well done. I was inspired by one of my clients who told me that recently, she and her partner have had a mind shift around food. They had always created memories around food, eaten LOTS or decadently for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, tuesdays, saturdays, etc. Recently they decided to start forming new memories and celebration around EVENTS instead of eating.
So, I encourage you to share ways you celebrate success that does not involve food. I'll tell you mine is shopping! I new pair of workout shorts or a new tank makes me feel GREAT because it reinforces my healthy eating and exercise habits and is a special treat!
What do you do?
So, I encourage you to share ways you celebrate success that does not involve food. I'll tell you mine is shopping! I new pair of workout shorts or a new tank makes me feel GREAT because it reinforces my healthy eating and exercise habits and is a special treat!
What do you do?
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Permalink Reply by Katharine L Brumbaugh on -
Wow! I'd love to see some people's ideas on this, I really have to struggle to think of something that I consider a reward without it being food.
How about these:
Go to the movies with a friend. Do you think they would kick me out if I sneak in some Parmesan Crisps? = )
6 or 8 songs to add to your MP3/ iPod
New pair of jeans <---- I can't wait for that one!
Buy yourself a bouquet of flowers... Yes! You can buy yourself flowers!!
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Permalink Reply by Coach Emily on -
Those are great ideas! I love buying myself flowers!! I like your suggestion of adding new songs to the ipod--music is a great one.
How about going dancing? Or subscribing to a magazine?!
Thanks for sharing Katharine!
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Permalink Reply by Coach Camille on -
Oh boy I always buy myself flowers...big bouquets of sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE! It's a total girly thing, but sometimes to reward myself I do a mini spa...you know, take a long bath, put on a face mask, paint my toe nails...it makes me feel silly talking about it because I'm not a big girly girl, but somehow giving myself a little extra love every once in a while is pretty rewarding!
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Permalink Reply by Kathy Herrmann on -
I like to buy new clothes or make plans to go out and have some fun - listen to live music, dancing, movie, etc. You're right - there are lots of ways to celebrate that don't involve food.
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Permalink Reply by Amanda, Nutritionist on -
What can I say I like jewelry!
But I am also a big fan of taking a friend to get a mani-pedi- you can never get enough time with your friends.
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Permalink Reply by Coach Gerry on -
This is a great ideal...I love games. Personally, I like to reward myself with a great meal. You are stretching me Emily. So if budget was limitless, yet sensible, I would make a weekend trip to visit a friend.
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