kalidastar Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Okay, so I just got my first test from school this semester graded and I got an A! WOOHOO!!! I studied for weeks and am doing really well. Also I took measurements and I've lost 3 inches from my hips in just over one week! WOOHOO AGAIN!!!! The first thought in my mind was to celebrate with food- a nice dinner or maybe dessert... But NO WAY!!! I don't even want healthy food to be treated as something special. I'm trying to change my whole attitude about food so there is no emotional eating. So I've been thinking all day about different ways to celebrate. I just bought about 10 new outfits (I hit a sale) and it seems kinda like a waste since I'm losing the weight... So how does everyone celebrate post WLS? I'm really interested to hear some different suggestions. Thanks, Kali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 WTG =D> on youre A plus the 3 inches youve lost. I celebrate by giving myself a manicure and pedicure. Its the best treat I can give myself. Once im closer to my goal then its going to be clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congrats! That great news!! I treat myself to shoes and jewellery (fashion jewelley)...and they fit whatever size I am. I expect my husband to treat to a diamond when I am done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 A massage always works for me! Or, my hubby watches my 5-year old and I go to see a movie w/girlfriends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbi Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I do what Denise does a manicure and pedicure, it makes me really sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I like to do clothes too. I know I will shrink out of them but it makes me feel good anyway. I am not buying expensive stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I agree about the clothes. I have been finding lots of stuff on clearance. I got 2 pair of pants today for $6 and $8 at target, they are so cute! I have been trying to get cheaper stuff because they only last like 5-7 weeks...But can't complain about that can we!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jmk Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Okay, so I just got my first test from school this semester graded and I got an A! WOOHOO!!! I studied for weeks and am doing really well. Also I took measurements and I've lost 3 inches from my hips in just over one week! WOOHOO AGAIN!!!! The first thought in my mind was to celebrate with food- a nice dinner or maybe dessert... But NO WAY!!! I don't even want healthy food to be treated as something special. I'm trying to change my whole attitude about food so there is no emotional eating. So I've been thinking all day about different ways to celebrate. I just bought about 10 new outfits (I hit a sale) and it seems kinda like a waste since I'm losing the weight... So how does everyone celebrate post WLS? I'm really interested to hear some different suggestions. Thanks, Kali Hi Kali, I also like to buy clothes and jewelry to celebrate, but then I also enjoy buying books of interest, music (sheet music and CD's) and getting a massage. A manicure/pedicure are also up there on my celebration list, along with planning a weekend getaway to the U.S. with a girlfriend (we tend to shop until we drop), buying some studio time (and doing some recording) as well as going to a spa up in the mountains for a day. Anything that makes you feel happy, relaxed and/or rejuvinated gets my celebration vote!! - (1jmk) Janet. P.S. A friend of mine used to take $10.00 and deposit it into a special account each time she lost a pound. At the end of her weight loss journey, she used the money to buy herself a new wardrobe, which I thought was really quite exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Good for you!!! The A and 3 inches are a lot to celebrate!! I'm old , single with no kids and make a pretty good income, so buying clothes and manicures, pedicures and massages are part of my normal routine. So, to treat myself I've been buying *smaller* clothes (on sale of course) that I will fit into later. There is so much stuff on sale right now and living in the South, there are only a couple of months that we have to wear sweaters and warmer things. I wear jeans and t-shirts all year round. So now I'll have some things to wear when my clothes get too big. This is a treat for me because I've never had the hope that the weight loss would continue so I never planned for more weight loss. Until now!! So, how about finding another big sale and buying some outfits in one size smaller? Another thing you can do to celebrate is to get with your friends and/or family and do something fun. A game of touch football, badminton, rollerblading in the park, going to a museum, take a little road trip for the day, go to garage sales, just spend some time together without it being centered around food. How about you and your friends all go and get a tiny tattoo? Jena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi All Congrats to all for losing weight. Facial pedicure and a small desert to share with friends is what I do to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantefishell Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 That is great! What about getting a charm bracelet and adding a charm for every special moment having to do with your weight loss journey! Just a thought. LOve, Dante' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I Love the $10 saved per pound lost idea Janet, I used to spend $10 on one trip through the drive thru... Now I just need to find $730 to put away for what I've already lost!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalidastar Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 OMG, these are all great ideas! I love the $10 a pound idea. I think I will start that the next time I weigh myself. But I wrote down all of your suggestions in my weight loss journey journal and now have all these great options! BTW, I decided to go away tonight with a friend to a casino. Gotta love those Indian reservations in California! LOL! They are so much fun- and maybe I'll win! Thanks again you guys! And can I just say/write how grateful I am to be a part of this forum. You guys are all wonderful! Hugs, Kali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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