Reward for 45 lbs lost

Okay, so, I don't hesitate to get that reward as soon as I earn it. I feel like a 5 year old sometimes cuz I can't wait to get the next gift card!

I decided on Macy's after I went this weekend and found some really nice sweaters and shirts that I'd love. (I will buy a few for winter since I have NO winter clothes...remember, I gave it all away in March/April plus it would be too big now. YIPEE!)

I even bought some smaller T-shirts that I will be able to wear next summer. I love end of season clearance sales. Beautiful T-shirts for $4.99...how could I pass that up??

Actually...I bought 2 T-shirts in medium for next summer. When I got home I tried them on and realized they fit perfectly. They must be a "big" medium...but who cares...they are still MEDIUM! So, when I went back and bought 3 more shirts for next year in SMALL... I figure if...oops...no WHEN I lose the rest of my weight, ..35 lbs more...I should easily fit into these T-shirts. I had always dreamed of being a "medium"...can't even imagine fitting into something that says "SMALL"!!! Life is good!

My 40 lb reward

I decided to go with a Lands End gift card this time. (Ordering on-line is so easy!!). Our local Sears has a section of Lands End clothing which I think is very nice and casual. They also sent me a catalog ...I found some beautiful sweaters that would be nice for the winter.

I forgot I ordered this and ordered a gift card for another store...I will save that one for my next 'reward'!!

35 lb reward

In keeping with my effort to reward my 5 lb achievements, I bought a $20.00 gift card for losing 35 lbs.

I finally realize, I don't have to go to the store to pick it up...I ordered it on-line..got to pick the design I wanted...and poof, free shipping and 3 days later it was in my mail box!

Of course, I spent about 10 minutes picking the perfect card...and this one seemed to fit my goals... "GO GIRL"!!

My latest reward

As I mentioned earlier, I treat myself to a gift card everytime I lose 5 lbs.

So far, I have 4 $20.00 gift cards from Coldwater Creek, 1 from Kohl's and today I decided that before I die I need to own something from Victoria's Secret...so that's what I did!

I have to admit that walking into the store to buy the gift card was a new experience... I have never bought anything there, nor have I ever walked into their store...until today!

My next goal...

I bought these tan pants from LL Bean...size 16. They are a little snug and I hope to wear them by late June...or roughly 10 lbs less from now.

I also bought a pair of size 12 pants ...$5.00 on clearance. Hopefully they will fit by winter time.

Cleaned out my closet

Here they are...here they go! These bags are filled with winter clothes that I do not intend to EVER wear again... this time next year I WILL be in a smaller size. So, I bagged up most of my sweaters, turtlenecks, woolen pants...anything 'wintery' in that dreaded XL size and I'm giving it away.

Big Brother/Big Sisters calls periodically to collect clothing for the retail store they have in my area called "Savers". I jumped at the chance to get rid of this clothes. Next winter I will be either A. in a smaller size... or B. very cold and nekked.. so it's definitely motivating to stick with my new eating lifestyle and get a NEW wardrobe next winter. I did keep a few cardigan sweaters and sweatshirts that I can still wear as really warm weather won't hit New England until June!

Rewards..

Well, just like a kid, I need rewards to keep me motivated....even if that means rewarding myself! So, I've decided that for every 5 lbs. I lose, I will buy myself a $20.00 gift card to a clothing store. I have always loved the styles at Coldwater Creek, so I decided that was a good choice because they do not carry larger sizes...so if I don't lose the weight, I'll have to buy things for other people - and frankly, that ain't happening!! When I get to my goal weight that will give me $300 worth of gift cards...enough for a few new outfits. I can add my 'reward' to the same giftcard, so I won't end up with numerous cards worth $20. each. I think I spent 20 minutes picking the 'perfect' design...I love the look of the dragonfly, so I went with that one.