As I promised myself yesterday, here's my reward list for things I am entitled to treat myself to once I get to a certain goal.
I am not gonna expose my weight, as already I've documented in earlier posts, so you'll have to put up with the only way I'll ever include algebra in my day-to-day life...
X-1,2 New Purse/Speakers 21lbs
X-2,9 Charm Bracelet* 28lbs
X-2,2 New bag/red angry bird plush 8" 35lbs
X-3,9 Workout shoes 42lbs
X-3,2 DKNY Be Delicious 49lbs
X-4,9 Zumba DVD/Dance Classes 56lbs
X-4,2 Spa/Massage/Photo Frame (1) 63lbs
X-5,9 Spa/Massage/Photo Frame (1) 70lbs
X-5,2 Manicure 77lbs
X-6,9 Photoshoot/Hair Colour 84lbs
X-6,2 Travel Ticket/Tablet + Ann Summers Underwear 91lbs
X-6 Piercing 93lbs
Followed by (if I have the money): a brand new wardrobe of clothes :D
So I've probably got some explaining to do.
If you follow my twitter, you'll know that I'm unemployed and I'm pretty short, and thrifty (at the moment) with money. This is why there are alternatives to some of the items, as indicated with a forward slash (please bear in mind that it's ONE reward each week). So some weeks, it might be the £6 angry bird plush (yes, I am aware I'm too old for that) or a considerably more expensive bag. It really depends where I find myself financially when I reach these targets. I figure, that also if I pace myself with how much I spend in the early days, it'll give me more to work for. So that's why some of them are actually necessities rather than rewards, but at smaller costs so that I don't spend too much!
Do the goals relate to my targets?
Some do, some don't. As I said before, some are mere necessities to push me on when the going gets tough. Some are to aid it, some to feel more confident, some as a huge end target to work towards. Some might seem a little random or unexplained so here's my reasoning behind the objects
21lbs
- New purse - Necessity
- Speakers - Necessity, mine have just broken out of the blue!
28lbs
- Charm Bracelet - Here's an interesting idea I found...I read that someone was going to do this, and buy a charm for each 5lb lost. So I'm gonna give that a go too. Although, if it's per 5lbs, it'll probably weigh more than me when I'm done!
- New Bag - Necessity, mine's been broken for about 18 months. Must be good quality, bulky, leathery with a huge clasp. A bag that you could hit round a face and leave a mark.
- Red Angry Bird Plush 8" Toy - Hm. Well I'm a big kid. And it's a moneysaver I guess. Ok I just want the angry bird, don't judge me.
- Workout Shoes - Ideally want to be running/want to have joined a gym by this point. I am obviously exercising regularly before, but remember that moment when Forrest Gump gets new trainers? There you go.
- DKNY Be Delicious - I do love a good quality subtle perfume. Taking more pride in myself by this point and I think scent can aid that. Plus, the apple/blossom is mouthwatering!
- Zumba DVD - I've never actually done zumba, this wasn't the best idea. But then I can dance badly in the comfort of my own home rather than like a twit with other people. Not that I have anything against dancing like a twit in public. I just prefer to be drunk when I do it, and we all know I'm teetotal.
- Dance Classes Alternative to Zumba DVD if it's too expensive. And I might be in Spain by this point, so this could be a LOT of fun, being taught by spaniards :D
63lbs
This one needs to be explained too - I'm not going to have all three of these, only the photo frame is a definite. I don't really have too much interest in the spa/massage industry, but it's something I'd like to do once in my life. But I don't know which is better, a spa day (or weekend, or whatever) or massage. Or the cost. Depending on where I am in my life, I'll work out how much I can afford. For 63lbs, I'll pick probably the photo frame, and then 70lbs, I'll probably have a spa day/weekend or massage. Depends on money and how I feel.
It's the 63lb question...
- Photo Frame - to document this huge (literally) journey. Found a nice little one on amazon for about £9 and 8 windows that I like the look of. It'll not be for use, at this point, but something quite commemorative and personal to work towards.
70lbs
- Massage - to feel better about myself. To give myself an exhilarating treat as I get into the last stone of this weight loss.
- Spa - as above, but just depends where I am. If I'm abroad then I'll most likely get the massage by myself.
77lbs
- Manicure - just cos...I've never had one. And it's a nice, cheapish treat which again helps me take pride in my appearance..
84lbs
- Photoshoot - Firstly, I am categorically NOT one of those people who will pay for these and then call it modelling and think I'm Kate Moss. Don't think of me as one of 'those' people. Basically, I'm not a twat and necessary weight loss isn't going to change that. I'm getting this to include something in my photo frame, but also to document this journey
- Hair Colour - we all know I love dyeing my hair. Don't think much more needs to be said. Oh, except, probably blonde.
91lbs
- Travel Ticket - this is just so vague because there are so many places I want to go to, and I don't know what my budget will be like. My first port of calls are to go to either Maryland or the Philippines, to visit faraway friends, based on a promise to myself that I'd go and see them when I have money. If I don't have money at this stage, then I'll probably opt for a few days away in Spain or Italy (if anyone cares to join me?)
- Tablet - There's a pretty fancy Google Nexus 7 coming out, for £159. And I haven't got anything new and shiny for a while...and my laptop's feeling old...
- Ann Summers Underwear - hm, yeah, another thing I like is pretty underwear. I want some new ones that aren't babydolls or chemises or nightwear, I want a proper nice bra and knickers. With every fella, I've hidden behind some basque or babydoll for years now, I finally need to take down that curtain.
93lbs AKA GOAL
- Piercing - this one's vague also. Partly because I kinda know where I'm going to get the piercing, but that people won't approve. Partly because I'm not totally sure about getting a piercing there. Let me get one thing straight, it'll something I *could* put up on social networking sites, before you get any ideas! Partly because it's a personal mark to me on my body.
- Shopping Spree - As in, it'll be a '19 years later' anti-climax probably, when I eventually get funds. But I want a new wardrobe. I mean my clothes are feeling baggier already, how is that going to feel after these next ~80lbs?? I think I deserve that much.
Thank you if you've read all of that. Please pass it on to people you know who are trying to lose a similarly huge amount of weight - I got the inspiration to write this list when I saw it blogged elsewhere, so if it inspires people to do the same and work towards mini-goals, then I'd be so glad.
I hope you continue to follow my journey. Thank you for reading!! xxx
