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Having a relaxing bath with luxury bubbles and bath bombs is one thing I like to do but what other non-food inexpensive rewards can we give ourselves along the weight loss journey?

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Lytham profile image
Lytham3 stone

Paint our nails ? Foot spa ?

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S11m in reply toLytham

Trim one’s beard

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S11m

Look in the mirror

feel comfortable in your clothes

Feel comfortable "out"

Feel good and lean

enjoy exercise

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burntsunMaintainerRestart Feb 20246kg

A new book or piece of music. A magazine we don't normally read. A house plant, or some bulbs for the garden. Some printed out photos. A trip to the cinema (although that can be pricey, depending on the venue). A trip to a free museum or gallery.

Part of My List for the last 40 years has been...

Walk the dog

Play with a kitten

Fly a kite (now l just enjoy watching others)

Cut the grass (riding mower is like a go cart)

Plant a flower

Feed the hummingbirds

Watch a humorous movie (Video - DVD)

Coffee with a friend

Cozy blanket & a good book

Hoola hoop (l can't do this any more but it's fun trying)

Do something nice for someone who is feeling down

Now start making your list... & SMILE

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JiminyCricket7lbs in reply to

Yes hula hooping !! It's poi for me. I'm rubbish but it's fun

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Hi Jiminy Cricket... My young friend made me a hoola hoop several years ago for my birthday. Lovely! When l was 12 years old l had won a hoola hoop contest & was anxious to try it again. It was a Big Oopsfest! I flung it & it fell to the ground over & over again & again. I now think of it as exercise equipment... Fling & Bend... a new play on touch your toes... it makes me giggle!

My friend has encouraged me to join her at the park where she teaches hoola hooping... l do enjoy spreading laughter in this World but that is Not gonna happen...

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JiminyCricket7lbs

Barricade myself in my bedroom, lie down eyes closed, and listen to the Archers. My daily 15 minutes of peace, surprisingly hard to achieve!

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bikegrrrl1lb

I have found a cross-country walking route to work which is now my "treat", it's so beautiful and you can see ducks, herons, coots etc.

I have a library app and I have just learned how to downlaod audiobooks, a good treat for when I'm walking!

A nice scarf or pair of earrings? (unless you go high-end clothes all the time!)

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13Valerie

A coffee in a place I've never been before is my favourite simple cheap but indulgent treat😍

Sometimes I plan a trip to a garden centre and look at the lovely plants.

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Oh, Yes, Garden Center Walks are Wonderful... so peaceful.

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13Valerie in reply to

...and they often have lovely coffee shops too!!

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Oh, my, l have never found one with a coffee shop in my area. That would be wonderful!

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focused1Maintainer13kg

Hand write someone you haven't seen / spoken to letter. I found this therapeutic too . Older people love letters and it makes you think about you which can be a good thing . Try freebie sites for a sample of perfume or face cream . Department stores do free facials / make up . You don't have to buy .

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I am seventy & letters & cards from friends are so uplifting... Great idea Focused l.

I just love a charity shop mooch and getting new sizes or just a second hand book

Double reward 1. People / animals in need (which ever your choice) 2. Money raised for investigations into illnesses /diseases

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SlimmerSue62

Hi Crimson Mama, how about putting £1 in a jar for every lb lost. Then treat yourself to something non foodie, when you have saved enough..

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Wobbleless

I treated myself to an LED lamp, and now I do a gel manicure to treat myself and feel spoiled.

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TTandRW

I use a lovely soak in a hot bath to pass some time especially in the evening to stop me eating. X

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