Finishing a round of Whole30 is an accomplishment. Think of all the things that went into your round. You had to plan. You spent more time shopping because you’re a label ninja and read everything. You did an endless amount of dishes. You made 90 compliant meals. Yeah, it’s a lot.
So, what do you do after a round to celebrate? There’s ice cream, pizza, wine, and all things sweet and boozy. It’s a trap. Don’t do it!
You may be quite use to rewarding yourself with a sugary treat after being successful. And, this is hard part, you need to find some non-food rewards.
After many rounds, this is one of my favourite parts. I think long and hard about what I want to do for myself. I seriously almost adopted a cat the last time. I already have a dog and a cat so it would’ve been in good company but decided against it for the time being.
I asked our Facebook members what they did to reward themselves and got all sorts of great ideas. Here’s some food for thought for you:
Styling
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Clothes–maybe even smaller clothes! New bras. Jeans. Jackets.
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Shoes
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Jewelry–one of our member said that she rewards herself every round with a mantra band. I love that idea!
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A Stitch Fix–I love getting these. I mean, who doesn’t love a box of clothing that gets dropped off on your doorstep?)
Pampering
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Spa Day
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Mani/Pedi
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Facial
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Massage
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Bubble bath with candles / Epsom salt bath
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Facial cream
Healthy Lifestyle
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Workout clothes
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Sneakers
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Leather kickboxing gloves–this beats a pizza any day!
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Fitness membership
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Fit Bit — this is my reward for this round. A new fit bit–I just haven’t decided which one yet.
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Smart bottle
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Heart rate monitor
Kitchen
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Kitchen gadget
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Cookbook
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Good coffee beans
Fun Stuff
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Antique pyrex (I love the patterns!)
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Special pens and a new journal
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Books
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Movies (sans popcorn)
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Night out dancing
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A Show
And, then there are some where the reward of good health is enough.
I hope this list gives you a few ideas on how to reward yourself after all your hard work. It takes a lot of grit and determination to do a round. Be kind and reward yourself for a job well done.
Got any other ideas? We’d love to hear them!