Day 2 and Workout Reward Ideas

Going well so far...it's 8PM and I've only thought about sweets once or twice while I was shopping at Whole Foods. Update- it's now 9:20, and I still haven't thought about them again.

And for a few minutes while I was trying to come up with an idea for our workout competition monthly prize. So I don't have to come up with these ideas again every month, I decided to write them down for once. Here's what I've come up with so far for rewards that are $10-$25. I tried to stay away from any food related rewards since that kind of defeats the purpose... but thought of a couple that were kind of fun.

• Manicure/pedicure gift certificate ($15-25)
• Magazine subscription ($15-20)
• iTunes gift card (any amount)
• Target gift card (any amount)
• Sports Authority gift certificate for new workout gear (any amount)
• Amazon gift certificate for anything really (any amount)
• Cookbook ($15-$25)
• Movie tickets ($15)
• Mall gift certificate (any amount)
• Workout DVDs
• Baking stuff (mixing bowls, baking sheets, cupcake tins, silicone mat)
• Bath and Body Gift Certificate
• Candles/aromatherapy type stuff
• Fresh flowers
• Gift card to Etsy
• Homemade dinner gift cards
• Nice waterbottle/water pack for runners
• Yoga mat and bands
• Workout bag
• Exercise ball (the big ones), medicine balls, kettlebells, dumbbells, etc.
• Pedometer
• Gift card to shoe store (DSW, Payless, Off Broadway, etc.)
• iPod accessories (cover, headphones, gift card, speakers, running armband)
• Online personal training program (Designed for the recipient)
• Paying for a race registration

And then I thought that doing some type of themed gift basket would be kind of a fun reward as well. Here are some of the ideas I came up with.

• Healthy treats- chocolate milk, fruit, baby carrots, string cheese, yogurt, granola
• Homemade dinner - rolls, salad, main dish, dessert
• Homemade goodies - cinnamon rolls, cookies, cupcakes, muffins
• Night off #1: Movie Night - Blockbuster/Netflix/Redbox gift card, popcorn, movie candy, drinks, snuggie or fleece blanket
• Night off #2: Game night - pizza place gift certificate, gummy bears, playing cards, any board games, written out instructions for games like mafia, Chex Mix/snack food, drinks
• Night off #3 - good book, snuggie or fleece blanket, hot chocolate, goodies/chocolate
• Breakfast in Bed - cute vase, breakfast tray, breakfast recipes, muffin tin/mix, juice, fruit
• Pamper yourself/Girl's Night - chick flick, bubble bath, nail polish, foot lotion, face mask
• Spa Day - massage lotion, candles, neck wrap,
• Workout - water bottle, towel, workout DVD, CD of workout songs, magazine
• Yoga - yoga mat, yoga socks, resistance bands, yoga balls, yoga DVD/cards
• Baking - silicone spatulas, cupcake tins, mixing bowls, measuring cups, apron
• Sweet and Salty Treats - Chocolate covered pretzels, trail mix, popcorn with M&Ms, chocolate/yogurt covered nuts or sunflower seeds, granola bars
• iPod gift basket- iTunes gift card, iPod cover, headphones, speakers, armband, etc.