What are some good reasons to be thin?

kelly39014
kelly39014 Posts: 38 Member
edited November 8 in Health and Weight Loss
As opposed to being overweight just looking for some extra motivation!
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  • jesiann2014
    jesiann2014 Posts: 521 Member
    Good reasons to be HEALTHY...
    Self-confidence
    The ability to pack heavy objects
    Self-confidence
    Less chance of having to be on meds for diabetes, high bp, etc...
    Self-confidence
    Sleep better! That's a good one. :)
    Oh! And the boost in self-confidence is better than any chocolate. And I love chocolate.
  • Taajsgpm
    Taajsgpm Posts: 36
    Best reason ! - How many fat 90 year olds do you know?
  • EmmieBaby
    EmmieBaby Posts: 1,235 Member
    jesiann2014 wrote: »
    Good reasons to be HEALTHY...
    Self-confidence
    The ability to pack heavy objects
    Self-confidence
    Less chance of having to be on meds for diabetes, high bp, etc...
    Self-confidence
    Sleep better! That's a good one. :)
    Oh! And the boost in self-confidence is better than any chocolate. And I love chocolate.

    love it!
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    easier to buy clothes because everything looks good off the rack
    physically comfortable in most circumstances
    less wear & tear on joints

    I second no meds and chocolate (without guilt/shame).
  • SLHysell
    SLHysell Posts: 247 Member
    #1 Health
    #2 Clothes that fit
    #3 Less snoring
    #4 Better Sleep
    #5 Tying shoes
    #6 Riding rides at the amusement park
    #7 Airplane/bus/stadium seats
    #8 Respect
  • chantalebelle
    chantalebelle Posts: 43
    fit into old clothes, feel good about what you are seeing, change in body temperature
  • tonyamt2
    tonyamt2 Posts: 16 Member
    SLHysell wrote: »
    #1 Health
    #2 Clothes that fit
    #3 Less snoring
    #4 Better Sleep
    #5 Tying shoes
    #6 Riding rides at the amusement park
    #7 Airplane/bus/stadium seats
    #8 Respect

    Respect is a good one!
  • JessicaZen
    JessicaZen Posts: 149 Member
    Keep up with my soon to be 5 yr old and my husband
    Feel better about myself
    feel more confidant with myself
    and to finally be able to win one of my final battles with weight.
    have already conquered self injury ,binging and purging, drugs and alcohol and promiscuity, gotta tell you the weight so far has been the hardest.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    jesiann2014 wrote: »
    Good reasons to be HEALTHY...
    Self-confidence
    The ability to pack heavy objects
    Self-confidence
    Less chance of having to be on meds for diabetes, high bp, etc...
    Self-confidence
    Sleep better! That's a good one. :)
    Oh! And the boost in self-confidence is better than any chocolate. And I love chocolate.

    All of this!
  • DiabolicalColossus
    DiabolicalColossus Posts: 219 Member
    Replace "skinny" with "healthy".

    The only numbers that actually matter are the ones you get at the doctor's office.

    Clothing size is not an indicator of health or well being.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    Feeling good at the end of each day because you weren't carrying around a ton of excess weight. Being overweight is exhausting.

    Feeling good every morning because you slept better and more comfortably.

    Feeling good at every meal because you can eat a reasonable amount and be satiated, instead of being hungry all the time for more to maintain an overweight physique.

    Feeling good during high-movement activities, like walking a theme park, helping a friend move, rearranging furniture, dusting the house, etc because you're not out of breath.
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    Good reasons to be thin? IMHO there aren't any. There are reasons, but in and of themselves I don't think they're all that good. For instance, I would never tell a healthy person that there's any good reason for them to lose weight just to be thin.

    But good reasons to be healthy? TONS!
    - Living a long and fulfilling life
    - Being there for the people you care about
    - Avoiding painful and debilitating health problems like heart disease, stroke, diabetes...
    - Having the strength and energy to do the things you want to do, whether it's travel the world, hike a mountain, run a race, volunteer on a project, or whatever it is you want to do
    - Setting a healthy example for others (e.g. your kids) so they can also lead long, healthy fulfilling lives
  • Jessalynn54
    Jessalynn54 Posts: 44 Member
    Good reasons to be healthy, eat right amounts and exercise: things that run in the family, osteoporosis, diabetes, back pain, high cholesterol etc.
    Be active and able to do the things you've always wanted to do when you retire.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Having lost eighty pounds so far, I can say the benefits are huge!
    1. Diabetes in remission.
    2. Off blood pressure meds.
    3. Off Cholesterol meds.
    4. Big improvement in mobility; I am in a running class now! if you had told me a year ago I would be running, I would have laughed in your face.
    5. I went shopping at Old Navy on the weekend; first time ever. I am now within the "normal" sizing.
    6. I have a waist. Which means I can bend and reach.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I don't think there is any reason to be thin, unless you are a distance runner or ballerina. However, I think there are many reasons to be FIT (as you can definitely be thin and totally out of shape). The reasons are what everyone else mentioned, but being thin doesn't mean being healthy or fit.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,744 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    Having lost eighty pounds so far, I can say the benefits are huge!
    1. Diabetes in remission.
    2. Off blood pressure meds.
    3. Off Cholesterol meds.
    4. Big improvement in mobility; I am in a running class now! if you had told me a year ago I would be running, I would have laughed in your face.
    5. I went shopping at Old Navy on the weekend; first time ever. I am now within the "normal" sizing.
    6. I have a waist. Which means I can bend and reach.

    That's amazing! I'm so impressed! I've tried to convince my mom that those things ARE possible with lifestyle changes, but she refuses to believe. It's hard to watch, but there's only so much I can do. I do, however, love seeing others make the progress you have!
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I prefer to be thin because I feel I look way sexier this way. Yep, it's all about the sexy. B)
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    Easier to outrun the zombies (or at least outrun your fat friends during the zombie apocalypse).
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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    BZAH, I got there with a LOT of help, not just lifestyle changes. I have a team assigned to me including a Dietitian, a Physio therapist, a Psychologist, and a Surgeon. I had gastric bypass surgery this past summer, losing 40 lbs before surgery and now 40 lbs afterwards. Your mom is right to be concerned if she can do this on her own.
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Carlos_421 wrote: »
    Easier to outrun the zombies (or at least outrun your fat friends during the zombie apocalypse).

    What if the zombie ran track in high school before becoming a zombie? What a you gonna do then smart guy???
    This made me laugh.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Cheaper clothes.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    It contributes to being healthier

    You look better
    You feel better (Less aches and pains!)
    More energy
    Ability to do exercises you couldn't do before
    Cuter clothes
    Cuter bras
    Faster showers (and less soap required!)
    Less $ spent on groceries (you can eat less)
    You fit in places you didn't before (e.g. You can walk around the grocery cart in the checkout lane to empty it)
    Less hot on the summer! (but colder in winter, so trade-off)
    Less self-conscious at the pool
    Driving is easier and more comfortable (especially nice on long trips!)
    You fit into airplane seats
    You fit into rollercoaster seats, car seats, on toilet seats (you just fit everywhere you should)
    Clothes take up less room in washer and suitcase, saving time and money
    Strangers are nicer, more friendly
    You never have to worry about being the fattest one in the room
    No speech from the doctor about your weight (and no guilt about making yourself unhealthy)
    Gardening is easier
    Washing the floor on your knees is easier
    Tying your shoes isn't a production
    Pretty much EVERYTHING is easier when you don't have fat involved, in the way and slowing you down
    You feel sexier during sex
    Shopping is more fun (and can shop with thin friends, in the same store)
    More room under desks, can cross your legs
    Running up stairs is easier (and faster)
    You spend a million less minutes thinking and worrying about fat, which lets you think about other, better things - you're happier. :)

    You're proud of yourself

    You can be the thinner person who doesn't do mean things to fat people, like say, "Oh, I'm so fat!" to someone 2-3x bigger than you, talk about how gross fat is in front of them or give unsought advice.
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    Not getting upset while trying on clothes
    Having more confidence and secure about yourself
    Overall better health
    More stamina
  • DaniTronMcNally
    DaniTronMcNally Posts: 44 Member
    I want to sleep better. That is honestly about 95% of my motivation.The other 5% is not wanting to buy new clothes because I'm lazy
  • willrun4bagels
    willrun4bagels Posts: 838 Member
    I'd rather replace "thin" with healthy & strong... just saying. I don't want to be thin.
  • astrose00
    astrose00 Posts: 754 Member
    As you get older, it's a lot easier to move around when you aren't overweight. So it keeps you young. I am assuming you mean "healthy" or "fit" as opposed to just "skinny" or "thin". I'm not sure why anyone would want to be thin or skinny. It doesn't look anywhere near as good as lean and fit. And it doesn't feel anywhere near as good either.
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    willrun4bagels wrote: »
    I'd rather replace "thin" with healthy & strong... just saying. I don't want to be thin.
    Ahhh yes great point. Why the hell wasn't I even thinking like that when I posted?! I don't want to be thin either. I want to be fit, healthy and curvy.
  • loribethrice
    loribethrice Posts: 620 Member
    More clothing choices
    Cheaper clothing choices (plus size clothes are always more expensive)
    Better bathing suits
    Easier to buy bras
    Can shop in the juniors section if you need more selection
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    sex
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