Why did you come to the conclusion to lose weight?

hancdon

While I was aware of my situation I always have know what you need too do but deny the reality and put everything off. Not looking at the scale, eating things that your not suppose too but saying I'm going to start soon, excuse. Just don't feel like it now. I broke a friends chair sitting in it and that's when "now" happened.

ghostly_pet

my goal isn't to lose weight, but to maintain it, and be more healthy

I decided I would watch what I eat because I slowly gained a few pounds and I missed my old self.

vczK2t

I am short, under 5', and that can't change. but being heavier in weight than my husband is EXTREMELY embarrassing. He loves me and is very encouraging for me to live healthy, but I really don't feel attractive or sexy or beautiful. SO, I want to lose weight so that I weigh less than he does and hopefully feel as beautiful, attractive, and sexy as he thinks I am.

riffraff2112

Got tired of looking at pictures of myself that no amount of cropping and editing produced a picture I was proud of!

serees

I've put about 21 lbs on since moving in with my boyfriend about 2 and half years ago. We are getting married in 8 months and it had to be gone. I've Lost about 4 pounds so far it's taken me 3 weeks. I'm struggling with only eating 1200 though, especially in work as I don't get a proper lunch break and have to eat on the go.

jasamjak67

I was diagnosed with an autoimmune arthritis condition that has affected my ankles so the more weight I lose the better it will be for me joints. I was 301 two years ago - today 277 and a goal of 230 would be my prize!

justvclark

I don't necessarily want to focus on losing weight, but I wanted to eat better and exercise for a few reasons...my son told me that he needs me to stay in shape so that he can climb a mountain with me someday. I can't really say no to that, right? Also, heart disease runs in my family. As for losing weight, I like vintage clothing, and the larger sizes cost more. I started getting too big for a lot of my clothes and didn't want to spend the kind of money it would take to replace my wardrobe.

dougl004

uote="justvclark;34664151"]I don't necessarily want to focus on losing weight, but I wanted to eat better and exercise for a few reasons...my son told me that he needs me to stay in shape so that he can climb a mountain with me someday. I can't really say no to that, right? Also, heart disease runs in my family. As for losing weight, I like vintage clothing, and the larger sizes cost more. I started getting too big for a lot of my clothes and didn't want to spend the kind of money it would take to replace my wardrobe.[/quote]

I also didn't want to spend more money on bigger clothes, and I couldn't continue to look like a busted can of biscuits in the ones I had. I'm proud to say I can finally comfortably wear everything in my closet again.

dee_thurman

I looked around and my family was dealing with disease. I was watching what my kids ate and wasn't happy with that. I looked at myself and said this isn't good. Flipped the switch on a Sunday and I am on day 34! My kids have started eating better already. It is 100% a process in a lot of different areas but making progress.

Bethffdp

I realized I had my whole life ahead of me to do amazing things. And when I do those amazing things I don't want my weight to hold me back as it has already done in many situations.

maciekpas

Firstly I gave up on eating sweets and junk food, when I noticed that i lost on my weight I was proud of my self and it was started to enjoy me, then when i stopped to lose my weight I started to biking, I bought stationary bike and I ride at home during my favorite serials. I stick to new habits and continue my exercise, Now I'm going to start gym to gain more muscle and burn rest of fat.

zenjen13

When I saw my last vacation pics of myself in a bikini and I was too embarrassed to add them to my slideshow to show my friends. I've always been thin until fairly recently so it was a big wake up call. Plus, 40,'nuff said.

bacs

When even my fat pants didn't fit and I had to wear yoga pants to work and hoped one noticed haha-

italianrose987

Moving to the Netherlands and having to bike EVERYWHERE... and not being able to do it (while my bf's parents - 60 plus - could!). I kept thinking of how active I was as a child and how many problems my 50 year old parents have with their health and I decided that now was a good of time as any! Weight loss isn't THE goal in of itself for me... but having it secondary to fitness is keeping me on track & motivated.

tigerblue

I just cleaned out the attic and found the jeans that were the last straw for me. I put them on one morning and could barely sit, they were so tight!

When I pulled them out of the box yesterday, I was amazed. They were huge. Can't believe I got that big!! I almost kept them just because. But all the fat clothes got donated yesterday!

OhMsDiva

no big a ha moment for me. I turned 45 this year and I was hovering at 500 lbs. I was sad, mad, depressed, in a bad relationship, but I always put on a happy face and acted like my weight did not bother me. My knees hurt everyday. I had trouble getting in and out of cars. I did not want to move once I sat down. I never thought I was hopeless though. One day I saw an ad for a weight loss program, with a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee and I said why not?
I ordered the program and it sat it my house for a few weeks before I even opened it. 80+ lbs later. I feel a world of difference. Of course I have a long ways to go, but at least I can see a big difference and i know that this way of living is doable for me. I thank God everyday for the unconditional love of my family, because they never judged me and that goes a long way.

TxLisa251

My pants started to become so tight, I had to start wearing more dresses. I do not want to buy bigger clothes. I started working out but didn't change my diet. I actually gained weight. Once I started counting calories, with working out, I finally saw movement on the scale.

babydollbell

My father recently became an Ironman he is 45 and lots about 30kgs in the process. I thought what is my excuse? Turns out I don't have one so here I am.

KT_3009

I was at my heaviest three months ago and knew I had to do something otherwise I'd keep on getting bigger. Also someone I worked with made a comment on my top looking to tight and I realised that losing weight once before I needed to get back to being fit and healthy

DarynE527

None of my clothes fit anymore and I just didn't feel like "me". Started to not recognize who I saw in the mirror.

dougl004

I'm hoping that everyone continues to strive toward their fitness goals into the New Year. #wegotthis

srecupid

It was always in the back my mind and I kept telling myself "i'll start tomorrow" well one night this summer after a beer and deep dish pizza i had a 45 minute drive home from a concert and felt like crap. I told myself "i'm starting tomorrow" and i did.

drywall_painter

I have a nagging voice in my head telling me I'm fat, I mean it's the first thing I think of when I wake up, when I am closer to my goal(currently 20 lbs away ) getting dressed is actually a joy.

chuckyjean

When I noticed my pants sizes kept getting bigger, when I saw myself in a full length mirror, when I could barely bend over to tie my shoes, cause my belly kept getting in the way. I used to be a size 7 when I was younger, I doubled that size. I may not want to be a size 7 again, but a 10 would be nice.

chrisnawoo

I couldn't look on myself on the mirror at my brother in-law's house during Xmas eve family get together and I refused to take full body picture so it's sign to loose weight one day a time 1 lb a week is my goal. My 2nd Day disappointed to do my weigh in gain 8 lbs more during the holiday so need to loose about 40 lbs now. I just take one day a time and focus on my goal.

ShrinkingKerrie

I lost 40lbs in 2013-14 and it had started to creep back on, I refused to buy a bigger Jean size again so here I am..

Lutielu

Okay odd but, the zombie apocalypse. I saw a thread asking if you could survive a zombie apocalypse and I realized I couldn't. I wouldn't have the strength needed to survive. For myself it's not much motivation but I have my son to take care of too. If we had a natural disaster could I put him on my back and run if I needed to? I decided the weight wasn't near as important as the fitness and that completely changed the game for me. When it gets hard instead of thinking about what clothes I want to fit into I think about not being the weak link in my family's survival. It helps me push through with much more determination.

monetfuge

Yes, investing in larger sizes. Being too poor to buy new fat clothes. Not looking good in my old dance moves anymore. Out of breath on simple flights of steps. Watching myself gain 5ibs per week but barely eating, wtf. hormones all over the place, and my iron levels falling way below all the while trying to control my calorie intake while very active physically with my stressful night jobs. Rotator cuff injury and yearly joint pain bc of it. Meniscus tear in my right knee trying to run steps 30 min for 5-6 days straight and standing 10 hours. Mother of 4 kids. I was spinning out of control. Now been spinning on a bike from an Orthopedic Dr. Recommendation so found a fav. Routine, and I've tried most routines for two years straight never seeing results adding to my stress while trying out paleo eating habits. What a yo-yo. I needed a life and stress relief escape! Simple Excersise and eating healthy is one of them.

My saying regarding discipline...
~It hurts so good instead of hurting so bad.~

Cambridge727

When I found the hardship of walking and standing for long periods of of time. The weight has taken toll on my feet and knees

badasswarrior

I realized over and over again that being fat sucks. Nothing feels better than being comfortable in your own skin, and unfortunately having excessive fat, makes me uncomfortable in my skin.