Why did you come to the conclusion to lose weight?

TLBentley1

Mine was really easy really, I went to the doctors and when she couldn't find any other reason to fuss at me, she said I needed to join a weight loss program. Not like I hadn't been working on it all along (the reason she had nothing to fuss about).

AndrastesKnickerWeasels

I have an anxiety disorder, and a particularly bad episode saw me barely able to leave my house for the better part of a year. I gained 3 stone, and became super unfit. After a couple of years of doing nothing about my mental or physical health (I convinced myself I was happy as I was) I realised I wasn't. Two months ago I went to a doctor and started getting help for the anxiety. Then a month ago I woke up and was like "I need to get my life in order." and went outside. I've been walking between 3-5 miles a day, 5-6 days a week since and I don't intend to give it up.

It's like someone flipped a switch on the little voice in my head; instead of hearing insults and shaming for being overweight and telling me everything is too much to deal with, it now motivates and encourages me to get up and start doing things. It's not so much about losing the weight for me, as it is about getting fitter so I can do the activities I used to adore before everything happened, the weight loss that's occurring because of it is just a bonus!

lililomo

AndrastesKnickerWeasels wrote: »

I have an anxiety disorder, and a particularly bad episode saw me barely able to leave my house for the better part of a year. I gained 3 stone, and became super unfit. After a couple of years of doing nothing about my mental or physical health (I convinced myself I was happy as I was) I realised I wasn't. Two months ago I went to a doctor and started getting help for the anxiety. Then a month ago I woke up and was like "I need to get my life in order." and went outside. I've been walking between 3-5 miles a day, 5-6 days a week since and I don't intend to give it up.

It's like someone flipped a switch on the little voice in my head; instead of hearing insults and shaming for being overweight and telling me everything is too much to deal with, it now motivates and encourages me to get up and start doing things. It's not so much about losing the weight for me, as it is about getting fitter so I can do the activities I used to adore before everything happened, the weight loss that's occurring because of it is just a bonus!

very happy you got out of your head regarding this. most people are too involved with their own selves to worry about others. you've made incredible progress - i hope you're able to maintain this attitude and lifestyle - carry on!~ xo

mazurkiepolish

I was tired of buying bigger clothes. And I just felt terrible with myself. My whole family is small, naturally petite and I was so out of place next to them.

YoYodejavu

simple, couldn't button my pants.

smantha32

moar.

janalo55

305 wasn't fun. 216 is still not fun enough, but much better!

OddDitty

I came down with non-alcohol cirrhosis and decided I want to live a little longer.

Thebajan

My son died April 2017. In November I made a spontaneous decision to join a gym and do more with my life than just breathe air. I'm down 100 pounds.

JaelynneH

My family has a history of diabetes and heart problems. I'm 22 and 260 lbs, otherwise in good health but I want to get out ahead of those health risks. I'm newly married and want to have kids someday, I know I have a better chance of a healthy and full term pregnancy if my body is healthy. I want to live a happy and long life with my family. That, and I've never been a healthy weight, even as a child. I'd love to see what that's like 😁

ninjacakes

My daughter.

lalabank

Laurend224 wrote: »

My 'fat pants' we're no longer fitting. Seriously, I owned one pair of jeans that still fit, and I was starting to surpass them. I was tired of having to come home and put on sweat pants and pajamas.

I want to apply for term life insurance, but my weight puts me into a high $$$ category even though I am only 35, and otherwise 'healthy'

I am 5'3" and tired of weighing more than my 6 foot tall husband. Like, 50 lbs more.

I stopped wearing pants 5 years ago and only wear dresses. I like saying it was a choice but really it’s because jeans got to be uncomfortable. I’m also 5’3 and topped the scale at 242, I’m hovering at 205 now. I want to wear pants again and feel good about how I look. Lol my hubby is also 6’ and he is on a weight loss journey, his goal weight is less than I weigh... major motivation!

MichelleWithMoxie

Honestly mostly vanity. I’m short, and I like a leaner look, plus I’m a distance runner and it becomes much easier carrying less weight around.

12Sarah2015

Doctor keeps weighing me monthly. BMi 26 at highest, today 24.8!

JaydenHudson93

I didn't like what was looking back at me in the mirror. I needed to be around for my two kids and i couldn't keep up with them at the size I was.

Candyspun

I got fat. I didn’t want to stay that way.

kimber0607

I'm cheap and didn't want to buy new clothes..LOL
There came a point where some of my clothes just weren't tight, but nothing fit...

Jenn728

I am ok staying in a general weight range but I went above and beyond that recently. When I started feeling physically uncomfortable....couldn't bend while seated, a general swollen feeling and having to barely squeeze into my pants...that is when I knew it was time to change.

dsboohead

I was FAT...end of that story!

smantha32

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erinlouise55

I wanted to feel more confident in myself and have more energy, I was forever putting myself down and always felt tired so im on a journey to better myself so I can enjoy life 😁

mling84

When I was weighed at the doctor's office this year Feb 2018 and it registered 206 lbs. This is the heaviest I've ever been and is a great opportunity to go through weight loss this time around WHILE accepting myself. First time in my life losing weight this way!

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smantha32

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ImSoSquishy

i was a fat depressed loser weighing with about 230 lbs of pure fat in the past. but one day, i woke up in the morning, i saw myself in the mirror and i thought "i look miserable, my hair isn't cut, i'm not shaved, my gut is sticking out. the person in front of me is not who i want to be, i need to and i want to make a change and i'm going to do it this time" during the day, i was looking online for information about how i can become better, but all the information i could find was relating to bodybuilding, getting jacked/ripped, trying to sell me diet pills or diet plans and it's not what i'm looking for. but while i was just randomly browsing on youtube but i happened to come across a video of a powerlifter at his first powerlifting meet.

after watching his entire video of his first meet, i was moved and inspired. since that day, i know a powerlifter is what i wanted to become. shortly after starting my fitness journey for a while, my mentality slowly started to change for the better, while always reminding myself to keep my ego in check so i don't end up as a ego lifter. i invest as much time as i can into researching proper techniques, and doing trial and error until i got it right, as i could not afford a trainer. people at gym have laughed at me, made fun of me, put me down for lifting such small amounts of weight but i didn't let that deter me as i have a goal i want to achieve and if lifting less weights allows me to complete each rep with full range of motion, then they can laugh at me all they want.

after half a year in to powerlifting, the amount of weight i can lift has gone up to a bit less than my own body weight. but i wanted to be more than just a regular powerlifter, so i started incorporating other styles of lifting from bodybuilding, physical therapy, resistance bands, calisthenics, and gymnastics to use as accessory and mobility work. turning myself to become more of a hybrid lifter but still always remain as a pure powerlifter with discipline by heart. in order to do that i came to the conclusion to lose the fat i have in order to improve my cardiovascular system to be able to do those things. ever since then my weight as slowly started to drop off on it's own from exercising and a change in my diet.

TheRedQueen1981

I had a good long talk with myself this summer because I have so many things I want to do but can’t do since my weight is holding me back — both physically and emotionally. I’m a singer but my confidence is non-existent so I stopped performing; I want to start again—I’ve lost 25lbs so far and have returned to working with a coach so it’s a step in the right direction.

I also dream of getting a horse but would never dream of sitting on a horse at this size so that’s a long term goal. I love extreme sports like surfing and am desperate to take it up again and to start kite surfing too. I’ll get there one day!
I just know that my body is like a prison and I need to set myself free.

Running2Fit

I’ve had a lot of starts and re-starts over the past 10 years but I’m more serious about it this time around than I ever have been because my husband and I decided to try for a baby in about a year and half and I want to be as healthy as possible before we start.

benwarren1987

Mine was after a holiday in Cambodia in May and friends commented on even tho i was a PT why I was so big (99kg / 218lb) so made a decision when I got back before Xmas I would be back to 75kg (165lb) and with 2 months to go have 8kg (17lb).

CCgal2018

I've been steadily gaining 2-3 pounds per year since college and had many false starts with my nutrition and fitness. However, last spring I gained 25 pounds in the span of a couple months. My belly started looking so round that I actually took a pregnancy test! Even though I was still having my period... (Denial is a funny thing Lol) It was very eye opening and depressing to realize that the culprit of my new body shape was simply indulgence and a sedentary lifestyle! It was shocking to accept that I was in the "obese" category for bmi and have 40 pounds to lose to be "healthy" and over 50 to be at my comfort weight. Within the month of September I had a culmination of many life changes. I became an empty nester, celebrated a birthday and started a new job (in the public eye). Those changes have been the push I needed to finally focus on myself and put my health and happiness first!

patsyw4495

When two handful of candy became my breakfast! I’m feel tired, unhealthy, and unappreciative of the gift that my body is. I’m ready to change!