Why did you come to the conclusion to lose weight?

asthesoapturns

I've had arthritis since I was three. Misdiagnosed for years, confirmed at nineteen. Saw 210lb on the scale and decided that was enough of that. At thirty four my knees are getting bad and the only thing I can really do is get myself to a healthier weight so I put less strain on them. Since I had my epiphany or whatever you want to call it in Sept I've lost 15lb, 10 in the last month.

nasr25

I have always been overweight always hovered around 205-220 pounds. One year i got really devoted to losing weight went down to 182 pounds and was really enjoying my life. Unfortunately my little brother passed away and really hit me hard. Now I am 280 pounds and just want my life back. I would rather be 220 then what I am now. I am not sad about where I am now just really eager to get back where I was.

PinkKiwi56

My health problems are getting worse because of being morbidly obese, including severe shoulder and back pain. Also, I was so embarrassed last summer when I couldn't walk up a hill, and just being in my swim suit. I'm just tired of being so big.

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JaneAero

I've always been lazy about modifying what I eat, I'm overweight.
My husband has just been diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
As I'm going to be his carer, I need to be slim and nimble, not fat and unfit.
I'm feeling very sad it took this to motivate me.
He will need lots of support and a healthy wife to look after him.
If I can't do it for me, I'm doing it for him.
Lost 6lb this week, zero will power needed.
I Know what needs to be done, no excuses.

brittanystebbins95

Honestly...stretch marks.
I had known that I was slowly and steadily gaining weight. I was kind of putting in a half effort to lose it, but the scale kept going up.
One day, my upper arms were absolutely burning all day at work. Like, my skin was on fire. My stomach area, too. I got home and took my clothes off and saw brand new, red and inflamed stretch marks.
I sat on the floor and cried for a good thirty minutes.
I started taking it seriously then. I lost a good 10-20 lbs but kept regaining it and losing it again.

Then my ex boyfriend of 6 years cheated on me with my best friend of 10 years and left me for her. (Her loss, my gain.)
She was overweight, too, and we had always tried to lose weight together. So, being the petty, spiteful soul that I am, I got hot while she packed on another 30 lbs or so. My ex, too, has gained quite a bit of weight.

About 27 lbs into my weightloss journey, I met my wonderful husband. He quickly became my best friend and my strongest support system. He encouraged me every step of the way to lose the remaining 30 lbs (though he has made it known from the start that he thought I was beautiful when he met me, bless his heart) and he even got me into weight lifting.

ActionRZ

Realized I was getting older and didn’t want to feel or look that way. Also want to enjoy life more by having the energy to hike long hours in nature and visit as many places as possible. Now physically I feel and look several years younger for the most part and have much more energy.

bugsinahole

For me it was advise from the hospital to cut out a lot of things and to be more carful otherwise my lifestyle wouldn't be much of a style or that of a life really. It was a huge wake up call so i am here trying to use all the meathods and means to hand.

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mkculs13

I've been wearing the same "fat" clothes for about 3 years, and I realized I was going to have to replace them after this winter. I realized I just did not want to buy these big sizes anymore. I've always hated clothes shopping (even when thin), but having to find stuff in big sizes is just depressing. So, there was only one alternative (well, other than going naked for the rest of my days). There are so many reasons, but for some reason, the wearing out of my fat clothes was the trigger.

danger1108

A few things. I've been here a few times before, but this time I got engaged in November and want to like my wedding pics (date set for September 2021). I also had what was possibly the least flattering picture of me ever taken at Christmas and was like "holy s***, you gotta do something about this."

This time I've read a few books on habit forming and I've taken that approach: focusing on one thing at a time. January's goal was to log everything. February's was to log everything and hit the Garmin-specified step goal 4x/week. For March it's the logging + step goal 5x/week + really focus on water intake. I lost 8 lbs pretty quick and then NOTHING, so I'm going hardcore with the food scale to make sure it's more accurate before I ask for more advice.

mysteps2beauty

Let me count the whys:

To get healthier
To look better in my clothes
To have more energy and less anxiety
To bring my sexy back
To find a meal plan that will satisfy me as a lifestyle (low carb, Mediterranean style)
To have my daughter admire a mom who will stop looking like a frump
To make happen my birthday wish to come true
To let my inner confidence come thru (it hides behind my frumpiness)

There are more. But basically, to take back my life and start the next decade in a positive manner.

msal135

Tired of clothes not fitting and shopping for new clothes instead of enjoying life. 😳

coffeerose55

I hated that phrase MORBIDLY OBESE. Postmenopausal issues. I wanted to walk and not be short of breathe

mrmota70

Spent Dec. 19-27 in the hospital recovering from pneumonia. Woke from a 7 hr unresponsive state after getting placed on oxygen due to being admitted with an oxygen level of 35... yes 35. My weight probably was a big factor however the stay in the hospital gave me time to what I consider a reboot. Scared into life change I’d say no. Gave up pretty much all bad habits and started a new plan I’ve been on since I was released from the hospital. Drs, family, friends were not the ones to push for it. I made the hole and decided time to own up and get out the hole with of course support of family and friends. Will continue adopting new life style and will be checking in with dietician and family physician for any major milestones.. or as help is needed...

vishalmukta7

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vishalmukta7

I want to look good in my clothes and feel confident n enjoy life

mkculs13

My current clothes are starting to fall apart and I refuse to buy anymore "fat clothes." I want to be able to jog, walk, and hike when I'm 80, 85, 90. I want my kids to have my love and guidance for another 30 years. I want to travel. I want to take my dogs to the dog park for miles of walking together. I don't want to sweat so much.

mehshell420

Once I started getting comfortable at the gym something just clicked. I enjoyed the way I was feeling and happy with my progress. With medical conditions in family history, I wanted to continue getting healthy to lessen the chances of it happening to me. Being only 30 I wanted to start my fitness/ health journey now, so I hopefully don't have to worry about things in the future.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

I've always been a little bit bigger, but once I got free of my ex-husband who hoarded and was a binge eater, I went to the doctor in an effort to take control of my neglected health, and found I weighed 296. That was Not Okay. But since I'm with two people who love me and support my weight loss, and I have MFP, I can do it. I had that appointment January 2, 2020. By this date I've lost 25 pounds, two pant sizes, and one shirt size. My orthopedic issues after a car accident in my twenties had always kept me from weight-bearing exercise, but with just this much weight off I have about double the ability to stand and walk, and now I'm busy and active and happy. I've discovered a love for weightlifting, and a desire to be what's under the fat; a big strong woman with pinup curves. I will probably need surgery to deal with the loose skin on the front; I am short-torsoed and had three large babies, and my abs and skin have not recovered. But I have a burning desire to stop looking six months pregnant, to be able to get through the day without a nap, and be 100 pounds less by this time next year.

TarryTaffyTwo

I don't have a lot to lose, but even 10-lbs makes an uncomfortable difference cuz fat settles in my stomach & waist. One day, when it became tough to polish my toe nails cuz my stomach was in the way & I couldn't pull up my knees, I stopped putting it off.

I also have a closet full of cute summer clothing & I can fit into some if I don't mind my stomach poking out & most button down shirts I can't wear cuz I can't button up.

So, I began. So far, so good. Just keep moving forward.

MajaSgerm

I'm constantly angry and unhappy with myself ... and I'm tired of feeling that way.
I want to feel pretty and confident like i used to:)

kimondo666

when had problem getting in the bathtub.

saynow111

It is all about disease I already taking medication for mental illness I don't take any more medication
Either it is diabetes or high blood pressure
Or even premature death 😢😢😢becoz of obesity
The reason is not easy to explain right ?

sharpiejas

Had to undo my jeans and keep them up with a belt, hoping no one would notice....

osier5

I fought my weight for most of my life and I was always heavier than would be considered healthy. At 45 I was accepted into a masters program that required me to live away from my family (3 kids and a husband) for 3 summers. During the school year, I worked full time and took classes full-time online and then I spent the summers away from my family doing compressed classes. I was one of the oldest and heaviest people in the program. And every year I out on more weight. During the summers our classrooms were on the 3rd floor and I arrived at every class huffing and puffing, sweating, red faced, collapsing into my chair. During the second summer, in July 2018, my husband and I went to CO and had planned to do a hike with my daughter's boyfriend's family, who we were meeting for the first time. Everyone else in our group was fit and loped up the steep slopes like gazelles. Not me. After a particularly steep incline, I couldn't go on. I had never quit a hike before. My husband is very fit and it was so embarrassing to have to stop and say that I wasn't going to make it. I had always been able to do hikes (although slowly) but never had I had to stop and not go on. It was a wake up call. I've lost 75 pounds since that summer. It has been SLOW. I have 25 more to go. I do great for awhile and then spend 3 months gaining and losing the same 5 pounds. But I keep going because I never again want my weight to stop me from participating in life. This thread has been super motivating to me. Thank you, everyone for sharing!

AndIwanttochangetoo

Been majorly depressed for most of my life and abused my body with food, there are so many adventures I want to go on but first I have to make amends with my body.

Diatonic12

Pain is the precursor to change. From the top of your head to the bottom of your feet, pain will speak to you like nothing else will.

curtiskat8

I have been overweight for over 5 years and I just am unhappy with my choices. I want to change so I can make the next 5 years enjoyable. I want to be confident again. I want to be happy. I made the choice because I dont want to live with regret anymore and I want to make the most of my future. And being healthy is my #1 priority now.

emalethmoon

This time around? My mom died.