What sparked your weight loss?

LosingLaurensWay

Looking back, what sparked your weight loss?

I've lost 168 pounds in three years. I can say without a doubt that learning to love myself has been the fuel of my journey. Sure, certain events (new job, new people, new environment, new love interests, etc.) led to that lesson, but it was loving myself that started all of this.

How about you?

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courtniekrebs

I hate saying this but my boyfriend calling me fat and lazy sparked my weight loss motivation and now it's like a fire under my *kitten*. Now I've learned that this is for my son and I. Not him. I started in June at 173 and now I weighed in at 154. Last month I slacked so much that I was ashamed, but I got back on the horse and have lost over 10 pounds just this month. I am slowly building my self esteem and confidence back. Taking it one day at a time and relearning to love my self.
Congrats on the weight loss. You look AMAZING

AZnewbie00

1. Can't fit into my size 16 pants anymore
2. Hard time finding shirts to hide the bump of my stomach
3. Recent photos of myself at a work event

jleebone

Feeling uncomfortable in my own skin!! It was like I woke up one morning 30lbs heavier and it just felt so heavy to acknowledge and admit I was the heaviest I had ever been. Although that was the moment that kicked things up a gear i definitely second the self love motivation - I want to be my best self and that keeps me going on days that not much else does. No one else is going to make these lifestyle changes for me and its never going to be easier (or harder) than it is RIGHT NOW!

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siluridae

Being ugly and fat, I figured being just ugly was the better option.

MTmimi

The weight snuck up on me gradually- and I suddenly realized that I was 30 lbs heavier than I like to be. I love life, and I want to be healthy and strong. I also like to be active- so I want my body to be able handle, skiing, skating, dancing,etc.

My father struggled with his weight and did not make it to his 64th birthday. I had two of my three children later in life. I want to be there for them as they grow up. And I want to be there for me!

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