What is your why? Why are you doing this?

dmsx3

Health. I am 47 and have no known health problems and would like to keep it that way for as long as possible.

KDar1988

I've been fat my whole life. Even as a toddler. I've tried so many diets over the years and always failed. I finally said enough is enough and have worked my *kitten* off to get 113lbs off. My reason is my health. I don't want to end up with diabetes, high cholesterol, hbp or not be able to move. Plus, I would like to know what it feels like to be thin(ner). I've never known what it's like to buy clothes in a normal store, fit in restaurant booths without being squished and not be the one standing on the side while everyone else has fun.

rugratz2015

To be fit and strong, to not be disgusted when I look in the mirror, to be able to buy clothes I like, to look good in a swimming costume, to be able to run, climb stairs, and mountains!, to not have any weight related health issues, for my children to not be ashamed of me ...

LizIsBack86

1.My health
2.My babygirl
3.My future Career(Law Enforcement)

Eliana_65

I wanna like what I see in the mirror

barbara8319

I want to look and feel better. I'm high risk for diabetes, and high blood pressure because it is on both sides of the family. My father and his two sisters all have diabetes. My father's younger sister is so overweight she has to walk with a walker.

Vanilla_Lattes

I'm trying to STAY healthy because my daughter was born with heart disease and I want to set a good example

siraphine

Many reasons, among these are some of my daily reminders as to why I want this so badly:

• I am finally, after an extremely abusive relationship, in a happy, healthy, and committed one with a person I can see myself being with for a very long time.
• If and when I get married, I don't want my size to tell me I can't have the dress that makes me feel the most beautiful. I don't want to dread having my wedding photos taken, and look at them with disgust because I don't love myself enough.
• I have finally learned to love myself despite my flaws, and I want to take care of my body to reflect that love.
• I want to go to the doctors in a year for a check up with the sole intent of being weighed, and have them tell me that, "Yes. You ARE a healthy BMI," for the first time in my adult life.
• I want to experience everything in life, including being able to refer to myself as thin.
• I love children, and when the time comes, I want to have a safe and healthy pregnancy.
• I want to be able to keep up with my future children, and give them the childhood that I never got to have. I want them to be able to say that while their mother was obnoxious and annoying, she loved them very much and spent as much time with them as possible.
• I want to show up to my 5 year class reunion and have everyone not recognize me as the chubby goth girl that I used to be.

herculesmulligan

I have PCOS and would really like to have children, so I'm trying to develop healthier habits and get to a healthier size so that when I'm ready to get pregnant, I've given myself the best chances that I can for a successful and healthy pregnancy.

There are also lots of active things I'd like to do that I feel I can't right now. I'm working to get more fit so I can bike to my university before I graduate, it's just a little goal but I will be very pleased if I can accomplish it.

EternalSnow627_

For me to loose weight and get out of the prediabetes stage I don't want to be a full diabetic

bigfatguy13088

Im sick of being a fatty mcbutterpants

freakonaleash1995

For me, it's about being healthy and gaining more confidence!

Jedi1989

Sick of being the fat one, sick of hating my own body, sick of being "invisible" (kind of ironic, isn't it?), and sick of shopping in the plus size section. I just want to be happy, healthy and hot.

TonyB0588

meliannled wrote: »

My boys...I have 3, the youngest is 3. Getting down on the floor to play with the 3 year old is difficult. I want to be around to see them have their own kids. I want to be a good example for them. Other reasons...to be able to shop easier for clothes (I'm short + round....not an easy combo to shop for!). To feel attractive and confident again. To be healthy. To not have weight stop me from doing things.

This is the place to be. Everyone's on the same journey for different reasons. I'm sure you can do it.

sunmaid_1985

Hi everyone! PCOS here and extremely overweight. Newly married and would love to be pregnant. Cycles are very very irregular. Please add...I need all the help and support I can get. If anyone could share their "what worked best.." ideas and tips, I'm all ears. Thank you

RoteBook

My dad and my sister both have t2 diabetes, and I had gestational diabetes twice. I want to avoid prediabetes and t2 as long as possible.

daedae171

Why am I doing this? Well, I've spent a majority of my life being lazy and eating horribly and being unmotivated to do anything that required me to put down the fork or get up off the couch. My dream is to either be a musician or an actor, and I've always had that thought buried in my mind "I'm not good looking enough for either of those lines of work." So over a year ago, I started my weight loss journey and I'm in arms reach of losing 100 lbs. This weight loss journey has opened my eyes up to lots of other things I'd like to possibly do. Mainly fitness related things or me motivating people to do what they say they can't do. Who knows? Maybe I'll be an actor/musician/athlete kinda person. It's just all about me working my tail off and my fingers to the bone to achieve what I want. A summary of all this is that I want to live life to the fullest and chase my goals. It's all about work ethic and dedication.

MelanieCN77

With care I can maintain a just slightly overweight number on the scale, and I'm just going to see if I can kick my own *kitten* down to a fit looking body. I figure it's between 20-30lbs away. I like what I see now but I want to look more fit. I'm pretty active and have stepped it up in the last few months on workouts and better eating, but plateau'd on the weight loss so now I am back to counting calories. I was kinda trying to avoid it but I'm actually not feeling as disordered as being food focused has made me in the past. I think it helps that I play a demanding sport and the desire to perform outweighs any desire to short myself on calories for energy. I've been eating pretty well since June but like I said the weight loss stopped so time to get serious! Also I hate hot weather so bring on the fall, I'm ready to work out harder!

btrsun10

For me there are a number of reasons.
I get a sore back - didn't have this when I was 14lbs lighter.
My knee is niggling me.
My daughter is a 14 year old lean and healthy athlete. I want her to continue this journey into her adulthood and enjoy the health benefits that go along with this. Seeing her mother siting on the sofa stuffing her face and getting larger and larger wont encourage this.
None of my clothes fit me and I cant afford and nor do I want to replace them.
I saw my reflection during a BBQ at my boss's house and thought, who is that? I was horrified at the size of my face. I didn't recognise myself. My face was totally distorted. That night I went home and vowed to change my habits.
I used to be a runner, I've let that slip. Why? I don't know because I loved it.
I lift 3 times a week, always have and will continue to do so but I was eating so much sugar, diet soda and processed foods that it never made any difference to me (except to my mental wellbeing).
So now I'm back to cooking from scratch and what a difference that makes. Food is delicious!
I'm back out running - well I say running lol. More of a very very slow jog, but I'm out there and that's what matters.
Reading these boards is truly inspirational and motivating.
Thanks!

DebSozo

I have a vision in the back of my head of what I looked like when I was trimmer and 10 pounds lighter and want to have my actual mirror image match that.