The Little Reason (or Motivator) for Losing Weight

Shim2013

I was told that I would never run a marathon. Can't say I have ever wanted to but the thing that got to me was the word NEVER. So there ya have it that little word that was enough of a motivator to kick me in the *kitten* and say oh yes you will and you can!

NBeehler

To help become pregnant (we've been trying for almost 2 years, fertility specialist told me I needed to lose 80lbs before they could start any treatments). Once pregnant, to have a healthy pregnancy and then to be an active mom that can keep up with the demands of motherhood.

MelsAuntie

To be honest I joined this site not too soon after a suicide attempt.

I feel like even if I'm depressed, I want to be able to say "well, I hate my life but at least I look FABULOUS!"

Life can get better. I tried to kill myself when I was 14 or 15 and for a long time ( a good ten years) I hated my life and would have killed myself if given the opportunity. After I got married and had my son that gradually changed to the point where I do not feel suicidal at all and I do not hate my life anymore. I love my husband and my son is the most special guy I have ever met. God spoke to me spiritually as well, in that there is a verse I found that talks about how if you destroy God's temple, he will destroy you. So that puts some fear into me that if I were to kill myself I may be destroyed by God, and I do not want that to happen.

The verse is 1 Corinthians 3:17: "If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for God's temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."

Given the fact that Paul also says that the body of a Christian is the temple of God, if I were to destroy my body, it is possible I would face hell. There are also verses that talk about perseverance and finishing the race.

Of course, this may not speak to you, but for me it gives me at least some hesitation when considering suicide, not that suicide is really an issue for me anymore, but I guess it could be again given different circumstances. I have sort of made a promise to myself and my husband that I will never commit suicide. Having a child definitely cements my desire not to kill myself because I could not imagine how it would affect him to lose his mother in that way. He would be devastated because he really loves me a lot.

My belief is that WE own our own bodies and have every right to make that decision. If I am ever diagnosed with dementia I will certainly kill myself so that my family doesn't have to deal with me in a state so devoid of personal dignity. My mother and mother-inlaw both have/had Alzheimer's, and I will die before I make my family have to change my diapers, force me into the shower, etc. If God exists ( which delusion I do not believe for one moment) he can mind his own frigging business, I live my life by MY rules.

aprilj79

Hunnies....Where do I start! I began making a list of the things that I dislike about myself and that I wanted to change. Many of those things you have stated. The biggest one of all is that I'm afraid that I won't be about to get out of bed at all one day! It saddens me to think that I find it hard to get out of bed. My weight has affected so much of my life. I'm uncomfortable, unhappy, depressed....I can go on and on! But I won't! I will use these negatives to push me to go on! We can do this!! I know we can!:bigsmile:

rheinrich17

My catalyst to losing weight was realizing that when I hugged people I loved, the last part of me that they felt was my belly. Also, I want to be able to wear cute dresses in a casual setting ... I see ones that I like, but either can't work up the courage to buy them or buy them and never wear them because I'm afraid of how I'll look in public.

alliemarie77

I don't want diabetes, or congestive heart failure.

The exercise helps clear my mind when I start missing my parents.

I want to be able to find clothes in regular stores.

I want to feel as attractive and beautiful as people say I am.

BeckyAnne4

I have three sisters and they are all tiny. I'm done with being the fat sister.

seliinac

When I first started losing weight, I hated that half of my pants had holes in the inner thighs or the fabric was worn very thin from my thighs rubbing together.

This and how fat my calves & ankles look! I want to be able to wear skirts and shorts!

Mindfreak1999

I would like to live a healthy life, to be able to get clothes to fit me.

trisha671

My motivation is looking & feeling good in clothes. I hate shopping bc I feel like nothing fits right. I would love to have a nice coca cola figure. I'm gonna keep trying until I get there.

mitzvahmom78

To reduce the stress on my joints and back so I won't suffer as much from my arthritis and fibromyalgia.
So I can participate in fun activities instead of just watching.
So my son will be proud of me and not embarrassed.
So I can dance at his bar mitzvah (and later his wedding...and later his son's bar mitzvah) and look beautiful.
So I won't end up in a wheelchair or die young.
So I will be taken more seriously at work.
So I can stop wearing plus-sized clothes and extra-wide shoes.
So I can shop at regular stores.
So people won't dread having to sit next to me on an airplane.
So I can walk wherever I want to go without huffing, puffing, and sweating.
So I won't have to feel sorry for my doctor, my physical therapist, or the folks who do my massages or other spa treatments.
So my husband can no longer blame our marital problems on my weight...so I can prove him wrong when I'm thin and he has to admit that some of the problems reside with him...so I have the courage to leave him if things don't change...so I can feel the love of someone other than my son before I die...so I can have a sex life again someday, either with my husband or someone else.

trisha671

We can do it!!!

ambermpage

Mine is to curb the pre-diabetes, help get pregnant and to be able to find better clothes!