What is your "Petty" Reason to Lose Weight?

randomgirl913

My coworker asked if my bf and I had news to share. At first I was confused but thenthen I realized she thought I was pregnant! This is despite me saying before that I can't have kids. But she's a batty old lady and probably didn't mean to offend. Still, it's my petty reason.

_BlackSunshine_

Current bf cheated on me while I was pregnant. I plan to lose the weight and get a degree while we work on us. If he can't fix himself, I'm gonna bounce with a good paying job and rockin bod!

britthanson6

My petty reason is so I can be the hot ex wife and I’d have to agree that I want to look good naked too!

nooshi713

I want to fit my old clothes that no longer fit.

netitheyeti

the weight loss is mostly for myself.. but, got to admit, it's partially also for all the people who made fun of me for YEARS - for being short and fat as a kid.. even though I wasn't even technically overweight until later on, I was on the upper end of "normal" until my teens... it probably sounds petty as hell, but while some people (my generation is about 27-29 years old atm) who made fun of me have been gaining a lot of weight now in their 20s, I'm the one losing it... it ruined my self-esteem and social skills for almost 2 decades, I figure I might as well use it as motivation to get in shape

tk2222

So I can hit a formal-not-formal dress code just where I want to. I'm starting a PhD this year, presenting research, teaching sections, etc. There's suddenly a bunch of stuff in my life that requires being just a bit dressier and standing up in front of people and needing to make an impression, but I HATE business-casual. I think I look appalling in it and just can't stand wearing a suit or even most proper pants that aren't cut like jeans. I want to be able to stick to a somewhat more casual/younger look that still passes professional muster - jeans with a blazer, short(er) skirt with a button-up shirt, etc. Its very hard to pull that off significantly overweight without looking sloppy, at least for me. I do not want to find myself having to wear (not to mention buy) suits and dresses and all that in my early 30's, ffs!

Even pettier reason: if I get a ratemyprofessor review eventually (dunno if I'll go all-out on the academic route at this point, but its a possibility), god help me, I will be so upset if I don't have a chilli pepper. Even worse - research shows there's a clear correlation between 'hotness' rankings and and overall teaching reviews, and teaching reviews matter objectively for academic career progress. Students are the worst.

OHammykins

I'm tired of the emotional turmoil that comes with finding an outfit to wear for a special occasion. I want to to be able to look in my wardrobe and have a selection - not wearing the ugly dress because it's the only on that fits or stressing to loose weight before the event.

KcRavassa

My petty reason is years of high school nonsense. I was a little overweight, a shy introvert prone to panic attacks when asked to do things publicly or in front of the class, and generally quiet. I mastered my resting b!tch face during those years to ward off jerks.

But even adults were an issue: I remember back when I joined the track team and I always thought trying the pole vault would be fun. The girls track coach straight up told me I was too heavy. I wish I would have stood up for myself back then because most of the boys were heavier than me and somehow their poles worked just fine! That comment stuck with me for years and did not help my already flailing self esteem.

So anyways, I just want those old high school as$holes to see how badass I am (was, even if I didn't realize it at the time). I've lost weight, I'm strong, I rock climb and do Tough Mudders for fun, and while still introverted I have improved my confidence. My first 10 year reunion is in a couple months and most everyone posting in the event group have let themselves go. This is sooo insanely petty, but I'm looking forward to showing up and being fit and confident and watching the old hecklers squirm.

Kimmotion5783

lauralea1999 wrote: »

I want to be able to wear cute clothes! The selection of plus size clothing is sadly limited.

Yes! Someone understands! The struggle to find cute, affordable clothes that fit me is so incredibly real!

beautifulQ17

I have many petty reasons to lose weight. The main one is just plain and simple: ATTENTION.
I want to walk around in high heels and not look like I will fall or even break them any minute.
I want to be able to fit in cute, sexy clothes.
I want to be able to wear lingerie for my boyfriend, and not feel like a sausage that was literally squeezed into the piece of cloth (silk, or lace).

mulecanter

Two: I think it's cool to wear square jeans (size 32 waist x 32 length). I want to hear "no way you are 59".

Moondancer77

My petty reason is to show all my exes. I'm professionally successful and now I want the body to match that and floor them all.

Also, I want people to say, "No way you've got kids!" Instead of saying, "You look good, for having kids." Huuuge difference in those two phrases.

jillstreett

Similar to another poster, my mom is tall and thin. Always has been. Never out and out judged or been mean to me about being heavier, as we both knew I got my Dad's side of the family genes. But I always knew in the back of her mind she was thinking something to the tune of, "don't get any heavier, please lose some weight."

Also, I changed jobs a year ago and felt really judged and constantly thought down on by some of my old employers. Not about my weight but because I wasn't in their clique. They acted super (fake) sad when I left and moved 2 hours south. Let me show them not only did I get a better job, move to a great location, but also am physically healthier (of course mentally too) without them.

Plus, who doesn't want to bend over in a bikini and not feel like there are fat rolls

seltzermint555

Another petty reason for me is fashion. I have always liked clothes and shopping and putting together outfits (didn't really have problems with plus selection either) but it's way more fun in regular sizes, and being able to wear actual vintage pieces sometimes.

joker19843

For me it started out for general health reasons.
But after my girlfriend left me for another man 3 weeks ago it has been to show that I am worth it toboth myself and to her. Also when I go back out on the dating scene I would like to find someone that is a significantly better match for me and I think that the best way to do that is to work on both my physical form and my mind. So I went and weighed myself at a very accurate scales when I did that I found out that I was 32 pounds lighter than I thought I was, after finding that out I have started a workout and weight lifting routines and Incorporated protein shakes into my diet now. I'm currently enrolling to go to college and pre studying before the school year starts. So that I will be as prepared as possible. Seeing everyone share their stories in this thread has actually really helps me out today yesterday was especially rough today was a little bit better but not by much and this really helped.

zkhanman

I wan to fit into my dress blues again.

smantha32

High School reunion at the end of this month. I have been working on it for awhile now but I've been working a bit harder for the last 4 months.

smantha32

RegenbogenPapagei wrote: »

My petty reason is years of high school nonsense. I was a little overweight, a shy introvert prone to panic attacks when asked to do things publicly or in front of the class, and generally quiet. I mastered my resting b!tch face during those years to ward off jerks.

But even adults were an issue: I remember back when I joined the track team and I always thought trying the pole vault would be fun. The girls track coach straight up told me I was too heavy. I wish I would have stood up for myself back then because most of the boys were heavier than me and somehow their poles worked just fine! That comment stuck with me for years and did not help my already flailing self esteem.

So anyways, I just want those old high school as$holes to see how badass I am (was, even if I didn't realize it at the time). I've lost weight, I'm strong, I rock climb and do Tough Mudders for fun, and while still introverted I have improved my confidence. My first 10 year reunion is in a couple months and most everyone posting in the event group have let themselves go. This is sooo insanely petty, but I'm looking forward to showing up and being fit and confident and watching the old hecklers squirm.

Actually you probably won't get much satisfaction. People tend not to be jerks anymore 10 years later, and most of them probably won't even remember being sh#tty to you.
I actually ended up friends with some jerky high school people years down the road.

I'm still sure as h3ll losing weight for my next one, lol.. but the satisfaction of going to my 10 year as a size 5 and rubbing their faces in it....they were different people by then.

Ardael

My current circle of friends and acquaintances have only known me from AFTER I had given birth so I have always been the little fat one that was kindly dismissed. To the point where some of the males would comment and rate women by hotness in front of me, obviously I wasn't even a woman myself in their eyes that they would allow themselves this kind of attitude.
And I would get that soft sorry smile from the women that made feel like I should be a good girl and stay quiet.

I'm doing this to be able to give the finger to them all...

And I Am !!!

KTaurusW0516

My Grandma. She talked about my weight my whole life. She didn't tell me about my weight issues to my face but, to my Mom. However, when I turned 15 years old. (I visit her every Summer for Six Weeks.) One Summer, she signed me up for the gym because, I was finally old enough. She made me weigh myself in front of her, everyday. The first weigh in, I was 170 pounds. She said, "Jesus, Kristi, you are two granddaughters in one!" However, the worst part was she blamed my Mom for my weight. (When, my Mom left my Dad when I was three years old, my Grandma sent her a How to Lose Weight book. Now, she sends me clips from newspapers on how to lose weight.) From either unhealthy pregnancy, to my Mom is fat too, so thats why I'm fat. (Yet, my Step Dad is fit and my biological Dad is healthy but, has a beer gut.) BEST BELIEVE, when I lose weight, I will be giving all the credit for my Mom and of course Boyfriend, for supporting me. (I think part of me stopped my workout when I visited her, so I wouldn't lose weight around her.)

Second, the kids who teased me in school. Most have gained weight or just have terrible haircuts, my makeup skills have gotten killer, now I just need a killer body. lol

Serious note, I'm 99% for healthier me, just 1% is super petty.

rowena4555

My petty reason to loose weight is simple: To fit into my beautiful clothes!
I have been a wee bit silly and brought the most beautiful clothes that were too tight. I can not wait to wear them on nights out and this petty reasons is my biggest inspiration!!! ❤️

determined_M_91

I don't want to be the "fat friend in the group and at the moment I wear the same size pants as my grandma... embarrassing. Also I'm the only one overweight in the family so that's also a bummer....

kstarallen

I want to feel amazing (self esteem is low)
I want to look amazing
I want to wear whatever I want - short shorts bikinis crop tops etc (does it matter if I’m 30?)
I want my hubby to always be proud to have me on his arm and never become bored with me
I want to impress everyone I know and strangers alike
I want to think “dang I’m hot” and be proud not give a crap if I come across conceited or not

sniper300_Rum

I look huge when i take my shirt off

TexasTallchick

Now that my husband died at 47yo, I’m suddenly single again. Now I have to think about how I can attract a guy. Sigh.

jrochest

tk2222 wrote: »

Even pettier reason: if I get a ratemyprofessor review eventually (dunno if I'll go all-out on the academic route at this point, but its a possibility), god help me, I will be so upset if I don't have a chilli pepper. Even worse - research shows there's a clear correlation between 'hotness' rankings and and overall teaching reviews, and teaching reviews matter objectively for academic career progress. Students are the worst.

Oh, welcome to the club! I have a remarkable collection of clothes to teach in -- at all sizes, sadly -- and it really does make a difference to the class dynamic. But I think it's best to pretend that rate my professor doesn't exist: there's nothing more frustrating than realizing that they don't remember a damn thing you lectured on but that they all have an opinion on your haircut.

2baninja

shirleybizeau wrote: »

My petty reason is that I want to be the girl that gets looked at. I want to be not disgusting.

this, exactly!!!

777Gemma888

Summer. Beaches. Shorts. Rompers.

Looking fit or ok or great is unacceptable. No wiggle room for mediocrity in the looks department. Hot and ageless are the end goals. An ageless physique to be exact.

SouthernMamaUnderConsruction

I want to be sexy. I want to fit into my beautiful dresses hanging in my closet. I want to get back into the dating scene.. but mostly I don't ever want my son to be embarrassed of his mom because she is heavier than she should be. I want him to be inspired by me.

Agathokakological

My petty reason is that there were a certain few in high school that were so horrible to me about my weight and other things that it still bothers me to this day sometimes. Like they would go out of their way to make my day miserable by coming to the complete opposite end of the school they needed to be on just to poke fun at me on a daily basis. I have seen pictures of them in recent years and they have all gained a significant amount of weight. My 20-year high school reunion is coming up next year and I want to look better than they do.