What was your turning/breaking point
loseit3678
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At what point did you say enough was enough I need to lose this weight? What happened or clicked for you?
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Size 38 jeans got too tight
Down to 36's
Working towards 34's2 -
Saw a picture of me a few Christmas' ago and was like who is that .....omg it's me!!!😳😬
Slowly and steadily getting back to the way i looked in the pics I liked 🙏.....much slower than I anticipated... but quick fixes usually don't last right?🤷😉9 -
Tinydancer106 wrote: »Saw a picture of me a few Christmas' ago and was like who is that .....omg it's me!!!😳😬
Slowly and steadily getting back to the way i looked in the pics I liked 🙏.....much slower than I anticipated... but quick fixes usually don't last right?🤷😉
WHAT ??
When has there ever been a bad pic of you ?
You know we see your pics in the other threads right !!
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ArmyVeteranM1A1C wrote: »Tinydancer106 wrote: »Saw a picture of me a few Christmas' ago and was like who is that .....omg it's me!!!😳😬
Slowly and steadily getting back to the way i looked in the pics I liked 🙏.....much slower than I anticipated... but quick fixes usually don't last right?🤷😉
WHAT ??
When has there ever been a bad pic of you ?
You know we see your pics in the other threads right !!
Lol 😂....you are way too kind Army 🤗😘....that Christmas Past pic was scary believe me😳 lol1 -
loseit3678 wrote: »At what point did you say enough was enough I need to lose this weight? What happened or clicked for you?
What happened for you, Loseit?
For me, I've been traveling extensively for a couple of yrs, not able to cook, sometimes stuck in the middle of nowhere in far too many hotels, with not much but road food to consume. Even if I find a place with a fitness center or lap pool, after driving 400-mi & unpacking yet again... I'm too bloody tired & sore to do much.
So, the extra 20-lbs ensured nothing fit, but more importantly, I was walking around with a stiff back/neck/legs, feeling like an unbroken-in shoe.
I'm in a hotel tonight... about to do my 2nd round of hotel yoga for the day. It can be done, even if the space is minimal. We all deserve to feel good every morning.
At times, a bit of the boot to motivate oneself doesn't hurt, either.
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The exact moment I knew I needed to lose weight was when my friend hung a picture in her house of us at her wedding with all of my chins on show. However the moment I actually started doing it properly was when I started doing it for my own sense of wellbeing and not for aesthetic purposes.
Focusing on health and fitness has kept me out of a dark place this year and I have grown to love the lifestyle. The results are on my body, in the clothes I wear, and in the way I carry myself. No one can take your hard work away from you. They can take your house, your money, your cat, your garmin watch... but they can't take your abs.6 -
Tinydancer106 wrote: »Saw a picture of me a few Christmas' ago and was like who is that .....omg it's me!!!😳😬
Slowly and steadily getting back to the way i looked in the pics I liked 🙏.....much slower than I anticipated... but quick fixes usually don't last right?🤷😉
You are killing it every day twinny
and all pictures of you are beautiful 1 -
College. Self-conscious of how bone thin I was got me.3
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When I kept getting out of breath chasing my daughter plus getting out sprinted at cricket by an older teammate.2
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I'm two years into falling off the fitness wagon and my new turning point is not being able to wear any of my clothes. Not even my twice bought "fat clothes". The gf had both of us weigh ourselves and I could cry at the number.
I let work stress, insomnia, a bad breakup, a fun new relationship and a "*kitten* it" attitude put me right back in this spot again.
Since changing departments at work I have energy again and I'm beginning to sleep better. I no longer have any lingering ties with the ex and the shiny new relationship isn't so shiny and we're going out less. The *kitten* it attitude is there but the vanity is coming back and these chins gotta go.
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The exact moment I knew I needed to lose weight was when my friend hung a picture in her house of us at her wedding with all of my chins on show. However the moment I actually started doing it properly was when I started doing it for my own sense of wellbeing and not for aesthetic purposes.
Focusing on health and fitness has kept me out of a dark place this year and I have grown to love the lifestyle. The results are on my body, in the clothes I wear, and in the way I carry myself. No one can take your hard work away from you. They can take your house, your money, your cat, your garmin watch... but they can't take your abs.
You're my hero twinny....you are so lovely and its from the inside as well....so proud of you and you are so right ....being healthy helps in so many other ways besides what we see in pics .....but it sure is nice to see less of us amirite?😉🤗😘😂😂💗1 -
I'm two years into falling off the fitness wagon and my new turning point is not being able to wear any of my clothes. Not even my twice bought "fat clothes". The gf had both of us weigh ourselves and I could cry at the number.
I let work stress, insomnia, a bad breakup, a fun new relationship and a "*kitten* it" attitude put me right back in this spot again.
Since changing departments at work I have energy again and I'm beginning to sleep better. I no longer have any lingering ties with the ex and the shiny new relationship isn't so shiny and we're going out less. The *kitten* it attitude is there but the vanity is coming back and these chins gotta go.
You are such a cool chick and such a gorgeous one too....proud of ya girl!! I struggle with insomnia and it can cause all sort of fun side effects like weight gain or resistance to lose it as easily and so can stress another middle name of mine....so ya I'm super proud of how you took charge chica😎🤘🤗💃💗1 -
Tinydancer106 wrote: »I'm two years into falling off the fitness wagon and my new turning point is not being able to wear any of my clothes. Not even my twice bought "fat clothes". The gf had both of us weigh ourselves and I could cry at the number.
I let work stress, insomnia, a bad breakup, a fun new relationship and a "*kitten* it" attitude put me right back in this spot again.
Since changing departments at work I have energy again and I'm beginning to sleep better. I no longer have any lingering ties with the ex and the shiny new relationship isn't so shiny and we're going out less. The *kitten* it attitude is there but the vanity is coming back and these chins gotta go.
You are such a cool chick and such a gorgeous one too....proud of ya girl!! I struggle with insomnia and it can cause all sort of fun side effects like weight gain or resistance to lose it as easily and so can stress another middle name of mine....so ya I'm super proud of how you took charge chica😎🤘🤗💃💗
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Tinydancer106 wrote: »The exact moment I knew I needed to lose weight was when my friend hung a picture in her house of us at her wedding with all of my chins on show. However the moment I actually started doing it properly was when I started doing it for my own sense of wellbeing and not for aesthetic purposes.
Focusing on health and fitness has kept me out of a dark place this year and I have grown to love the lifestyle. The results are on my body, in the clothes I wear, and in the way I carry myself. No one can take your hard work away from you. They can take your house, your money, your cat, your garmin watch... but they can't take your abs.
You're my hero twinny....you are so lovely and its from the inside as well....so proud of you and you are so right ....being healthy helps in so many other ways besides what we see in pics .....but it sure is nice to see less of us amirite?😉🤗😘😂😂💗
You are so positive and uplifting - thank you 🤗 Haha well the aesthetic changes are a happy side effect 😊♥️1 -
I was convinced that my junk was shrinking with old age. My doctor took great joy in telling me that it was just my belly getting bigger.5
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I haven't really had a turning point; just a lifetime of struggle, failure, and large sighs before giving it "another" try because why not5
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For me it was when I was told I wasn't attractive anymore and that I had no pride in taking care of myself. So basically it took someone to break my spirit that did it.9
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For me it started as a co-motivation process for our oldest daughter. My wife and I began with her and started with cleaner eating and exercise.
Both have since stopped doing it and it was a struggle when they did (still is)......but I had already started losing a lot of weight and was feeling so much better. I wanted to feel less miserable physically and decided that's what I was going to do.3 -
When my youngest was diagnosed with a chronic condition. I wasnt happy with how I looked or felt, but mom guilt kept me from doing it for myself previously. I had a fair amount of extra time and no healthy way to work out my frustrations with what my child was going through. I figured a music based exercise class offered through a community group was a good place to start. No expectation of chatting and no typical gym related pressure as far as appearance was concerned.
The changes to my mindset were the most unexpected. The changes to my body pushed me further. Lately I've had injuries, lost my regular workout group and had life get in the way. I feel it in my mood and my body. The 8+ lbs I've put on doesnt bother me nearly as much as the sense of losing some mental and physical strength. I'm in the process of problem solving and getting back to it for myself because it is clearly something I need.5 -
I was tired of buying plus-sized clothes, and needed to get in shape. When my last pair of "fat" jeans wore out on the inner thighs (as big girl jeans tend to do), I knew something had to change. The anxiety and stress of not being able to get dressed in the morning because none of my clothes fit me was just too much. I needed to make a change, and lost 40 lbs in 2017-2018. I put 15lbs back on this year, but working now to get back to a healthier lifestyle again.5
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I found out my liver was damaged by my doctor finding elevated liver enzymes in my blood workup. I was referred to a liver specialist who told me I more than likely just needed to lose weight. I was 40 lbs. from a healthy BMI weight. I've lost 65 lbs.7
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In September, I visited home. Met a buddy for dinner, and he told me I was chubby. That was enough to resolve things (again).
I'm down 17 pounds since then.6 -
I got head shots done at work and when I got the photos back, I cried because I looked so fat! That's when I knew I had to turn it around. The new website is launching next week and I'm going to get some new ones before the launch!
27lbs lighter! 7 -
r3d_butt3rfly_ wrote: »For me it was when I was told I wasn't attractive anymore and that I had no pride in taking care of myself. So basically it took someone to break my spirit that did it.
This makes me want to hulk out on their stupid insecure *kitten*! 👿You are beautiful.❤...im glad you're getting healthier for you but nope sorry ....they were wrong and insecure and im so sorry babe....you didnt deserve that💔....they were wrong!❤4 -
When my youngest was diagnosed with a chronic condition. I wasnt happy with how I looked or felt, but mom guilt kept me from doing it for myself previously. I had a fair amount of extra time and no healthy way to work out my frustrations with what my child was going through. I figured a music based exercise class offered through a community group was a good place to start. No expectation of chatting and no typical gym related pressure as far as appearance was concerned.
The changes to my mindset were the most unexpected. The changes to my body pushed me further. Lately I've had injuries, lost my regular workout group and had life get in the way. I feel it in my mood and my body. The 8+ lbs I've put on doesnt bother me nearly as much as the sense of losing some mental and physical strength. I'm in the process of problem solving and getting back to it for myself because it is clearly something I need.
I went thru something similar and I want to say youre amazing ❤and I SO SO SOOOO get it! It took awhile for mama guilt to realize me taking care of myself was ok because its helping me live as long as I can to be here for my son....he will always need me and being healthy is gonna help me live forever!!!🙏❤❤❤❤❤....hugs super mom!🤘2 -
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My now-husband proposing to me on a hike with friends. They took pictures and I was so disappointed looking at pictures of such a happy moment. It clicked in my head immediately that I didn't want to have the same feelings looking at my wedding pictures. So I lost 70lbs and felt beautiful marrying my best friend.
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Tinydancer106 wrote: »When my youngest was diagnosed with a chronic condition. I wasnt happy with how I looked or felt, but mom guilt kept me from doing it for myself previously. I had a fair amount of extra time and no healthy way to work out my frustrations with what my child was going through. I figured a music based exercise class offered through a community group was a good place to start. No expectation of chatting and no typical gym related pressure as far as appearance was concerned.
The changes to my mindset were the most unexpected. The changes to my body pushed me further. Lately I've had injuries, lost my regular workout group and had life get in the way. I feel it in my mood and my body. The 8+ lbs I've put on doesnt bother me nearly as much as the sense of losing some mental and physical strength. I'm in the process of problem solving and getting back to it for myself because it is clearly something I need.
I went thru something similar and I want to say youre amazing ❤and I SO SO SOOOO get it! It took awhile for mama guilt to realize me taking care of myself was ok because its helping me live as long as I can to be here for my son....he will always need me and being healthy is gonna help me live forever!!!🙏❤❤❤❤❤....hugs super mom!🤘
Thankfully my child is/will be independent, but a healthy lifestyle with balanced eating and physical exercise will be extremely important for him. I know he's noticed the changes to my treats and snacks, he's commented on them. I hope that my example shapes his future habits in a positive way. And thank you for the hugs, super hugs to you too! ♥️0 -
Swim suits! I no longer felt great in them. I also didn’t feel as cute in all of my dresses all of the sudden.0
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