What is your WHY?

MikePXstream

Amazing post ...

Ive never really had a problem being overweight. I have always been pretty confident in myself but once I did lose weight in the past I got so much more confidence. When Im not as confident in myself I accept less for myself than I deserve. The more confident I am, the better decisions I make in life... That is my "why" if that makes any sense.

Makes perfect sense. I have found myself more confident as well. In fact, I even hold a better posture when walking through stores or down halls. I used to look at the floor in front of me as I walked. Now I look straight ahead, and try to greet more people at work. It's the little things you know!

MikePXstream

it felt so good to finally have enough energy to get through a workout last night. I hate being sick. I have been sick more these past few months than I have been in over a year. I'm sure it is related to stress.

itsmeheatherp

Almost 45 years old and I have found my WHY!

It is to finally be me again. I used to be outgoing, fun and enjoy being around other people. I have, over the years, changed into an overweight MOM and WIFE. I had lost sight of what I was in the past. I have emerged from the fog and finally found me again!
I will: Lose this weight/ Be social again/ Have friends that are not my immediate family/ Enjoy extracurricular activities with my children/ Be the mom that camps and hikes and digs through the caves!
I want this for myself. I used to want it for others and wait fir them to join in with me, but not anymore! I want this for me and me alone! That is my WHY..........

babymulanz

I want to be able to say to myself that I'm proud of myself. I want to be able to believe that I can be attractive & not some fat geeky slob. I want to have the energy, drive & passion to really set a goal & achieve it. I don't want to be afraid anymore. I want to go out & feel beautiful, confident & social. I don't ever ever ever want to have to dig through all my wardrobe every single time I go out & try on a million different clothes all the while knowing it is fruitless because I will look fat & disheveled in all of the outfits.

I want to make my parents proud & my fiance proud. I want them to look at me and see a healthy, passionate, beautiful young lady.

MikePXstream

Itsmeheatherp – Thank you for sharing. You will be that outgoing fun person again. She is not gone, just took a break. It is time for her to come back and you are on your way to doing that. There is nothing wrong with being a little bit selfish and taking care of you. Keep up the good work. We are behind you!


Babymulanz – you have taken the first steps to regaining the person you want to be. You should be proud of yourself already. You have made the decision that you want to better yourself. That’s half the battle right there. The other is staying committed. With those two things, you will succeed. Thank you for sharing!

stevefisher4274

My why is simple. My wife. In May of 2013 I had to have knee replacement surgery, at least in part because of my weight. I weighed over 400 lbs and had to witness my 145 lb wife have to try and physically assist me. It was eye opening. I lost 30 lbs during a 3 month rehab. As a result of my new knee, I had to move from a physical job to a desk job. With that move and the winter hibernation, I recklessly ballooned back past the 30 lbs I had just lost all the way to nearly 450 lbs. In March of this year, my wife detailed how scared and vulnerable it made her feel seeing me so dependent on others just to move around. When she told me this my heart sank. I felt ashamed for having allowed myself to get to that point. She deserves better than that. I love her too much to cause her needless worry or insecurity. My weight issues and overall health are self inflicted wounds that I can control. So shortly after that conversation, I joined a gym and pledged to myself to exercise 3 days a week. I have since gone at least 3 days and sometimes more days each and every week. 3 weeks ago, I joined mfp and began logging my food and exercise. In the two months since I have joined the gym I have reached my pre-surgery weight (about 30 lbs loss). I am still at the onset of my new found commitment to a better and healthier me. My why is my wife. She deserves my exit in our death due us part commitment to not be a self inflicted one.

tabbyblack13

My family has a lot of diseases stroke, heart disease, and diabetes to name a few. But there are two that really scare me. Alzheimer’s and Lupus are the two that I so scared of getting. I don’t know if my exercising and diet will prevent me from getting Lupus but I am willing to give it a shot. I know from studies that exercise does help a lot with Alzheimer’s and may even prevent it to an extent. This is why I want to lose weight and exercise. Alzheimer’s is to me very terrifying because you lose yourself.

I admit that I am a homebody too. I don’t get out enough and see things but, I hope this weight lost will help me get out more and enjoy the life I have.

MikePXstream

My why is simple. My wife. In May of 2013 I had to have knee replacement surgery, at least in part because of my weight. I weighed over 400 lbs and had to witness my 145 lb wife have to try and physically assist me. It was eye opening. I lost 30 lbs during a 3 month rehab. As a result of my new knee, I had to move from a physical job to a desk job. With that move and the winter hibernation, I recklessly ballooned back past the 30 lbs I had just lost all the way to nearly 450 lbs. In March of this year, my wife detailed how scared and vulnerable it made her feel seeing me so dependent on others just to move around. When she told me this my heart sank. I felt ashamed for having allowed myself to get to that point. She deserves better than that. I love her too much to cause her needless worry or insecurity. My weight issues and overall health are self inflicted wounds that I can control. So shortly after that conversation, I joined a gym and pledged to myself to exercise 3 days a week. I have since gone at least 3 days and sometimes more days each and every week. 3 weeks ago, I joined mfp and began logging my food and exercise. In the two months since I have joined the gym I have reached my pre-surgery weight (about 30 lbs loss). I am still at the onset of my new found commitment to a better and healthier me. My why is my wife. She deserves my exit in our death due us part commitment to not be a self inflicted one.

Thank you for sharing. That is a powerful why. It is scary that changes can be made so quickyl that sometimes we dont even realize it, or how it will effect the ones we care for around us, the additional burdens that my be hiding, and so on. Good for you realizing this and committing to makeing a difference. If you ever need additional support, I am right here as well as plenty others I am sure. Don't be afraid to ask

MikePXstream

My family has a lot of diseases stroke, heart disease, and diabetes to name a few. But there are two that really scare me. Alzheimer’s and Lupus are the two that I so scared of getting. I don’t know if my exercising and diet will prevent me from getting Lupus but I am willing to give it a shot. I know from studies that exercise does help a lot with Alzheimer’s and may even prevent it to an extent. This is why I want to lose weight and exercise. Alzheimer’s is to me very terrifying because you lose yourself.

I admit that I am a homebody too. I don’t get out enough and see things but, I hope this weight lost will help me get out more and enjoy the life I have.

Exercise and proper nutrition will do wonders for you. I have a friend at work who has Lupus, and most days she does just fine, but when it kicks her down, she stays down hard. She has figured out that certain things she eats does seem to make it worse, so she avoids those and it seems to help. I am no doctor, so I can't say one way or the other, but I do not that the cleaner you eat, the better your body reacts to that. Those are definitely good reasons why. Thank you for sharing.

vozi_15

I want to do this because I'm 21 and I'm tired of saying "well I almost hit my goal" or "if I would've continued I would be so happy and healthy". As a student and young adult I have enough to worry about and I think being unhealthy and physically not confident should be one of them. I'm just ready to be happy and love myself. I want to lose the 70 pounds and never have to think about them again! I have to remain myself how worth it this is and how much self hate and shame I had when I allowed myself to give up so many times before.

MikePXstream

I want to do this because I'm 21 and I'm tired of saying "well I almost hit my goal" or "if I would've continued I would be so happy and healthy". As a student and young adult I have enough to worry about and I think being unhealthy and physically not confident should be one of them. I'm just ready to be happy and love myself. I want to lose the 70 pounds and never have to think about them again! I have to remain myself how worth it this is and how much self hate and shame I had when I allowed myself to give up so many times before.

We want you to be happy and healthy too. Good for you acknowledging what you need to do now, as opposed to so much later in life. It is easier when you are younger to set yourself up for success. It is totally worth it, and your body will thank you later. Thank you for sharing!

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Tinkerkel22

My reasons to loose weight would be;

-To feel more healthy
- To gain confidence
- to feel good wearing normal size clothing
-To enjoy life better, without feeling judged
-To look as much better as I can possible
-To reduce chances of developing health problems

Once you've got the right mind set and motivation you can conquer your goals, it takes time and effort but it really does pay off. Having a goal gives me something to work towards and makes me want to push myself further.

kk_140

I want to look better!
I want to be as sexy as I feel inside
I want my future family to have a healthy lifestyle from the start

Tinkerkel22

My reasons to loose weight, My WHY would be,

-To feel more healthy
- To gain confidence
- To feel good wearing normal size clothing
-To enjoy life better, without feeling judged
-To look as much better as I can possible
-To reduce chances of developing health problems
-To be more active and social

Once you've got the right mind set and motivation you can conquer your goals, it takes time and effort but it really does pay off. Having a goal gives me something to work towards and makes me want to push myself further.

askeates

I have several reasons why, and they are not necessarily in the correct order:

1. I had given up on myself for a very long time. Being in an abusive relationship it was just easier to be frumpy and fat to avoid any "issues" that he had with men approaching me.

2. I have 3 beautiful children and I would like to be here as long as possible to watch them grow and have families of their own.

3. OMG, I feel so much better now, I can only imagine how much better I will feel once I'm where I ultimately want to be.

4. Confidence.... I have found an entirely new confidence in myself, and it feels amazing.

5. I want to be a good role model for my children so they will also have a long and healthy life!

tammymae1990

My why is many reasons:

*I want to feel comfortable in my own skin again
*I am pre-diabetic and do not want to suffer any consequences of not dealing with this disease such as loss of vision or limbs, being at an increased risk of having a heart attack, etc.
*The most why to me though is being here for my kids. They are both in college now and I want to see them graduate and get into the professions they love, I want to see them get married and have families of their own, I want to be the grandma that runs and plays with her grandchildren and I want my children to be proud of me for setting my goals and reaching them. I have always supported my children in all they have done with school, sports, church and making sure they were happy and healthy while letting myself go. Now it is my turn to get healthy for them but more importantly for ME!! They tell me "Mom we love you no matter what size you are" but I can honestly say I don't love me at the size I am. I am not a vain person so looks are not what motivates me the most, but I do want to be able to go and buy REALLY cute clothes at a smaller size!!

jessieduquette

My why is for my son! im always tired and my back hurts most of the time. i want to be a fun mom! another reason is for myself. im always saying to myself that i look terrible and i cant fit into any of my clothes! another why is because my boyfriend just recently made a comment to me that he doesn't want to get fat like his ex! that was horrible to hear from him!

my whys
1. my son
2. for me and my body to stop hurting
3. no more comments to me
4. healthier body
5. more confidence in myself

PuckBunny1919

1. To be healthy
2. Look incredible for my wedding
3. To watch my niece and nephews grow up
4. To motivate my friends and family to change
5. To be happy
6. Be able to buy clothes without feeling I look terrible
7. To play team sports again
8. To have some serious muscle
9. Prove people wrong
10. Most importantly to prove to myself that I can do it

0somuchbetter0

My kids need a healthy and happy mom.

lightblueeyes

This is a great post...just what I needed today. You see, I have tried and quit...tried and fell off the wagon...tried and failed so many times before. I woke up this morning and decided to try it again...I always decide to try again...for a few weeks and then lack motivation and find excuses not to exercise or justification for stopping at the fast food joint on the way home because I had a really tough day at work and do not feel up to cooking when I get home.

I never REALLY thought about Why.

I too, like many have responded to this post before me, have a family history of diabetes and high blood pressure (along with heart disease, strokes, cancer). While I do not have diabetes, almost exactly five years ago (at age 35) I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I am on a very low dose of medication and it is now testing normal, but my doctor has told me that if I can change my eating habits and lose the extra weight, I can throw away those pills. I really have not lost any weight in those 5 years, but I have maintained and not gained any additional weight. Then last week, I went to the doctor and my triglycerides were very high - which caused my liver enzymes to be elevated. I think that was a major wake up call - if I do not get serious about this...I am going to have some major problems.

I watched my husband go through this several years back...about 12 years ago he was diagnosed with diabetes and had to take oral medication to regulate it. The diabetes medication affected his blood pressure and soon he had to add another oral medication for blood pressure. These combined, affected his cholesterol and now he takes medication for all three. He never had issues with blood pressure or high cholesterol before starting the diabetes medications. And he has had to switch diabetes medications a couple of times because they caused problems with his kidney function.

I will be forty this October, I do not want to be taking pills - some of which have worse side affects than what they are treating - for the rest of my life. A big part of my problem is my sedentary daily activity. I have an office job and literally sit at a computer all day...I was never overweight until I started working a desk job. Then over the years, the pounds slowly crept on.

I can do this...I will do this...these are my reasons WHY:

1. I want to be healthy and medication free.
2. I want to be able to keep up...like walking up the stairs without feeling like I am gonna fall back down them!!
3. I want to be around to see my niece and nephew grow up.
4. I want to feel better about they way look.
5. I want to be forced to go buy a new "skinny" wardrobe. I love to shop...what can I say??

ccrdragon

amazing post!

my daughter


'nuff said

_lyndseybrooke_

I want to wear a bikini and feel hot in it.

shmerek

I want to be as strong and fit as possible in preparation for the zombie apocalypse.

gostumpy

I want to be able to drive my car without a shirt on and not feel fat.

I want to be able to remove my shirt at the beach and not feel fat.

I want to stop feeling fat.

Pretty much it

Ringer1022

#1.... I have a rheumatic autoimmune disease (incurable) and being a healthier me in my body composition, means a stronger me to fight my disease

#2... To be feel as sexy as my husband always tells me I am

hospitablegirl

My WHY started out for me. I was tired of feeling so sad, bored, and depressed. I recently moved to Chicago and started getting really bored with the same routine of getting home from work and watching tv until it was time to go to bed. I tried being fit last year and lasted until I went on vacation and then blew it all. This time, I wanted to be less ashamed of my body, enjoy my life, and say that I could do something athletic.

Now, my WHY has migrated into something larger than myself. I love the changes I'm seeing in my body. I love being able to run 1.2 miles without stopping. More than that, I love seeing my family inspired to change. My sister, at first, told me she didn't want me to lose weight because then she'd be fat alone. She changed this into wanting to lose weight together. Now, we motivate each other much of the time. As long as I keep thinking that it's about more than me, it's about my family, who I value more than anything, I know I can keep going forever.

bizgirl26

I want to feel more confident
I want to know that if I have something wrong with my health my Dr cannot blame it on my BMI
To live a long life
To not hurt all over or ache
To not feel that I am cramped in the airplane seat
To never worry that I will not be able to fit into a stores clothes
To feel sexy
and yes look sexy

Tharja27

to whipe away most insecurities of my body and be happy with myself for a change

kateangel2312

Love this! I always ask myself why but I don't know. I suppose I want to look good naked