The thought that broke the camel's back..

Lola_Reina

What was the thought/event that finally made you change the direction in which your weight was heading?

For me:

"Fat pants" quickly became skinny pants and "skinny pants" became "yeah right, you wish" pants. Also, my 4 year old announced that I was going to have a baby to the grocery store..... I'm not pregnant.

You wanna throw yours in the ring of "now or never" moments?

binary_jester

Shaving my goatee and having a 2nd chin suddenly appear

BriannaSkye

My motivation for my 75lbs weight loss a while ago wazs when i went to try on an outfit and had to take my top and pants off I looked up in the mirror and saw Jabba the Hut from Starwars! This time (to lose the baby weight) my motivation is my son, I want to be able to run and play with him.

Lola_Reina

Men are lucky to have those.... all we can do is add more lipstick and eyeshadow.

But I hear ya-- my rear end kind of did the same thing.

brittlynne3579

When sex was tiresome in a bad way!

Ahzuri

I have an aversion to getting my picture taken (Hello self-esteem issues) so when my father in law took my picture one Christmas and I saw it that was it. I looked absolutely horrible in that picture, its hanging on our fridge as a reminder!

It also helped when we got a scale and it told me I was close to 300lbs, I actually broke down crying after that.

lacharp

Definitely getting asked when I'm due... and I'm not pregnant. In fairness, I do carry most of my weight on my stomach, and I do weigh as much as a few of my friends did when they were 9 months pregnant. There is something incredibly sobering in hearing a friend comment on the weight she reached during her pregnancy and realizing that she was but a few pounds off your weight...except that she's housing a whole other human being in her body and you're just fat! :laugh:

And I think that's one of the things I most look forward to when I hit my goal weight - not being asked when I'm due (unless, of course, I actually am pregnant!)

littlemamajamie

My grandma, mom and brother have diabetes from being over weight was my main motivator but I was mostly just sick of complaining about being fat and not doing anything about it.

debbyrae3

I'm not "fat" by any means, but I am overweight. And the "thought" that broke the camel's back for me was going to the doctor (after not having a period for 2 months and negative pregnancy tests) and stepping on the scale and seeing 163 staring back at me. I mean I'd always known I've gained weight, but never thought it was that bad. So I'm starting P90X tonight and am going to get back the hot body that I had when I met my husband almost 3 years ago.

Lola_Reina

@BrittLynne -- I HEAR YA! lol

MariaChele85

When I found myself starting to wear the largest size my favorite store had. Size 4 at Torrid. I now wear 1's and 2's !!!!!!

AnaNotBanana

I had always worn plus sized pants thanks to my big booty but when I started having to buy plus size shirts because the XXL's at some different stores didn't fit me anymore I got my butt in gear. Now I'm down almost 50 lbs and am wearing pants and shirts from the regular size section. Definitely a victory!

SPQR1

I cannot recall where I heard the following : "Nothing tastes as good as 'thin' feels." I was ready. Now I have lost 30 lbs. since July.

Lola_Reina

@Lacharp-- Yes, imagine this:

I actually inspired women to lose weight when I dropped a ton after my pregnancy. But then I gained it back and those that I inspired are now fit and trim.... talk about a walk of shame. lol But here we are and theres something to be said for that.

JStarnes

Being asked "do you know what you're having yet?" when I was not pregnant. :sad:

binary_jester

When sex was tiresome in a bad way!

BWHAHAHAHA! I had to reread that...I thought you said "threesome".

Lola_Reina

OMG ladies, a lot of us have had the "are you pregnant/ when are you due" heeby jeebies. It sucks I know.... at least we can look forward to the fact it will be a story we tell about an even instead of a constant reality.

But seriously... when the hell are people going to stop asking people whether they are pregnant or not. You're odds at being wrong are too high. TOO HIGH!! :noway:

JStarnes

Unless you are looking at a sonogram picture that the pregnant lady handed to you, then you should NEVER EVER ask! EVER.

brittlynne3579

When sex was tiresome in a bad way!

BWHAHAHAHA! I had to reread that...I thought you said "threesome".

Well, the threesomes were exhausting also But I can't tackle those if I need an oxygen tank nearby for one-on-one! J/K

Lola_Reina

Unless you are looking at a sonogram picture that the pregnant lady handed to you, then you should NEVER EVER ask! EVER.

AGREED! OKay everyone- write that one down on the unwritten rules of life list okay?!

Lola_Reina

When sex was tiresome in a bad way!

BWHAHAHAHA! I had to reread that...I thought you said "threesome".

Well, the threesomes were exhausting also But I can't tackle those if I need an oxygen tank nearby for one-on-one! J/K

I get tired just flirting. Imagine the mess when clothes come off. No no.. don't imagine.

brittlynne3579

When sex was tiresome in a bad way!

BWHAHAHAHA! I had to reread that...I thought you said "threesome".

Well, the threesomes were exhausting also But I can't tackle those if I need an oxygen tank nearby for one-on-one! J/K

I get tired just flirting. Imagine the mess when clothes come off. No no.. don't imagine.

Trust me...I know!!! Sometimes I would get distracted during my solo sessions thinking...damn, I need to be in better shape for this :laugh:

Lola_Reina

When sex was tiresome in a bad way!

BWHAHAHAHA! I had to reread that...I thought you said "threesome".

Well, the threesomes were exhausting also But I can't tackle those if I need an oxygen tank nearby for one-on-one! J/K

so freaking funny.

I get tired just flirting. Imagine the mess when clothes come off. No no.. don't imagine.

Trust me...I know!!! Sometimes I would get distracted during my solo sessions thinking...damn, I need to be in better shape for this :laugh:

binary_jester

When sex was tiresome in a bad way!

BWHAHAHAHA! I had to reread that...I thought you said "threesome".

Well, the threesomes were exhausting also But I can't tackle those if I need an oxygen tank nearby for one-on-one! J/K

I get tired just flirting. Imagine the mess when clothes come off. No no.. don't imagine.

Trust me...I know!!! Sometimes I would get distracted during my solo sessions thinking...damn, I need to be in better shape for this :laugh:

Behavior_Modification

There have been many thoughts since, but the original one was probably my thought about pregnancy and children. How was I going to lug around another 40lbs when I was already over 300lbs? How was I going to keep up with the child? How was I going to carry a baby, carrier, diaper bag, and myself up a flight of stairs even?

jcm214

Having to buy size 14 pants, when at one point (8 years ago) I came out of bootcamp with a 29" waist. I look at my post bootcamp pictures and compare them with my current pictures (I've been out of the military for 3 years and it shows) and cringe. I want that body back.

Lola_Reina

Having to buy size 14 pants, when at one point (8 years ago) I came out of bootcamp with a 29" waist. I look at my post bootcamp pictures and compare them with my current pictures (I've been out of the military for 3 years and it shows) and cringe. I want that body back.

Being at a 14 right at this moment I feel ya. You know it's bad when your facebook picture is like...years old. BUT we have to start somewhere right? Let's bring sexy back. ....just wait I have more of these...lol

Lola_Reina

There have been many thoughts since, but the original one was probably my thought about pregnancy and children. How was I going to lug around another 40lbs when I was already over 300lbs? How was I going to keep up with the child? How was I going to carry a baby, carrier, diaper bag, and myself up a flight of stairs even?

43 pounds lost?!! THATS AWESOME!!! Way to get to it! Consider me inspired.

DeBlue

When my grandson asked me if I was pregnant. Ewww!!! Can't tell that story anywhere - except here :blushing:

Behavior_Modification

There have been many thoughts since, but the original one was probably my thought about pregnancy and children. How was I going to lug around another 40lbs when I was already over 300lbs? How was I going to keep up with the child? How was I going to carry a baby, carrier, diaper bag, and myself up a flight of stairs even?

43 pounds lost?!! THATS AWESOME!!! Way to get to it! Consider me inspired.

Awww...thanks :blushing:

DrumlineGirl

I knew I was gaining weight, but the moment I was grossed out was after a church pic was taken by my church. I was excited to have a nice professional photo of my husband and me, but I got it in the mail, and blech, into a drawer it went for all time. I didn't start right then, it was just the point of realization. Then, all my favorite jeans stopped fitting at all, and I got to having only one pair of pants that fit, and I refuse to buy bigger sizes, so I'm dealing with the one pair that fits, and a few that are super tight for now. I think it's helping because I know I can't wear them unless I at least lose a few pounds.