When or why did you say enough is enough!?!

bbygrl5

I was about 6 mos away from turning 30 and was having a VERY hard time with the concept, lol. I vowed to start living.

djhavoc

My moment for this year was weighing too close to 200lbs (I was 194lbs in Jan 2011) and I knew I had gained weight with relocating with my job working 10+hrs a day + weekends I abandoned eating right most of the time and was too tired to workout I said to myself that I just didn't want to be anywhere near 200lbs and KNOW that it was mostly fat and not muscle and that was what did it for me. Currently I am fluctuating between 183-185lbs my mini goal is 180lbs by Memorial Day weekend.

JDMPWR

When I felt awkward taking off my clothes in front of my GF when were were going to fool around. She instantly knew as well as I did that my self esteem was shot.

alex215

Mine was when I went to Santa Cruz for a family day at the boardwalk about a year after I had my son, I love rollercoasters and rides and havent been on one since before I had my son so I was super excited to get on this crazy spin ride with my little sis, so anyways when I went to buckle myself in the strap wouldnt fit over me, they had some seats that were made with bigger starps on them and it was so imbarrising having the guy that runs the ride have to tell this other guy if me and him can switch seats, everyone was just waiting on me at this time and just starring, uugggh the most embarrising thing ever to be soo young and huge I was like 21 at the time, then i started thinking how I wouldnt even be able to fit in the kid rides with my son like all the other moms can if I dont change something, right away I started weight watchers and exercising and Im so happy I can fit in the kid rides with my 4 year old now, we have a blast on the rides:)

this is the worst! It has happened to me at six flags magic mountain. I got on the ride and the bar thing that goes over your shoulders and chest wouldn't latch down no matter how much i tried to suck in. the guy came over and tried to push it down and still nothing. i was then told i was to big for the ride and could not ride it. I than had to get up and walk off in front of everyone while they just watched it had to be one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.

Sweetcheeks278

Back in March 2011 my husband took a picture of me and my son while we were playing kickball. When we looked back over them I couldn't believe what I saw. Was I really that fat!?!? Yes, yes I was. That day I started MFP and I'm halfway to my goal now. :bigsmile:

Jizes318

I am reading every single one and amazed by your stories. Some of you I have seen before on here and to the others HELLO and thanks for sharing! I feel better knowing there are so many of us out here fighting to kick a** and change our lives! I have only been on since Jan but its great to know there are others I can come to when I need advice or encouragement or have a story. Its real life!

hroush

Mine was actually after I had lost 70 lbs and then stopped working out for a while. I had started putting weight back on (up to 30 lbs at one point) and I decided that I didn't want to be 280 lbs again. It was a spin class that caused me to lose the weight the first time, so I taught a spin class so that I could go at a time that suited me. I have since lost all the weight I have gained and then some (quite sure I've lost 20 lbs of muscle due to laziness :noway: ). I am now teaching a weight lifting class along with my own strength training in the hopes of losing the last of the gut and gain that muscle back.

Ashley_Panda

When I was 17 and weighed 335lbs and couldn't fit in the rides at the amusement parks. I was told to leave the ride area because I just wasn't going to fit. I lost 135lbs after that. Then gained the majority of it back. Then lost, then gained, then lost to around 280 and got pregnant. Full term preggers I was 304. After I had him I knew I needed to be a healthier mommy to keep up with him. So I got up and started doing the damn thing. I also have a very hot husband and I want him to be able to show his wife off. Hahah. Plus being tormented all through school helped.

thetigerzeye

Mine was when I started my new job as a security officer. I got my uniform (which looks similar to the of an actual police officer) and was thinking this will e hot (for later in the bedroom of course) and though my significant other thinks so I saw all of my fat overflowing and I had to make a change. I am determined to be hot in them and nothing is going to stop me!

kimber607

I would say avoiding pics at x-mas and trying to get my face only shots or hide behind my kids....that was 3.5 yrs ago
I've gone up and down 5 pounds (am now up 5 pounds and being very strict) but have kept the majority of the weight off

Mkleder

I think it was the day I bent over to tie my shoes and I nearly threw up in my mouth.
Or maybe it was when I stood up in the doctor's office waiting room and the chair came with me.
It could have also been the day I saw myself in a group photo. All three happened in a very short span of time.

Funny, but while I looked in the mirror every day to do hair and make-up, I never really LOOKED at myself, you know? I would see my face, would check the clothes for loose tags or lint, but I never allowed myself to see the whole picture.

Jizes318

I think it was the day I bent over to tie my shoes and I nearly threw up in my mouth.
Or maybe it was when I stood up in the doctor's office waiting room and the chair came with me.
It could have also been the day I saw myself in a group photo. All three happened in a very short span of time.

Funny, but while I looked in the mirror every day to do hair and make-up, I never really LOOKED at myself, you know? I would see my face, would check the clothes for loose tags or lint, but I never allowed myself to see the whole picture.

I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND!

Jenscan

When I lost my job and realized I'd need to go on interviews. I have a son to support, so my weight must come off so I can get a new job. Otherwise, we don't eat and we lose our house. Now, that's motivation.

missbp

For me, it was when I realized that my daughter was beginning to use food to comfort herself. She gained about 20lbs between her 8 and 9yr old check ups and did not grow all that much taller. She was finally dx with a learning disability and she was just generally feeling bad about herself. She was clearly using food to soothe herself emotionally. Afrer talking to her several times about making healthy choices when it comes to food and fitness, it dawned on me that I had zero room to talk. I knew that if I was going to talk the talk, I needed to walk the walk. Kids need positive role models and I knew I needed to be a better one for both of my kids. So, here I am. Best decision I have made in a really long time.
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kelsey054

When did I say enough is enough?
The day of prom, May 7th, I was getting ready. My dad said he wanted to help me get ready, so I asked him to zip up my dress and BAM! The zipper flew across the room. My mother had to drive EVERYWHERE looking for a new zipper (where I live sewing stores aren't opened on Saturdays and Walmart doesn't carry sewing stuff.) About two hours before prom, I had to get my dress altared.
My mom and grandmother were telling me stories about my mother and her senior year in high school. She graduated the same weight that I will be graduating at...unless I changed that.
After high school my mother had a child, which caused her weight gained. She became an emotional eater-being without a husband. Then she found my father and had me! Unfort. causing more of a weight gain. She had Gastric Bypass Surgery two years ago, and has lost about 150 lbs.
And I do not want to be big like she was. She is my best friend, and I love her at any weight.

Mindful_Trent

I was 25 - On the outside I was successful - had graduated with an undergrad degree from a prestigious college, had a full time job working for a good company, and was going to grad-school at night to earn my graduate degrees so I could get my CPA license. People considered me to be a good person, and I had a lot going for me professionally. However, I was depressed with life and realized that I really didn't like myself all that much. My first long-term relationship had just ended (not my decision) and I found out after the fact that my ex-girlfriend had cheated on me and broke things off because she couldn't handle the guilt and just wasn't really "feeling" our relationship anymore. Despite my outward accomplishments, I felt lazy and unattractive. The thought of trying to date again looking the way I did was mortifying. I had a long list of things I wanted to change about myself - weight was only one of them. (I reached a high of around 230-235 lbs, which is very high for someone who is only 5' 3.5")

I started seeing a therapist that spring to help me deal with depression and life-issues, started losing weight late in the summer and haven't looked back. It hasn't been easy, and I'm still working on my list of self-improvement topics, but I am feeling better about who I am. (Don't be fooled by my ticker - I'm actually about 50 lbs down from my weight when I was 25, but I recently re-set my ticker to help me get moving again.)

Jizes318

I was 25 - On the outside I was successful - had graduated with an undergrad degree from a prestigious college, had a full time job working for a good company, and was going to grad-school at night to earn my graduate degrees so I could get my CPA license. People considered me to be a good person, and I had a lot going for me professionally. However, I was depressed with life and realized that I really didn't like myself all that much. My first long-term relationship had just ended (not my decision) and I found out after the fact that my ex-girlfriend had cheated with me and broke things off because she couldn't handle the guilt and just wasn't really "feeling" our relationship anymore. Despite my outward accomplishments, I felt lazy and unattractive. The thought of trying to date again looking the way I did was mortifying. I had a long list of things I wanted to change about myself - weight was only one of them.

I started seeing a therapist that spring to help me deal with depression and life-issues, started losing weight late in the summer and haven't looked back. It hasn't been easy, and I'm still working on my list of self-improvement topics, but I am feeling better about who I am. (Don't be fooled by my ticker - I'm actually about 50 lbs down from my weight when I was 25, but I recently re-set my ticker to help me get moving again.)

Good for you! I am sorry about the break up but in reality you are better off and look at you getting your *kitten* together. Congrats! :happy:

Jizes318

When my young son made a man boobs comment. . .

wow that's a killer... My husband made a comment joking around but it hurts. Good for you in making this change!

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dcg8r

This past weekend - I was looking through a group of photos from age 21 through 31... just random photos of me in different cities, some with friends, some just me. My friends stayed the same size in all the pictures, but I could see that I was bigger, and bigger and bigger. My face changed. My smiles became less and less through the years. I looked drained. I didn't see myself that way though. It was definitely a wake-up call. Day 2 and going strong!

shallo

I was on a hike with my boys and boyfriend, They wanted to go to the top of a waterfall and I couldn't make it. I told them to go without me but they didn't want to. I decided I was not going to be the reason my boys miss out on things.

Jizes318

This past weekend - I was looking through a group of photos from age 21 through 31... just random photos of me in different cities, some with friends, some just me. My friends stayed the same size in all the pictures, but I could see that I was bigger, and bigger and bigger. My face changed. My smiles became less and less through the years. I looked drained. I didn't see myself that way though. It was definitely a wake-up call. Day 2 and going strong!

Wishing you lots of luck on your new journey!

Jizes318

SHALLO I love Bob's Burgers!

bjscmg

One day in walmart to grocery shop and I had this feeling I was being starred at. I might of just been paranoid but that even set off a red flag. I was ashamed of who I had become after 3 babies (3 c-sections) with in four years i never thought to much about it until my clothes did not fit anymore. so that day in walmart I threw my grocery list out and headed to the produce....got every healthy thing I could think of. I have lost 12 pounds in 15 day and on my 2nd day of the 30 day shred. I have a ways to go but I WILL get there!

SHIRLEYW02

I been talking to a friend about losing weight,that nite I told her I,i plan to start changing my eating habits. next day I started and have been determined to stick with it. I found this web site and this is the greatest site.been doing this since feb2011 lost 21 pds. and feeling great. I am doing this for me ,get off my 2 blood pressure pills. i feel wonderful and friends ,family support me .Plus have meet new men and dating!!!!!! life is great ! each day i have more confidence in myself. I know i can get to my gold weight,i am just taking 20 pds at a time , i love -MYFITNESSPAL.COM- SHIRLEY W.

TS65

I'm 45 and my hips and ankles were starting to hurt. In the back of my head, I was concerned I was starting to get arthritis. At the same time, I was fantasizing about being a runner. So... March 1 I started running (couch to 5k). On April 8, I switched over to the c210k program (same as couch to 5k, but shoots for a longer distance). Even running, I wasn't losing weight, so I came here and never looked back. I've only lost 5 lbs, but I've lost just as many inches. I can only imagine how much easier running will be when I'm not wearing a "65 lb pack."

MinnieInMaine

Mine was also pictures. I had two trips with college friends late 2009 (15 year reunions) and after seeing the pictures from both, I was floored. As others have said, I knew I was heavy but holy cow, I was totally in denial about how bad it really was. The thing that finally got me in gear though was losing 10 pounds in a week from the flu that November. I was determined to have that be my starting point and not to put any more back on. Well 2009 was the holiday season of baking for me so I did gain 5 back...

Anyway, I joined Weight Watchers in January 2010 and haven't looked back since. Lost 60 pounds last year!
Then, again, took the holidays off and put about 5 back on, then struggled with getting back on track, and put another 5 back on in the process. THANK GOODNESS someone referred me to this website!! I've lost that 10 pounds all over again and am so close to ONEDERLAND I can hardly stand it! :happy:

StevLL

Mine was January 3rd of this year. I have had uncontrolled High Blood pressure for 15 years and after losing my mom to a massive stroke for the same condition two years ago I needed to follow up on my promise to get healthy. My primary sent me to a endocrinologist who also told me I had diabetes along with several hormaone problems. At 371lbs. I was at my heaviest and had bought into that whole "you carry your weight well" fanatsy. I was told I would need to go on yet another medication and all that goes with Type II Diabetes. We immediately when home to clear out the fridge and get ready for this new problem. My wife and I sat down and said this is it. I used to be a power lifter many years ago and my wife graced the front cover of Tucson Magazine when she was a cheerleader in high school. We knew we had to do something different. We got down to business and after one month I dropped 1 point on my AC1 random glucose test and went from being Diabetic to pre-diabetic. We test frequently and are committed to a healthy lifestyle not a diet and this site is a Godsend. I can't tell you how the support and contagious positive energy has not only given me strength and motivation, but renewed my faith in the decency of human beings. I believe the guys that founded this site deserve a Nobel Peace Prize and all the MFP peeps who have provided us with support deserve Sainthood. Today I have 4 weeks with my blood pressure at or below 130/80. For me, who ran fully medicated (8meds) at 180/115 regularly that's remarkable. God Bless MFP and all of you who are on here creating a great community.

reepobob

I went camping last October and I saw the pictures of myself and I looked bloated. I lost a lot of weight in 2008, but had an ankle injury and got out of the habit of working out. I kept telling myself that I will start back up soon and even had a few fits and starts that fizzled soon after.

After the camping trip, I looked at myself in the mirror and said, "Bob, you are going to start reinventing yourself starting today". That very afternoon I shaved my head (been wanting to do that since I used to shave it in the late 90s) and the following morning, I jumped on the elliptical and started burning off the goo. I found MFP on the iPhone about 2 weeks later and started logging and never looked back. In February, I started P90X and I finish my 90th day of the program this Sunday.

The putting off was really getting me down and it was one of the most liberating feelings when I finally got my *kitten* back on that elliptical and got back in it. At this point, I don't know what I would do without planning my day around my workout and eating schedule. It is in my DNA now and I never plan on being as big as I was 6 months ago.

shallo

SHALLO I love Bob's Burgers!

Me too. It is my new favorite show. I love Louise!