Why do you want to lose weight?

DisneyAddictRW

My top three reasons:
1. Show my children good eating habits
2. Be healthy
3. Be in photos not the one taking pictures!

boomboom011

cause i was getting fat. i didnt like the way i looked or the way i felt.

JediMaster_intraining

1. i was depressed with how i looked and where my health was going
2. to look hot and buy that bikini
3. so that i can be healthy enough to have a baby

crazysoccermom

Tired of being tired!

kleavitt1992

1. i have pcos
2. i want to have kids someday and if i dont it wont happen
3. i hate the way i look
4. i want more options in the guy department

CanuckLove

1. I wanna look good for my my fictitious husband LOL
2. I love how I feel when I'm strong, I hold myself better.
3. I want to have more confidence

schnugglebug

because I want to be healthy
prove to myself I can do this!
and look AWESOME on my wedding day!

lkidgell

the main reason is because im tired of not feeling good about myself, but im also getting married, and i want to look amazing on my big day!

westcoastSW

1. Good health and reducing risk for heart disease/hypertension/diabetes
2. To develop a healthier lifestyle and living habits (eating reasonably well, exercising regularly)
3. Totally selfish and superficial, but I'm getting married next summer and I want to look fantastic!

driaxx

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

surfrgrl1

My body hurt every morning when I got out of bed, for no reason.
I was the largest I had ever been.
I was unhappy with how I'd let myself go.

I now no longer hurt every morning.
I've lost 14 pounds, and one clothing size so far.
I'm exercising which has given me energy and improved my thinking on working out in general.

Oh, yah and I am much happier!
:laugh:

DisneyAddictRW

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

True! I never thought of it that way!

weightofyourskin

Partly for health reasons - I have a family history of diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

But really mostly it's because I want to be okay with how I look. I have no idea how I gained all this weight. As a child I was really thin, and in my teens I was a size 6. Then I woke up at age 20 and somehow I was in the 180-pound range and a size 12. In May 2010 I took a course in Florence, Italy and I winced whenever any of my friends posted photos because I just looked so horrible in each one, all double chin and muffin top and rolls... it actually made me cry once and I decided something had to change.

It's been a struggle for me lose weight - I'm only down 10 pounds total - but I am enjoying eating healthy (most of the time...) and working out, so I am going to keep at it!

westcoastSW

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

True! I never thought of it that way!

Unfortunately that's also a major mantra of people with anorexia. I don't mean to incriminate anyone, but if you truly believe the above statement, I would recommend seeking help.

tsegears

1. I'm sick of the reflection I see in the store windows.
2. I'm sick of seeing clothing filling my closets that I cannot get into.
3. I want to look give myself the best chance of a healthly life.
4. I want to want to look great when I turn 55 years old in April!

DisneyAddictRW

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

True! I never thought of it that way!

Unfortunately that's also a major mantra of people with anorexia. I don't mean to incriminate anyone, but if you truly believe the above statement, I would recommend seeking help.

I just thought it was a neat way of looking at it. Not anorexia but I do control what I put in my mouth so I can control it. Including when I choose to grab junk food or when I choose veggies. Don't think that requires me get help. I just see is a different way.

westcoastSW

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

True! I never thought of it that way!

Unfortunately that's also a major mantra of people with anorexia. I don't mean to incriminate anyone, but if you truly believe the above statement, I would recommend seeking help.

I just thought it was a neat way of looking at it. Not anorexia but I do control what I put in my mouth so I can control it. Including when I choose to grab junk food or when I choose veggies. Don't think that requires me get help. I just see is a different way.

I understand where you're coming from and didn't mean to insinuate that you personally should get help; I was more referring to the original poster of that comment and others who frequently use such phrases. I agree with your perspective on having total control over what we eat. It's just that a major root of anorexia and eating disorders is a sense of a lack of control, to the point where people can starve themselves just to show that they have control over one thing in their lives. In a healthy reality, we have control over so much more in our lives, in addition to food. :flowerforyou:

DisneyAddictRW

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

True! I never thought of it that way!

Unfortunately that's also a major mantra of people with anorexia. I don't mean to incriminate anyone, but if you truly believe the above statement, I would recommend seeking help.

I just thought it was a neat way of looking at it. Not anorexia but I do control what I put in my mouth so I can control it. Including when I choose to grab junk food or when I choose veggies. Don't think that requires me get help. I just see is a different way.

I understand where you're coming from and didn't mean to insinuate that you personally should get help; I was more referring to the original poster of that comment and others who frequently use such phrases. I agree with your perspective on having total control over what we eat. It's just that a major root of anorexia and eating disorders is a sense of a lack of control, to the point where people can starve themselves just to show that they have control over one thing in their lives. In a healthy reality, we have control over so much more in our lives, in addition to food. :flowerforyou:

After posting and re-reading I thought I should go back and respond. I didn't think you personally were saying me but can see how it could be seen the way you read it. I just hope it's not how some see it. Life is totally crazy (you should see my crazy life) and so etimes it would be nice if I could control more of the things that happen. But then what fun would that be! Sry I jumped so quick to respond. Moody week!

westcoastSW

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

True! I never thought of it that way!

Unfortunately that's also a major mantra of people with anorexia. I don't mean to incriminate anyone, but if you truly believe the above statement, I would recommend seeking help.

I just thought it was a neat way of looking at it. Not anorexia but I do control what I put in my mouth so I can control it. Including when I choose to grab junk food or when I choose veggies. Don't think that requires me get help. I just see is a different way.

I understand where you're coming from and didn't mean to insinuate that you personally should get help; I was more referring to the original poster of that comment and others who frequently use such phrases. I agree with your perspective on having total control over what we eat. It's just that a major root of anorexia and eating disorders is a sense of a lack of control, to the point where people can starve themselves just to show that they have control over one thing in their lives. In a healthy reality, we have control over so much more in our lives, in addition to food. :flowerforyou:

After posting and re-reading I thought I should go back and respond. I didn't think you personally were saying me but can see how it could be seen the way you read it. I just hope it's not how some see it. Life is totally crazy (you should see my crazy life) and so etimes it would be nice if I could control more of the things that happen. But then what fun would that be! Sry I jumped so quick to respond. Moody week!

No worries at all, I just wanted to clarify. I just cringe when I see statements on MFP that are typical of eating disorders. I have worked with a number of clients with eating disorders, and they are just devastating stories. I also love and swear by MFP, and I hate to see it being used to perpetuate eating disorders.
Side note -- sorry for hijacking your thread! I'm all about hearing people's motivations to lose weight as long as they aren't aiming for an unhealthily low weight!

DisneyAddictRW

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

True! I never thought of it that way!

Unfortunately that's also a major mantra of people with anorexia. I don't mean to incriminate anyone, but if you truly believe the above statement, I would recommend seeking help.

I just thought it was a neat way of looking at it. Not anorexia but I do control what I put in my mouth so I can control it. Including when I choose to grab junk food or when I choose veggies. Don't think that requires me get help. I just see is a different way.

I understand where you're coming from and didn't mean to insinuate that you personally should get help; I was more referring to the original poster of that comment and others who frequently use such phrases. I agree with your perspective on having total control over what we eat. It's just that a major root of anorexia and eating disorders is a sense of a lack of control, to the point where people can starve themselves just to show that they have control over one thing in their lives. In a healthy reality, we have control over so much more in our lives, in addition to food. :flowerforyou:

After posting and re-reading I thought I should go back and respond. I didn't think you personally were saying me but can see how it could be seen the way you read it. I just hope it's not how some see it. Life is totally crazy (you should see my crazy life) and so etimes it would be nice if I could control more of the things that happen. But then what fun would that be! Sry I jumped so quick to respond. Moody week!

No worries at all, I just wanted to clarify. I just cringe when I see statements on MFP that are typical of eating disorders. I have worked with a number of clients with eating disorders, and they are just devastating stories. I also love and swear by MFP, and I hate to see it being used to perpetuate eating disorders.
Side note -- sorry for hijacking your thread! I'm all about hearing people's motivations to lose weight as long as they aren't aiming for an unhealthily low weight!

No worries! Actually did me a favor and reminded me to stop and think before speaking. I have been blessed to never had a friend or family member struggle with an eating disorder. Scary thing Nd hope I don't have to experience it with any of them. I agree mfp is awesome And when used correctly it does work!

jlchow

Because learning French didn't make girls like me.

True story.

reeniesing

To regain my health - no more daily meds
To shop in any store I want
show practice what I preach to my son. "Got to make good choices" "Got to take care of yourself"
To look hot :devil:

and finally.... To look hot...yep, I like that one.

ThinnerHill

I want to lose weight so that I feel better about myself. I want to feel confident and comfortable in my own body.
I want to be called a MILF. Yeah its degrading sometimes with labels and sexual ratings like that, but I want my husband to be able to say "that is MY sexy wife" and feel like I deserve to be called sexy.
Secretly I want to be the littlest sister. I'm the oldest and was always the chunky fat sister. I will be the skinny thin sister!

I want my children to grow up knowing that exercise and good nutrition is vital and key to a healthy life. I will NOT be an embarassment to my children any longer!

bry_all01

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

I too used to think this way. It was a dark, scary time. I hope things get better for you.

honeysprinkles

Confidence, and being able to wear whatever I want and look good in it!

Alishia_655

1. to show myself a healthier way of living
2 to be here longer for my kids
3. my daughter called me fat (she is almost 2)

MelMoly

I was going to post my reasons...then started reading and almost cried

You poor beautiful girl, I hope you are not for real...cus that breaks my heart

MelMoly

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

I too used to think this way. It was a dark, scary time. I hope things get better for you.

You have control of your health...mind..and the ability to make a difference in someone else

I hope you find your way out of the dark

ummlovelovesyou

I hated feeling stomach rolls under my seat belt in the car.

I hated shopping.

I hated my fat face in pictures.

I hated pictures of myself in general, really.

I hated seeing people from high school because they knew me when I was fit, and were probably like, "Wow. What happened to her?"

I basically hated myself.




Glad I don't totally dislike myself anymore...I enjoy the path I am taking towards a long, happy, healthy life.

bry_all01

Because the food I eat is basically the only thing I have total control over in life.

I too used to think this way. It was a dark, scary time. I hope things get better for you.

You have control of your health...mind..and the ability to make a difference in someone else

I hope you find your way out of the dark

oh no no no no no. I am no longer there. I USED to be, so I know the signs, but have thankfully made my way out of that dark place. I can only hope others will, too.

ilookthetype

I've been using my weight as a buffer to protect me from the world and I'm done with that nonsense now.