Why?

RicSnyder

Why? We all have reasons why we do the things we do. Whenever we take on a mission, we have a personal reason why we have taken it on. Whether it’s cleaning the house, completing a degree, building a business, or getting fit, our “why” has to be important enough to us that it keeps us going even when times get tough. There will be times when we feel tired, or insecure, or the distractions of life get in the way. We may occasionally have second thoughts and wonder if the hard work and sacrifice is really worth it. Resist the temptation to make excuses. Instead, reflect on your “why”. Remember the feelings you had when you started and why you took on the mission. Stay motivated and keep moving forward towards the goal.

What is your “why” for losing weight and getting fit?

alofay

So appropriate for me at this moment. Thank you very much.

oberon0124

My whay it states in my profile. Papa needs to be here for his family plain and simple. I went to my doctor and he informed me that If I wanted to se sixty I needed to do something about ,i weight. So here I am getting it done and then will maintain when I get to the weight I wish!!!

kmfl1

Why?? Because I'm an addict. I come from a family of alcoholics and drug addicts. I lost 2 brothers to drugs. My Dad and brother are recovering alcoholics. I thought I was the lucky one.
I know it's fashionable today to say "I'm a sex addict" or "I was hooked on this or that and wasn't myself", basically to resolve oneself of blame. It has become too easy to take something and blame it on addictive behavior. Okay, some things are really tough to beat on your own, I grant you that. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are real demons. Some things, however require character on the addict's part. Aren't we all addicts in one way or another?
My particular addiction is FOOD, and I have to face it at least 3 times a day. I let a series of bad circumstances beat me down and break my character...my will power...and I blew up like a balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I've fought weight all of my life, but after keeping it off for 3 years, I thought I had beaten it.
That's where I went wrong. The TRUE addict never beats his addiction, but faces it daily, thus the "One day at a time" motto. "I'm not going to have a drink, or take drugs, or OVEREAT today."
It took forever for me to get started, as my beautiful wife helped me finally face my demons and spit them out. With tears in my eyes, I got on the scale and had my measurements taken. I thought the experience would be crushing, but instead was liberating. I couldn't wait to start MFP!!
Every day, my day begins with exercise. I used to hate exercise, now I can't wait to start!
Yes, I'm still an addict, but hopefully, the addictions are channeled in a different direction.
Your piece of "remembering why we started" was a real kick in my butt. I love to write, and it sparked my juices. It will make me a writing addict...not a bad thing to be!
Thanks!
Hope to hear from you again!!!

runnercheryl

My 'why' was the motivation that started my healthy lifestyle. I had half-heartedly attempted diets in the past, but given up quickly because I didn't care for losing weight really. One day, I realised there was no way I would allow myself to start a family without being healthy first. That instant, everything changed and I've been healthy since with my living - just waiting for my weight to follow suit.

I still have three of four years to reach that healthy weight, but I know have my wedding in under 18 months and that's proving to be a mini goal for a happier weight, if not a healthy one.

Goofy076

my why is my amazing hubby and two beautiful girls.. forever is a longggg time and I want to make sure i have all the tools needed to be healthy and happy

RicSnyder

Why?? Because I'm an addict. I come from a family of alcoholics and drug addicts. I lost 2 brothers to drugs. My Dad and brother are recovering alcoholics. I thought I was the lucky one.
I know it's fashionable today to say "I'm a sex addict" or "I was hooked on this or that and wasn't myself", basically to resolve oneself of blame. It has become too easy to take something and blame it on addictive behavior. Okay, some things are really tough to beat on your own, I grant you that. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are real demons. Some things, however require character on the addict's part. Aren't we all addicts in one way or another?
My particular addiction is FOOD, and I have to face it at least 3 times a day. I let a series of bad circumstances beat me down and break my character...my will power...and I blew up like a balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I've fought weight all of my life, but after keeping it off for 3 years, I thought I had beaten it.
That's where I went wrong. The TRUE addict never beats his addiction, but faces it daily, thus the "One day at a time" motto. "I'm not going to have a drink, or take drugs, or OVEREAT today."
It took forever for me to get started, as my beautiful wife helped me finally face my demons and spit them out. With tears in my eyes, I got on the scale and had my measurements taken. I thought the experience would be crushing, but instead was liberating. I couldn't wait to start MFP!!
Every day, my day begins with exercise. I used to hate exercise, now I can't wait to start!
Yes, I'm still an addict, but hopefully, the addictions are channeled in a different direction.
Your piece of "remembering why we started" was a real kick in my butt. I love to write, and it sparked my juices. It will make me a writing addict...not a bad thing to be!
Thanks!
Hope to hear from you again!!!

Thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on facing your demons and the liberation you are experiencing. I find with me it isn’t just “one day at a time”, it’s more like “one moment at a time”. In less than ten minutes I can completely destroy my nutrition goals for the day.