What gave you that final push to start this journey?

SamosaurusRex

I'm sure we've all tried this many times before - I know I have. But this time, I'm in it to "thin" it (lol).

What do you think happened to make you finally stand up and say, "I'm going to lose this weight once and for all." It could've been something you saw, something that was said to you or anything else really.

For me, I just looked at my reflection one day and completely hated what I saw. I was disappointed in myself for letting it get that far. Also, I was tired of pretending I was camera shy when my friends wanted to take photos with me, when the truth is, I felt like I would ruin the picture.

Anyway, I'm much more positive now because I know I'm more determined than ever and am going to lose this weight once and for all.

Share your story with me.

llaurenmarie

My boyfriend of the time breaking up with me because I wasn't physically attractive.
Plus I didn't feel great, and couldn't buy cute clothes.
Now single and happiest I've beeen, look at me now haha

Blessedmommy_2x

Came back from vacation and was looking over vacation pics of myself and was SHOCKED I looked that way!!! Its as if I didnt realize it was getting THAT out of hand until then.

I started the Journey on January 7th of this year at 242 lbs, and today I am about 196 lbs!

I am just as motivated as I was then, as I am now... if not more. I am FINALLY doing this!

wolfehound22

I went to an amusment park, and couldn't ride a roller coaster, because the safety bar couldn't go all the way down. Probably one of the most embarrising things to half to walk off when everyone is stairing. Also whats kept me going, was my wife getting pregaunant soon after I started, I wanted to be fit to be a good example for my son, as well as being able to play with him.

formersec

Having my heart stop and being clinically dead back in 2008.

Don't want to do that again for a long time.

SamosaurusRex

Great responses guys. This lifestyle change is going to change everything for you. Best of luck to all of you.

wildcata77

Well, I started last fall, lost 15lbs and then due to stress at work and a super busy winter schedule, I feel back out of it and gained some of it back.

On Sunday, I went to a reunion of a group I used to perform with, and saw pics of myself 10 years ago when I thought I was fat (I was 5'9" and about 160-170lbs). Seeing how attractive I was back then motivated me to re-start my plan this week.

I truly want to look like that healthy athletic girl again.

wildcata77

My boyfriend of the time breaking up with me because I wasn't physically attractive.
Plus I didn't feel great, and couldn't buy cute clothes.
Now single and happiest I've beeen, look at me now haha

laurenmarie...you are adorable, and if he felt that way then he didn't deserve you at any weight. I'm glad you are happier with yourself now, but just know that any guy that would dump you over that is a *kitten* and not worth your time!

amyllu

Having a bad back due to a weak spine because of being born Spina Bifida and now with arthritic complications I got to the point where just trying to get out of bed was absolutely excrutiating. The doctor had been berating me quite a bit about losing the weight but it was when I decided it was about time I went on holiday somewhere that I really thought it was the best thing to do.
Lost 30lb from April 2010 to the Xmas 2010 but in the following January and since the weight has refused to budge,:sad: .. Now I am taking Alli (Orlistat) and the weight is shifting again....Hooray!!..

ethelhodg73

We had 80 degree weather last week so I pulled out the capris I wore last year and they wouldn't fit around my waist. That was it, I had had it and decided I have no choice but to get fit. I have fibromyalgia and a back dissorder that causes me constant pain, but I also know that if I were more fit, it wouldn't hurt so much. I'm conquering 3 demons here, fibro, spondololysthesis and the battle of the bulge. Another thing is the belly fold is disqusting, I dont even feel comfortable having sex with my husband anymore just knowing that is there and he can see it or feel it flapping around. (Sorry for the images). Its reality time, put up or shut up is what everyone tells me so I'm shutting up and I'm doing something about it. I'm taking back my life and getting my sexy back:) Im so glad I joined this site.

7funnygirl7

When through my wedding photos and was devistated that I allowed my friends and family to see me at my "ugliest" weight on my happy day! :sad: I knew someday I wanted to "remarry" my husband again...this time thinner and healthier!

bearxfoo

My upcoming wedding. My boyfriend of over 5 years proposed to me in December and I didn't want to look terrible at my wedding. I want to be the beautiful, shining bride where people can say, "WOW" and REALLY mean it.

Plus, last weekend we secured our venue and my mom wants to send out our "save the dates" with his and mine picture on it! I look horrible now and we're sending them out in October, I want to be in WAY better shape before that!

I WILL look amazing at my wedding and I WILL wear an awesome bikini in Puerto Rico on our honeymoon!

Woo!

robot_potato

My husband. We've been together since we were 14& 15, he loves me to bits and would never do anything to hurt me. He admitted to me that he thought i was fat. He is my biggest supporter and tells me every day he loves me and how lucky he is to have me, so it broke my heart to hear this from him. I lost 45 pounds before this happened and just sort of...gave up. This gave me the push i needed and i'm so very glad i am doing this. I decided i needed to care about my body as much as he does, i've never really put myself first.

kiranicsmom

In 2010, I hit my highest weight ever at 210. It was 3lbs heavier than I was the day I gave birth to my daughter in 2001. That number on the scale was what motivated me to get started. I didn't want to be bad example and an unhealthy mom for my daughter! My husband decided to take the journey with me. I started running (C25K) and eating healthier. I ended up losing 27lbs and running eight 5Ks and walking a 1/2 marathon in 2010 and my hubby also started running and went from 246 down to 196, 50lbs!!!

I gained back about 13lbs last year when I plateaued and let myself get frustrated with the process. After 3 weeks of logging my food religiously and paying attention to my calorie output, I am happy to say that I have lost 10 of the 13lbs that I gained. I can't wait to see 183 on the scale again but I consider that the start of my new journey and not the end!

Jenn

Smokey19

My doctor told me that I would die if I didn't lose weight and take control of my health. So, I am doing it.

llaurenmarie

When through my wedding photos and was devistated that I allowed my friends and family to see me at my "ugliest" weight on my happy day! :sad: I knew someday I wanted to "remarry" my husband again...this time thinner and healthier!

This is soo sweet

crystal8208

My boyfriend of the time breaking up with me because I wasn't physically attractive.
Plus I didn't feel great, and couldn't buy cute clothes.
Now single and happiest I've beeen, look at me now haha

laurenmarie...you are adorable, and if he felt that way then he didn't deserve you at any weight. I'm glad you are happier with yourself now, but just know that any guy that would dump you over that is a *kitten* and not worth your time!

Ditto! LaurenMarie, I just hope that when you are a smokin' hot bikini body and he comes crawling back to you, you tell him to go kiss the south end of a northbound piggy!!!!

In response to the question, I started on this when I realized I had gained 50 pounds since graduating high school. I was heavy in school too, but then, I was in dance so I wasn't really gaining too much. Once the dancing stopped, the weight packed on. My husband always tells me I'm beautiful and how much he loves me. I want to be the smokin' wife he deserves. I want his friends to go "wow, your wife is HOT!" =D And I'd love to 'remarry' hubby dearest, so we can go on a real honeymoon (we had a weekend at a cabin in the next county after our wedding. Poor kids. LOL). So, we can get remarried on a beach!

mom2colbyj

My Dad passing away at over 400 lbs this year and having only 2 caskets to choose from not to mention we were unable to cremate him since most creamatoriums don't have the capacity to do his size and it would cost us a small fortune to send his body to one able to do it. Also going into WalMart to buy some new shirts and finding that I only fit into the 5X made me burst into tears and realize how much I hated who I was on the outside.

SweetSammie

One reason was a pair of jeans. I tried on the 12, they ALMOST fit (which is unusual, I'm a reliable 14). They were great jeans, fit perfectly (I have a big booty), narrow enough in the knee to wear with boots, not "skinny" but slim in the leg.
I got an e-mail saying they were out of 14s, so I bought the 12s.

Another was seeing a bunch of my old friends... it's embarrassing not being as attractive as you used to be.

AND I'm trying to get pregnant (YAY!) I know if we have trouble, the first thing they would tell me to do is lose weight.

I never thought I could lose weight healthily and happily. I have tried every wrong and miserable way to do it, but never healthy.

llaurenmarie

Thanks guys! Yeah he's been texting me asking what's new and I actually say what's new.. running, organic foods, etc
And he laughed "Since when do you run"
I said "Since when is it any of your business what I do anymore?"

lmarshel

I was diagnosed with Graves disease in 2007. When I went in to see the specialist, I was down about 25 pounds due to the disease. They immediately discontinued all my blood pressure meds and put me on a medication to control my thyroid. Of course, I immediately gained all the weight back and had to go back on the BP meds.

That made me think that if I could lose the weight and keep it off I might be able to get off my BP meds for good. It's taken 4 years now, but I am almost there!! :bigsmile:

SamosaurusRex

Thanks guys! Yeah he's been texting me asking what's new and I actually say what's new.. running, organic foods, etc
And he laughed "Since when do you run"
I said "Since when is it any of your business what I do anymore?"

You tell him girlfriend!!! lol

SamosaurusRex

One reason was a pair of jeans. I tried on the 12, they ALMOST fit (which is unusual, I'm a reliable 14). They were great jeans, fit perfectly (I have a big booty), narrow enough in the knee to wear with boots, not "skinny" but slim in the leg.
I got an e-mail saying they were out of 14s, so I bought the 12s.

Another was seeing a bunch of my old friends... it's embarrassing not being as attractive as you used to be.

AND I'm trying to get pregnant (YAY!) I know if we have trouble, the first thing they would tell me to do is lose weight.

I never thought I could lose weight healthily and happily. I have tried every wrong and miserable way to do it, but never healthy.

Best of luck with trying to get pregnant!

SamosaurusRex

I was diagnosed with Graves disease in 2007. When I went in to see the specialist, I was down about 25 pounds due to the disease. They immediately discontinued all my blood pressure meds and put me on a medication to control my thyroid. Of course, I immediately gained all the weight back and had to go back on the BP meds.

That made me think that if I could lose the weight and keep it off I might be able to get off my BP meds for good. It's taken 4 years now, but I am almost there!! :bigsmile:

Just 1lb to go! That's amazing. You should be proud of your achievements.

SamosaurusRex

My Dad passing away at over 400 lbs this year and having only 2 caskets to choose from not to mention we were unable to cremate him since most creamatoriums don't have the capacity to do his size and it would cost us a small fortune to send his body to one able to do it. Also going into WalMart to buy some new shirts and finding that I only fit into the 5X made me burst into tears and realize how much I hated who I was on the outside.

You can do this. You don't have to hate who you are on the outside anymore. Any time you feel insecure just think "I'm a work in progress."

steph2606

Thanks guys! Yeah he's been texting me asking what's new and I actually say what's new.. running, organic foods, etc
And he laughed "Since when do you run"
I said "Since when is it any of your business what I do anymore?"

Brilliant! :laugh: Bet he felt a little dumb after that... Keep it up hunny! xxx

Baurus

2 years ago i was in holidays and i had free food on buffet. I had ate really a lot and when i got back to home i was 220 lbs. way too much also i couldn't see food anymore cuz i was full of it. So i decided to start my journey and i lost 50 lbs right now i'm trying to lose last 5% of bf then i'll bulk muscles cuz i'm getting addicted to gym. I'm so happy

SamosaurusRex

2 years ago i was in holidays and i had free food on buffet. I had ate really a lot and when i got back to home i was 220 lbs. way too much also i couldn't see food anymore cuz i was full of it. So i decided to start my journey and i lost 50 lbs right now i'm trying to lose last 5% of bf then i'll bulk muscles cuz i'm getting addicted to gym. I'm so happy

I'm glad you're happy! Good luck

regina2063

YOU GO!!! LAUREN MARIE.....HA HA..

funsteps

I'm getting back into coaching youth sports and I want to be a good example for the kids. When I was younger I used to really respect when my coaches would condition with the team and I want to be able to keep up with the kids!

Also felt pretty awful the other night when I went out to the bar with my friends and ended up sitting alone after guys had come up to talk to everyone but me. I don't really want to meet guys at the bar but I also don't want to feel that low and unattractive again.

I lost 40 pounds in high school and gained twice that back. I'm aiming to lose 105 pounds!

HappilyLifts

My ultimate motivation was my Dad. He was diagnosed with prostrate cancer in 2010 and oesophagal/stomach cancer in 2011. He's doing well after having some of his digestive system removed and had radiation for the prostate cancer and takes a cocktail of tablets to keep everything under control. My Uncle and Aunt both died of cancer - pancreatic and of the colon respectively, and my grandfather had diabetes.
I made Dad a promise in 2010 that I would take better care of my diet. Initially I failed miserably and spent more or less a whole year comfort eating and highly stressed (I was mum's shoulder for what seemed like an awfully long time). I can't put my finger on what exactly gave me the final push but in August 2011 I sought help from my doctor and now see the nurse every month. It took me a further 3 months to realise that it wasn't the nurse that could make things right, only I could do that. So here I am, some 4 months down the line, focusing on positive thoughts, mastering regular exercise and learning how to eat better. Fear is a big motivator!