What Motivated You to Start Losing Weight?

mt_goodrich

For me, it was the chance to go backpacking for two weeks in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Philmont Scout Ranch to be exact.

In recent years, they had adopted a system in which your height and weight must meet a certain standard. This was primarily for safety reason for those going into the backcountry and I understand.

For me, I was 5'9" and weighed 258 pounds. The maximum allowable weight for my height is 218 pounds.

So, I decided that would be my motivation. Being able to go backpacking with a group of my Boy Scouts. I began exercising in November 2011; however, did not find "MyFitnessPal" app or website until February. Love it.

So far, I have lost 27 pounds and have 14 pounds to go. I have until June 30th to reach it.

What was your motivation?

ribena1958

My health mainly x

Lingerine

To become healthier, and trim myself into shape.

shbretired

doctor said fat gonna kill you, and soon if you don't do something! ☺ how's that for scare tactic's?

vallemic

I knew it was "time" because I was beginning to avoid social situations due to the fact I had nothing to wear or I was embarrassed at how big I was. So glad I have stuck to it! Shopping is now fun and I am loving gatherings/parties/get to togethers again!

fatfrost

My wife took pictures for our christmas cards including one from the back. When I looked at that picture, I knew that we were not going to be sending those cards out. My *kitten* was so fat on that card (in particular when compared to my lovely, fit little kids), that I knew I had to make a change. -30lbs later, I am about halfway to my goal!

OnWisconsin84

There's a picture of me in my profile putting on a green pair of pants. I was humongous & felt like *kitten* after that weekend & seeing how I looked. Joined WW the following Tuesday & here I am 4 years later & 130 pounds lighter.

NNAhuja

For me, it was the chance to go backpacking for two weeks in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Philmont Scout Ranch to be exact.

In recent years, they had adopted a system in which your height and weight must meet a certain standard. This was primarily for safety reason for those going into the backcountry and I understand.

For me, I was 5'9" and weighed 258 pounds. The maximum allowable weight for my height is 218 pounds.

So, I decided that would be my motivation. Being able to go backpacking with a group of my Boy Scouts. I began exercising in November 2011; however, did not find "MyFitnessPal" app or website until February. Love it.

So far, I have lost 27 pounds and have 14 pounds to go. I have until June 30th to reach it.

What was your motivation?

That is an AWESOME motivator!
Mine is vanity. Many of my good friends are getting married soon and I want to look good in the wedding pictures.

hklinda1976

When I went shopping for jeans and noticed the size that fit comfortably was a 16!!! That's what my mom is and it was a real wake up call for me to get on track with my weight.

lil_pulp

A photograph from my sister's wedding. I couldn't help noticing that I was twice the width of any other person in my family. I had to stop blaming genetics...

donna_glasgow

i saw my self in a photo and some camera footage from hols a full length pic ... i didnt realise i was so big

Robyn_T

I work in an ER. A certain patient, who weighed easily 400-450 lbs, kept coming in due to COPD (essentially, the extra weight was suffocating this person). I just kept picturing that as my future and it scared me SO much.

Also, my extra weight was making me infertile and, if I could have kids, I couldn't imagine keeping up with them at 317 lbs. I didn't want to be the mom who never got off the couch.

NurseAshoRN

Seeing pictures of my self on my wedding day and HATING every single one. Not one photo hangs in my house from the best day of my life.

cassienp

my true reason to lose weight was because of my daughter who is now 15 months old. I decided that the way I was living my life I was not going to be around very long I would probably never see a grandchild and I want to be around as long as possible for my family.

cassienp

Seeing pictures of my self on my wedding day and HATING every single one. Not one photo hangs in my house from the best day of my life.

I know exactly how you feel. I hate all of my wedding pictures!! I actually want o renew my vows once I lose my weight so I can have pictures I might actually hang up.

riadastfu

Clothes. :bigsmile:

JanetLM73

There was no way I wanted to be overweight when I turned 40. I want to be healthy for my family and I just want to feel better about myself.

annahiven

I had an affair.... and realized that there was happiness out there, but that I had to change to get it.

Divorce was first... then focusing on myself and my own health.

tldust

I'm a RN. I've seen quite a few people in their 30's have heart attacks from lack of exercise and poor diet. I don't want to be a statistic. And I really want to buy clothes in the regular stores instead of Lane Bryant. I want some cool clothes, and I want to look good in them.

DianneBoo

My health for the most part. Then, to be able to keep up with the kids (nieces and nephews).

Josee76

My wife took pictures for our christmas cards including one from the back. When I looked at that picture, I knew that we were not going to be sending those cards out. My *kitten* was so fat on that card (in particular when compared to my lovely, fit little kids), that I knew I had to make a change. -30lbs later, I am about halfway to my goal!

I can relate.... I had rolls of back fat! I spent more time shopping and trying to find clothes to hide the fat than I did thinking about how I should get rid of it! I finally got real!