what was your "rock bottom"? what made you change?

tvanhooser

When my pain meds for my bad knee started upsetting my stomach and the one the doctor wanted to change me to...well, first I discovered it was an addictive opiate which was enough right there. Hmmm...a med that upsets my stomach or one that is an addictive drug or try disciplining myself to walk for weight loss in spite of my knee/ankle issues to see if it helps. I mean I think there's more to it than that but I'll never prove it unless I lose the weight. And between severe stomach upset, opiate addiction and exercise (something for which I have had a lifelong aversion), I actually dislike the exercise the least which is really saying something for me!! ) But supporting factors that confirmed that I had to do this--the new med ended up making the pain WORSE and I was in almost constant excruciating pain after having it under almost complete control as to be nearly non-existent on the other stuff (my only complaint was the gastrointestinal upset, something I now have under control with fiber bars, and yogurt/cottage cheese containing probiotics acidophilus and bifidus so I can go back to the med that was working otherwise). But then I got a rash on my arm from the new med so there was no question that I could not stay on it under any circumstances. Between the addiction factor, the elevated pain and the rash, exercise and weight loss won the day by a landslide!

happyfeetrebel1

a 3 in from of the other numbers on the scale. I knew I was heavy, but something about that number shocked me.

I was at my Dr.s office for severe foot pain. I have an autoimmune disorder that was acting up, and my feet hurt so badly I could barely walk. Anyway, I walked in..and tipped the scale at 301. No WONDER my feet hurt!

That, and a picture of myself at my cousin's wedding. I thought I looked cute..and I cried when I saw it..such an eye opener!

JanetLM73

Someone tagged me in a picture on FB when I was 23 years old, I was 120 pounds. It made me cry. Also my hubby stopped touching me.

alord426

I saw a photo of myself holding my newborn nephew (3 months after having my son) and I could not believe how huge I was!! Since then I am down 82.4lbs with 33.6lbs to go!

mrmarius

going to doctor because i was feeling very bad and finding out i had high blood pressure and cholesterol and i was barely 30. that and my clothes getting tighter and tighter

McBully4

Getting a c-pap machine

luanne58

My husband got with 6 pounds of me! lol

McBully4

My rock bottom was when I found my BP was 220/110 I was afraid to go back to the DR knowing he might put me in the hospital that day.

This same thing but at 31 years old

KyliAnnHobson

This horrible picture at my family reunion last year.

I could not even believe that was me! I realized I was pushing 200 lbs and knew I had to change!

casperuk

Hearing myself on an audio recording and breathing like a steam train despite being at rest.

Waking up every morning with a sore back despite changing my bed.

Buying a suit from a special big and tall man shop and even that starting to get tight.

Going for a walk with a friend for about 2 miles and feeling like I was going to be sick.

ninelives58

When the plus size 16 jeans I had bought because I had put on weight during menopause starting getting so tight that I could hardly sit down in them. It was starting to affect my social life because I was so uncomfortable in anything but sweats for casual wear. Then summer came and none of my shorts fit without looking disgusting. That was it. Now I can actually sit down and breathe at the same time in size 10's and 12's.

MrsBully4

Going to buy new jeans, and the only ones that fit were size 26s.

jenj1313

Hitting "that number" on the scale. For me, it was 160 lbs. Might not sound like a lot to some, but it was a turning point for me. Lost about 7 lbs before I started here, and have mainly been maintaining since, but before that the numbers had slowly been creeping up and up and up, so I'm okay to be holding for now... trying for a slow change, in the right direction this time.

MommaBodyTurningGoddess

Being dumpedby my fiance after 12 years. I put on weight to keep men from hitting on me when we were out as he eas jealous. Now he did a 180 and tells me he likes other men wanting what he has-- he wants a trophy on his arm -- so he found a new gf. Well, new GF or not, I am alternating Insanity and P90x program cycles for the rwat of
my life staeting tonight (insanity first for the cardio and weight loss, then p90x for toning and sculpting long, lean muscles. I already have lots of muscle under the fat. I will look and feel like the Goddess I am, and he can kick himself senseless for his poor choice. I will be the winner because i will be in good health ( I am in excellent health now except for weight and having been stupid!)

I travel a lot and it will be a good therapy plan! Anyone else want to be their best for themselves and show others what YOU can do?

gpstrucker

For me it was nearly losing the federal medical certification needed to do my work due to high blood pressure. That was my wake up call to lose weight and get into better shape.

callmekaro

My weight had pretty much crippled me. I earned my bachelor's degree last year and was not able to participate in graduation because I knew I'd never make it to walk across campus, across the stage, etc. It pissed me off! I am a single mom, worked full time, and went to school full time for nearly 5 years to earn the right to cross that stage! My graduation date was December 18th. I started MFP on December 27th and have lost 66 pounds so far. My health has improved 100% and I'm getting better every day. Still have a long, long way to go, but I'm counting on hitting my first goal of 100 pounds lost sometime this fall.

DJDonadic

My rock bottom was when I went on the scale the other day and it almost went around twice.

ncthomas09

never really hit rock bottom...i thought i just had to accept my weight gain. then my dad told me he was trying MFP. he said I started this new diet and i can still eat ice cream and things like that if i want to. that got my attention and he showed me the site. I promptly signed up, I have lost 12.5 lbs with 12 more to go and I dont jiggle when I walk anymore. I just needed to find a diet or a plan or whatever you want to call it that I could stick to and fit my life! the low carb no carb thing never worked for me. This I can do and I no longer have to accept that being overweight/diabetic is how I have to be (especially since it runs in the family)

black_sabbath

Seeing myself in the mirror when I tried looking nice for my partner. It was a horrible feeling.

I'd felt fat for years, but after I saw just how bad it was I got determined.

snix1024

In April, when my husband after a few beers too many, said he deserved to be with someone skinny.

slcostel

As stupid as this sounds, I am still trying to hit rock bottom. I know that I need to change. I am trying to change. I just haven't hit that point of, "This is it for me"

Me too. I'm getting there though.

butterflylady86

After 3 years with my ex. And him saying How I had let myself go. I won't comment on him cause he not worth it. But I know this is pure revenge for the wasted time with him.

czuniga03

Mine was when people kept asking me if I'm pregnant and I'm not, it was just my stomach had gotten so big.

Don't you hate that..I like to tell them 5 years ago(when my youngest was born) Makes me feel better to see their reaction..lol

SquidNebula

I couldn't fit into any of my clothes any more. I actually had to go out and buy a couple pairs of jeans so I could have something to wear-- and then those started to get tight. I didn't feel attractive and I avoided looking at myself in mirrors and I was constantly putting myself down in my head. Also-- was ashamed to have any pictures taken of me (still am, actually) and I was always afraid of running into people I knew. I felt awkward, fat and hideously ugly.

I was sick of the cycle. I'm not sure how I got into that rut but I'm doing my best not to ever get there again. I still have a lot of work to do on my self confidence..

katbragg

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a very sweet lady drove all the way from Arizona to South Carolina to meet me. When she first told me she was coming I was ashamed for her to see me, as we've only known each other through Facebook. She was only staying a couple of hours and we felt like we'd known each other always. She's coming back in 2013 and I want to surprise her. 2013 is going to be the year I FINALLY get under 200 pounds, which I have not been in 30 years....and I am actually going to get under 150

Stefanie7125

I know its cliche, but a picture. It wasn't my face or even my belly that got me, it was my legs. I could not believe how huge my legs were! That put it into perspective how big I was everywhere else.

lnburcham

i had gestational diabetes during my recent pregnancy and had read i was at high risk for diabetes and was tired of pricking my fingers.

pixelberry

New Years, when my "fat pants" were getting too tight.

Bobby_Clerici

When my wife said I was too fat and no longer attractive.
OUCH!
I am so glad she was honest. How many marriages could be saved if people would just be open and frank with each other.
We're back to form now, but just look at me back then?
And this "before" pic was AFTER I LOST 10 lbs...lol

how could I have not known I was too fat?

Apazman

told by a woman . " I would totally date you if only you didn't look like you.'