What did it take for you to want to make a change?

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  • hothodgie
    hothodgie Posts: 258 Member
    For me it was several things actually. I am a really happy and confident person. Rather personal TMI, but my hubby hasn't seemed interested in certain activities that took place behind closed doors. I realized the beginning of this year that Im not as confident as I used to be. And I really like extracurricular activity. Another thing that hit me was my wedding ring is EXTREMELY tight, almost to the point of not getting it off. I didn't have any energy or desire to go play with my kids. So after finding a photo of myself from the first year I met my hubby, I decided to make a change for good and not just half attempts as it. I was tired of looking in the mirror and not liking what I saw. I was tired of wearing a size 14. I looked at my wedding pictures and think, wow, I wasn't skinny, but I looked AWESOME. I am going to look awesome again. I am going to be confident again. My hubby won't be able to keep his hands off me.

    All that being said, my hubby has NEVER once said he isn't attracted to me. He makes quite the effort actually saying the opposite. He is highly supportive without saying I need to do it. He loves me the way I am. But I don't. And if I don't want to sleep with me the way I am, he shouldn't have to either. I am getting there. I am no longer cringing when I see a photo of myself. I think, wow, I'm starting to have some pretty nice legs there. I am sooo going to conquer fat and kick it to the curb. And I am going to look curvy and feel great when I am finished. I love my curves, I just want a few less of them.
  • Littlemissjackie1
    Littlemissjackie1 Posts: 122 Member
    Initially, it was when I was getting into last summer's bikini to get into the hot tub, I was spilling out and noticed my weight gain. But that didn't motivate me enough to make a change. It happened when I went shopping at forever 21, to get a few pairs of jeans. When NONE of them even the smaller size in the plus size didn't go past my thighs. THAT was when I realized that I seriously needed to do something about my health and my weight. Unfortunately, all of my weight goes straight to my hips and buns. So trying on any kind of pants is a complete night mare.

    Still working on my goal of loosing 30lbs, I haven't made any huge progress yet. But I definitely feel a change in my body. I can't wait until I can walk without my thighs rubbing together!
  • twinteensmom
    twinteensmom Posts: 371 Member
    I turned 49 this past April. For some reason, I realized that I needed to get myself going on this weight loss thing. I needed to get my act together and just stop listening to the little spoiled brat inside me that demanded she be allowed to eat whatever she wanted, just like all the other people I saw. I just woke up one day and said " enough is enough." So, I booked a cruise for November of next year with the determination that by the time I turned 50 next April, I would be at my goal weight. I am giving myself until my next birthday because I want to have 6 months experience at my goal weight before I step on the ship the following fall.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    It started a few years ago when the doctor said I'm now a diabetic & need meds ....... then I saw a photograph taken with my daughter, and I didn't even recognize myself.

    Fast forward to the present ..... after eating better & moving my *kitten*, well, it's a whole 'nother story now :happy:

    Keep on truckin' !
  • SamanthaJodi
    SamanthaJodi Posts: 20
    I hate my reflection and mirrors freak me out.
    I've been asked if I'm pregnant.
    My dad always makes comments on my weight.
  • HulaHips83
    HulaHips83 Posts: 129
    Old pictures of me in a bikini. I like that bikini. I want to wear it again.
  • theesfield
    theesfield Posts: 31 Member
    My Dr said this upcoming surgery will be safer and easier on me if I lost weight. So I did. Don't have to tell me twice! Surgery is coming up soon!
  • floral13
    floral13 Posts: 6
    Unfortunately I have been overweight for a long time not all my life but long time. I am now riddled with diabetes that I have to take insulin for and other health issues. I am 51 years old and feel way to young for all these medications. I am slowly making changes it is still a work in progress. I am also sick of the FAT girl in the mirror.
  • alwaystee
    alwaystee Posts: 1
    When a kid came up to me and touched my stomach and said"when's the baby coming out?" I laughed and said I'm not having a baby..then I felt bad inside. The major part of wanting the change though didnt start until I couldn't sleep at night. I Always felt stuffed, i had to sleep sitting up, swollen all the time and body hurting. I just said enough is enough! I also have a 1 yr old who expects mommy to be her play mate and I want to have energy to keep up.

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