Straw that broke the camel's back

littlemeowmaid

Straw that broke the camel's back: What pushed you to lose weight?

Just wondering, Why'd you sign up to MFP?

mojox2003

My health had been geting worse then one day when walking the kids to school I couldnt breath very well, I have athma and this just made me so sad that even after a 10 min walk I was so unhealthy.

Kellyeee2013

I saw how motivated my friend was, and how well she was doing with going to the gym and eating well. I thought, "Well if she can do it, I can do it." I want to be healthy, strong, and just feel better about myself.

RoxySherwood89

health reason's .... the main point that sticks out to me was looking at the pic on my profile and thinking to myself thats discusting!

annas3911

I got weighed at the doctors as part of a routine check up - told him I weighed 60kg and I actually weigh 66.5kg! It was a shock - want to get those extra kgs off to be at my happy weight again!

Illona88

My mom has loads of obesity-related health problems at just 51 (heart disease, strokes, breathing problems, the lot) and I just don't want to end up like that as well.

lauren3101

I slipped a disc in my back. Never felt that much pain in my life and was rendered helpless for 3 weeks. Doctor said walking and other gentle exercise would help, so I started that, and then thought it would probably do my back a huge favour to finally lose that weight as well. Even now every time I feel a twinge I'm terrified of it happening again.

1917Ashley

My jean size--I was at the highest size that my favorite store for jeans carried.

mirna_ayala0428

For starters health issues and one of the most imporant ones. Tied for 1st is being around for my son. Last is my son telling me that if I wanted to get married I needed to lose weight. Gotta love my kid's brutal honesty. But he wasn't telling me anything I didn't already know.

So here I am trying to get my act together. I want to make sure that I'm around for him. Meeting someone and getting married would be a bonus. :happy:

wjimenez10869

I was ashamed of seeing myself without a shirt on and it almost got to the point that even with a shirt on I was feeling down on myself.

polar135

32 and Gout didn't work for my busy lifestyle with two kids and a wife.

acstansell

For me it was a build up and a snap. I was getting sick more often, my knees and hips hurt all the time, I got sciatica from walking up the stairs and tweaking my left hip - I was having to crawl up the stairs to get to my bed room. At a dr visit with an ENT for my 8th sinus infection in a year, my blood pressure was high. It had never been high. He checked it three times, all three times - still high.

But that didn't even do it... what did it was vanity. My cousin-in-law married his longtime girl friend in October a year ago. I had bought a dress from the fall collection of Lane Bryant that December (a 90 dress for 30 bucks). When I went to try it on, I couldn't get it zipped. Spanx w/a minimizer bra and I could get into it. I said, that's enough - the dress was a 22 and too tight! That night, we went out to dinner at a nice Mexican place.

The next day, I found MFP. I had already lost 15lbs by their wedding and the dress fit.

Now, I don't even feel the need to wear spanx and I wear dresses and skirts at least once a week.

TLEIGH33777

Diabetes

PlaysLikeAGirl

I saw a picture that my boyfriend had taken during a hike, and I looked so squishy and squat. Ick.

Shawneb66

My husband booked a cruise for us, with 3 other couples. I didn't want to be the "FAT" chick! I also am going to be celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary in May and I want to be able to put my wedding dress on...that is just a personal goal!

gzus7freek

I was almost 400 pounds and hated myself, but did nothing about it. I had resigned to the fact I was going to be 400 pounds and there was nothing I could do to stop it. I bought larger clothes and just kept eating. I had Yo Yo dieted all my life and figured I just did not have the will power to do it.

One day my dad calls up and tells me that I am going to start walking with him since he is diabetic (and thin I might add) and needs to walk. I found out later that his real reason was me. He was worried about me. I was having boat loads of health issues and was probably headed to death.

Once the weight started coming off it was like a jump start. Through the Lord and MFP I have lost a lot of weight. I plan to keep going since it has been easier then I thought!

I am tired of the shame and jokes and the simple fact I could not do anything but eat and sit in a chair, but praise the Lord he is setting me free and I am aiming for 150 pounds in the next 2 years.

Tujuannaevans

Two things: 1.I was visiting my grandchildren in Texas and I met my granddaughter at the school bus stop to surprise her, and she was excited to see me standing there when the bus pulled up. One of the kids laughed at her excitement to see me and said yes, she is here but she is fat! 2. MFP teaches us that part of our journey is to be open to complete accountability to someone else for what we are doing to our bodies. People have such trouble with being accountable for their behavior, so this humbles us and helps us to reach our goals hopefully!!!

alpine1994

A picture. It was taken in May and of course I was sitting next to two skinny friends and I looked like I could easily crush them both. I started running after this, but no changes to my diet. I started eating better and tracking calories in August after my 28th birthday. I realized I didn't want to completely waste my 20s being overweight. That was enough motivation for me. 22 lbs lost and 8 lbs to goal!

CanadaLiz

This time??

It was November 8th. I pulled out my dress uniform for work to make sure everything was there (I was planning on attending a Remembrance Day Ceremony the next day). I knew it would be snug but figured I would be able to make due. It didn't fit....not even a little. That was it for me. Signed up for the south beach diet the next day - then discovered MFP and made the switch the next week. Already down 12 lbs since November 9th....28 to go.

MaudeBeige

Joked about losing weight when the challenge was 'big' enough.

My sister encouraged me to log my calories one day, 'just because'.

I think it was the 26th August last year.

The totals made my eyeballs pop out and that was a day that I thought wasn't 'that bad.

Things have changed a lot since then!

BarbaraC47

My other half told me I was unattractive - it broke my heart

DebbieLyn63

Watching my Mom go thru a very long and painful death from Diabetes this summer. I vowed I would never put my family thru that.

fatgrape

Mine was going for a standard health check-up, and the blood pressure arm-collar didn't fit so they had to go and find the larger version. I was mortified.

kel665

A combination of feeling so uncomfortable, not being able to get a good night's sleep and seeing a picture of myself on my sons 21st birthday

kaceelawlor

My boyfriend had made a comment that I "looked bloated" and asked me if it was still that TOM. He then asked me if I thought that I had "gained weight since I stopped dancing". I knew he meant nothing bad by it, and wasn't trying to be mean and just to help. The following day I signed up for kickboxing classes.

Gerald_King

I needed to get my act together so I could look after my wife better

wendye1960

The possibility of being made redundant and having to go out into the job market again. I've got enough to content with being over 50 and having to compete with younger people without my weight issue adding to any discrimination.

Wendy

verptwerp

My doctor said I was diabetic and needed to take meds ...... at the same time I saw a photograph of myself that pushed me right over the edge :sad:

Joined the South Beach Diet website and lost about 35-40 lbs over 18 months ....... it's not fast, but I was very satisfied ....... they don't stress calorie-counting ....... a year ago SB had a bit of trouble with their website, so I stopped & tried to lose on my own ....... I did manage to maintain, which was good !

Then some former SB pals of mine suggested I try MFP ....... the calorie-counting takes a little getting used to, but I really like it now ..... and of course, we all try our best to exercise each day ...... a little friendly competition works wonders !

So, the bottom line is ....... over the last 4 years I've lost 45 lbs ...... am off diabetes medications ....... joined a gym ...... and "met" a whole bunch of great people online, both on the SB website & here ........ this has been a great adventure !

Wishing you great success !

BoatReadyBody

Mean boyfreind reminding me everyday he wanted something else.... Funny thing is he is now free to have it. Just not with me. I admit I do love to wear tight cute little outfits when I know I will run into him:bigsmile:

KrayKira

when my bf couldnt touch his hands together when he hugged me.. Very embarrassing.. But now he can very easily.

alpine1994

For starters health issues and one of the most imporant ones. Tied for 1st is being around for my son. Last is my son telling me that if I wanted to get married I needed to lose weight. Gotta love my kid's brutal honesty. But he wasn't telling me anything I didn't already know.

So here I am trying to get my act together. I want to make sure that I'm around for him. Meeting someone and getting married would be a bonus. :happy:

Over Thanksgiving my 6 year old cousin told her mom (my aunt) in front of everyone "mom, you are carrying around extra weight and you really need to get the weight off. I will help you make sure you eat your vegetables". At first I felt really bad for my aunt because I don't want her to be embarrassed in front of everyone, but she just laughed and said "you are absolutely right, and I would love your help to make sure I eat my veggies!" She seemed genuinely glad that finally someone said something! Love those kids!