Why do people lose weight for the wrong reasons?

Natihilator

Ok OP, I'll throw you a bone.

When I first started posting on here, I got into a conversation with a male user saying he was eating 800-1000 calories per day, so that he could lose 10-15lbs. for 'fashion week' or something, which was a few months away. He was very upfront about not caring that he was under-eating, and not caring about what happened to his body or weight after he reached his goal for that event. He obviously did not care about his health, or improving it at all.

That is a case in which I would state someone had the WRONG reasons.

_SusieQ_

I want to look good naked and be able to be held upside down during sex.

And if those reasons are wrong, I don't want to be right.

That's TOTALLY why I wanted to be able to do this!!!

Damn dizzle, that's hot.

toomuchbootyindapants

Damn dizzle, that's hot.

Thank you Susie. :flowerforyou: I plan to try it out this weekend, I'll report back. That is, if I don't get too dizzy and wanna vomit. :ohwell:

Rum_Runner

Ok OP, I'll throw you a bone.

When I first started posting on here, I got into a conversation with a male user saying he was eating 800-1000 calories per day, so that he could lose 10-15lbs. for 'fashion week' or something, which was a few months away. He was very upfront about not caring that he was under-eating, and not caring about what happened to his body or weight after he reached his goal for that event. He obviously did not care about his health, or improving it at all.

That is a case in which I would state someone had the WRONG reasons.

Again..... people are confusing wrong reason with improper execution. Why he wanted to do it is NOT WRONG!!! How he went about it, was not the best method, but achieved the results he wanted (maybe/ maybe not)

WHY someone loses weight is valid regardless of the reason.
HOW they do it may lack proper judgement.

:grumble:

skinnyinnotime

Don't get me wrong, I want to look good naked and have hot crazy monkey sex, too. BUT it's not my primary motivation to lose weight. The main goal is to be healthier and commit to a lifestyle change. I couldn't give a #$)# about anything else.

I think losing weight to have sex with a monkey is the WRONG REASON.

atynk

If appearance is your only concern in losing weight, you'll most likely end up a statistic who regains the weight in a year (or 5) and then some.

I am going to disagree.. i lost weight to look better initially. Once you get to goal (and before) you start to add more reasons- get pregnant, compete in a triathlon, keep the weight off, stay healthy etc.....

You may start losing for one reason, and end up for something totally different....

superpapa16

I don't back down. I stick to what I said, losing weight for a short term goal and not committing to a lifestyle change = failure in the end.

I'm gonna give it to you straight

You're not good at posting

^ This. hahaha

wigglypeaches

Not sure where this fits into this post directly --when I see 18 year old girls (mostly) post here how much they hate themselves and asking for help, my heart breaks every time i read that. this mama wants to reach through the screen and give them a hug. it doesn't seem like vanity (and that's fine too), but more so from self hate (cultivated by peers)? what do you guys think?? their reasons for losing weight are drastically different than mine and not coming from a place of judgment whatsoever, just makes me sad.

You. I like you.

_Peacebone_

Don't get me wrong, I want to look good naked and have hot crazy monkey sex, too. BUT it's not my primary motivation to lose weight. The main goal is to be healthier and commit to a lifestyle change. I couldn't give a #$)# about anything else.

I think losing weight to have sex with a monkey is the WRONG REASON.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

deadbambi

How is wanting to look good, or setting a goal like a smaller wedding dress the "wrong reason" ? ...

zoukeira

Shhhh! Don't tell Jillian Michaels she has it all wrong - according to her monologue on 30DS jean shopping and swimsuit shopping motivate her to keep going when workouts get tough!

BUT I do get disappointed when people are successful at losing weight and then immediately revert to their old ways because they have no clue about maintenance or just can't be bothered continuing to put some work in. I feel really sorry for them because I'm certain it's just that they think the weight will magically stay off.

Brenda_Pancakes

I want to look good naked and be able to be held upside down during sex.

And if those reasons are wrong, I don't want to be right.

That's TOTALLY why I wanted to be able to do this!!!

High 5!!!!!! Nice.

deadbambi

If appearance is your only concern in losing weight, you'll most likely end up a statistic who regains the weight in a year (or 5) and then some.

Where's your scientific source for this? Or is this your personal opinion?

Sounds like you're one of those girls who hate on the sluts at the bar too. Don't be that girl.

^ I loooooove your personality. and your hair :'D

AJ_Pete

If appearance is your only concern in losing weight, you'll most likely end up a statistic who regains the weight in a year (or 5) and then some.

Where's your scientific source for this? Or is this your personal opinion?

Sounds like you're one of those girls who hate on the sluts at the bar too. Don't be that girl.

^ I loooooove your personality. and your hair :'D

Awwww, you're awesome! Lovefest over here!

Capt_Apollo

don't let your high horse fall off from your soap box.

Natihilator

Ok OP, I'll throw you a bone.

When I first started posting on here, I got into a conversation with a male user saying he was eating 800-1000 calories per day, so that he could lose 10-15lbs. for 'fashion week' or something, which was a few months away. He was very upfront about not caring that he was under-eating, and not caring about what happened to his body or weight after he reached his goal for that event. He obviously did not care about his health, or improving it at all.

That is a case in which I would state someone had the WRONG reasons.

Again..... people are confusing wrong reason with improper execution. Why he wanted to do it is NOT WRONG!!! How he went about it, was not the best method, but achieved the results he wanted (maybe/ maybe not)

WHY someone loses weight is valid regardless of the reason.
HOW they do it may lack proper judgement.

:grumble:

Ok fine, the reason in itself of wanting to be a smaller size is not inherently wrong. You got me, you win, all the cookies for you.

But I think that someone who intends from the get-go for their weight loss to be short-term, and to potentially damage their health in the process, is in the wrong. I don't understand why someone would want to yo-yo diet on purpose (outside of bulking/cutting).

doorki

I wanted to lose weight to get back into porn. Not acting but actually watching it because I was getting far too lazy.

_Wits_

That wasted 8 minutes of my life.

Quick answer...people do what they want and you don't have to approve?
Yep, that's it!

chocl8girl

leomom72

bump..cant wait to read the rest of the angry replies :laugh: