Why did you start?

AlexThreeClaw

I started because my thighs rubbed together so much it wore holes in my fat jeans. How much more clear does a sign get, right?

You may think that would be a sign but I'd worn through two pairs of trousers without ever considering that the problem may have been my enormous thighs. In my mind it was no different than if they'd worn out at the knees. All material wears out eventually. Shrug. Replace.

I started knuckling down and making an effort when I realised my weight was creeping up again and I was struggling to look after my dog without assistance. I'm finding it much easier to stay on track when I remember that he's my responsibility, and it's my duty to take care of myself so that I can take care of him.

SheilaNewton83

My best friend and I wanted to have a huge bash when we turned 30. I wanted to be hot for this party! Well I got pregnant 2 months after I turned 29, and we didn't have the party. We plan to have one when we turn 31, and I WILL look good for it.

My knees are killing me.

My daughter is overweight and getting made fun of at school. We have commited this summer to getting fitter together.

I have 3 beautiful kids that I want to be here for. Bad history of heart issues in my family.

I wanted something to be passionate about. I love my kiddos and I love being a mom, but felt like all I am is a mom. I'm now passionate about getting my whole family fit and healthy and I feel better mentally as well.

And well... I want to look smokin hot naked for my husband!

WDEvy

I received my wedding pics and really decided my new hubby and I needed a drastic change or we wouldn't be there to see our future kids grow up.

catrinaHwechanged

Because I'm vain and I was sick of feeling like crap about my reflection.

philippians4and13

Lets see, where do I begin:
to be healthy,
to be able to paint my toenails comfortably,
to be able to see what I'm shaving,
to be able to tuck in a shirt,
to not be afraid to uncover at the beach,
to feel comfortable with my body,
to wear all those clothes in the back of my closet,
to be able to walk 3 flights of stairs without feeling like I'm dying,
to be a good example to my children,
so my mom would quit telling me I need to lose weight,
to get rid of my double chin (no more giraffe neck in pictures).....I could go on forever! LOL

Yep, that sounds about right!

egrusy

Because the pants size I've been wearing the entirety of my adult life weren't fitting anymore; I looked and felt like a stuffed sausage. Absolutely refuse to go up a pants size, so there was no choice but to go down some lbs.

greenmm1980

A doctor I work with told me to go look at a patient in the ICU. He said "I cant fix fat. No matter what I do, I cant fix him." I decided that day I did not want to be that patient lying in the bed with the doctors saying they couldnt help me when it is something I could have fixed. So I did, I took the steps and choose to continue taking them every day. TFTB - too fat to breathe wont be a diagnosis in my future!

LouBeeeLou75

Jeans were getting tight and I wasn't prepared to go up a size.

zinatara

I had several reasons to start. One was that my mother got diabetes 2 and that means that I am at risk too. Another thing is that I felt that things got harder to do, like bending down and tying my shoes. And of course I'd like a body I can be proud of. But the most important reason is that I want my kids to learn healthy habits and have a mum who can do things with them.

But I think I was just ready now. I've tried before, but it was easy to give up. This time I've invested time and money in this. I've bought new clothes for work out and am actually working out. And I'm using several apps on my phone including MFP. So I'm hoping this can be a lifelong change. But I'm still learning and finding out what works for me and my family.

Mya_Tala

I decided I was tired of not being able to keep up with the life I wanted and realized it will only get worse as the years and the weight pile on. So I decided to stop waiting for tomorrow to roll around to do something about it and decided to take that first step and i'm hoping to continue taking those steps each day that comes along.

nettasue35

When I got on the scale in January. I almost had a heart attack. when it read 240. started that day trying to lose weight. lost 33 lbs. so far.

Boogage

I just got fed up being fat again. I have never been slim or happy with my body anyway but after each baby I try to get back in shape a bit until I'm comfortable. After I stopped feeding my youngest the weight piled on and there didn't seem to be anything I could do to stop it! I had to buy bigger clothes and I was miserable. Then I found MFP and realized all the 'healthy' foods I was eating weren't so healthy after all and so far its going great. I've learn't so much about weight loss that I'd never have known if it wasn't for the message boards on here.

jsiricos

I knew I was fat, and I needed to lose... and that didn't do it..
My knees were screaming at me for help .. and that didn't do it

December 22, 2012 I was told I was diabetic, and I thought, No, hell NO, I am not going to be diabetic!

So here I am...

SmartAlec03211988

I used to wear size 28 pants, and S shirt.

... Then one day I woke up with size 40 pants and a XL shirt. Hmm.

Yeah, that's why.

Gwen_B

I turned 40 and I wanted to be fit and healthier.

rhiannaenders

I have been fat for way too long! I finally quit smoking and now is the time to take care of myself. I have an 8 yr old son and a pretty great husband that I need to be around for. I have PCOS and have lost 3 babies because of it. I've let that depression take over and my emotions dictate the food I was eating. I never realized just how out of control my eating habits are. I have a family history of Diabetes and heart disease so being fat is not a great idea. I have been here for a month and it has been an eye-opener. I look forward to seeing some results in the near future.

staceyw37

tagging for later.

PartyPerson

I kept saying I wish was slim and pretty...then I realised that in the real world we have to work for our wishes to come true...

then as my weight dropped my confidence grew and I realised that I'd always been pretty.

talk2elles

It sounds really vain, but I started after seeing a really, really horrible photo of me with my daughter on her birthday. I deleted it promptly but I shouldn't delete photos of me and my daughter because of the way I look

Symphony6

Between 3 pregnancies and my ice cream addiction, my weight got wayyy out of hand. 278 at my highest. Sex was uncomfortable and I felt like a whale. I had resorted to a wardrobe of hoodies, XXL shirts and yoga pants -- even in summer. I haven't worn a swimsuit in 9 years.


Things have already changed though. I bought a swimsuit and plan on using it. I also bought some jeans and nice new shirts. People are starting to notice...and hubby and I have REALLY noticed :bigsmile:

Congrats to all of you for beginning. :flowerforyou:

Kellihulst

So I could stop shopping at stores that sell old lady clothes and start shopping at stores that sell trendy age appropriate clothing, so I could tie my shoes without being uncomfortable, so I can one day have a baby.

You CAN and you WILL!!!!

CantStopWontStop92

vanity (I hate to admit that). My ex's sister and people I thought were my close friends said I "wasn't pretty enough" to break up with him, despite it being a horrible, manipulative relationship. After that, I told myself that I wouldn't let people get me down like that, and I started killing it at the gym.

Saw him for the first time in 2 years this last weekend, and his jaw visibly dropped. So worth all the hard work :happy:

fat2strongbeth

- To be healthy and avoid high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. A road that I was headed towards.
- To set a good example for my son for exercise and healthy eating.
- To get rid of my double chin and not delete any more pictures because I'm embarrassed for others to see them.
- To have a toned body.

squiggyflop

I was fat.
The extra weight made my chronic pain worse.
I was fat.
I did not really need another reason.

smantha32

I might start telling people I'm on the tapeworm diet. As an added bonus I might make them throw up.