That 'Holy Crap' Moment

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  • moreORless50
    moreORless50 Posts: 261 Member
    welcome to MFP my holy crap moment was when on holiday and seeing myself in a full mirror wow i had grown so large then i weighed myself when i got home and wow i had got so heavy


    sw 182 Ibs
    cw 165 Ibs
    gw 140 Ibs
  • ccreflections
    ccreflections Posts: 64
    Mine was February 7, 2012 and the doctor gave me a prescription for high blood pressure pills, holy crap something got to change. I had never taken pills before.
  • paulywoo
    paulywoo Posts: 169 Member
    Mine was buying a new shirt for work and having to get a size 24. I didn't see a size 24 in the mirror as I was in denial but there was no arguing with the labels in clothes. That was in January but now I'm a size 14 and feel like a different person. Good luck in your journey and add me if you would like any extra support. :flowerforyou:
  • strawberrytoast
    strawberrytoast Posts: 711 Member
    Well done for deciding to make the change

    One good thing in your favour right now is the biggar you are the quicker you usually lose weight to begin with so you should notice results quickly, hopefully :)
  • chelletjernagel
    chelletjernagel Posts: 2
    Congrats on taking that very important first step! My HCM was when I reliazed that my size 28 jeans were getting tight, and Lane Bryant doesn't carry jeans bigger than that. I was faced with the thought that I may have to stop wearing jeans. I didn't want to become "one of thsoe people", but had to face that I was already there. At 41 years old, I FINALLY decided that I didn't want to live the next 40 years as unhealthy as my last.

    This site has been great! First, it gave me an awareness of what I'm actually putting in my body. I was able to see how horrible some of my choices were, and I've learned to make better ones. I'm getting better every day. It's also a great reminder of how important exercise is, and to see immedaitely the impact a good workout has on your daily activities is great!

    I started this journey at 370 pounds (and possible more, since I refused to step on a scale for YEARS). In just under three months, I'm down 25 pounds and that much closer to my goal weight. Even when it gets tough, remember what brought you here today. Never lose track of your "whys". You got this!
  • KaraCardoza
    KaraCardoza Posts: 33
    You can do it girl! You already took the first step and areon your way now :) I love mfp so many ppl are so supportive!!! You go girl!
  • laurallynn
    laurallynn Posts: 7 Member
    My moment was when I went to the orthopedic doctor about my knee and ankle pain an he told me that I NEED to lose weight. To drive his point home, he placed his hand on my head and pushed down. He told me that as much pressure he was applying to my head, my joints felt the same way when I stood up. I was a tad red faced, never went back to him, but I decided to change my eating habits and lose some weight.
  • kelseylou
    kelseylou Posts: 44 Member
    My "Holy Crap" moment was when I stepped on the scale at 293 pounds. And my size 24 pants were getting tighter. I decided if I was going to buy new clothes, they were going to be smaller NOT larger. Also, the pictures from my wedding. I told myself that if I get to my goal weight next year like I intend to, we will renew our vows around our 2nd anniversary and have new pictures taken.

    If you ever need any motivation, support, or a virtual shoulder to cry on - I'm here!
  • RLDeShazo
    RLDeShazo Posts: 356 Member
    I had my "Holy Crap" moment about 6 months after I got separated. I was starting to date, and it hit me that eventually, someone would want to see me naked. I didn't want ANYONE to see me the way I was. A friend of mine was using this, so I joined. 5 months later, and 40 pounds lighter, I am still a little worried about being seen naked, but I feel so much better about it. (and he doesn't seem to mind):smokin:
  • BogQueen1
    BogQueen1 Posts: 320 Member
    My scale flickers around to a lot of numbers before settling on the one it decides I weigh. When I lost weight a long time ago, I promised myself I would never get back above 300. I had gone above 300. But it wasn't really sinking in until the day those flickering numbers included 330. A full 10% above where I had promised myself I would never be again. Yikes. I started Atkin's the next day. But that only worked for a week. I got frustrated. I kept hinting around to myself there was something better. A way of eating I could sustain. I typed a paper about it honestly. But I just couldn't get over that hurdle and lose any weight. Stuck stuck stuck and the scale creeping up, that stationary number getting closer and closer to 330....

    Then a co-worker introduced me to MFP. =)
  • GayleProbe
    GayleProbe Posts: 12
    I NEVER, EVER weight myself. I'm too afraid. I just slowly watch my body appear bigger and bigger. But my HOLY CRAP moment was when I had to go to the doctors for a check up. I slowly stepped on that scale, fear and doubt clowding my mind....BAM 250. I could just chuckle, I was too embarrassed to cry. So for a few months after that the tears decided to crash down almost every night. I had to join this website for a course I'm taking but I'm really excited and it's helping my determination. I really hope I can do it. I just want to loose an hundred pounds. I know that's difficult and it's going to take time but I pray I can do it. So my next holy crap moment won't result in tears of sadness.
  • JennKie1
    JennKie1 Posts: 200 Member
    I think we all have that "Holy Crap" moment. I was in such denial that I would look at myself in pictures and wonder how come it looked like I had a double chin in all of them. Why would that be when I don't have a double chin.....??? (Deny, deny, deny). For some reason I decided to buy a home workout system that I saw on an infomercial. When it arrived, I took my own "before" photos. That was the real "Holy Crap" moment for me. My own photos made me cry. :sad: I could not believe what I had done to myself. It's crazy because since it's so gradual, you don't really notice. Just a pound or two here or there, just one size bigger, no big deal, right? Ugh. I definitely feel your pain. Congratulations on heading in the right direction! :happy:
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    Yup, know the feeling, one day you step on the scale and almost get knocked cold over by the number!

    This happened to me. I was 234 the day I went into labor with my older daughter (now almost 4). Back about 8 or 9 months ago now, I got on the scale at my mom's house and I was 228. I was blown away that I was nearly to my pregnancy weight.
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
    When a particular sweatshirt I used to wear often became snug all of a sudden... then I noticed that my closet started filling up with larges. I realized I needed to fix this before it got worse.
  • GayleProbe
    GayleProbe Posts: 12
    Seriously it is great to meet so many people and hear stories similar to mine. I have friends that are tiny and complain about eating a tic tac and gaining an ounce. That isn't real. All of your journey's are awesome and I can't wait to share more of mine!

    It IS such a relief to see people who face the SAME feelings as mine. I thought I was the only one who felt so trapped and helpless. I really appreciate everyone on this website and wants to be friends with all of you! :D
  • mnmarie
    mnmarie Posts: 11
    My moment was when I realized I was terrified of getting my picture taken. My heart shouldn't start racing when I see that I've been tagged in Facebook photos. Talk about depressing. I can't wait until I see a full body photo of myself that I actually like!

    You can do this! Feel free to add me.
  • nomicat77
    nomicat77 Posts: 132 Member
    For me it was pictures. I hate pictures. :-(

    me too:( ...don't worry we will love our pictures again, in fact i have made it my goal to have a nude photo session by my 36th birthday. That's my motivation..to love my pictures again.
  • foxontherun03
    foxontherun03 Posts: 34
    Here's to the 'Holy Crap' moments that cause us to change not only our look but our outlooks on life. I'm game for many more friends on MFP, so feel free to add me. The key to this is that you can't do it on your own.
  • xxempress
    xxempress Posts: 122
    Last year
    Operator at the carnival told me its a no-go sistah, get off the ride. Damn you hips!
  • Juliet321
    Juliet321 Posts: 6 Member
    It was the shortness of breath, scale, pictures and clothes that gave me many of those crappy moments :(

    Don't lose your determination! It's so nice to read comments of encouragement and success stories on here. I hope everyone here remembes the family, friends and strangers who gave us the support we needed to accomplish our goals. It's a beautiful thing, a true testimony that there are positive places (environments) in this world :)

    Rooting for everyone!!
  • jacquelyn_erika
    jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
    Seeing myself in pictures. I don't like being in them anyway, but at nearly 200 pounds it was extremely upsetting to see myself so out of shape and heavy. Now, at 65+ lost, I still see myself as that 200 pound girl sometimes so I try to stray away from having my picture taken at all. I hate the camera.
  • Aeriesified
    Aeriesified Posts: 206 Member
    I'm a bridesmaid. A few weeks ago, I went to a bridal expo with the other bridesmaids and the bride, and because it was such a beautiful autumn day and the venue had a balcony overlooking the river valley, we decided to take some pictures. I thought I looked good, and I ended up letting a random person take pictures of us on my phone.

    Then I looked at the pictures and nearly cried. I looked so massive compared to them.

    The other bridesmaids are asking about the pictures, and I don't know what to tell them. I don't dare share them because I'm afraid of them going up on Facebook.

    We're not gonna have that problem at the wedding. Hell. No.
  • Lalamontour
    Lalamontour Posts: 103
    I think my oh crap moment was when my husband asked me what happened and why i let myself go...OUCH
  • PaprikaPrincess
    PaprikaPrincess Posts: 89 Member
    Pictures! I hardly recognize myself in photos.
  • kpnive
    kpnive Posts: 64 Member
    My holy crap moment, was a picture from a babyshower i went to and another picture that my husband took of my profile. I broke down crying. I've NEVER been this heavy before. In my early 20's my heaviest was 205.

    Jan - SW: 225
    OCt - CW: 192
    GW: 150 (i'd take 160).

    The thing is me at that 205 in my 20's, I looked heavier there than I did at 205 now! that is a good 10 years but then again, I have never been this active either.

    My positive holy crap moment: Hubby and i went out to eat for his birthday in April and I had these pair of jeans on that were stretchy - I sat down and RIP went the thigh in these jeans. We went to Old navy and I was dreading getting a size 18 and I said I've been working hard, so let's try 16's and HOLY CRAP - they fit - made me feel so good!

    Good luck to you all. Don't forget to use these "holy crap" moments as the motivation to light the fire under our *kitten*!
  • AliciaStinger
    AliciaStinger Posts: 402 Member
    Welcome to MPF. Sorry about your 'holy crap' moment - but at the same time, congratulations! One year from now - maybe even less - you will look back on that moment and be pleasantly surprised at your progress! My "holy crap" moment was when I looked so big in XL shirts that I refused to go shopping anymore! I'm down about 25 pounds...had been down 35, but unfortunately I also have a little willpower issue with sweet/high-carb foods. If you need support, we're all here for you! Good luck!
  • gauchogirl
    gauchogirl Posts: 467 Member
    I didn't have a moment like that. My husband and I worked together and ate lunch together every day. He was moved to a different work location in town that made it so we couldn't lunch together anymore. The first day he was at the new location I went to the closest gym on my lunch hour and joined. Now I go every day instead of out to lunch. That was all it took, that change in routine. We get into such routines (I think it's why many of us are overweight) and sometimes just one small change can lead to many, many more.
  • AliciaStinger
    AliciaStinger Posts: 402 Member
    Then I looked at the pictures and nearly cried. I looked so massive compared to them.

    I went out last weekend and had a similar experience. I was out with a group of girls...four of them were really thin and the other two were also thin. I'm not THAT BIG - but when I saw the pictures, I looked twice the size of the smallest girl, and I'm about 40 pounds heavier than the second heaviest person in the group. It was really disappointing. I hope you're where you want to be in time for the wedding!
  • Louie1956
    Louie1956 Posts: 25 Member
    pruduegurl - - This is an awesome website. Take time to learn it and work it!! I have tried EVERY program out there for all of my 74 years and MyFitnessPal TRULY covers it all. Even at this point in life I want to feel good - stay heathy - play on the floor my GREAT grandboys and hear people say "WOW you certainly don't look 74 years old!!!" I have a lovely home - a husband of 55 years and we still love each other - wonderful family and many long time friends. These are MORE than enough reasons to work this program and succeed.
    Take one day at a time - or only a half day if that is all you can handle. Sending you a huge hug and wishing you success. Please post as I will be watching as you take control!!!!
    LindaLou
  • vaaalxo
    vaaalxo Posts: 5
    Mine was when I saw a pattern of "Oh my God, I can't believe I weight x lbs! I'll definitely not let myself go over this." starting at 140 lbs... to 212 lbs, when I started my journey. Also, even looking at old pictures wouldn't work for me. You know that denial they talk about with hair growth? How you can't tell how much it really has grown because you see yourself every day? Yeah, that was me. I'd look at pictures at 150-160 lbs and thought I looked the same, maybe a LITTLE bit different. But it was a whooping 50 lbs over!!! Lol.

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