i wish i had an inspiring story...

that's my story too. i was fat, and then i decided it was time to not be fat.

And so we see, you don't have to be in a risky place healthywise to decide to get fit. You can decide any day. If you haven't decided yet, make today that day.

Captain Batman is the next name you'll earn.

It's still inspring to those who are over being fat and lazy!

i wish i could tell you that i was once 500 lbs and couldn't move, or that i over came an illness or disability to get where i am.

but the truth is that i was fat and lazy, and one day i didn't want to be fat and lazy anymore.

It's good you feel good now, and obviously you worked for it, were motivated, and did it.

I have a feeling you've edited a lot out, though.

Sounds like me, too. Unfortunately, it was diabetes that gave me a kick in the head.

I think "no story" is what makes the journey so many of us are on an awe inspiring journey. Doing what needs to be done, just because we know it needs to be done is having integrity. When we help others overcome hurdles, we find it heroic and inspirational. Guess what? It's heroic and inspirational when we do the same thing for ourselves!

To help myself remember it, I remind myself that I won't be able to help others and be the kind of parent, spouse, friend, etc. if I'm not healthy enough to do so. I'm not always 100% successful with this, but that's why we're on FP, to give one another the "leg up" we all need. Keep going!

i wish i could tell you that i was once 500 lbs and couldn't move, or that i over came an illness or disability to get where i am.

but the truth is that i was fat and lazy, and one day i didn't want to be fat and lazy anymore.

It's good you feel good now, and obviously you worked for it, were motivated, and did it.

I have a feeling you've edited a lot out, though.

what do you mean??

Just that you probably have a longer story, as well as the short one you posted (like everyone else).

Idk, I don't really believe anyone's lazy. Or, I'd call 'lazy' something else. I'm thinking there were probably lots of reasons you gained, and lots more behind the weight loss. Most people do not actually prefer to be overweight and bored and maybe unhappy, it's just there's a knowledge gap between that and what they do want. The wrong environment. Insufficient motivation (and of course that part's really personal). Those three things have to line up to make change happen. Maybe sometimes it's down to will, but even behind that it's a lot of little things adding up at the right time.

(I guess I don't like the idea that the reason behind people not losing, or struggling with it, is some moral thing, I just don't see it that way.)

But from one point of view, sure, there's a moment where things come together and you push forward. And that is an accomplishment, absolutely.

There's definitely more to your story but you're awesome just the same

I have the story. Believe me I wish I didn't! I wish I would have figured this out before I got to 450 pounds! You inspire me because your doing something about it now before you get that bad!! Anyone who gets fit and healthy is inspiring! Don't sell yourself short!!