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  • Arwhite1865
    Arwhite1865 Posts: 65 Member
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    When I looked at myself in the mirror from behind one day after getting dressed and realized that I looked like the Michelin Man from behind! Rolls all over the place (made worse by a bra that was too tight). I invested in some Spanx and then got to work. I'm 27 lbs down so far - 50 to go! My ultimate goal is to get down to 140/135 and to get rid of the Spanx!
  • missjulyy91
    missjulyy91 Posts: 54 Member
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    First off I love you ladies<3 my breaking point was being disgusted in my own clothes..I just started my weight loss journey a little less than a week ago and even though I still don't like what I see in the mirror(obviously its only been a week) it feels great to accomplish a day eating healthy and especially after my work outs, each day counts to a new you!!
  • toshi89
    toshi89 Posts: 101 Member
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    First off I love you ladies<3 my breaking point was being disgusted in my own clothes..I just started my weight loss journey a little less than a week ago and even though I still don't like what I see in the mirror(obviously its only been a week) it feels great to accomplish a day eating healthy and especially after my work outs, each day counts to a new you!!

    I can totally relate. I looked at my clothes & I reach for large t-shirts, basketball shorts, big dresses, the works. I went to visit my grandma in Antigua over the summer and took a pic of me on the way out for church. I looked at my belly and was shocked to see how m=far it stuck out & I was sucking it in. From that day, I said no more. I want to be healthy again & back to my high school shape. (If not smaller)
  • missjulyy91
    missjulyy91 Posts: 54 Member
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    Amennn to that lol I can't wait to be able to wear cute clothes again without feeling like I shouldn't be wearing them: )
    First off I love you ladies<3 my breaking point was being disgusted in my own clothes..I just started my weight loss journey a little less than a week ago and even though I still don't like what I see in the mirror(obviously its only been a week) it feels great to accomplish a day eating healthy and especially after my work outs, each day counts to a new you!!

    I can totally relate. I looked at my clothes & I reach for large t-shirts, basketball shorts, big dresses, the works. I went to visit my grandma in Antigua over the summer and took a pic of me on the way out for church. I looked at my belly and was shocked to see how m=far it stuck out & I was sucking it in. From that day, I said no more. I want to be healthy again & back to my high school shape. (If not smaller)
  • CourtneyGetsFit_
    CourtneyGetsFit_ Posts: 26
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    I'm sick of wearing plus size clothes and I want to get rid of my thunder thighs and arm fat.
  • Tasha520
    Tasha520 Posts: 3
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    My final straw was the day I went to the doctor and was told I weighed 285 lbs. At that moment I was done. I am tired of being in pain everyday just from walking. I can't even walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded.


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  • MrsTre
    MrsTre Posts: 34 Member
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    When I saw the documentary "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" it was a huge eye opener for me (for the millionth time). But for some reason, this time was different. Things HAD to change.
  • nubian218
    nubian218 Posts: 16 Member
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    The final straw for me was when my clothes became uncomfortable and i could not bend to polish my toes or strap my cute sandals, but like the other ladies i saw pictures of my self and i looked a hot mess!
  • Deebx
    Deebx Posts: 12 Member
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    When I realized that fat can kill you! I felt panicked to start caring for my body. It isn't easy, but each day I eat clean I feel more love for my family and myself. God is good!
  • MissQ85
    MissQ85 Posts: 6
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    My moment was when I could feel my "back fat rolls". I was tired of looking at my stomach and rolls and knew that enough was enough. I just turned 28 on the 10th of January and i'm just DONE WITH THE EXCUSES!
  • Shanellz
    Shanellz Posts: 35
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    My moment was looking at pictures of myself. For some reason looking at yourself in the mirror and on a picture or two different images for me at least. I'm graduating next year and I want to look my best for that day.
  • coffeenocream
    coffeenocream Posts: 1
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    This is something I always wanted to do. I've lost weight before, in a very unhealthy way. I finally want to accomplish fitness and health. I keep looking at my body and say "Common you can do better than this!"
  • brownmara
    brownmara Posts: 175 Member
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    My final straw was the pain in my knees. I went on a cruise in Dec. 2012 and I had to wear knee braces on both knees just to walk around the ship. 7 days of watching my Mom worry about me and my health. I vowed to walk everyday before breakfast while on the ship. When I got home I struggled to find a health routine. My healthy routine is coming along!
  • Dissirama
    Dissirama Posts: 10 Member
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    Feeling myself "jiggle" on the subway! :)
  • jenniferconnollyIL
    jenniferconnollyIL Posts: 3
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    You know that little bit of flabby fat from the back of your arm that hangs over your elbow when your arm is straight?.. well that was my moment!
  • 12774
    12774 Posts: 1,416 Member
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    Does anyone have the moment where you were like "that's it, I've had enough!" For me, I can say that losing weight was something that I've always wanted to do for myself(since high school) and finally I decided that I would stick this out to the end and accomplish all my goals. I'm 5'6 1/2 and I started to lose weight June 2012(I was 179 pounds) and now I'm about 1/2 there to reaching my final goal(I am currently 150/151). I want to get to 120 by April/May of 2013. That will be a 60 pound loss, when I am done.

    So what was everyone's final straw? Or was it a bunch of moments?
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    My moment of truth came to me when I was flying and I could not buckle the seat belt . It was so embarrassing for me to ask the flight attendant for an extension.I recently flew and I was so pleased to hear the click of the seatbeat without using the extender. Even had extra space to tighten it a bit. That was one of my greatest NSV.
  • sundy2603
    sundy2603 Posts: 29 Member
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    The first time i realized I need to lose weight was when I walk up one flight of steps and I could not breath. I was quickly approach 275 and I was disgusted. I decided to visit to a weight loss doctor and he told me I was over weight by 80 lbs. I am ready to shed this weight and be healthy again.
  • junebaby21
    junebaby21 Posts: 260 Member
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    When I realized I only weighed about 10 lbs less than my husband!!!
  • Aquamarine317
    Aquamarine317 Posts: 18 Member
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    I know I have done this a thousand times, but to go into Lane Bryant and spend a tank of gas on one bra & a pair of panties. Filled my tank up today for $56.76! Enough is enough!
  • brookehe
    brookehe Posts: 413 Member
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    When I realized I only weighed about 10 lbs less than my husband!!!

    It came when I realized I was about 10 lbs. MORE than my husband - - (he's 5'11 and I'm 5'6) - - sooooo depressing!!!

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