When did you decide to get serious about getting fit?
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When I had to buy new pants for my new job, and had to grab for a "20".
4 months later they're so baggy I need a belt, and new pants.0 -
When I was almost 50 pounds shy of 300 pounds. I got tired of being bigger than every body I hung out with, bigger than most people on my mother's side of the family. I got tired of hearing, "You have a pretty face, if only..." type of remarks. I got tired of my dad's side of the family making me the butt of all their fat jokes. My dating life suffered miserably. I hated to classify myself as BBW, and plus size clothing, just for a pair of leggings were ridiculously priced. If I was the right size for my height I could have bought leggings from Walmart for 3 bucks instead of 50 bucks.
Then, I was out of breath for everything, even picking up my son's toys would create massive amounts of sweat and panting. I could not wear sweats and dresses because I looked like Barney. I also have an autistic son, who I wanted to be around for. So, all these reasons was when I got serious, plus the doctor telling me that my sugar was elevated and I was getting close to being diabetic if I did not change my eating habits and lose weight. Now, mostly everything that I mentioned has been reversed and I owe that all to getting serious about being healthy.0 -
My grandpa was a fitness guru...he was in better shape than most of my friends. He decided to take a bike ride that he had been dreaming of for years....to cycle across the US. He was hit halfway through his trip by a truck. Most people would have died....he survived and the doctors can only attribute it to him having been as healthy as he was (cycling and weight training were a normal part of every day for him).
When he eventually passed away, I made a promise that fitness would be a part of my life....not just a phase...but a real part of my everyday life.0 -
My husband told his colleague I would be her teammate in a gym challenge. I didn't want to disappoint her by saying no, but I was mad at my husband for signing me up without my consent!
I ended up winning the next two challenges, joining the gym full-time and now I work for my trainer.
My man deserves a medal.
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When I realized I was getting close to 200 pounds (168 lbs. starting weight). I'm also 4'10" so it did not look cute AT ALL.
Nearly 40 pounds later and my curves are kicking, I've run a 5k, and I'm training for a triathlon. **** I couldn't even imagine doing a year ago :flowerforyou:0 -
I bent down to tie my shoes, and found that it had become very uncomfortable to do so because my stomach was too big.
I stepped on the scale and it read 265 (shortly before dying from being crushed!) I had actually GAINED twenty pounds since joining MFP. So, I finished out that weekend with pizza, beer, whatever I wanted. I could either get depressed, or get off my *kitten*, and burn it!
I then started low carb, high protein, zero alcohol, LOTS of exercise plan. Now, 50 days later I am half a pound shy of being down 30 lbs, and I'll be down another ten in three weeks (ready for the beach). By the time of my class reunion in late September, I'll be down at least 50, and where I want to be.
If I can actually make 66 lbs, I'll be a bit too thin for my frame/height/build and just losing muscle at that point...
And this is where I want to thank you folks, your support has REALLY helped!0 -
One day walking down the street, I caught a glimpse of my reflection in a sleeveless dress. I didn't even realize it was me at first. Very sobering moment. I hope and pray I can keep this up. I need to change desperately.0
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I decided to get fit a few years ago...unhappy marriage and lifestyle....wanted to see if getting happy with myself would improve other areas of my life. It did.....I became a healthy/active/happy person......who is addicted to running and recently got remarried to the most supportive person I know. So much so, that he is going to the gym with me and his goal for 2013 is to run a 1/2 marathon.0
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When I met the coroner at my fathers house. I got to see what the end of the road looked like and it was NOT what i wanted but most definitely would see if I didn't change my ways. The next day I quit smoking cold turkey and the rest fell into place. Now a year later I feel 15 years younger and have changed the road i am traveling for good.0
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When I had to cancel my family plans for Christmas because I was in ICU with heart and lung issues. And the doctor told me when I was released I would probably have to be on oxygen 24/7.
The day I was released from the hospital I started tracking my food and decided it was time to take my life back.0 -
December 28, 2012.
My uncle said to me after grabbing my second plate at my cousin's birthday party of rice pilaf covered with Japanese chicken curry, "Aren't you on a diet?" I had tried to watch my portions for a bit and it just went out the window during the holiday. I had resolved in my mind that I wasn't going be that person anymore, with no self control and fat. I was around 230 those days. My genetics aren't favorable either as my family has a history of heart problems, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Since I hate needles and hospitals in general, getting healthier was logical.
I knew that I could lose the weight mentally (because I have before), training for 1/2 marathons and working out at gyms in the past. I'm happy to say I've been consistent for 7 months and haven't looked back.0 -
3 months from my 46th birthday, my Doctor told me I had seriously high blood pressure and that it was almost certain that I would have a cardiovascular "event" before I turned 50 if I did not change my life style.0
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Well since moving away from my parents and my mums cooking i have managed to lose 6 stone due to not eating as much and walking, it has been amazing.
Now though i have managed to get into a position where i am wanting a better body. This has been encouraged by the fact that most lads my size struggle to attract a girl/women. i have become very serious to find someone these past months and i feel trimming off the fat would better my chance. Plus also i want to be healthy and look in the mirror and feel happy when i see myself.0 -
Someone my age and my weight got diagnosed with Diabetes. It scared the crap out of me and I realized that I needed to get back into shape if I wanted to live a long healthy life. So that moment I decided that I needed to start taking it seriously. Also my husband was pushing me hard to get into shape, not only to be healthy but so we could workout together and be active together. So with all the factors it pushed me to be as of today 61 pounds lighter since 2013 started and no junk going into my body! I have never felt better in my life!!!0
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I went to my doctor about knee pain and I was told, at 33, that I have osteoarthritis. The cause? All of the walking I do daily and...my weight. Knees are load bearing joints and boy are they ever hefting a load.
Additionally I broke my back when I was 22 and have had no problems stemming from it until my weight got high. Then the pain started again and I lost another half inch in height. I can't let that continue.
It's time to transform...0 -
It was when I realized that the work I love has me sitting and reading for long hours, that humans tend to make many unconscious opinions about people based on visual cues, that I was using the weight as camouflage, that my camouflage was trying to kill me slowly, and that I love my life too much to choose to give it up because I don't want to keep a food journal and exercise.
So, I'm facing my fears, enjoying working out and tell everyone I can about MFP and how it's made my life better. :-) Hope you do the same.0 -
My son came to visit while on leave and wanted to go to Six Flags. We haven't been there in several years. Waited on line to go on a rollercoaster for 2 hours, only to find out I was to fat to fit on the ride.
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I was 24 years old, and I made a doctors appointment because I was always short of breathe, light headed and would have problems sleeping...
Went to the doctor stepped on the scale and I was 280.6 pounds:(
The r replied next time I see you will be to put you on meds for diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol
If you do not start dropping some weight you will have a heart attack by 30 and will be dead by 40
Yeah that is when I got serious I am 26 and so much healthier and happy I dropped weight, and still doing so.
Besides when I become a police officer I want to be tone, in shape and show these men how it is done
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For the last 5 or so years I've been talking about eating better, exercising, ect. All talk and no action. Finally, 3 weeks ago, I decided to stop talking and start doing. Found MFP and made it 1 week, and then 10 days, so on and so forth. I've never stuck to any "diet" this long and it's become second nature. I'm seeing results, I'm loving exercise and I finally see food as fuel and not just something to do.0
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Had to replace a negative addiction (not drugs or alcohol) with a positive one. It's all about the dopamine and 'good feeling' hormones for me, straight up. The better body and healthier lifestyle are just added bonuses.0
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Last july I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I was so out of shape the doctor had to help me put my shoes back on. They put me on meds. Have been off the diabetes meds for a few months and Monday when I see the same doctor I hope to come off the BP meds. Wish me luck
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17 years ago I sat at my vanity putting my makeup on for a family event. When I didn't recognize who was staring back at me anymore....I jumped on and never looked back!! WIN!!!!!0
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When I ended up in the hospital twice in one week do to high blood pressure. I now have permanent damage to my heart and statistics give me 5 yrs. So, I am making my heart strong in all other aspects to prove them wrong. Along with working out. I am going to lose 50 lbs.0
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After losing my mom to cancer, I lost myself to overeating and lack of exercise. Didn't take long to reach the heaviest weight of my life and I HAD to get it off!0
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I had seen pictures of myself before that were not flattering, but when I went to a family reunion in May of 2013 and saw a picture of myself, I just snapped. That next morning I saw an infomercial for JM's Body Revolution and decided right then I was tired of making excuses! I have lost 11 pounds since then and am still trucking!0
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I've been yo yoing my whole life with my motivation and weight and so on, but, I finally realized that I don't want to live my life like this anymore. It was almost an epiphany I guess you could say.0
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When my medical results showed that my cholesterol was way too high and that I had NAFLD. The doctor said I was obese and wanted to put me on medication. We've agreed that I have until December 2013 to loose weight and get my cholesterol down or I definitely going on the medication. I don't want to be a statistic so its time to do something about it!0
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Our courier came into the office while I was looking up recipes online.. (I was actually looking for good things to make) but when he said "you sure do like to eat, don't you? I can tell!".. I realized then I was done playing around and going do something about this weight...
That was the end of May, this year0 -
When my pants that were a size 48 were starting to fit tight and when I realized that I weighed more than I thought.0
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When I realized that if I want to continue to be autonomous and if I want to actually be able to work losing weight wasn't a choice. I missed 14 days of work in January because of strong and extremely painful fibromyalgia flare-ups that didn't even allow me to get dressed. I still get the flare-ups and I know I always will unless something inside my body drastically changes, but they can be dealt with and even though I'm slower, more easily distracted and have serious brain fog when I'm in them, I can get to work and I can do most of it. And I'm only halfway through my weight loss...:)0
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