What was your "last straw"???

Last straw was my husband making me realize I lost my drive. For a long time I had to be his strength when he came back from Iraq that I lost my motivation to do anything for myself because I was helping him all the time. I forced him to get a job to get him out more, stayed by his side as he learned to be 'human' again, and was his strength for everything. All the while I was never really happy with myself, but I wanted him better, and I think a part of me looked at that as an excuse to not try.

About a month ago we got in to a nothing fight (we're married and been together about 10 years so we fight and then get over it!) and he told me I lost my motivation... That was a month ago, a couple days after we set up my treadmill. So I started again on MFP (I did this about a year ago doing Insanity, but didn't lose much so I wasn't happy) and I've been at it ever since. I've changed up my eating habits, I cook, I've gone from going out to eat/fast food nearly every day to MAYBE 3 or 4 times in the past month.... I'm really proud of myself and can't wait to lose even more

I'm really excited cause my clothes fit a lot looser than before... hubby even made mention my thighs/butt are tighter and more muscled then previously.... and my tummy is slowly shrinking. I had a "one size fits all" belt that it BARELY fit me that now I'm having to use more and more of it to hold my pants up... it's wonderful. I have the backing of my husband, my friends, and my family.... it's uphill, but I feel like I can do this Rocky-style and get to the top of the stairs of my weight goal and shout out my accomplishments!

I was hit by a car (while outside the vehicle) while helping another driver with her child after an accident. I laid on the stretcher to be transported to the hospital and all though all the fireman were absolutely wonderful it was clear to me that they needed extra help to lift me into the ambulance etc.

Ended up with two fractured vertebrae in my spine.. had to get an MRI and drive 35 mins to an Open MRI because I was too big to fit in the tube.. even with the open it was tight. Made a decision right then that enough was enough.. I was 440 then (2/17/13) and as of today (9/1/13) I weigh 310lbs.. Going to try to get to the 235 range. (I'm 6 foot 5)

Best thing I ever did was find an AWESOME nutritionist that is fully certified, I see her monthly and it was the best thing I ever did to hold myself accountable.. Though I will admit, I'm extremely strong willed so when setting a goal I meet it.

Snoring has got really bad... May be sleep apnea?

My left knee hurts from getting into my car, started going in butt-first, like an old lady..

Having to stretch like a circus contorsionist when wiping after going to the toilet... Seriously, this is ridiculous! Not trying to be funny, really, this is depressing

Seeing the worry in my parents' eyes

Most clothes don't fit

On blood pressure and cholesterol meds at 43

Even I can get the message now... Geez!

I went to the department store to move from my size 18 misses jeans into a woman's size 20. I had to go upstairs to a new department. I looked at the clothes that I would be buying which was very little since I hated buying clothes and went to try on the jeans. I got in the dressing room and sat down, half in tears and half in disgust. I said to myself, No, I am not going to do this because it will just continue. I put the jeans back and I kicked my butt in gear and went to work. I also felt like such a hypocrite to the students I taught. I told them one thing but represented the total opposite. Here I am today....going from a size 20 to a size 6 and still losing. Life is great...clothes are great....my attitude is great.....and I can truthfully face my students and say it is important to take care of oneself.

What was your "last straw" or the thing that sent you to MFP?

There were a few things that finally made me realize it was time to do something about my weight.

My back would hurt just from walking around the grocery store.

Most of my shirts felt to tight to wear. I hate having to buy bigger sizes.

Please share your thoughts and ideas.

Thanks

Mary

PS...How do I add my tracker to my posts? I love seeing everyone elses progress and would like to share as well.

The back & leg pain, clothes being too tight but above ALL else, the day (7/8/13) I finally (after 2yrs) got on the scale & !!OMG!! :noway: it like a was an pimp-style slap in face

I had to get off a ride at amusement park because the harness couldn't latch. walk of shame off the ride...

1. My mom and sister started to control what i ate and made comments about my habits.
2. There were no fitting pants anymore
3. A skinny " friend" told me how much she likes to hug my because i am like a cushion
4. A guy i liked rejected me
5.I coldn't stand looking at myself in the mirror
6. My birthday party was comping up and i bought an extra small dress so that if i don't fit in it by the birtday i shall have nothing to wear.
7. Also my BMI was getting so close to overweight.

Last night, when this pic was taken with my Dad and my brothers. I have been a food addict all my life. I have been in a 12 step program for 21 years, and I initially lost 46 pounds. I have kept that off basically, but I have 40 more that I have not been able to give away because I wouldn't surrender the food and my will. Today I have. I wanted to be an EXAMPLE for my Dad, because he's battled the same demon all of his 85 years, and is paying for it physically. I am BIGGER than my Dad. I am done being a slave to this drug.

I was having problems fitting into roller coaster seats at amusement parks. Then, I went in for a physical in November 2012....

That was my highest weight ever and I knew then I would not sit back and let myself go any further!

I've struggled with losing weight since I was 11, when I had barely 20 pounds to lose. 20 became 30, then 40, then 60, then 70... obviously, never succeeding. Often losing 5-10 lb and qutting, back in March I had an outburst and said that was it: I was going to get enrolled back in the gym in the summer and do it right.

Basically, the first month or so felt like (as it usually felt) a drag, then I fell in love with the Spinning class. A few weeks ago I had my medical check up and found I'd lost 2.5% body fat, and I guess you could call that my "last straw" or wake up call.

I'm not sure, I just woke up one day and said it's time to take care of me- not anyone else.

Being the heaviest I've ever been and having problems bending over to tie shoe laces

I lost 15 pounds and realized that I could just stay that way if ate less. So I did.

I work with the military. I saw a young guy who lost his leg to a IED fight to get out of bed in less than a month and start running. The whole unit went out to watch him attempt his first run,he made it a 1/2 mile, people were in tears. I knew then every excuse I had was BS! I started that moment.

Thank you Staff Sergeant Kevin Shulz

Fantastic. My husband was seriously injured in Afghanistan 2 years ago and I am constantly reminding myself 'Think about all of the *kitten* he has been through... your excuse is invalid!'. One of my husbands buddies in his platoon was injured not too long after my husband was and he is a double amputee. He is another huge source of inspiration for me.

My last straw... not fitting my cute clothes that fit before I had my daughter, awful photographs, cringing every time I look in the mirror. All of it. I need to be healthy in order to be a good mother and set a healthy example and also to take care of my wounded warrior. Can't take care of anyone else if I don't properly take care of myself.

Thank you everyone for sharing your "last straw". They are more inspirational than you know!

Well, I wouldn't say that it was a last straw. It's obvious that I'm overweight, but due to reasons beyond my control and that I don't want to talk about, I couldn't work out or really diet until now. I could have, but it would have been pointless. So, I just came across this site once I was able to finally work out and attempt a diet. I gave up a few months ago bc - I'm not gonna lie - I wanted to eat foods that I know I shouldn't be eating, plus I knew from my past experience here that I could easily lose the weight again. But, I recently realized how long I had been off of my diet and how much weight I had gained after about 3 months of eating Taco Cabana. I want to wear certain clothes in the winter. Gotta start losing again.