Other reasons for losing the weight?

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  • Azzrielish
    Azzrielish Posts: 44 Member
    This is rather mean but.......... I'm going to say it anyway.

    I look at people I went to school with on Facebook and a lot of them look awful (like they have let themselves go) - and I dont want to be like that! I was the nerdy kid in school who got picked on - its nice to be 40 y.o. and look younger and a lot fitter than most people that I went to school with (they're laughing on the other side of their face now!).

    Bonus is how fit and healthy I feel (I'm in my goal weight range at the moment).

    But really, I just love being skinny because it feels like ME! I'm happiest in my skin when I'm thin. As background I was 5'2" and 100 lbs without any effort until I hit my 30s and managed to get up to 148lbs about five years ago before I took a hard look at how unhealthy I was and dropped back down to 115lbs. Since that time I have hovered around that weight but crept back up to 130lbs a couple of months ago and didnt want to let it slide - hence my discovery of MFP!
  • Teerai
    Teerai Posts: 243 Member
    Now's the time to start living! :heart:
    My life has been full of wonderful activity...kids, career, etc and I left my dreams to have all those awesome things but now,
    in order to realize my life-long ambitions, I need to change tracks.
    With kids up and out, I can now focus on accomplishing daily goals toward this dream which takes incredible fitness.
    It means adjusting more than just my weight but without the weight loss there is no going forward and that is just not an option! :noway:
    The pursuit of this vision was put on the shelf for 25 years and now I am taking it up again.
  • Mrbackslap
    Mrbackslap Posts: 145
    better sex.

    Well that goes without say Duh lol and probable a lot more of it haha.
    "The bigger you are, the smaller your world.
    The smaller you are, the bigger your world."

    I really like this quote.

    BTW I love what you guys wrote I find myself reading everyone's responses.

    I haven't told you guys my other side reasons for losing the weight.
    Being 32 and being the oldest of my friends I now have more energy and stamina then all of them.
    I always felt life is a lot easier for those who are thin and a lot more doors open when your visually attractive.
    I wanted to shock friends and ex lovers and have them drooling.

    I always felt if I could lose a few pounds it would make me complete.

    I have lost a lot and I'm still not happy and those doors still haven't opened but atleast I have my health =)
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    A lot of the same reasons as everyone else. I want to have more self confidence, feel sexy and to no longer be the fat one. My weight has been my identity for way to long. I was the fat girl in middle, junior and high school that got picked on all the time for being fat. I'd love to go to my 10 year high school reunion and show them all how great I look now. Kind of a big F you to all the jerks who picked on me. It may be a bit petty but my dark side smiles gleefully while thinking about it.

    I also would like to be fit and strong in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Rule # 1 CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO. I refuse to be one of the first to go!
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    I just want to feel normal again. Of course I want to be healthy and have energy to do things I love, but most of all, I just want to feel comfortable in my own skin...
    I'm tired of people seeing me as "the fat one"
    I'm tired of hiding from the world.
    I'm tired of feeling unattractive
    I'm tired of holding myself back from things I want to do or have.
    I'm tired of wishing for the day I was thin enough
    I'm tired of being no threat to my friends/other girls when I go out

    There is more where that came from, but I have a long way to go until I can feel good about my body again. Life's not fun when you're fat.


    All of these are exactly what I was thinking for myself. Well said.

    Exactly!
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    Because I've never worn a bikini in my life.
    Because normal size clothes are cheaper.
    Because airlines charge to check bags and smaller clothes fit more easily in a carry on. :tongue:

    Sooo True! Totally adding this to my list!
  • cddavis04
    cddavis04 Posts: 38
    I would like to make the transition from cute to sexy! I would like to cause a traffic accident at least once in my life.( No joke I'm walking with my best friend and possibly one for the hottest girls on the planet she looks like a chocolate Beyonce. Guy staring at her so hard he runs into the car in front of him at the red light.) I would like to see what I look like at a healthy weight last time I was at a healthy weight I was in the second grade. I know I will have a knock out figure I had a hour glass figure in a 18! So look out world when I'm an 8!
  • LowCarbAmanda
    LowCarbAmanda Posts: 129
    I do not want to be the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) ever again. I believe my purpose in life is larger than making a marginally attractive skinny friend look better by standing next to me. LOL!
  • LowCarbAmanda
    LowCarbAmanda Posts: 129
    Also I'd like to be judged on the merit of my character, and not presumed lazy and weak because of how I look.
  • robynrae_1
    robynrae_1 Posts: 712 Member
    I also would like to be fit and strong in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Rule # 1 CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO. I refuse to be one of the first to go!

    You don't have to run fast, just faster than the person behind you. :bigsmile:
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    I also would like to be fit and strong in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Rule # 1 CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO. I refuse to be one of the first to go!

    You don't have to run fast, just faster than the person behind you. :bigsmile:

    Yes...and have a chain saw with you! :wink:
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    Mostly everyone wants to lose weight to be healthier and live longer.
    But we all got some other small reason also lol revenge on a ex lover, friend or co-worker etc.
    Just a topic I was thinking about and would really love to hear some stories from you guys.

    And if you lost the weight did you accomplish those other side goals lol.
    Way more fun picking out cute clothes! Far more sexy lingerie to chose from, runs are so much more fun now, sports are crazy fun and can't get enough of workout classes. Not enough time for all the activities I can now do! So YES I did accomplish my weight loss goals and am having more fun than I imagined. Was never into revenge, not my bag, but being able to run stadium stairs and not die and feel so proud of how far I've come in fitness. I now take classes I never dreamed I'd join when heavier ...it's all good stuff and so worth giving up the junk food and the early morning wake up times to get the workouts in!:drinker:
  • fitnesspirateninja
    fitnesspirateninja Posts: 667 Member
    I just want to feel normal again. Of course I want to be healthy and have energy to do things I love, but most of all, I just want to feel comfortable in my own skin...
    I'm tired of people seeing me as "the fat one"
    I'm tired of hiding from the world.
    I'm tired of feeling unattractive
    I'm tired of holding myself back from things I want to do or have.
    I'm tired of wishing for the day I was thin enough

    This is how I feel, too. I hate feeling uncomfortable in my body. There's no escape! I've been on here two months, lost 15 pounds so far, and I feel like a different person. My mood and ability to cope with the insanity of life has improved so much. I couldn't have imagined how much of a difference eating right and exercising has made. Oh, and drinking enough water. I went from feeling crappy all the time to feeling good most of the time.

    I love being able to buy jeans without feeling like a failure at life. I like feeling fit and attractive (on most days...sometimes I revert back to my old ways of feeling like a blob woman). I like being happy with who I am.
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    better sex.
    Definitely is way better when in shape, for sure!:tongue: plus you don't hold the body shame like when you're overweight:blushing: as much!
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    I also would like to be fit and strong in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Rule # 1 CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO. I refuse to be one of the first to go!

    You don't have to run fast, just faster than the person behind you. :bigsmile:

    Yes...and have a chain saw with you! :wink:

    "You're a great friend but if zombies are chasing us I'm tripping you."
  • Mrbackslap
    Mrbackslap Posts: 145
    Bump
  • Jessanova
    Jessanova Posts: 16
    You're going to think I'm a total fluffy bunny.

    I hate what fat clothes look like.

    I hate what I look like in fat clothes.

    I have keen fashion sense and I'm not afraid to use it.

    I'm sick of being the keen fashion sense for everybody but me.

    It's not the only reason, but man, it feels amazing to be in clothes that make you look like you want to.

    Oh, I know EXACTLY what you mean. I'm very fashionable and always have cute ideas for clothes that make people look drop dead gorgeous, but the clothes don't look the same way on me. And that makes me sad. I don't like that I have to hide anything and can't wear stuff that's too revealing as it'll probably disgust them. Ha!

    I guess my reasons fall the same.

    I live in Florida and an a Publicist to celebrities. One time I went to an event thinking I looked hot. Spent hours on my hair and makeup. Bought flashy clothes and looked dazzling in what I wore... yet didn't get one ounce of attention. I posed for a picture and the guy totally cut me out and the other two skinnier, prettier people. That was embarrassing.
  • kleeper80
    kleeper80 Posts: 69 Member
    I have a few reasons.

    #1 is because I want to be healthy so I can stick around to watch my kids grow up, and spend time with my husband. I want to grow old with him and see my great grandchildren.

    #2 is because our 10 year anniversary is in August 2011. I want to look and feel sexy for my husband by then!

    #3 is because I don't want to embarrass my children. They are young now, and therefore are not embarrassed by me yet, but when they are teenagers, they might be if I keep gaining weight!

    This is a great thread!
  • kacylaine
    kacylaine Posts: 154 Member
    I want to live as long as humanly possible! I quit smoking, I quit drinking, I quit drugs, I quit self-injury all for this purpose. Now, since I quit all the bad stuff, it's time to focus on adding new habits. I want to be healthy for a good looooooong time.

    I want babies, and lots of them. The best thing I can do for them RIGHT NOW is to become healthy before conceiving them. I want to be a great, healthy, fit mom with great, healthy, fit kids. I want to be an active grandma someday.

    My mom is my role model. She is healthy and GORGEOUS. She lost 160 pounds and has kept it off for 8 years now. She looks, feels, and acts younger now than she did in her 20s. I want to be as pretty and healthy as my mom is when I am her age.
  • zach1356
    zach1356 Posts: 13 Member
    My inspiration is from my brother. He is totally ripped and a type 1 diabetic. I figure if he can do it, so can I. We always work out together and we have an awesome time. He's my best friend.

    Also the workouts help me with depression which I has been a life long struggle for me.
  • kacylaine
    kacylaine Posts: 154 Member
    I also would like to be fit and strong in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Rule # 1 CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO. I refuse to be one of the first to go!

    You don't have to run fast, just faster than the person behind you. :bigsmile:

    Yes...and have a chain saw with you! :wink:

    "You're a great friend but if zombies are chasing us I'm tripping you."

    Seatbelts! Gosh, that movie is hilarious.
  • NicoleL83
    NicoleL83 Posts: 68 Member
    This is a great thread. I want to lose weight mostly for self confidence. I am blessed to have a husband who find me attractive and beautiful no matter what, but I want to feel attractive and beautiful no matter what I wear! I think I look ok and then I see a picture of myself and I tend to cringe. Also for my health, my mom had a minor heart attack when she was 53 so I need to shape up so I can live a long healthly life. Also I want to run marathons and lots of them. Thanks again for starting this thread!!
  • AutismMom
    AutismMom Posts: 127 Member
    AWESOME thread!!

    Of course, like everyone, I want to loose the weight for myself - been prego for the past 4 years, and I totally miss my old body - it has been a baby rental apartment for a while ;)

    another maybe selfish reason - I want to be a hot mom!!! I want to show and help other moms out there, that if I can do it with 3 kids under 3 and one having Autism, then you can do! I want that Milf status :) lol
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    I want to add another "other" reason - I've been a fairly successful person so far in life - did well in school, went to a good college, got my Master's degrees, have a good job, etc. But... I've NEVER really been at a healthy weight. That is one area of my life where I've been failing since puberty hit. As sad as it is, people judge based on looks, especially in the "business" world. I've applied for my CPA license and should have that in the near future... I'm proud of what I've accomplished, and plan to accomplish more, and want to *look* successful too!!!
  • SayRah
    SayRah Posts: 104
    I plan on getting more tattoos! At the moment, I have a bird on my shoulder, but I also want a tattoo on my lower back and my hip. I'm paranoid about stretching or out of proportion tattoos, so I really want to be as fit as possible to avoid this :)
  • steppann
    steppann Posts: 44
    I started for all the right reasons, but not to long ago I got a little side motivation. A (skinny) friend of mine was shopping with me when I got my first size 10 pants, while I got super excited she says "God, I suddenly feel so fat". Hello, did you mean to say that out loud? Im sorry your bothered that Im getting closer to your size. But on the other hand I owe her a super big THANK YOU because the extra motivation has done wonders for me. Im gonna be your size sooner than you think. I am now in an 8, and I WILL get in a 7 just to show off the tag. Oh and I will wear it well too, I can get in and zip them now but there will be No muffin top when I show off that tag to her.
  • Toni93
    Toni93 Posts: 4
    Doing it to be healthy, but on a side note it would be nice to put on a shirt again and not have to worry about how well it hides my gut. The older I get, it seems as if all my weight heads strait for the belly. So hopefully a side benefit of being healthier is a flatter stomach, doesn't have to be flat, just flatter.
  • doublexhelix
    doublexhelix Posts: 199 Member
    my initial reasons were because i had been dumped by my first long term boyfriend. i wanted to look as good as possible so i could attract a wider range of men. i never felt like i was ugly, just that the weight kept away a good portion of men. shortly after i got into a brief (but rather emotionally charged) fling with a guy who was very small (around 5'7" and 140lbs, compared to my 5'3" 226 lbs!). it was weird to be so much bigger than him, but he was still attracted to me, so it was really all just me. but i still want to be smaller than whomever i date.

    also one day i want to get married and have kids, so 1) i want to be able to fit into a wonderful wedding dress and 2) i know added weight can cause pregnancy complications, so why not be ready when the time comes instead of rush to lose it then?
  • halobender
    halobender Posts: 780 Member
    There are a lot of reasons. But really, the biggest reason is that I'm unemployed, thus poor and I couldn't afford new clothes. So I needed to be able to fit in my old clothes. Well, now my old clothes are hanging off of me again.

    This is pretty silly, but my ex used to always say that she felt the ideal man had a little facial hair, decent fashion sense, good taste in music and a small gut. I'm not tooting my own horn: one of those I clearly have, a couple she felt I had at least, and one I didn't have, because my gut was HUGE gut. (Well, not really huge, but I had put on 40 pounds while we were dating.)

    I was always disgusted with my stomach and wanted to get healthier, but had a very hard time because of her sporadic eating habits (which I couldn't, in good conscience, say anything about as she was a recovering bulimic, and I wanted to be supportive of her—and it didn't really matter anyway, I mean, if she wants to have eight small meals throughout the day, more power to her), and the fact that any time I said anything about my stomach, she would always defend it and tell me that I wasn't overweight and I didn't have any fat on me ... For a time I didn't think that I'd ever see her again, but she wants to get together after the holidays to talk (just about stuff, she just lost her grandpa and unfortunately I'm still one of the few people she can really speak to about things without being made to feel inferior for having feelings), so we'll see then if my purpose for losing the weight—I guess to prove that I did have weight to lose and that I could still be attractive with a flat stomach and, eh, probably more so—came to fruition. Stomach's not flat yet, but I'm going to work really, really hard on it now ... Heh, I've got at least a week.
  • Mrbackslap
    Mrbackslap Posts: 145
    I started for all the right reasons, but not to long ago I got a little side motivation. A (skinny) friend of mine was shopping with me when I got my first size 10 pants, while I got super excited she says "God, I suddenly feel so fat". Hello, did you mean to say that out loud? Im sorry your bothered that Im getting closer to your size. But on the other hand I owe her a super big THANK YOU because the extra motivation has done wonders for me. Im gonna be your size sooner than you think. I am now in an 8, and I WILL get in a 7 just to show off the tag. Oh and I will wear it well too, I can get in and zip them now but there will be No muffin top when I show off that tag to her.

    :drinker: :glasses:
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