The thought that broke the camel's back..

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  • Cristy_AZ
    Cristy_AZ Posts: 986
    I had several things that led up to it. The “are you pregnant” question. The fact that I had to tell people I was a size 20 when I lost everything I owned in a house fire and had to accept donations. Then the photos my daughter took when my last grandbaby was born. All of those combined I guess had me SAYING I had to do something. But the Dr. visit, the scale, the embarrassing exam and the “you need to lower your cholesterol” speech, that finally got me DOING something.
  • Lola_Reina
    Lola_Reina Posts: 30
    I knew I was gaining weight, but the moment I was grossed out was after a church pic was taken by my church. I was excited to have a nice professional photo of my husband and me, but I got it in the mail, and blech, into a drawer it went for all time. I didn't start right then, it was just the point of realization. Then, all my favorite jeans stopped fitting at all, and I got to having only one pair of pants that fit, and I refuse to buy bigger sizes, so I'm dealing with the one pair that fits, and a few that are super tight for now. I think it's helping because I know I can't wear them unless I at least lose a few pounds.

    Ouch no fun. But!- I've heard from some friends of mine that doing that (not buying bigger sizes) is a natural way for them to keep it under control. I am not blessed with that kind of patience. The minute my lady parts feel super suffocated due to tight pants I'm all about up sizing. But I suppose I have my limits as well. Which brings me back to why I'm here...... see how I did that? :bigsmile:
  • Lola_Reina
    Lola_Reina Posts: 30
    I had several things that led up to it. The “are you pregnant” question. The fact that I had to tell people I was a size 20 when I lost everything I owned in a house fire and had to accept donations. Then the photos my daughter took when my last grandbaby was born. All of those combined I guess had me SAYING I had to do something. But the Dr. visit, the scale, the embarrassing exam and the “you need to lower your cholesterol” speech, that finally got me DOING something.

    You are totally doing it as well! 9 pounds is awesome! Ah- you people are so freaking inspiring. Love. it.
  • mynameisdumbnuts
    mynameisdumbnuts Posts: 111
    I was a size 14, crept up to a 16, then the 16 started getting tight ... I weighed myself and that was it, I joined this website that night. (I'm happy to report that 16 is getting looser!)

    Also, I have a history of diabetes in my family, so I'd like to minimize my risk. And my doctor has this way of giving me a reproving look when he sees my weight at my annual checkup that makes me feel guilty for not losing weight. I heart my doctor, though. :happy:
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