Ten reasons WHY you want to lose weight/be healthy!

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sugarlemonpie
sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
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Thought some people could use some motivation from within and a reminder of what their health and happiness means to them. Please list your 10 reasons why you want to lose weight or maintain your healthy lifestyle, depending where your journey is taking you!

1. To look great for myself and be happy looking in the mirror at my achievements!
2. To fit into cute and fashionable clothing without feeling as self conscious.
3. To look great at special occasions and my wedding one day.
4. To not be embarrassed by photos and untag myself on facebook.
5. To have more energy and endurance.
6. To be able to run without getting winded and having to stop after a minute.
7. To make my family proud.
8. To get more out of life than sitting around at home.
9. No more thigh chafing!
10. To be able to wear a cute 2 piece swimsuit and feel great!
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  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
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    1. Take up less space, To be and feel smaller and less imposing in general.
    2. Have more options in clothing
    3. Less self-conscience and more confident and comfortable when naked, half-naked, and during sex
    4. The weight on my DL to be not true only because I weigh less, not more, than it claims.
    5. More comfortable and confident in photos/video
    6. Feel freer to do a countless number of activities
    7. Healthier size for a safer pregnancy
    8. Not feel controlled, jailed, and isolated by my weight/size
    9. Have a more positive relationship with food
    10. Attractiveness

    This was kind of hard. :)
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
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    I don't think I have 10 reasons.

    1. To generally be less fat.
    2. To generally be healthier.

    That's really all I have :)
  • cheesevixen_staci
    cheesevixen_staci Posts: 153 Member
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    Why I want to lose weight

    1. I want the flabby part of my belly to be like it was before the kids (I know...I'm laughing too)
    2. I want to be more attractive
    3. I want to be without the double chin
    4. To set an example for my kids to be healthy
    5. To live longer
    6. To look better in clothes
    7. To wear size 5's again ! Maybe 3's
    8. To wear a two piece
    9. Outrun zombies
    10. To give myself a goal to focus on while I attempt to quit drinking.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
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    Why I want to lose weight

    1. I want the flabby part of my belly to be like it was before the kids (I know...I'm laughing too)
    2. I want to be more attractive
    3. I want to be without the double chin
    4. To set an example for my kids to be healthy
    5. To live longer
    6. To look better in clothes
    7. To wear size 5's again ! Maybe 3's
    8. To wear a two piece
    9. Outrun zombies
    10. To give myself a goal to focus on while I attempt to quit drinking.

    Your #9 is now my #1 - it's awesome.
  • skyisover
    skyisover Posts: 21 Member
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    Listing 10 is kind of hard but I love seeing what everyone is coming up with! Keep up the great work, guys

    1. To fit into my clothes better
    2. Have more confidence in every way
    3. Feel good about myself
    4. To have that control and accomplishment
    5. Help me do my job better
    6. To set a good example for my daughter
    7. To be here for my loved ones as long as I can to the best of my ability
    8. Make the people who bullied me for my weight feel like ****
    9. Have more energy
    10. Have that overall sense of happiness and well being
  • PinkyFett
    PinkyFett Posts: 842 Member
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    I want to look good, run 5k's, be the hot mom, not the fat mom, not deal with preventable diseases.
  • Jazzie_Jazz
    Jazzie_Jazz Posts: 4
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    1. To be healthy
    2. Be able to fit nicely into clothes
    3. Regain my confidence
    4. To look back and say "yes i did that"
  • LucasEVille
    LucasEVille Posts: 567 Member
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    1. So I can shop, shop, shop and shop some more. I love shopping for clothes.
    2. To increase my personal best at 5K before going into 10Ks and half marathons.
    3. To do more classes at the gym.
    4. Shopping!
    5. To defeat my weight demons.
    6. Shopping!!
    7. Because I actually enjoy this now.
    8. To make everyone proud at my weekly slimming group.
    9. SHOPPING!!!!!!
    10. To be the hawt'est ex boyfriend my exes have ever had ;)
  • xostarchickaxo
    xostarchickaxo Posts: 15 Member
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    I could probably write a novel on all the reasons I want to lose weight, but for the sake of time, here's ten:

    1. Absolute top reason- to live a long, healthy, and happy life.
    2. Like every other girl, I want to get out of the granny style plus sizes and wear cute, attractive clothes.
    3. I want to look/feel good in my wedding pictures. I don't want to be embarrassed to show them off.
    4. I want to be able to ride roller coasters without the fear of having to do the walk of shame!
    5. I'd like to be more adventurous - hiking, parasailing, skiing - all things my body limits me from doing right now.
    6. Having children is so important to me, and I want to be able to have a healthy pregnancy.
    7. Once I have those healthy babies, I want to be able to run and play with them. I WILL be the fun mom!
    8. I want to feel more socially accepted. I don't want to be judged as a lazy slob just because of my weight.
    9. I want to decrease all my body aches. I should feel 22, not 52!
    10. I want to be as happy with my outer beauty as I am with my inner beauty - both a work in progress.
  • sugarlemonpie
    sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
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    Great job, guys! I know 10 is hard, but sometimes you have to really dig deep for the last ones to come to your mind. If you don't have 10, that's fine!!! I love what everyone is saying, you guys are awesome. :flowerforyou:
  • chloeealicee
    chloeealicee Posts: 204 Member
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    oh man, don't even get me started on this...

    1) build endurance (specifically be able to sign up for 5k and 10k's with confidence)
    2) get stronger
    3) to be able to look back and see progress and my body getting stronger (running further, faster, easier than ever before)
    4) i want to be super bendy and flexy and agile and have good posture and do advanced yoga poses.
    5) feel light on my feet
    6) develop good habbits now to carry me when i'm older
    7) treat my body the way it deserves, it does so much for me, i want to give back
    8) (okay now we get to the more self conscious reasons) i feel like my boyfriend deserves a hot *kitten* girlfriend, so i'm gonna deliver
    9) to feel confident in any outfit i wear.
    10) i just want to be healthy and happy most of all:)
  • Blueseraphchaos
    Blueseraphchaos Posts: 843 Member
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    Not necessarily in order of importance.

    1. To be at my pre-pregnancy weight (but first goal is post-second-child weight)
    2. To fit into the cute clothes i kept from before
    3. To be in better shape
    4. To be able to buy cute clothes again
    5. To set a good example for my kids
    6. To be healthier in general
    7. To look better in general
    8. To get my back and ankles to stop hurting from carrying so much extra weight
    9. To hopefully lower my cholesterol
    10. To prevent weight-related diseases that have shown up in other people in my family
  • Mandi5512
    Mandi5512 Posts: 61 Member
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    I read your top 10 and I have to say they were amazing reasons. You are a very beautiful woman don't let any one tell you any different!
  • hzliiz
    hzliiz Posts: 166 Member
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    Hmm great question! At 43 I can say my reasons for wanting to stay fit have changed a little over time.

    1) To prevent as many lifestyle-associated illnesses that I possibly can
    2) It's part of my retirement plan -- being sick and disabled is expensive! I want to be able to work as long as I want, not forced to retire early because of my health. I don't want to have to spend money in my golden years on a bunch of meds and doctors visits.
    3) Fitness has improved my marriage. It's something my husband and I value and share together. It makes our sex life better -- I'm not self conscious about being naked and I have stamina ;-)
    4) As someone who had an eating disorder in my teens and 20s', this is as much about my mental health as my physical health. Teamwork between my mind and body = emotional peace for me.
    5) My work outs keep me sane. They are my best stress reliever. Having it be a given that I will work out 6 days a week makes me know I can count on having that.
    6) I'm more spontaneous and active -- I don't hesitate to throw on a bathing suit to go to the beach because I feel confident. I don't hesitate to agree to do something physical like go for a hike or do a 5k with my hubby or a friend because I know I will be able do it and enjoy it. Being fit makes my life bigger, wider, deeper, richer and a whole lot more fun.

    And the vanity related reasons of course still exist at any age;

    7) Because I look better than I did when I was overweight
    8) Shopping is easy -- at a size 6 it's a matter of "what color do I like best?" as opposed to at a size 14 it was "what can I get that will cover me up or make me look thinner?"
    9) I feel good when I'm naked and look in the mirror. I see hard work and discipline looking back at me.
    10) I feel more confident and comfortable in my body than I did when I was heavier and out of shape and that permeates every part of my life -- work, relationship, hobbies, vacations, everything.
  • rencawdor24
    rencawdor24 Posts: 157 Member
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    1. I want to be confident in my appearance
    2. I can wear what I want and not look for flattering clothes
    3. I want to avoid all preventable deseases
    4. I want to have the energy to lead an active and fulfilling life
    5. I want to feel lighter
    6. Confidence again as that is a big issue for me (and weight loss will help with this)
    7. I want to be able to run and have fun with my daughter
    8. I want to look after myself inside and out
    9. I don't want to feel uncomfortable around my super thin in-laws
    10. Gain confidence, so that no one can put me down.
  • HikeCyclist
    HikeCyclist Posts: 153 Member
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    1. To be able to buy different types of clothes, not just the kinds that flatter or slenderize the appearance of my body
    2. To stop feeling so self-conscious of my stomach all the time
    3. To sit on my b/f's lap or let him carry me without worrying that I feel heavy to him (even though he's strong and loves my body as-is!)
    4. To prove to myself that I CAN do it and stop worrying that I've been self-sabotaging my weight loss efforts for years
    5. To finally feel happy/content with myself
    6. To learn that moderation is key; and that disordered eating is a thing of my past
    7. To learn that time and patience are also key- slow and steady really does win the race!
    8. To be stronger, more toned, and generally fit
    9. To feel light.
    10. To be more healthy
  • Suzanuh
    Suzanuh Posts: 36 Member
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    1. Be healthier
    2. Live longer
    3. Stop hiding from cameras
    4. To buy the clothes I like instead of just what fits
    5. More energy
    6. More confidence
    7. So that my weight won't dictate what I can/can't do
    8. Not feel like the fat sister
    9. To prove to myself that I can do it
    10. Because I'm worth the effort
  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
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    1. Clothes
    2. Better sex
    3. Cosplay
    4. Haters
    5. Most of my family is overweight
    6. Gains
    7. Eat more
    8. Enjoy life
    9. Role model
    10. Inspire others
  • PinkCupcakes84
    PinkCupcakes84 Posts: 235 Member
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    Ten reasons why I want to lose weight

    1. I'm fat
    2. I'm fat
    3. I'm fat
    4. I'm fat
    5. I'm fat
    6. I'm fat
    7. I'm fat
    8. I'm fat
    9. I'm fat
    10. I'm fat
  • greengoddess0123
    greengoddess0123 Posts: 417 Member
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    1. To run a marathon.
    2. To get back into the show ring (I ride horses).
    3. To earn my black belt in taekwondo (currently green belt).
    4. To not have to worry about the weight limit on things like ladders and roller coasters.
    5. To do a Tough Mudder.
    6. To not have my stomach in the way all the time when I'm trying to do stuff.
    7. To surf in Hawaii.
    8. To inspire my family.
    9. To do a half Ironman and beat my sister's time.
    10. To be hot while I still have time, geez I'm already in my 40s.

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