Are you losing weight to feel more attractive?

LumberJacck
LumberJacck Posts: 559 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Just curious, it's a bit of a taboo subject, a lot of people say it's to "get healthy" but some also want to feel more attractive. Which category are you in?
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  • Frood42
    Frood42 Posts: 245 Member
    Both, for me, not anyone else.
  • DreamOfSunshine
    DreamOfSunshine Posts: 911 Member
    Came for vanity, stayed for health :)
  • FlabFighter86
    FlabFighter86 Posts: 233 Member
    It's not my main drive for losing weight, but it does play a factor.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,242 Member
    It's definitely a factor. But mostly for heath reasons this time around, which is why I'm approaching it better.
  • candistyx
    candistyx Posts: 547 Member
    I've tried to lose weight for vanity a lot of time and always failed in the end.
    This time I want to lose weight so I can have kids (I'm not infertile or anything I just want to make sure I'm fit for pregnancy when I do it, I also want to model healthy behaviour for my family). It is a much more inspiring motivation but on bad days it also helps to think about being able to wear nice clothes one day.
  • Alatariel2002
    Alatariel2002 Posts: 65 Member
    Unfortunately for me losing weight will not make me attractive, so for me it is more about trying to be healthier. :)
  • DebinMelbourne
    DebinMelbourne Posts: 134 Member
    I'm not gonna lie; one motivation is certainly vanity. But I think my main motivation is comfort. I just hated the discomfort of being overweight: thigh-chafing, squishing behind the steering wheel, boob sweat, etc.

    But yes, I believe I look better when I'm not overweight.
  • hmg90
    hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
    Primarily vanity, yes.

    I've had an alcohol problem and had to go cold turkey in order to lose weight. Cutting out the booze is definitely a health choice - for my life and well being as well.

    But going down to 1300 cals is purely to lose the extra weight I gained last year. I've always eaten fairly healthy, I just overate for a shorter period of time. I'm not overweight according to my BMI either, so it's just to be "society thin".
  • _Clarana_
    _Clarana_ Posts: 73 Member
    Attractive, definitely. The health benefits that come with it motivate me to keep going.
  • fe2o3girl
    fe2o3girl Posts: 14
    I felt horrible at 5'3" and 212lbs so my primary reason for reducing my weight was for health and fitness reasons. I honestly couldn't care less what dress size I wear if I could run 5K in 30 minutes.

    However, now I have lost 34lbs I think I look better, but more importantly I feel much better!
  • Rubyew
    Rubyew Posts: 49 Member
    I will almost certainly feel more confident when I weigh less (it is starting already) and personally I think the more self confidence you have the more attractive you are. Not to say over confident, loud people are attractive of course. I feel better when my self confidence is higher, which means I smile more and probably listen and tune into other people more, this I believe to be more attractive.

    Does that make sense...? I am sure I could have said it in less words. :)
  • Salvi30
    Salvi30 Posts: 196 Member
    I've tried to lose weight for vanity a lot of time and always failed in the end.
    This time I want to lose weight so I can have kids (I'm not infertile or anything I just want to make sure I'm fit for pregnancy when I do it, I also want to model healthy behaviour for my family). It is a much more inspiring motivation but on bad days it also helps to think about being able to wear nice clothes one day.

    I agree with you 100% :)
  • derik999
    derik999 Posts: 73
    Health and self-esteem. Not overly surprising. :)
  • kate_19o
    kate_19o Posts: 13 Member
    I'd say its more for increased self-esteem and confidence rather than vanity.
  • Niecytwentyfive
    Niecytwentyfive Posts: 10 Member
    To look attractive! Of course there are other wonderful benefits that come along with it. :flowerforyou:
  • LessHeavyVeggie
    LessHeavyVeggie Posts: 208 Member
    At the moment it is self-esteem and health. When I get to my goal (the higher end of healthy bmi for my height) if I continue to lose it will be more vanity I guess. Planning to see how I feel when I eventually get there.
  • Jenniwren83
    Jenniwren83 Posts: 19 Member
    :blushing: It's both for me but one of the main triggers for me to start was that I was down to 2 outfits for work that I didn't hate how I looked in them. I wasn't happy but i didn't hate it. Working in an office with only 2 outfits is not great. I was having to wash my clothes every day so I could keep wearing those 2! I just want to be healthier but also look better. When I'm carrying more weight I have much less confidence, even 8lbs in to a 30lb target for loss I already feel more confident so I can't wait to find out how I feel when i reach my goal!
  • LiveLoveLift67
    LiveLoveLift67 Posts: 895 Member
    Came for vanity, stayed for health :)

    This^^^^ however i DO feel more attractive to myself.
  • DJ7203
    DJ7203 Posts: 497 Member
    Definitely! I want to look amazing naked. The health benefits are great as well. But I would be lying if I said the way my body looks is my biggest reason :happy:
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    I'd say its more for increased self-esteem and confidence rather than vanity.

    this for me to. i want to look good
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    I aim to be healthy, fit and very strong. Looking good is a side effect from that. Yes of course I want to look good... but my primary objectives are health, fitness and strength.
  • Fourtysevenguy
    Fourtysevenguy Posts: 41 Member
    Yep, mine is firstly to look better but in my own mind! Always been a harsh self judge!
  • Fourtysevenguy
    Fourtysevenguy Posts: 41 Member
    Wise words! :)
  • btanton27
    btanton27 Posts: 186 Member
    I was always told I had a pretty face so of course I would like the rest of me to complete that look :) but I originally started for health reasons. I realized as I have compared pics of myself from today and from a couple years ago that I look a hell of a lot better too!
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Just curious, it's a bit of a taboo subject, a lot of people say it's to "get healthy" but some also want to feel more attractive. Which category are you in?

    Both.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Strictly vanity. /shrug
  • Michelle_Padgett13
    Michelle_Padgett13 Posts: 417 Member
    I think I'm in the minority, but I thought I was pretty dang cute at 250 pounds. Of course, I could be wrong! :bigsmile:

    I didn't even care about losing weight until I got back into horseback riding and started running. I realized I could do those things better if I got lighter and stronger and fitter.
  • JeralynSh
    JeralynSh Posts: 139 Member
    For me, it's kind of the same thing. I'm doing it for my health, but being healthier definitely makes me feel more attractive. But I don't give a damn about what anyone else thinks. It's all for me.
  • Beckilovespizza
    Beckilovespizza Posts: 334 Member
    Pure vanity here but loving the side effects of feeling healthier, sleeping better and not being out of breath when walking etc. Also its great to have found new exercises which have now turned into hobbies such as skating and bike riding. After my holiday i have gained a stone and my lovely new clothes do not fit well any more, back to vanity weight loss :)
  • Zomoniac
    Zomoniac Posts: 1,169 Member
    Came for vanity, stayed for health :)

    Complete opposite to me. I came because I couldn't function properly because I was overweight and unhealthy. I'm now a good weight and healthy, I just have to finish making myself look how I want :)

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