That moment when..
AshMsFitz
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.. you realized for sure that things had to change!
My moment was when I was visiting my best friend in Newfoundland. We had traveled all the way to the Tablelands in Gros Morne Park. The trail was sludgy and snowy, and I made it ALMOST to the end.. but after a certain point I just could not do it anymore. I was physically and mentally exhausted, and as embarrassed as I was I asked for the keys to the Jeep and trudged my way back to the car, feeling beaten down. That was a couple months ago, true, but it's been playing in my mind over and over.
I'm planning another trip to Newfoundland next year and I want to be able to at least finish what I start, even if I can't keep up completely with my friend!
What was your moment?
My moment was when I was visiting my best friend in Newfoundland. We had traveled all the way to the Tablelands in Gros Morne Park. The trail was sludgy and snowy, and I made it ALMOST to the end.. but after a certain point I just could not do it anymore. I was physically and mentally exhausted, and as embarrassed as I was I asked for the keys to the Jeep and trudged my way back to the car, feeling beaten down. That was a couple months ago, true, but it's been playing in my mind over and over.
I'm planning another trip to Newfoundland next year and I want to be able to at least finish what I start, even if I can't keep up completely with my friend!
What was your moment?
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My moment was when I stepped on the scale and saw over 300 lbs. I had been feeling very worn out and now I know why. My body was tired of holding up so much weight. I've been putting losing weight off so long I had creeped up to a weight i swore I would never reach0
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I understand that all too well. I swore I would never, ever, EVER reach 300lbs.
I hit the ERR sign on my scale. (as you know) That was a crushing blow.0 -
When it was a exhausting workout just trying to reach back there to try and wipe yourself.0
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When I realized I was about to have 4 different pant sizes in my closet. And I'm NOT a clothes hound.0
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When it was a exhausting workout just trying to reach back there to try and wipe yourself.
Holy crap SatinPumpkin, nice job on the weight loss. You must (should) be proud of that.0 -
northbanu - I have a few different sizes in my closet/dressers as well, and I've been throwing out clothes left right and centre!0
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Seconded!When it was a exhausting workout just trying to reach back there to try and wipe yourself.
Holy crap SatinPumpkin, nice job on the weight loss. You must (should) be proud of that.0 -
I had two. Getting ready to go to a wedding and just as we were about to leave the house, I put on my suit jacket only to find out it didn't fit. Not just didn't fit, but not even close. no amount of pulling my stomach in could help. That made me feel down but not too bad, but then two weeks late my five-year-old daughter called me fat.
That made me get off my *kitten* and do something about it. I was so happy when I tried on that jacket again and could get it back on. My motivation now is to not go there again!0 -
northbanu - I have a few different sizes in my closet/dressers as well, and I've been throwing out clothes left right and centre!
Nice! Keep on keepin' on.
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Good for you, Perksy!! There's a skirt in my closet that I'm just dying to get into again, I hope I can follow in your footsteps0
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The only skirts in my closet are my wife's. Although getting into those would mean I have lost a lot of weight, it would highlight some bigger issues! Good luck0
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Hahaha!
Thank you very much!0 -
'That' moment for me was/is every time I am somewhere I could see someone I know (especially people I haven't seen since gaining the weight).0
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I'm sorry to hear that
Keep your chin up and push on through, soon you and those people will start to notice a difference and hopefully you'll start to feel better day by day 0 -
My sister had a heartattack at 38. I'm now 35. I'd started losing weight not long after she was in the hospital, then let depression and stress eating get the better of me and stopped caring about what I was putting into my body. Gained the 51 pounds back I'd lost...plus another 5. Seeing that number made me want to scream so here I am again.0
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'That' moment for me was/is every time I am somewhere I could see someone I know (especially people I haven't seen since gaining the weight).
This too. I've always been overweight but now whenever I go home I hate the idea of seeing people I knew back then. Last time I was back home I was about 100 pounds more than I was in HS and yes.0 -
when i got pinched by the toilet seat after i broke it lus my nieces pretty much said i scar other peoples eyes. they were ashamed of me0
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I think mine was a two step process. The first was after seeing my wedding photos. I thought they were beautiful, but I was clearly a plus size and I started to ask myself why for a while after. The second was when a friend came over and simply suggested she come back next week and we do a work out video after our get together, I didn't have a good reason to say no. My dear friend came over once a week for 4-5 months after that and I am now on the right track and close to reaching my goals. Married Oct 19, friend came over March 3.0
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Seeing 265 on the scale0
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When I said, "this is the year I'm getting in shape," many, many years in a row.0
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My moment is when my wife called me out on my beer gut.0
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When I saw a photo of myself0
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My largest size clothes weren't fitting anymore and in fact I had broken zippers on two of my dresses. Sigh! I also realized I had been avoiding looking in mirrors anymore and pretty much stopped caring about my appearance. In January I decided I was going to do something about it not only for appearance sake, but to take control of my health and reach other goals too.0
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the scale said 210!! I was in denial for months..but then I have realized how tired I have been this past year and how I wish I had the energy that I had 50 pounds ago! I have been on diets before only to gain it all back plus more! Enough is enough! So far I have lost 10 pounds and I have started MFP to stay motivated
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When I was 21/22 and there were 15 year olds and 50 year olds in better shape than me. I don't want to sound arrogant, but at 23 I want to be the healthiest person in the room at all times.0
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The Christmas party. I realised I had no party clothes to wear that would fit me.....and then had to buy new clothes in a size I had never reached before! I was gutted.
That sparked off a 10lb loss earlier this year, and then I regained some over the summer as I let stress get the better of me. But am back on it again now. Trying out a begginers, female only running club tonight! Eek!0 -
i gave my friend a baby shower and i sent her all the photos via email about a week later. as i was going through them, i saw this one photo of, shall i say it? a fat lady. i was thinking, "who is this woman? i don't remember her at the shower?" i looked more closely and it was me. *lightbulb* :noway:
*ETA this was about 5 years ago, when i was at my heaviest*0 -
When I realized I weighed more than my Dad. (Who is 4 inches taller than me), and wasn't far behind my brother (7 inches taller).0
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