What made you finally realize enough is enough?

Not sure. I lost quite a bit of weight just doing WiiFit, but plateaued out at around 220 (from 270). Then I went to the doctor's and found out that I had lost, not gained, about 10lbs in the the two years between weighings. I then decided to challenge myself to lose a few more pounds. Broke down, bought a scale, started calorie counting and moving a bit more. I set goals in 5-10lb increments. That was 19-20 months and 80 something pounds ago. I am at goal weight now.

To be successful at losing weight, you have to develop your self-control, be patient and willing to stick to the plan. You have to value losing weight more than stuffing your face full of cookies. It isn't always going to be easy...at all, but it is worth it. Every time I look in the mirror, I am glad I didn't go for second helpings of gyros or for that extra slice of cake or didn't go for the deep fried meal instead of the something from the light menu when we went out. Doesn't mean I completely deny myself, but I was honestly eating for two or three people and I needed to get that under control, even when it sucked. Even when it felt like all I could ever want was another sandwich or just three more cookies or or or. No one can give this self-control or will power except for you. And it will come to you if you want to lose weight badly enough.

Mine is simple. I bought pajama bottoms last year in a larger size so they'd be really loose and comfortable. I would have to cinch up the waist so they'd stay on and my legs would swim in them. (Several pairs.) A few months ago I realized that they were getting really tight and uncomfortable in the butt and thighs. That woke me up.

Most of my pants are fitted and have some stretch in them so even though they were getting tighter I didn't feel I would bust the seams out.

I do like the scale for small victories but the best ones for me are clothes. I can never measure consistently so fitted clothes that aren't very forgiving are the best measure of success. I find them really motivating. You can even go to stores and just try things on to get the same feeling.

Good luck with your journey!

For me personally, I realized I had gotten into the habit of saying "well I have already messed up today, might as well go all in" (if I had one cookie, then why not just have a cheeseburger for dinner). Then I realized I was literally taking myself away from my loved ones by shortening my life with blood pressure struggles and high cholesterol. I give myself permission to make mistakes, and then move on. Each day has to start over fresh for me. Also, it's not for all, but I personally love motivational audiobooks, music, pictures of myself to keep it going.

I had already outgrown my "fat" clothes and I refused to buy bigger ones. It's okay to slip and fall off the wagon from time to time. What's important is to get back on track the following day. Remember, this is a long term commitment and results good and bad do not happen over night. It's okay to have those cookies you crave, just fit them into your calories for the day. It may mean that you have to eat a smaller meal at lunch or dinner but you can still eat the foods you love. Just have one or two cookies instead of the whole plate

Both of my parents (who are in their 60's) are overweight and hardly do anything active, while I know a few people who are 14 years older than me (I'm 27) and do things like run 10-20 miles a week. Also, my best friend since high school used to be the same size as me... I've lost some, while she's gained. Now I'm 3 shirt sizes and pants sizes smaller then her. I'm actually motivating her to lose weight, and lose some myself by being a good example.

My weight kept creeping up, and my knees hurt. Although I am new to MFP, I have lost 37 pounds in the last year! I am happy with the loss, but was hoping for less knee pain by now. Maybe the next 10 pounds will do it!

It's been bugging me for awhile now, but then the doctor diagnosed me with high blood pressure and put me on med. All I could think was, "How did I let myself get to this point! I use to strength train and LOVED the gym!" I realize now that if I don't start living the life I want, I may not live any life at all.

What really got me going was seeing dark pink stretch marks on my stomach and starting to see a lot of weight gain in my face. I had to start worrying about how I positioned my head in group pictures so that you couldn't see a double chin. I was/am mortified. I'm young, I shouldn't have to feel bad about what I look like. As for those cookies (sweets, junk, etc...)- you can live without them, girl! It'll feel better to be thinner than it will to eat those cookies in the break room! If you feel like you need more sweets, try peppermints throughout the day. Also, if you put cinnamon on your foods, it gives you that rich, sweet taste minus the calories/guilt! Keep your head up, you got this!

Being told by the doctor that if I don't lose weight I will be diabetic in less than 2 years.

Incredibly vain on one account, but my heavier friends no longer appeared heavier than me. My cute clothes looked like sausage packaging. My 6 year old asked me if I was going to have another baby. I got tired of not wanting to do stuff with certain people because I was "not fit enough". I started to turn down activities because I felt too fat - Why should I miss out on things? I want to feel good enough to do anything I want. I want to set a good example for my kids, I want to shop without it being depressing... Oh and the mother-load. I do not want to be my mother.

I was in Khols trying on clothes and everything that I tried on I hated. My stomach was showing too much and I decided I would do anything to not feel that way again. After trying and failing to really go anywhere I was back at another store trying on a dress for my military ball and my stomach was worse than before so I knew I had to get serious about getting in shape.

I went to a wedding in September 2013 and saw this picture of my wife and I and thought,

"People must wonder what she's doing married to HIM!"

The second pictures are me now. 45 pounds lighter and been maintaining that for over a year.

I hit my "enough is enough moment" about 15 minutes ago. I completed a 15k with my husband (we did it as a walk/run) this past weekend, and the race pictures just came out. I was so excited to see them...until I saw them. I've been in such denial about my weight gain (+50 pounds since 2007), and the finish line picture was such an eyeopener. After a quick cry in my cubicle, I logged back on to this site and I'm recommitting to getting back my body.

I think, for me, I was just ready this time. I was in my chiropractor's office and he was mentioning (nicely) that If I lost some weight my back would feel better.
My initial response was...'yeah yeah...I know'. But something was different this time when I left his office. The next day I logged into MFP after a long haitus. I've
been faithful since I'm more determined than I ever was before. I modified my diet in a way that I never would have thought I'd be able to do it if I tried it
before. Here's to success for all of us!

It was a combination of things... One big item was noticing that I was winded walking up the stairs and up inclined sidewalk on my dog walks. That's already fixed.