What are you losing weight for?

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  • geraldaltman
    geraldaltman Posts: 1,739 Member
    I just turned 60. I want to live longer than my dad did (85). I want to improve my health. Nearly unaimous expert opinion says losing weight will ease achy arthritic and tired legs and improve walking. I am determined to walk comfortably again.
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    geraldaltman wrote: »
    I just turned 60. I want to live longer than my dad did (85). I want to improve my health. Nearly unaimous expert opinion says losing weight will ease achy arthritic and tired legs and improve walking. I am determined to walk comfortably again.

    And you can just continue and believe in yourself! God bless
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    kramrn77 wrote: »
    jjmorse1985 wrote: »
    kramrn77 wrote: »
    Because I have a three year old daughter that I want to be there for her wedding and to hold her children. Because my mother and her mother have Alzheimer's and I would do anything to help reduce the risk of putting my daughter and family through the pain of that disease. Because diabetes runs strongly through my family and that's not what I want for my future. And yes, it would be nice to be hot when I turn 40 in two years.

    Aww I'm sorry and may God bless you and your family!

    Thanks. It's a pisser of a disease. But I think we are all making peace with it and Mom is at the stage that she doesn't know any thing is wrong. Which is good for her.

    I will say a prayer for you and your family. You just hold in there
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I started to get thinner, I stayed to get stronger! Both are for myself :wink:
  • trajanAz
    trajanAz Posts: 28 Member
    For as long as I can remember my life has been on hold because of my weight. That's what happens when you let your weight get over 600lbs. I've got over half the weight off my doctor wants me to lose now, so it's getting better and I'm starting to get out more, but a lot of the best stuff in life like travel, dating and intimacy still feel far away.

    So I'll just keep plugging away at the gym and in the kitchen.
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    trajanAz wrote: »
    For as long as I can remember my life has been on hold because of my weight. That's what happens when you let your weight get over 600lbs. I've got over half the weight off my doctor wants me to lose now, so it's getting better and I'm starting to get out more, but a lot of the best stuff in life like travel, dating and intimacy still feel far away.

    So I'll just keep plugging away at the gym and in the kitchen.

    It's ok that's what happens to alot of people food becomes our friend or we try to drown our sorrows by eating but you did the right thing by joining my fitness pal and good luck!
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    I started to get thinner, I stayed to get stronger! Both are for myself :wink:

    Great stay positive!
  • Jimsterintexas
    Jimsterintexas Posts: 53 Member
    Congrats on your rapid weight loss. My motivation was to improve my health, appearance, and I wanted to feel better.
  • weightBgonegone
    weightBgonegone Posts: 21 Member
    I'm losing weight because I've been overweight for the majority of my life and I'm sick of being the "larger" girl. I also want to feel comfortable in what I wear, and to possibly buy my first bikini once I hit my goal weight!
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    joinersintexas wrote: »
    Congrats on your rapid weight loss. My motivation was to improve my health, appearance, and I wanted to feel better.

    Thanks. I have always had problems with my digestive system, I increased my fiber, vitamins, etc then I realized it was the food I was eating. I'm pretty sure the first few pounds were water weight but, I wish you well and thanks again!
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    weightBgonegone wrote: »
    I'm losing weight because I've been overweight for the majority of my life and I'm sick of being the "larger" girl. I also want to feel comfortable in what I wear, and to possibly buy my first bikini once I hit my goal weight!

    And make sure you show it off at the beach, because I know you will look great, congratulations on starting a healthier journey!
  • kamber13
    kamber13 Posts: 249 Member
    I'm losing weight because I was always a healthy child and adult. Unfortunate life events in my late 20's led me to eat and drink way too much. Eventually I gained over 50 lbs. I want my healthy life back. I want to look at myself see me again! Currently, I'm half way there... only around 25 lbs. to go!
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    weightBgonegone wrote: »
    I'm losing weight because I've been overweight for the majority of my life and I'm sick of being the "larger" girl. I also want to feel comfortable in what I wear, and to possibly buy my first bikini once I hit my goal weight!

    And make sure you show it off at the beach, because I know you will look great, congratulations on starting a healthier journey!
    kamber13 wrote: »
    I'm losing weight because I was always a healthy child and adult. Unfortunate life events in my late 20's led me to eat and drink way too much. Eventually I gained over 50 lbs. I want my healthy life back. I want to look at myself see me again! Currently, I'm half way there... only around 25 lbs. to go!

    Really, I'm so jealous good for you. See what hard work and determination does. You will be there in no time ;)
  • deka_lewis
    deka_lewis Posts: 8 Member
    I have maintain my weight loss for 2 years now. I have lost a total of 53lbs. I went from a size 16/18 to now I'm a 4. I was diabetic and I no longer wanted to be on meds. I have 5yr old twins and I just knew it was time to something if I wanted to see them grow up. I did it the healthy way (no surgeries or diets). I learned how to eat/exercise better.
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    i want to become a nutritionist, so i'm losing weight because let's be real, who would take a fat nutritionist seriously?
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    deka_lewis wrote: »
    I have maintain my weight loss for 2 years now. I have lost a total of 53lbs. I went from a size 16/18 to now I'm a 4. I was diabetic and I no longer wanted to be on meds. I have 5yr old twins and I just knew it was time to something if I wanted to see them grow up. I did it the healthy way (no surgeries or diets). I learned how to eat/exercise better.

    And you look great in your picture. I need to get to the gym like you lol Keep up the good work!
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    bulbadoof wrote: »
    i want to become a nutritionist, so i'm losing weight because let's be real, who would take a fat nutritionist seriously?

    The craziest thing is when my patients come in asking what can they do to lose weight they look at me and say, "you need to take your own advice", but it's not about looks it's about the knowledge you give them, but I know you will do great! Good luck
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I was always over 200 lb and then for my entire 20s, close to 300 lb. In my early 30s I hit 300 lb and for the first time couldn't always keep up the pace and started feeling bogged down by my weight and concerned about health problems that could occur because of it. I honestly didn't mind that much being plus sized and it was just part of my self-image but not in a bad way, as weird as that may sound!! But I was concerned about future probs, so I started exercising more and eating a bit better and it took years to lose 45 lb but by then I was feeling really good. Then I met my husband who was more into fitness/outdoors and healthy eating, but I wasn't losing weight even with the new active habits so that ticked me off. I knew a girl who lost over 100 lb on this website counting calories and she wasn't some weirdo in my eyes like the people I knew who were very restrictive with eating and crazy-motivated, so I decided I would give it a try. I've now lost almost 100 lb more (2 yrs on this site losing very slow but steady) and am in the 160s for the first time since I was in middle school. I'm at the top of the healthy weight range for my height. I plan to stay around here, maybe lose another 10-15 lb, and mainly to be healthy and feel good about myself. It is kind of weird wearing smaller sizes than I can ever remember, but I like it.
  • jmerthen82
    jmerthen82 Posts: 13 Member
    I'm 33 years old, diabetes and heart disease runs in my family....I would like to try to avoid both if possible!!! Plus I have always Wanted my body to reflect my "inside"; I feel like my weight holds me back from being the real me...if that makes any sense. I want to feel better about looking myself in the mirror. I want to go on vacation and feel great no matter what I wear!!! I'm so tired of looking at clothes even my grandmother wouldn't wear!!!
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    jmerthen82 wrote: »
    I'm 33 years old, diabetes and heart disease runs in my family....I would like to try to avoid both if possible!!! Plus I have always Wanted my body to reflect my "inside"; I feel like my weight holds me back from being the real me...if that makes any sense. I want to feel better about looking myself in the mirror. I want to go on vacation and feel great no matter what I wear!!! I'm so tired of looking at clothes even my grandmother wouldn't wear!!!

    I understand I felt bad when my mom said is that a 3x your wearing. When are you going on vacation? Have you started your journey yet ?
  • jmerthen82
    jmerthen82 Posts: 13 Member
    jjmorse1985 wrote: »
    jmerthen82 wrote: »
    I'm 33 years old, diabetes and heart disease runs in my family....I would like to try to avoid both if possible!!! Plus I have always Wanted my body to reflect my "inside"; I feel like my weight holds me back from being the real me...if that makes any sense. I want to feel better about looking myself in the mirror. I want to go on vacation and feel great no matter what I wear!!! I'm so tired of looking at clothes even my grandmother wouldn't wear!!!

    I understand I felt bad when my mom said is that a 3x your wearing. When are you going on vacation? Have you started your journey yet ?

    I started 5 days ago and doing well, I haven't weighed myself yet. I'm going June 12.
  • jjmorse1985
    jjmorse1985 Posts: 48 Member
    jmerthen82 wrote: »
    jjmorse1985 wrote: »
    jmerthen82 wrote: »
    I'm 33 years old, diabetes and heart disease runs in my family....I would like to try to avoid both if possible!!! Plus I have always Wanted my body to reflect my "inside"; I feel like my weight holds me back from being the real me...if that makes any sense. I want to feel better about looking myself in the mirror. I want to go on vacation and feel great no matter what I wear!!! I'm so tired of looking at clothes even my grandmother wouldn't wear!!!

    I understand I felt bad when my mom said is that a 3x your wearing. When are you going on vacation? Have you started your journey yet ?

    I started 5 days ago and doing well, I haven't weighed myself yet. I'm going June 12.

    Good I bet you have dropped at least 5 pounds or more. I'm proud of you. Before I started my diet in the grocery store and this lady said oh when is your baby due, I felt embarrassed and I knew it was time for a change. Please update me on your weight loss. Add me as a friend!
  • jmerthen82
    jmerthen82 Posts: 13 Member
    jjmorse1985 wrote: »
    jmerthen82 wrote: »
    jjmorse1985 wrote: »
    jmerthen82 wrote: »
    I'm 33 years old, diabetes and heart disease runs in my family....I would like to try to avoid both if possible!!! Plus I have always Wanted my body to reflect my "inside"; I feel like my weight holds me back from being the real me...if that makes any sense. I want to feel better about looking myself in the mirror. I want to go on vacation and feel great no matter what I wear!!! I'm so tired of looking at clothes even my grandmother wouldn't wear!!!

    I understand I felt bad when my mom said is that a 3x your wearing. When are you going on vacation? Have you started your journey yet ?

    I started 5 days ago and doing well, I haven't weighed myself yet. I'm going June 12.

    Good I bet you have dropped at least 5 pounds or more. I'm proud of you. Before I started my diet in the grocery store and this lady said oh when is your baby due, I felt embarrassed and I knew it was time for a change. Please update me on your weight loss. Add me as a friend!

    I hope I did!!! That would be awesome
  • thenewkayla
    thenewkayla Posts: 313 Member
    Honestly I'm vain lol..no I want to feel beautiful
  • saleetad
    saleetad Posts: 19 Member
    I'm losing weight because I want to be healthier and fit...I'll be 26 in August, and I want to bring that in looking and feeling awesome!
  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    ninjagatan wrote: »
    Cause my wife left me, so I want to look good and be as healthy and happy as possible as I move on. So I guess...revenge? Lol

    Maybe if she sees you when you are healthy and happy, she might want you back. Us women love a good hero ;)
  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    I'm losing weight so that I can feel better about myself, look better and be healthier. I want to show my three boys that mummy can run after then and catch them. I want to be a role model for my little girl and be a good example for her. I want my husband to have the wife he married 14 years ago. I wasn't fat until I had his children and now he is helping me shed the weight I gained. I want to help people in their journey by showing them it can be done. I weighed 95kg in January this year. Day one of my diet/lifestyle change weighed 91kg, that was 4 weeks ago. Now I weigh in at 81.9kg. Still have a way to go but I can do it. My husband said if I reach my target weight of 65kg that he will bring me to America. Never been so that is a good motivation as well.
  • danielles19862015
    danielles19862015 Posts: 48 Member
    Since I started a desk job, fitness and health have kind of gone out of the window. I am not overweight but I do not feel good about myself. I remember when I came back to England two years ago, I hit the gym hard, got a PT and got into really good shape. I miss that feeling and want it back!
  • wannaloseit77
    wannaloseit77 Posts: 37 Member
    I want to be healthy and happy, shop in 'normal' shops, turn heads, teach my daughter how to do a cartwheel (and maybe re-learn that one myself!), feel good about myself, not shy away from having my picture taken, live life... You know, the standard stuff!
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    I start losing fat this week for my next bodybuilding comp.... Just waiting on my diet from my new coach! I have been doing IIFYM for ages, and prepped that way last time, but with full time work (more than full time really), and study I simply don't have time to think about food that strictly as well. I'll be losing about 8kg in the next 18 weeks

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