How has your life changed since losing weight?

aroc215
aroc215 Posts: 26 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
these types of stories are huge motivators, seriously. I'll provide a template

1. How much have you lost, what made you start?
2. How has the reaction been from the opposite sex
3. Buying clothes in stores/fitting in booths, etc.
4. Anything else you wanna add that ppl might not know

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  • Amanda_Tate28
    Amanda_Tate28 Posts: 168 Member
    edited July 2015
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    I have not really lost any but maybe a great place to ask this would be in success stories? Might get you more replies.

    1. What made me start was learning that heart disease was the number one killer. Also type 2 diabetes sounds like it sucks because I love carbs and id rather limit them than have to cut them out.
    2. I am in a relationship so dont care much about that lol
    3. I think that it will be amazing to get into a size 12 <3 Its my first goal but it will be a blissful day.
    4. In the future I hope Ill be able to give good advice.
  • ajnb88
    ajnb88 Posts: 339 Member
    1. lost near enough 35kg (77lbs), decided to do so after I realised I was obese.
    2. Honestly, I get more attention from the same sex, who don't seem to care as much that I'm married as women do.
    3. It was great getting smaller clothes at first, now it bugs me that I'm a small/extra small. :( looking to gain at the moment.
    4. I basically starved myself for a year or two. Then flipped it all, ate more, started doing weights. I feel so much better for it. :)
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    1. Lost about 50 lbs
    2. Mrs Jruzer is happier that I am healthy. I think she likes what she sees.
    3. I hardly ever buy my own clothes but my clothes fit better and I love that.
    4. It's going to be a lifelong battle- fat Jruzer is still there, lurking. I am much fitter and I enjoy doing fitness things.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    edited July 2015

    1. How much have you lost, what made you start?
    40 Lbs lost. I started due to some really bad blood work and numerous looming health issues
    2. How has the reaction been from the opposite sex
    My wife thinks I'm pretty hot...but she always thought I was pretty hot. My experience with the opposite sex at large (having been lean and fit and then "chubby" and then lean and fit again) is that really it comes down to your confidence and the way you carry yourself...that doesn't necessarily change with weight gain/loss. I have a buddy who's about 6'1" and 300+ Lbs...lots of chicks dig him...he's not only huge, but he has a huge personality.

    My wife is very happy that I've greatly improved my health and that it would appear that I will be around a little longer to help rear our 2 little guys.
    3. Buying clothes in stores/fitting in booths, etc.
    just glad to be back in a normal waist size that's easy to find.
    4. Anything else you wanna add that ppl might not know
    I didn't really get with the program until I started focusing on the health end of things...being healthy...being fit...longer life...being able to do things actively with my kids, etc. Pure vanity was never a great motivator for me.
  • jenspears31
    jenspears31 Posts: 51 Member
    I listed over 80lbs so far...I have finished the insanity program on my 34 th birthday and it was the best gift I ha e given myself...my journey has been a long one it I've learned alot about myself and realized how much I live working out and eating healthy I have decided I want to pay it forward to people who are on their own journey or thinking about going one their own. I was 260lbs pounds miserable depressed and all I wanted to do was nothing...and I did..then had some trips to the hospital that woke me for good..I bought insanity 2 yrs prior and told myself I will finish this one day. After alot of ups and downs I finally finished it..I'm down to 179 lbs and still losing..my husband loves it.my kids love their new healthy mom...I refuse to buy clothes until I reach my goal..so I live in workout clothes or scrubs for work...I want to pay what I learned forward to others and now I hold monthly private online health and fitness groups. I want to help others become a healthier version of themselves. If anyone is interested message me!! I would post pics but have no idea how too!!
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