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what is your why for being healthy?

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  • colleen_mairead_xo
    colleen_mairead_xo Posts: 78 Member
    I lost close to 60 pounds three years ago... and in the last three years I gained 50 back! I want to be as happy and healthy and confident as I was back then.
  • mikestobbs1
    mikestobbs1 Posts: 294 Member
    You only live once. I'll be dammed if I'm gonna look back on my life and wonder what kind of shape I could have got into if I had just motivated myself and stopped making excuses. *kitten* that. How many people didn't wake up today? Well I did so I'm gonna make it count.
  • RoxanneTarver
    RoxanneTarver Posts: 17 Member
    I have been the fat girl all my life. I had a hard time in middle and high school. I was bullied. People called me names. I didnt want to go to school. My only escape was food. I had a few friends but after high school we never spoke again. I went to work For 3 years and then got laid off. I havent been back to work in 5 years. I gained more and more weight. I became depressed. My anxiety got way out of control. I took anti anxiety meds every day and i wasn't prescribed them. I just finally needed a change. I went to the dr and i now have been off anxiety meds for six months. And i take prozac daily and i feel great. Now i have the motivation to make a big change in my life. I have never been more motivated than i am now. I feel like a completely different person than i did 6 months ago. I have lost 14 pounds and i have about 60 more to go. Were all gunna struggle and want to quit but i will never quit. I do not want to go back to those dark days. I am very excited to what the future holds for me. Im only 26 years old and i have a whole life ahead of me. Feel free to add me everybody!
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    All three of my brothers have diabetes. I am doing everything my doctor says will help me avoid having it too.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,103 Member
    I don't want to be in my 80's using a cane or walker, or being unable to unscrew a bottle cap.

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  • Wordsworth99
    Wordsworth99 Posts: 3 Member
    My mom was diagnosed last year with lymphoma and is currently in remission. She has made major lifestyle changes in order to do everything she can to stay healthy. I want to take better care of myself as a gift to her so she won't worry as much about me, and so that I can be a better role model for my children. With a better wardrobe. :)
  • Tama072015
    Tama072015 Posts: 30 Member
    edited August 2015
    Diabetic Type 1 almost 33 years. I have 0 issues associated with my diabetes. Because of attention to diet and exercise, I may well be healthier than some of my "healthy" friends:) The 33 year war is not easy, but the rewards are endless.
  • FitForLife2015
    FitForLife2015 Posts: 20 Member
    My why is: I'm tired of being unhealthy, my daughter needs me. I also want to be a MILF.. (Just being honest)..
  • Pinnacle_IAO
    Pinnacle_IAO Posts: 608 Member
    Havasufalls wrote: »
    What motivates you? What keeps you persistant?
    Being healthy is the "why".
    That's a benefit money can't purchase, and even if it could, I'd never sell it.
    Health and fitness gives us a life second to none where we feel great, look our best and live well into old age.

  • Scott7609
    Scott7609 Posts: 204 Member
    I get winded tying my shoes..
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I have prediabetes, hypothyroidism, and arthritis. I had to drop the weight and get in shape, or my life was going to go down the toilet fast.
  • LC_onelove
    LC_onelove Posts: 30 Member
    My motivation?

    I want it all! I want health, fitness, energy, a sexy body! I want that WONDERFUL feeling and almost euphoria I get when I workout.

    I have a 12 year old daughter who was nearing 200 lbs. A 10 year old son and 8 year old daughter who are headed the same direction if I don't step in. I decided one day that I will NOT be their friends, but I will be their mother and set an example and will provide healthy foods. My 12 year old has lost 13 lbs in 3 months. We are seeing some GREAT physical changes also. She is becoming motivated by how easy it has been!

    I have a husband who is unhealthy and overweight. I love him and can't imagine losing him for a loooooong time! We are only 34, I don't want to worry about becoming a widow!

    I will make the changes necessary to do what is good for me and for those I love.
  • s_y8s
    s_y8s Posts: 1,849 Member
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  • s_y8s
    s_y8s Posts: 1,849 Member
    s_y8s wrote: »
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    I want to get pregnant
  • Scott7609
    Scott7609 Posts: 204 Member

    Good reason s_y8s
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    I can't afford not to be healthy, not to be fit. I want to live life not watch it go by.
  • felixthemaster1
    felixthemaster1 Posts: 28 Member
    Being out of breath whilst doing medial tasks or climbing stairs or waking more than 10 mins. Not only is it embarrassing but I don't want my friends to slow down for me or think I'm slowing things down.
  • ashtem10
    ashtem10 Posts: 4 Member
    I have just left my son's father after putting up with 14 years of infidelity. I will be turning 29 at the end of this week and have extreme low self esteem and confidence. I want to lose weight so I can feel good about myself and start living my life with smiles and not tears
  • Havasufalls
    Havasufalls Posts: 53 Member
    ashleytemo100 wrote: »
    I have just left my son's father after putting up with 14 years of infidelity. I will be turning 29 at the end of this week and have extreme low self esteem and confidence. I want to lose weight so I can feel good about myself and start living my life with smiles and not tears
    Wow..good for you!! That takes courage and bravery
  • missnolder890
    missnolder890 Posts: 72 Member
    I just want to look good naked lol.. I'm just tired of not feeling healthy and fit. My knees constantly hurt, I get tired easily doing physical activities. ... Ooh and the totally girly answer, I hate clothes shopping with a passion because nothing ever fits me right making me uncomfortable in my own skin then depressed me.
  • rebeccamorgan58152
    rebeccamorgan58152 Posts: 35 Member
    I don't have as much pain when I'm under 65 kg, so there's that, but mostly I want to look really, really good in booty shorts and deadlift my own weight.
  • MagnoliaStorm
    MagnoliaStorm Posts: 32 Member
    I want to feel good again when I was in my early 20's. I felt much lighter and probably better. Now I don't like myself, though I am within a healthy weight. I want to look 'slim'.
  • LaurenNotLaura
    LaurenNotLaura Posts: 64 Member
    My kids, no question. I want them to have healthy eating habits, and never have to struggle with their weight. And everyone knows, whatever mom's eating, everyone eats!
  • shaybethxo
    shaybethxo Posts: 153 Member
    I want to have children and not while I'm fat. Many other reasons besides but that's the biggest motivation
  • hillarywhite22
    hillarywhite22 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm trying to get fit and develop good habits for three reasons. The first, is that I'm getting married next March and I want to feel beautiful and confident in my wedding dress. The second is that I plan on starting a family soon-after our wedding and want to have a healthy, happy baby with a healthy, happy mama. The third is that I'm currently taking medication for depression/panic disorder, and exercising makes me feel happier and calmer (and will definitely play a big part in weaning me off my medication before pregnancy). Feel free to add me!
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