Why did you come to the conclusion to lose weight?

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  • VictoryGarden
    VictoryGarden Posts: 194 Member
    edited February 2016
    Got sick of looking at my fat self in the mirror, which doesn't match with what I *think* I look like, and then getting really depressed. My dislike/embarassment of letting others see me the way I am was keeping my isolated, angry, and terrified of having a pic of me put up in social media.

    But this is in addition to not finding clothes that look good ever, walking into the edges of doorways b/c I think I'm thinner than I am, and not being able to take my toddler to swim classes, b/c a parent has to go with, and DH works when lessons are available. I won't be caught DEAD in a swimsuit right now. My kids shouldn't suffer for my shortfalls, and they should learn to grow up with a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationship with food. I can't I tell them one thing, and then do another!!!!
  • rockstargreatness
    rockstargreatness Posts: 23 Member
    edited February 2016
    Multiple reasons actually.

    Most females in my family are obese.

    So I got on the scale one day and said "I don't want to be like my mom."

    Plus I like fitting into clothes from middle school. (I haven't grown since 6th grade.)

    Can't do that if I maintain this weight.

    Who said the reasons had to be selfless?
  • GiovannaD20
    GiovannaD20 Posts: 3 Member
    I've decided to start losing weight because after I had my son I gained 65 pounds....and still have the weight til this day.....I had my son 3 years ago...and didn't have the motivation to change my eating habits....also I wanted to be small enough to fit in a 2 piece swim suit....without out having rolls.....I know the stretch marks are gonna stay there.....MOTIVATION IS KEY!!!
  • habla25
    habla25 Posts: 17 Member
    Two reasons:
    1. I stepped on the scale for the first time in a long time and realized that I gained over 35 pounds. I was the heaviest I had ever been.
    2. I started getting this terrible feeling where I couldn't eat a regular sized meal without feeling like I was extremely full and had horrible reflux. Looking back, I think it was actually caused by my bra strap pressing against my (then very large chest) too tightly.
  • Sa1979kb
    Sa1979kb Posts: 7 Member
    I was fairly big once and swore I'd never be that person again! Now working hard to get back in shape after pregnancy.
  • musicstardust67
    musicstardust67 Posts: 299 Member
    I have gained like over 30 pounds over the last 3 years and when I saw the number on the scale I was mortified. I also took a picture with a celebrity recently and I looked pregnant in the picture because of my stomach. One of my "friends" actually asked me if I was pregnant. Embarrassing and made me feel really fat.
  • poldi1509
    poldi1509 Posts: 32 Member
    GiovannaD20 wrote: »
    I've decided to start losing weight because after I had my son I gained 65 pounds....and still have the weight til this day.....I had my son 3 years ago...and didn't have the motivation to change my eating habits....also I wanted to be small enough to fit in a 2 piece swim suit....without out having rolls.....I know the stretch marks are gonna stay there.....MOTIVATION IS KEY!!!

    I still have to lose my baby weight of my youngest who is 4 now. Finally made a start now though.
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  • steph124ny
    steph124ny Posts: 238 Member
    When I realized that I was the fat one in the picture with a group of friends.
  • timusetta
    timusetta Posts: 3 Member
    My clothes kept getting tighter and I started feeling very uncomfortable constantly and then I stepped on the scale and the number was astronomical! I realized how bad I had let myself go and I need to lose about 140 lbs.
  • charlottemmarks
    charlottemmarks Posts: 61 Member
    edited February 2016
    I 'accidentally' lost 100 pounds a few years back. One day I just went outside and took a walk, and every day I would walk more, sometimes jogging. Food allergies necessitated cutting out crappy food. Less than a year later, I was 100 lbs lighter. I honestly didn't even try, which is hilarious given all the times I DID try before. I eventually regained about 70 of those pounds due to dietary choices and no longer walking. I'm now losing again because I remember how awesome I felt, how great I looked, and how much more confident I was. Also, I have a treasure trove of cute AF clothes that are being neglected in my attic.
  • MiniNyoom
    MiniNyoom Posts: 12 Member
    I got stretch marks on my thighs, and my weight was the highest I'd ever seen it. My boyfriend also did not like my new weight, and this really ruined my self confidence. Been working on it all ever since.
  • Camish911
    Camish911 Posts: 150 Member
    I told myself I'd never top 200 pounds, then one day I stepped on the scale and I weighed 230. My size 18 jeans were getting really tight, but I refused to go up to size 20. Also, I'm tired of being out of breath just from walking up a flight of stairs.
  • ccrdragon
    ccrdragon Posts: 3,371 Member
    three reasons actually:
    1. blood pressure was shooting thru the roof
    2. got on the scale for my physical and REALLY looked at the number (holy $%^& batman!)
    3. saw pictures that my wife took on our beach vacation the previous year and wondered who the fat guy was in all the pics (hint - it was me :neutral: 3. )

    The reasons that I have kept up with it are my wife, my kids and my grandkids!!
  • Xanth18
    Xanth18 Posts: 1 Member
    dougl004 wrote: »
    My story is a little funny. I was sitting in my chilly office with a small jacket on. I leaned back to yawn and a button from my jacket popped off and flew accross the room. That was my AH HA moment. What was yours?
    Jan 2015, I realized I had hit 240lbs... wasn't going to allow myself to continue destroying myself like that. So I first bought a bowflex for the basement. I saw small weight loss, some muscle gain... then my fiance and I started jogging... so more muscle gain/weight loss... then I got on board with My Fitness Pal in around April 2015. Lost BIG time after that. I'm now 190lbs and feeling great! Looking to lose a bit more and put on more muscle.
  • sterrac
    sterrac Posts: 6 Member
    edited February 2016
    Christmastime 2015. I was angry. I was angry at everything, work, the wife, the kids, sometimes even the dog. Then in a moment of honesty, I realized I was just plain angry at myself more than anything else. I was angry that I was fat and lazy. I was angry that I could let myself go.

    I got tired of being angry.

    Now, I am making positive changes, seeing results and I am happy. And I feel fantastic. Really good actually. In 2 months no less. Still got a journey ahead of me, but happily skipping along. And Happy.
  • AmyOwl73
    AmyOwl73 Posts: 45 Member
    Just don't like the way 200+ pounds feels. I've never been this heavy (except right before I gave birth to my third child)... Extra weight feels awful.
  • littlemissparisblues
    littlemissparisblues Posts: 3 Member
    When the DR told me I was definitely Pre diabetic and I needed to do something about it before it became more serious. I DO NOT want to be on meds for the rest of my life. So I am finally watching what I eat. Only down 6lbs but it's going..
  • becbo22
    becbo22 Posts: 283 Member
    At the age of 20 I had to be put on blood pressure medication. I didn't want to go down that path of health problems. I also went to a doctor's appointment and found out I had gotten up to 302 pounds after a fight with depression. I had gained 110 pounds in 2 years of college between psychiatric medications, binge eating, and lack of activity. I have now lost 60 pounds and plan to lose at least 40 more. Taking my life back!
  • becbo22
    becbo22 Posts: 283 Member
    Minpinhead wrote: »
    becbo22 wrote: »
    At the age of 20 I had to be put on blood pressure medication. I didn't want to go down that path of health problems. I also went to a doctor's appointment and found out I had gotten up to 302 pounds after a fight with depression. I had gained 110 pounds in 2 years of college between psychiatric medications, binge eating, and lack of activity. I have now lost 60 pounds and plan to lose at least 40 more. Taking my life back!
    60 lbs is amazing! Congrats!

    Thank you so much! I've also become a certified personal trainer during all this
  • Petra92726
    Petra92726 Posts: 1 Member
    I've been wanting to lose weight for a while. Started a few times, never really succeeded.

    I (like to) consider myself a runner. After a(nother) case of shin splints, my physical therapist told me I could lose some weight to make the running easier on my body. After three injuries, this might be what I need for running. And her help for losing weight.

    There are many reasons I want to lose weight. While reading this thread, I started compiling a list. I'm now at reason #73. Will save the list and come back to it when motivation is running low.

    Currently going on 2 weeks and lost over 5 lbs.

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