What motivates you to lose weight?
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Getting my weight together before my 24th birthday in june lol.
And having a healthy skinny summer.
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My company says they'll put $$ into my HSA if I lose 30 pounds in 2016. That's one motivator. And they'll do it again next year if I lose another 30. And once I'm in a healthy range for my height they'll give me $$ every year to stay in that range.
Also, my kids aren't getting any younger, and at some point they will be getting married and having kids and I do NOT want to be the type of grandmother that just sits in a chair watching all the fun - I want to be on the floor playing with my grandkids just like I did with my kids.
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It's a combination of doctor's orders to help with my osteoarthritis and getting into my dream wedding dress.
My clothes fitting better and my bf celebrating with me every morning I see a loss, no matter how small it is, is what keeps me going.0 -
Boobs. Not having them. Getting them.0
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I didnt want to be the "fat" mum at my kids school. I wanted my kids to be proud of me.
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My daughter. My health.0
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Motivation is really weird, I have known that I wanted to slim down a bit more for some time, but I just finally got the drive to do it. And now I feel unstoppable. There are some pole dance accomplishments that I haven't achieved yet and I know will be easier once I lose some fat - also, that fat loss will reveal the muscle tone that I've worked so hard to achieve. I am looking forward to looking and feeling good in anything.0
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My husband lost 15 pounds! And he looks better than ever now he's all about that fitness life and I don't want to be left behind0
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Health benefits... And the compliments people give as you lose weight! It makes me want to work even harder!0
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Finding the cutest dress that is made for my hourglass figure.....except they don't make it in plus size0
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Pain is a big motivator. My knee dislikes extra weight. 20 pounds here or there makes a surprising difference.0
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I gained a lot of weight when I was pregnant and never truly lost it. I'm 22 and 212lbs... Our daughter is 3 now, and I want to be with her and be healthy for her when she's older. Not to mention my wedding is in October and my dad just went through a gastrobypass surgery at almost 500lbs. I have a lot of years left and so I'm doing this for myself, my family, and to not follow in my parents shadow in this case.0
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Motivation is not some blinding flash of light that fixes everything.
I just *kitten* do it.0 -
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Wow. So many great stories here. No matter what the motivation to lose weight was, everyone posting here deserves a round of applause. Congratulations for making the conscious decision to change your life and good luck to all. Keep up the terrific work0
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My mother only talks to me when I'm skinny. I wish this was a joke.0
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- I'm extremely scared of becoming diabetic
- I look awful bigger
- My husband is hot and deserves a hot wife
- I am an embarrassment to myself0 -
Looking in the mirror.0
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Health benefits, for sure. I want to postpone diabetes as long as possible (it runs in my family and I have several risk factors, so I feel it is inevitable, but I'm working to delay it). I was also really upset when I couldn't go on thrill rides at Busch Gardens--not any more, baby, I hit the coasters every chance I get.
For me, vanity is a very distant third. I have always been very self-conscious and have hated my body and appearance. It is weird to see my body now that I've lost so much weight. My elbows have sharpened, my collarbones appeared, I can feel my knees, my wrists have weird bumps and grooves, I now have cheekbones. I spent a lot of time feeling my hip bones, my ribs, my ankles, my fingers. It's absolutely bizarre and a big adjustment, and when people comment on my appearance, it's hard to accept they are not being sarcastic or cruel, as they were in the past. Definitely a work in progress for me.0 -
When I was younger it was mostly vanity. Now I'm old(er) and it's all about health markers.0
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