Question of the Day-Day 1

I wanted to be able to play with my 4 wonderful grandchildren without getting out of breath in 5 minutes then having to sit for an hour. I want to get off all my prescription medications for high blood pressure and diabetes.

Im new here with 10 lbs i wanna lose but lost about 53 on my own by hating xl tags on my clthes now im happy to see s and xs in some.

My wedding....trying on wedding dresses in a size 20 was AWFUL! I bought a size 16....and it's already too small!!! I'm almost hoping to have to buy a new one all together!

My 10 year wedding anniversary is this year and I really want to be my wedding weight on my anniversary. I still have about 2 1/2 months to reach my goal. Not sure if I will meet that goal by then but no matter what I'm going to keep at it.

.my dad who died of diabetes and my mom who died of colon cancer, also i have health problems now.

When I went to the dr in June. I got on the scale and my weight was 278. I was 22 pounds from 300. It was my wakeup call that I had to do something, and stick with it. I lost 12 pounds before I joined MFP. My mom told me about it. It's the best decision I've made. I have so much support from everyone here. I feels good to get an atagirl everyday. That pat on the back. And when needed that kick in the backside. Since starting I have lost 7 pounds. It feels good to have some success. Thank y'all for the support.

Because at 52 I'm starting to think about how long I have left. (My dad passed at 63 from colon cancer, my mom is a breast cancer survivor) I want to feel better and have more energy, help my body function as it should, be stronger, inspire my children. I want to be able to do and go anywhere I choose and not have my weight be a factor. I want to put on clothes that I feel great in.

boy, that sure got me thinking.... I needed that question! Have a great day everyone!

unemployment. i needed a purpose.

My clothes not fitting well, and having to buy larger sizes. Knew I needed to do something but didnt know where to start until I found the app for my phone.

Many of the things already posted sound familiar to my self-talk. I am tired of being the fat lady in the group, and I had given up on finding a solution I could actually live with on a permanent basis. I like thinking about healthy choices rather than diet restrictions. On my past diets (and there were many) I would come to a breaking point where I just could not talk myself back into the diet zone. When that point came the pounds came back in full force. This time I am not looking to loose quick. I am looking to loose permanently. I just got to the point when a friend would show me their plan I would just ask myself if I could really commit, and the answer has been no until MFP. It has been a month, and I am not dreading tomorrow or counting down the number of days I have to stick with the plan. I am also extremely tired of not being able to find the clothes I like and clothes that fit at the same time. It would be nice to look in the mirror and admire the person looking back at me.

Many things but one thing that really opened my eyes was pictures ugh I got to the point where I hated taking pictures. I have 2 children 9, and 4 yrs old they keep me busy and I hate always telling them "I'm tired" and seeing there frowns and them saying your always tired mommy. I've lost 25lbs but I keep losing the same 3lbs then gaining the same 3lbs I've hit a plateau but I'm not stopping here!! My journey continues!!!

I'm sick of weighing in at my doctor's office and him telling me I need to lose weight. I also hate it when he tells me my blood pressure, cholesterol and everything else is fine, and that he can't see why when I am at the weight I am.

I'm sick of not wanting to do things because I'm the fat girl.

I'm sick of stupid people staring at me when I tell them I do a competitive, high energy sport - looking at me like I don't belong on that stage with all the skinny girls. I also hate that my mum (who makes the costumes for everyone anyway) has to make mine completely different and then spend hours making it look the same as everyone else's.

I'm sick of not being able to shop in normal shops. I just want nice clothes!!!

I'm sick of feeling stuck in this body - it's not mine and I don't know why I've let myself be trapped in here for so long.

My life WILL change this year. It's only a year. I can do this.

In random order, my top 10:

1. When I bent over and one of my fav shorts split and the button flew off-at the mall. Why don't these things happen at home??!!
2. I was able to babyoil myself and slipped into my clothes and of course have the "floatie" hanging out over of my pants.
3. Both my parents are diabetic ( runs down the family tree on both sides) and have high blood pressure
4. I will soon be taking my licensing exam (health care field) and therefore will be looking for a job in a near future and I can't help people when I'm out of breath~ what kind of example is that??!!
5. My kids- I hate that I get so winded so fast. I need to be there for them while they are young.... period!
6. For me. I deserve more than what I'm getting. More time and energy, more love and attention to myself, from myself. I always put family before me. Now, it's me time too!!
7. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired and I refuse to buy clothes but when I see something I really really like, I will buy it in a smaller size. NOT a size i can squeeze into, a size that makes me work harder to get there!!
8. It's silly but I want to look down and be able to see ALL of me, not just the tip of my toes. (you know what I mean?! LOL)
9. I hate taking pictures and hiding behind people-where you only see my head or if I can't hide, i tell them to count to 3 so i can suck in my gut to hide the rolls, stick out my butt and arch my back, stick out my neck to hide my chins, tilt it so to stretch out one side all while smiling and thinking "omg take then dang picture already.. how long does it take to count to 3!!!??!!"
10. Because, although it's cute hearing it from my son when we take a nap together, I really don't wanna hear "you're soft and squishy like a pillow mommy".

Mine is sort of a long story... And a bit difficult for me to talk about. But here goes.... I have never been thin. I wore plus sizes in Jr. high. I got pregnant with my first son at the drop of a hat, and gained about 50 pounds which never came off. When he was 3 we started trying for #2, and I couldn't get pregnant. No reason behind it, it just didn't happen. After 3 years of trying, I decided to lose some weight. Almost 80 pounds later, I was pregnant. I gained all the weight back, and my husband and I have been talking about #3. At this point, I don't even know if we will try. But I do know that I am sick and tired of allowing my weight to dictate how I live my life. I refuse to let me body hold me back from having more children if I so desire... Or from being active with the kids I HAVE been blessed with... Or from wearing the clothes I want... Or from ANYTHING! I am ready to take my life back. I gave myself to obesity for too long. And now it is time for me to get myself under control so that I can decide how to spend my life,rather than having my weight dictate that for me.

wow i relate to so many of these posts in no particular order here are some of my reasons

1. i have a hot husband and i want to be his hot wife ( i hate thinking people are thinking wow what is he doing with her?? )

2. i weigh about 50 pounds more then my husband

3. i want to be able to keep up with my kids in everything they do

4. i hate the clothes in the plus size section

5. my husband and i want to renew our vows ina little over 2 years with a real wedding ( because i felt to fat we just went to the courthouse ) and i want to be seriously hot in my wedding dress

6. i hate always being the fat girl