What is your "Petty" Reason to Lose Weight?
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It did not start as petty and really only for myself and healrh. However, it feels real good when I have lost 70 pounds and all the people at work who talked about my weight behind my back have all gained weight. Especially when they all said I could not do it. Very petty yes I know.24
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I desperately wanted to get below a weight my ex-hub had ever seen me weigh, regardless of the fact that I knew he'd never actually see me at it lol. I surpassed that weight goal, and now I'm focused on my own health and fitness goals. Screw what anyone else thinks. They're not living in my body.20
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I just spotted the verticle line in my rectus abdominus (6-pack muscles) when flexed. I really want to find a horizontal lines!!!!!13
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It’s petty but I get very anxious when hubby notices attractive women when we are together, I want to lose the weight and be so confident that it never bothers me that other attractive women happen to walk by. Also, I want to be able to wear short shorts without cringing when I catch a glimpse of my wobbly behind!13
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First: to show up to Christmas, looking better than ever around family members. These siblings pretty much miss the whole year of me and my Childrens lives. The busy schedules are nothing more than crap, since we live within 20min of one another.
Second: to be capable of throwing out spanx... is that even real???🤷🏻♀️ after having my youngest, I’ll be shocked if that happens.
Third: to get to into tip top shape, so the next time I share how I’m doing it and someone suggests XYZ, I can share I’m pretty sure what I’ve done, has worked.13 -
Maybe more vain than petty, but I'm a cyclist and I don't want to be a pot-bellied MAMIL (Middle Aged Man In Lycra). I am a MAMIL, there's nothing that can be done about that, but at least I won't be pot-bellied.15
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To prove the doctor wrong who rejected me as sure to fail when I went to Mayo Clinic for bariatric surgery. 160 lbs down from my peak weight, so far.34
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I’m 38, and I’m thinking a lot about how I’m not a kid any more. So I’m not just a normal body with some chub over it, i have a huge pot belly that looks like a butt zipped into tight pants. And my thighs are really verging on saggy and I have cellulite. This is all kind of shocking to me because I’ve always rationalized that I’m not “fat”, I’m just a few pounds overweight. Well, turns out it all matters. So I want to know that what is underneath is the “real me”, not covered up by a layer of fat (ps - I’m assuming the real me is devestatingly sexy). And of course I want every ex - boyfriend, coworker, classmate, frenemy - to quietly know that when I see them and politely say hello.11
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My petty reason....
Sex. I hate that my SO moves my belly out of the way when in certain positions. 😥19 -
I used to love my body. I took dancing for 16 years and had lean muscle. After having my son almost 12 years ago, I never lost my baby weight. I want to love my body again and feel like I did when my husband and I were just dating. He tells me he loves me a little curvier but I don't love how my stomach is the curviest part of my body. So, for my own vanity.10
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So I can feel good about photos of myself13
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ninjacakes wrote: »So I can feel good about photos of myself
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bubblegumbitchk wrote: »I have a crush on one guy, whos not available, but I really want him to at least find me attractive. Maybe it sounds ridiculous to you all, but at least it keeps me going. Ill see him in September again and i would like to lose 13 more kilograms till then, or 10 at least.
I can so relate to this!
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I just want to have a sexier body! I don’t want to cover up during those intimate moments in bed. I want my boyfriend to appreciate my body more than others.2
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1) I want to be the fit and slim bridesmaid at my friends wedding next august when I go back to the states.
2) I'm tired of guys thinking less of me since I have a few extra Lbs when it comes to dating.
3) Korea isn't an easy place for a tall, overweight girl to live and get clothes easily. Let's take the fat out of the equation and get some clothes that I could make work.10 -
lizzy_satellite wrote: »bubblegumbitchk wrote: »I have a crush on one guy, whos not available, but I really want him to at least find me attractive. Maybe it sounds ridiculous to you all, but at least it keeps me going. Ill see him in September again and i would like to lose 13 more kilograms till then, or 10 at least.
I can so relate to this!
Me, too. My crush is currently off getting married at his destination wedding in Paris. He’s a terrific guy and I really do wish him the best, but for me ...
My petty reason is that I’m single, almost 48, and live in Southern California. Which I love, but the dating market is tough. It seems every man who is remotely age appropriate (I’m flexible 10 years over or under my age (ish)) wants someone at least 20 years younger.
I was dating online a few years ago and just stopped because of all the insults (too old, too fat, too ugly). And I wasn’t overweight then. Well not by BMI standards. LA standards are something entirely different.
I just stopped and took some “me” time. My self-esteem took a big hit and I really wanted to boost my confidence the next time I try to put myself out there.29 -
My reason to is be the healthiest/ slim/strong I can be! But what really motivates me..which is petty is the hatefulness of a
in-law fueled by her jealousy of me.6 -
To date again - I want/need to get under 200 before I'm date-worthy.11
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I’ve never had really good sex because I’m too insecure about my body. I’ve only worn a swimsuit in public ~3 times in my adult life.
I’m 6’1 with a large frame and will never be model thin, but damn do I want to lose what I call my “triple smokestack (mom gut).”
I’m losing weight so I can feel more powerful and sexy with my height!13
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