What's your why?
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Being an EMT in the future. Wanting to look better, feel better, look good in bikinis, and wear clothes I used to fit into.2
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I want to feel like "me" again, and I'm slowly starting to.
I want to fit into airplane/amusement park/cinema seats without it being uncomfortable.
I don't want to be the fat one in pictures (I'm actually begiining to like having my picture taken!).
I'm at risk for heart disease and diabetes and I most definitely want to not get those, if I can help it.
I want to look in the mirror and like what I see.3 -
I had anorexia when I was younger. Kinda recovered.
Almost 4 yrs ago got diagnosed with emphysema, got depressed due to that and lost weight. When I stepped on the scale and saw the numbers that were low, like back in my anorexia days, I decided that things have to change, I can't do this anymore.
Keeping myself as fit and strong as possible, cause it supports my crappy lungs and makes my life better.9 -
I have always been into sports and fitness but took it to a new level and decided I wanted to become a personal trainer. I currently have my fitness instructor qualification and start my level 3 personal training course after Christmas. This is my why because I want to look good, feel good and encourage/help others to do the same and take their health and fitness to a new level
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For my long term health. So I can wear skirts and dresses in summer without my thighs rubbing together. To be able to go places and join in activities without worrying about my size being an obstacle. To be back in a healthy weight range.4
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Need friends happy to be here. Chose my username for what this is for, for me to fall in love with me again and get moving and healthy. 3
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I want to live.
My family health history is terrible. Heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, breast cancer, cervical cancer, liver cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, and the list actually goes on.
I had developed adult asthma, and knew losing weight would help. It was the final straw to motivate me to actually get to where I always wanted to be.
Plus, I have anxiety and depression, which was triggering heart palpitations. But now it finally feels like I have some control/an outlet through my weight loss, cooking, and exercising.
There was always a vanity aspect to it, too. Mixed with curiosity, as I have never actually been "slim".
It's taking a long time, but I'm finally getting to where I want to be, and feeling better.5 -
Because i'm tired of hiding behind baggy clothes.
Because I want my blood pressure to be normal.
Because I've spent most of my adult life as overweight.
Because I'll be turning 50 in 6 months and I want to start the 2nd phase of my life, healthy.
Because I want to be around a long time to enjoy my family and not cut my life short due to something that I CAN control.6 -
For me, my Grandmother, who recently passed away, always pointed at my protruding gut, telling me that I needed to lose weight. I guess it is inspiration from her, but also just tired of being the "fat guy". It is amazing how much more confidence I have not that I have lost weight. Almost a high. Still 40 to go, but for the first time in my 50+ years, I actually feel like I am going to achieve it.8
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I'm tired of not putting myself first. My kids and my husband usually take the front seat for everything in my life. Not because it's forced on me, but because I feel obligated to put their needs before my own. This one thing--tracking calories and building strength--is for me and me alone. I want to feel better and look better. And I want to open up those pesky glass jars without asking for help.
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I’d really like to fit my closet FULL of “motivation clothes” I have purchased over the years. Not to mention, make my husband proud of me (He has seen me try and fail SO MANY DIETS) I am going to be 37 this month and I want to ring in my 40s in the best shape of my life! 3 years to make it happen.3
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Health. No more knee pain and blood pressure is normal again. No more chub-rub!!! It is the best feeling ever to wear shorts or mini skirts in summer without worrying about 'sweaty thigh syndrome'. I missed that. Bikinis. Running up stairs without dying. Did i mention mini skirts? (hehe). Feeling like myself again after a few too many stressful years.3
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I have a few health problems related to excess fat on my body. I really need to get rid of them. Also I'm at an age when things start to go wrong with bodies, I want to exclude weight related problems from the mix.3
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I lost 42 pounds after my husband died two years ago. I've gained nearly half of it back, and I don't want to gain it ALL back if I can help it. I hadn't been able to wear my wedding rings for several years, and even though my husband is gone now, I'd still love to be able to get them on again.6
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These are all beautiful reasons, and I am proud of all of you for recognizing and sharing!!
I recently realized that I want to be the 'hot sister'
But more seriously, this past week I was with my family and I got a glimpse of what my future could be if I don't continue on my path. NO THANK YOU!! 1 -
Watching my mom's health fail and knowing it's all obesity related and could have been prevented.6
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To control my diabetes with diet instead of drugs and it's working! To slow the progression of my autoimmune disease and keep my fibromyalgia from dragging me down. But admittedly, also I want to feel better about my body which is short and stocky as a good Cajun/Irish girl should be. This journey is completely and thoroughly all about me. I want to go shopping for clothes that look good while feeling healthy so I can live the life I want to live.3
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I want to have an active life and I want to take pictures and treasure those memories rather than obsessing over the way I look. I want to wear a bikini to the beach and feel good about it!2
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I’m getting married!!
I’ve been fat all my life and I absolutely refuse to be a wide bride!4 -
My reason why is b/c I see no reason to continue a unhealthy lifestyle and feel bad about myself constantly because of it. I hate seeing other people treat their bodies like crap and then wonder why they feel like crap.
My original "Why" was because this celebrity I used to have a crush on when I was like 17 said his "type" are girls that are healthy and in shape and it really upset me b/c I was none of that so I decided to make a change lol2 -
The Mummy Ride at Universal...too fat to fit. I.will.be.on.that.ride. Even if I have to eat lettuce and hummus for the rest of my days! Oh yeah, and to be here longer and have less stress :-)3
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Ok. Simply put, this body of mine is my home, its all Ive got, forever. Its my biggest investment of time, energy, love, care... and I feel like its never had a chance to be really taken care of. Ive put other people first, ive put jobs first, and now at 30... I come first. Yes its about weight and health, but more than that its a conscious decision to live differently. To meet different people. To give myself the best shot at the rest of my life. To make good choices and really take centre stage in my own life. Its my promise to myself, that I will (finally!) start taking the best possible care of me. Simples. 3
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Because I want to do splits at 35, I want to do handstand press by 38, and learn alpinism at 45 and kite-surfing at 60!.. I want to be able to do all these things when I'm 80, and bike/hike when I'm 100 (who knows, maybe h/s press as well;). All of that is way easier when you are on the lighter side.
I like how my eyes look bigger when I lose a bit of weight.
I want to be a role-model and educator for my kids.
I want to enjoy life! I like feeling strong!3 -
My "why" changes as I journey on. At first, I wanted to get the fat off around my mid section for good health. Now that I've dropped that weight, my focus or "why" is changing to strength. I still want to lose a few more pounds..but I notice I'm weak..and I want to be strong. So, that's my new thing. I also are super hooked on nutrition. I find myself googling the healthy benefits of what I eat.
So.. I think motivation and goals for me will keep evolving..and I like that. I think if it was just to look good at a reunion... then what after it is over? regain? nope ..,not for me.2 -
My surgeon advised me to lose some weight before hitting the table, not only because it would make the surgery safer but I'd also get a better looking result. So, have lost 10 pounds since mid-July on the Keto diet (and it was pretty easy). Now that I've reached my goal weight for that surgery (on Sept. 11, send good thoughts!), I'll need to set another goal.3
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