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What is your "Petty" Reason to Lose Weight?
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I want to get out of my Frumpy mode and transform back to "me". And show up a hater (and kick her @ss into the ground.. just metaphorically) that just tolerates me and pretends to be a friend when others are around. I didn't know I was so mad about the situation until I wrote it here.
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I refuse to buy the next size up in clothing. I allowed myself to go up to the size I am now but not again!8
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So my emotionally and mentally abusive ex can see how much better my life is now that he is gone... btw I ended things tonight.
@1991court - You are a warrior! Just remember that if you have doubts. He is NOT worth another single nanosecond of thought.
Stay safe and stay strong
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GemimaFitzTed wrote: »
@1991court - You are a warrior! Just remember that if you have doubts. He is NOT worth another single nanosecond of thought.
Stay safe and stay strong
Thank you, it has gotten easier. However, he has lately decided to call atleast 5x a day.. so theres that. I'm taking it as he is desperate and doesn't like not having control of me.14 -
Thank you, it has gotten easier. However, he has lately decided to call atleast 5x a day.. so theres that. I'm taking it as he is desperate and doesn't like not having control of me.
That is exactly what it is! He sounds like a narcissist.
I'm sending you lots of hugs Each day you're away from him is a step forward in your healing
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@1991court Relationships are like milk, once it has gone sour it won't taste any better later.17
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Here are just a few of mine...
- I want the two lines on either sides of my abs
- I want to rock a bikini on the cruise I'm taking for my 40th birthday (2021)
- Regular sized clothing from anywhere, but really from Banana Republic.
- I would love to work out in a regular sports bra as opposed to the shield I strap on to keep the girls under control.
- I would like to graduate from the Big Tall Blonde, to maybe just the Tall Blonde, or the Hot Tall Blonde.
- I want to be a MILF and not a mum.
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I started working out for the energy, the weight loss was a bonus. But I am pushing it farther for the following reasons:
1) to stick it to some *itches in my life that treat me like they are better. I used to be so much prettier than them, then my weight gain tipped things in their favor. I want it back.
2) I miss it when my husband and I first married and people would say "THAT'S YOUR WIFE?" Both my husband and I got a kick out of it and I would like that reaction again.
3) to tighten my mom pooch as much as possible. I know I am supposed to be proud of my stretch marks, and while I am grateful to my body for giving me my perfect babies, I dont want the pregnant pooch anymore. My personal preference.
4) to occasionally get hit on. I am happily married but nothing feeds the ego like having a stranger pay that compliment.
5) To motivate my husband to lose some weight. He tends to follow my lead on weight gain and loss. He looks great to me as is but I worry about him being too sedentary and long term health issues with that. I need my best friend for the long haul. This one isnt really petty, just important.15 -
Mine is I just want to look more attractive and confident in my body. Wear sexy clothes and a bikini to the beach. My boyfriend says I look beautiful either way and he loves my body, but I really have a hard time believing it. I'm very insecure, and to be honest I'm afraid that even if I lose all the extra pounds and tone up my body I would still not be satisfied with myself.12
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Being brutally honest I found being fat repulsive23
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I want to wear giant sweaters that swallow me for that cute "boyfriend" look. Pair it with some skinny jeans or long shorts.21
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I respect the hell out of all of the honesty that is being shared in this thread. Major kudos to y'all.21
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RelCanonical wrote: »I want to wear giant sweaters that swallow me for that cute "boyfriend" look. Pair it with some skinny jeans or long shorts.
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A few reasons.
• I told myself I couldn’t get a boob job till I lose weight.
• To buy clothes in a regular section at a regular store.
• To show my friends and family that I don’t fail at everything I try to do.13 -
RelCanonical wrote: »I want to wear giant sweaters that swallow me for that cute "boyfriend" look. Pair it with some skinny jeans or long shorts.
My dream!!!! 😊1 -
mrschappy182 wrote: »I started working out for the energy, the weight loss was a bonus. But I am pushing it farther for the following reasons:
1) to stick it to some *itches in my life that treat me like they are better. I used to be so much prettier than them, then my weight gain tipped things in their favor. I want it back.
2) I miss it when my husband and I first married and people would say "THAT'S YOUR WIFE?" Both my husband and I got a kick out of it and I would like that reaction again.
3) to tighten my mom pooch as much as possible. I know I am supposed to be proud of my stretch marks, and while I am grateful to my body for giving me my perfect babies, I dont want the pregnant pooch anymore. My personal preference.
4) to occasionally get hit on. I am happily married but nothing feeds the ego like having a stranger pay that compliment.
5) To motivate my husband to lose some weight. He tends to follow my lead on weight gain and loss. He looks great to me as is but I worry about him being too sedentary and long term health issues with that. I need my best friend for the long haul. This one isnt really petty, just important.
Yes, I also miss the "wow! That's your wife?!?" Reaction. It was a confidence boost5 -
Was thin my whole life then whammy old age post menopause went up a tad. Then my Mom died had a miscarriage didn’t know I was pregnant so wasn’t on bedrest on my left side enough! Lost it then 3 months later bam it pregnant post menopause again! I hadn’t lost the weight from the other pregnancy! Bammo pregnant for a year on my left side y because of surgeries with a giant boy. Healthy Shaq sized 2yr old! Had hypertension plus more so bad that I had a deadly placental abruption at my age you don’t bounce back like my younger years! Had a tubal tie since my uterus falling apart left it not sturdy enough for another surprise kiddo. Doctors warned my weight would soar after all the surgeries y especially the tubal tie.In peri menopause again restart button. Got a Adult Daughter in the Navy plus a 2yr old boy who’s a mommy boy hangs on me a lot.
Soared to 195lbs.Lost 20lbs so at 175 range now. Just wanting mobility again since this has slowed me down a lot having a toddler makes stuff difficult from dieting to exercise. Needing to get to a healthy weight I’m trying to love my new scarred body 4 hip to hip 1 up y down Csearan cuts to get 1 kid out! I look like Freddie cougar did my surgeries lol. I know I won’t be back at 130 lb range again but my goodness Id be happy for 140’s if I can. Sticking to 1200 calories range but plateau hit me not sure what to do I excersise all baby will allow got a few months of after baby healing to go. Litterely starving pains yet my weight loves to yo-yo. My Navy kid coming home wanting home cooked feasts so hoping my weight progress doesn’t slip!
Just want to not feel my age anymore be able to play on the floor with my toddler then get back up without help.13 -
carylamodia wrote: »Mine is I just want to look more attractive and confident in my body. Wear sexy clothes and a bikini to the beach. My boyfriend says I look beautiful either way and he loves my body, but I really have a hard time believing it. I'm very insecure, and to be honest I'm afraid that even if I lose all the extra pounds and tone up my body I would still not be satisfied with myself.
This is exactly me and how I feel. I have a boyfriend who is literally a toothpick and he calls me beautiful and says he is so attractive to me but I always doubt it.3 -
My petty reason is just too petty to admit
But it revolves around the idea of getting back at someone. Not an ex, but someone who bullied me for reasons other than my weight.17 -
bump1
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Didn't want to be fat and fifty.
I succeeded.15 -
Tbh i just wanna feel more confident x9
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I want to be a little bit naughty and look good while at it.13
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Bump1
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Petty reason....well, cause my biological mom was always heavier. I was adopted, and my adoptive mom told me that "Don't eat too much or you'll look like her. Well, after I moved out, I gained a lot of weight. I went from 138 to 215. A lot of emotional eating, and getting out from under the control she had over what I ate. After subsequently being teased my my adoptive mom and youngest sister (a twig who barely weights 100 lb) I determined to lose weight to prove that I could look like whatever I wanted.
Oh, and I also signed up for Warrior Dash in Chicago in July....to prove I could.20 -
I’m losing my neck. It goes from chin to chest!!! Lol!!!7
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I want to see the looks on my family’s face when they see my weight loss.... it would be a bonus if they ask me how I did it
I also want to be able to wear dress cuter without having to wonder if it makes me look fat7 -
Petty reason: because everyone knows me my whole life as being fat.
Not-so-petty reason: if I ever meet someone who will fall in love with me as much as I fall in love with them, (at 34yo soon it seems highly unlikely) and we end up having children, I want to be able to follow their active lifestyle, as opposed to saying "mommy's tired, we'll play outside tomorrow". I don't want anyone to wonder whether the kid is accompanied by their mom or their grandmother. Ok, that last one is slightly petty.14 -
because my boyfriend is a prick and seems to think i suck at life so might as well stay on top of this diet thing and stay fit. lol17
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sunflowerhippi wrote: »because my boyfriend is a prick and seems to think i suck at life so might as well stay on top of this diet thing and stay fit. lol
Don't take this the wrong way, but seems to me the only thing you might suck at is picking boyfriends, lol.
Seriously, girl. Don't put up with that.24
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