What is your why?

JordanS9592
JordanS9592 Posts: 94 Member
edited December 22 in Motivation and Support
So today I stepped on the scale to find out I lost my first three pounds. I am on this journey to honor God, be healthy for my family, look attractive for my wife, have more energy, and I may join the army. What is your reason for losing weight or staying fit?

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  • fitpal4242
    fitpal4242 Posts: 109 Member
    I exercise a lot, but have gained 20lbs over the past 3 years thanks to poor diet choices. I’m embarrassed at the gym in my gym clothes, and it’s hard to find clothing I feel good in when I get dressed in the morning. I’m tired of it and want my confidence back. Plus I work too hard to look so out of shape.
  • Nanaluvs2sweat
    Nanaluvs2sweat Posts: 97 Member
    I’m on my weight loss journey because I want to feel better and look better.
  • resale3108
    resale3108 Posts: 293 Member
    Definition and to cycle up hills much faster, period (as our transatlantic colonials say)
  • resale3108
    resale3108 Posts: 293 Member
    awdouth wrote: »
    My son needs me. 'Nuff said.

    Nothing else matters.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    edited July 2019
    Being fit and a healthy weight is more fun than being fat and unfit. 5 years ago I couldn’t walk more than 1/4 mi without pain and rest. This morning I swam 1 mi across the lake then biked a somewhat hilly 8 miles. At age 64.
  • turnpike1920
    turnpike1920 Posts: 5 Member
    I want me back , since I retired Ive lost my zing .
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,145 Member
    Looking and feeling healthier. I was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago and am hoping to get off medication. I find out next month if weight loss, daily exercise, and diet has helped make a difference. The majority of my older relatives have diabetes. I have a disability and have found I'm moving a lot better from working out so that's inspired me a lot.
  • Pickle107
    Pickle107 Posts: 153 Member
    I spent 3 months earlier this year losing weight and achieved my initial goal of reaching a healthy BMI. My weight's stayed roughly the same but I feel I want to lose another stone (14lbs) minimum just to feel better, move more easily and look better in clothes. I'm also looking to get back into dating. I don't require washboard abs but I don't find too much 'squidge' attractive. So I don't expect any potential partner to find it attractive in me either.
  • Polariceflow
    Polariceflow Posts: 4 Member
    I would like to live a bit longer than I otherwise might if I keep gaining weight.
  • rednote49
    rednote49 Posts: 124 Member
    For the first time I saw myself on security camera and thought "I don't like how I look". Also I don't like having to pay more for plus sized clothes.
  • Harebelle
    Harebelle Posts: 41 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Being fit and a healthy weight is more fun than being fat and unfit. 5 years ago I couldn’t walk more than 1/4 mi without pain and rest. This morning I swam 1 mi across the lake then biked a somewhat hilly 8 miles. At age 64.

    Well this is goals for sure. Way to go B)
  • JordanS9592
    JordanS9592 Posts: 94 Member
    @Pickle107 Moving more easily sounds amazing

    @Polariceflow That is a solid reason that I can relate to

    @rednote49 I have a closet full of clothes that will fit me when I lose 30 pounds. It is annoying but also motivational.
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    My usual answer is to look good in a skating dress because skating is my passion and being a certain weight looks better and makes it easier

    I have messed up my shoulder though and I'm facing the prospect of surgery which means possibly 4 weeks in a sling so I won't be able to be as active. My new motivation is get in good shape to make recovery easier
  • jfdi6960
    jfdi6960 Posts: 76 Member
    Feeling better, looking better, more confident
  • JordanS9592
    JordanS9592 Posts: 94 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    My usual answer is to look good in a skating dress because skating is my passion and being a certain weight looks better and makes it easier

    I have messed up my shoulder though and I'm facing the prospect of surgery which means possibly 4 weeks in a sling so I won't be able to be as active. My new motivation is get in good shape to make recovery easier

    @AliNouveau That is inspiring. You can do it, no matter what life throws at you.
  • shuymaier
    shuymaier Posts: 2 Member
    My why is to feel better about myself, be stronger, and be the best wife, and mother, to my family. I am also deciding if I want to join the Air Force soon. So I need to get in shape. Add me if you want a friend to help motivate you. I could use some motivation as well.
  • Predsfan2013
    Predsfan2013 Posts: 64 Member
    My daughters!!! 6 weeks postpartum and just back at it!! 3 miles yesterday. Training for my second half!!
  • JordanS9592
    JordanS9592 Posts: 94 Member
    @Predsfan2013 Congrats!
  • JaymzBr
    JaymzBr Posts: 12 Member
    I've come precariously close to being the obese person who relies on others for basic existence needs. After losing 130 lbs, I still have about 110 to go to where I feel I can be healthy and self-sufficient (and yes, a sexy senior citizen). I don't want to spend the last decades of my life in a nursing home or on assistance.
  • bennygirl1
    bennygirl1 Posts: 12 Member
    Not one member of my dad’s side of the family saw beyond the age of 55 - I have inherited the majority of my health traits from my dad’s side of the family. I’m 46 and I’m beginning to feel a little (okay, a LOT) of anxiety. That is one vicious cycle that I want to stop
  • christys03
    christys03 Posts: 22,786 Member
    I lost my mom too early....so mine is to be healthy, and around to be the best grams (when it happens) that I can be...my kiddos need their momma...no matter their age...
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