What is your "Petty" Reason to Lose Weight?
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It is very hard for me to admit this or even say it out loud. Years ago I had shed all my weight and become very thin and actually very fit also. Then I met this guy and started dating, got quite serious and was with him for years. We had even spoken of getting married. He said I was “too slim” and didn’t need to work out anymore (pretty much forbid it, but the blame is on me for having allowed him to dictate these things to me). He meanwhile worked out with a personal trainer and got fit while I slowly put some of my weight back on, still not allowed to diet or exercise. Then very recently I found out he had been cheating on me with his ex and walked away and started to focus on me instead. It is killing me to even type this but getting it out of me is helping. Now I am getting back to fitness for my own benefit and nobody will ever tell me how to live my life, ever again.56
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It is very hard for me to admit this or even say it out loud. Years ago I had shed all my weight and become very thin and actually very fit also. Then I met this guy and started dating, got quite serious and was with him for years. We had even spoken of getting married. He said I was “too slim” and didn’t need to work out anymore (pretty much forbid it, but the blame is on me for having allowed him to dictate these things to me). He meanwhile worked out with a personal trainer and got fit while I slowly put some of my weight back on, still not allowed to diet or exercise. Then very recently I found out he had been cheating on me with his ex and walked away and started to focus on me instead. It is killing me to even type this but getting it out of me is helping. Now I am getting back to fitness for my own benefit and nobody will ever tell me how to live my life, ever again.
That's not even the slightest bit petty: That's perfect. Applause!24 -
It is very hard for me to admit this or even say it out loud. Years ago I had shed all my weight and become very thin and actually very fit also. Then I met this guy and started dating, got quite serious and was with him for years. We had even spoken of getting married. He said I was “too slim” and didn’t need to work out anymore (pretty much forbid it, but the blame is on me for having allowed him to dictate these things to me). He meanwhile worked out with a personal trainer and got fit while I slowly put some of my weight back on, still not allowed to diet or exercise. Then very recently I found out he had been cheating on me with his ex and walked away and started to focus on me instead. It is killing me to even type this but getting it out of me is helping. Now I am getting back to fitness for my own benefit and nobody will ever tell me how to live my life, ever again.
Sorry for all you've been through, but you're strong enough now to have learned & won't let it happen again. Many of us have been through something similar, so don't be embarrassed. But, he's the best 175-lbs you've ever lost! Good job, then...
For me, I've never been overweight, but did gain 20-lbs being on the road for 2-yrs & not having access to home cooked food, which is my normal diet. I just don't feel like myself & have a closet filled with clothing 2 sizes smaller that I'd like to wear now.
I refuse to give up some of my dresses, suits, dressy shirts... they're far too nice. So, that's my petty reason... fashion, haha.14 -
Thank you AnnPT77 and TarryTaffy Your kind words definitely have lifted me up9
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To stick it to my manager. I’ve gained about 140lbs since I started working there and when I had to ask for another larger uniform last month she told me to lay off the McDonald’s. (Probably true but still rude)
Want to show her I can get back in my original size.26 -
Well, because a lot of people said I *couldn't*.... Also, never worn a bikini or done a proper push up, so it's on my bucket list!12
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I want to run faster.
.....I get off more on being the beast than the petite/pretty one tbh.8 -
I fall off walls less frequently now I'm smaller.
OK, that's not strictly accurate. I actually fall off a lot more frequently. But I am doing harder climbs, and climbing for up to 3 hours at a time. Neither of these would have been possible when I was larger.10 -
I achieved a petty goal...to fit into a large t-shirt with no fat showing , only muscle. I still have fat, believe me , but I went from a XXXL to a L in 8 months time.23
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GoalDigger11 wrote: »All my friends suddenly wanna rent cabins near lakes or with hot tubs and I'm always the biggest one.
This was a big reason for me too. Always being the biggest girl whenever hanging out with friends. It was so depressing. 60lbs down and a size 6-8, I'm still one of the bigger girls but only because two of them seemed to never grow hips when they hit puberty - in their 30s and they probably still shop in juniors due to their tiny frames. I've come to the realization that I will never be that size, but at least I'm not obese anymore.
It's a freeing feeling, I hope you get there soon!17 -
Exactly!!! And great job! I'm down 31.5lbs so far so almost time to say I told you so ;D lol7 -
Because my friend keeps making comments about my weight....so this is a "screw you" kind of deal.12
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To weigh less than my husband, and him to be able to pick me up! Oh, and to steal his clothes or borrow his jacket when I'm cold.10
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To wear shorts without feeling embarrassed.
Had not worn shorts for most of my life, so being able to wear it now without feeling self conscious - awesome!
I thought I was the only one like this. I could count on my hands how many times during my whole lifetime I've worn shorts or a bathing suit. And I know it's just one of my own personal issues. (too many long ago voices in my head that I still listen to occasionally)I went to Florida with a dear friend of mine and told her I was going to wear jeans; she said I'd get way more looks dressing in jeans than I would shorts. Mind you, this was August. In Florida. Lol That was years and lbs. ago. I even bought a bathing suit this past year because I got sick of only tanning my arms.
So, to me, that is NOT a petty reason. Go for it!!
Even after losing weight, I don't have nice legs anymore so I'll still avoid shorts. I did find a bathing suit that has short legs on it though so I'm not completely self conscious in a bathing suit now.
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/waterpro-polyester-splice-unitard-8121601/
A lady where I swim has this suit in navy/light blue. It’s so cute on her. I’m jealous. I bet you look cute in it, too!
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I was always 'the hot sister' and I neeeeeeeed to maintain that!1
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countrycreek wrote: »I want to be more successful at weight loss (mostly at maintenance) than the friend I started losing weight with in 2013... She loves to make her losses very public and loud, and I want my body to do the talking... and... I actually do feel like I'm winning (even though I'm the only one thinking of any competition, she has no idea).
I am in a somewhat same situation..mine is with a family member on the other side. I think we both are in a unspoken competition .. I like your.. I want my body do the talking I can't wait! Good Luck.. you have a great a attitude!
Still this ^^3 -
I want to be able to take pics of myself and not feel ashamed of my extra pounds. I know I’m not that far away from where my goal is, but 15 pounds makes a huge difference in the way I look and feel!9
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My goal is maintenance right now, but my motivation for my current journey with weight and body image is to feel happy and beautiful wearing swimsuits or revealing clothing around my friends, many of whom are slimmer than me. I want to enjoy a beautiful day in a beautiful place instead of thinking about that topic.11
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Too be in the best shape of my life in 2020 and feel good about myself.12
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At 54, I'm not the head turner I was at 18. But...I soooooo want to be. TBH, I tell people I want to be healthier, but really I want to feel the command of attention I did in my youth.
Too real???24
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