What is your "Petty" Reason to Lose Weight?

CloverDemeter · June 2020

Good reasons: feel healthier/have more energy, keep cholesterol at normal level, get in shape before I have kids for a healthier pregnancy and to teach them better food habits

But my petty reasons? I miss feeling cute effortlessly. Don't get me wrong, I love myself and my body and all it does for me, but when I'm a normal weight, I just feel I look so much better with so much less effort. I got down to a healthy weight this winter, but quarantine and working from home brought it back. Also, I want to look hella cute at my friend's wedding next year!

EliseTK1 · June 2020

We're building a pool. It should be ready in mid-September. At the pool opening party I want to come out in my bikini looking like a snack.

avtlove · June 2020

Petty reasons: I've always wanted to be considered "small" for some reason that word means something to me and I've always wanted someone to call me that.
Not so petty reason: I have 17 yo and 19 yo children. I am starting now to realize (because I've seen it around me) that if I don't get healthy as I grow older, I will eventually be a burden to them (having to take care of an unhealthy mother in my older years) I can't STAND the idea that they will need to "take care of me" except for reasons resulting from natural aging. I'm doing it for their future. I think it's the most motivating reason I've ever had.

seeahill · June 2020

I was embarrassed to be seen buying clothes at the men's Big and Tall store.

havalynd · June 2020

I don't wanna buy new bras, the ones I had were $60 at Victoria's Secret...

babysaffy · June 2020

amusedmonkey wrote: »

CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »

amusedmonkey wrote: »

This must be one of the pettiest reasons, but it's a reason. I gained some weight in the quarantine, and it's unbelievable how much of a difference that made to my fitness level (combined with being relatively inactive for 2 months). Almost everything has opened up now, and I'm able to get back to my routine.

There is a fitness game I really really enjoy playing for the gameplay aspect, not just for the fitness aspect. I'm now unable to enjoy it as much because I'm less fit and heavier. I was planning to just maintain for now and lose the weight later, but it looks like I'm going to be getting back to dieting sooner than I planned. I really want to enjoy this game.

What's the game? Inquiring minds want to know!

My super petty reason for losing weight is so that I can rock my favorite leather jacket again and look like the badass I feel like.

Ring Fit adventure on Nintendo Switch. I really don't want to lower the difficulty because it makes levels shorter or reduce my running speed because of my petty pride, and they added a new music game mode which I really want to complete in all difficulties but lack stamina. Plus I'm competing with someone for mini game points and it sucks when I can't even do as well as I used to do, let alone improve my score.

Thanks! I've wanted this game for months after seeing the ads on TV at Christmas time but couldn't recall the name lol

Mini_Chonk · June 2020

My petty reason to lose weight is to have someone pick me up because they can’t believe I’m so petite.

chantalnarcisse · June 2020

I want my thigh gap and flat stomach back.

Pandora_and_her_box · June 2020

I have two petty reasons: 1) I want to look good - I love clothes but just feel so meh and scruffy when I feel overweight and make zero effort and I hate it. 2) I don't want to be a frumpy mummy at the school gates.

Pandora_and_her_box · June 2020

@aeloine yay! Not to mention the 150 lbs or so of junk in your ex you've got rid of that she's gained

chantalnarcisse · June 2020

That moment you realize clothes that you like on the store mannequin will actually look good on you too.

alexmose · July 2020

Bump....come on, people, I thrive off reading petty reasons

jlsmith4439 · July 2020

I want to work ( physical job ) without dying of sweat and looking like a mess .

Andia15 · July 2020

My genuine reason, for my liver function health.
My petty reason, to look amazing for my daughters christening. I didn't look great for my first daughter's christening and I want that to change this time around.

Panys_mom · July 2020

I want to stop hating my reflection.

the22ndwheel · July 2020

so I can be the boss *kitten* *kitten* that I know I am.
To be the person people get inspired by
To know they’re thinking “wow she is sexy” “Wow she is beautiful” “wow her body is amazing” “wow I want her body”
To wear sexy bathing suits and crop tops.
lol.

FatGirlOnaDate · July 2020

I really want to be able to ride roller coasters again. They were so much fun.

Xiaolongbao · July 2020

bidingmytime wrote: »

Haha! Great thread!

I think most of us have had the fantasy of making everyone's jaw drop in disbelief while singing Mariah Carey's "Someday" to an ex of ours, however, my petty reason leans a bit more towards just wanting to show everyone I'm not the person they had me pegged to be. There is an event in August I'd like to attend, and I feel like it will be a time for me to shine. It's kind of like either I start losing the weight now, or I don't go. And I want to go. I want to do this. So that's my petty reason: to show up to this event, and feel good, look good, and show everyone this awesome transformation of body, mind and spirit. Kind of like I want to be inspiring, but you know deep down I'm doing it because there's a handsome guy there I wanna impress, too....

Also, I have this lovely (casual) dress with the most vibrant green color that I bought literally over 10 years ago. Even though it didn't fit me the day I bought it, I said to myself almost prophetically, "Some day I'm going to fit into this/wear this, and look absolutely gorgeous." This August event is where I'm going to wear it. I just know it.

Ok I have to ask. Is there an update? Will you be wearing the dress this August? I really hope so.

Xiaolongbao · July 2020

Clothes are so much more fun when you're thinner. I love 2nd hand shops and "interesting" finds. It's just easier when I'm at a lower weight.

fstrickl · July 2020

To fit into some of my older but super cute dresses!

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