What is your "Petty" Reason to Lose Weight?
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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!13 -
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.15
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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.18 -
I was embarrassed to be seen buying clothes at the men's Big and Tall store.12
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I don't wanna buy new bras, the ones I had were $60 at Victoria's Secret...10
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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 lol2 -
My petty reason to lose weight is to have someone pick me up because they can’t believe I’m so petite.13
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I want my thigh gap and flat stomach back.6
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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.8
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@aeloine yay! Not to mention the 150 lbs or so of junk in your ex you've got rid of that she's gained5
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That moment you realize clothes that you like on the store mannequin will actually look good on you too.14
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Bump....come on, people, I thrive off reading petty reasons13
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I want to work ( physical job ) without dying of sweat and looking like a mess .6
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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.10 -
I want to stop hating my reflection.17
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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.
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I really want to be able to ride roller coasters again. They were so much fun.11
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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.
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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.13
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To fit into some of my older but super cute dresses!12
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