What was the moment? When did you decide to take back control?
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When I stepped on the scale and saw that I weighed more now than I did when I was 9-months pregnant with either of my kids. I was so disappointed and utterly sad about it. Decided then and there to get my butt in gear and get my mind right!17
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dainty_duchess wrote: »about 3 weeks ago when i hit 13 stone 11 and a bit lbs. 14 stone was psychologically a different space and i was a big meal and a few drinks away.
Currently using MFP to help me through the 8 week fast reset and then migrate to a longer term 5:2. I'm 14lbs down, with at least 18lbs to go. Having a slightly difficult day today and reading the notes here has helped.
I so identify with this. 13 stone 13 lb (195lb; 88.8 kg) was the point at which I said, "This has to change!" Currently two days off two months. I have been down to below 13 stone after exercise which was amazing. Working on being into the 12 stone area consistently...
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I lost 25+ after retirement when I FINALLY got around to tending my health. Turns out that when I am not counting calories (paying fairly close attention to my health), I am gaining weight. I am back up 5-10# and having ditched all my big clothes and getting new smaller swim suits, it was clear to me that tracking was just necessary. I tried another service but guess what? Eating is just emotional for me!! I love it! So avoiding excess requires focus and tracking helps me focus.9
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Mine was last month after an appointment. I weighed in at 226 for the 3rd time in my life. Not to mention, this time I began becoming winded by the time I reached the top of the stairs. That was my flag! I am down 16 pounds and carrying out my journey knowing I'm 100% on board this time. It's liberating. { before that, I was not active and eating way too many calories in a day! I just didn't care. It feels wholesome to have had a wake up call, headed in a positive direction for good. I actually..love waking at 6 am for runs!10
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My moment was when I put on a pair of shorts that I thought still fit, and before I could get pass my thighs, the teeth on the zipper popped off and hit my wall....talk about embarrassing!19
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Covid, and I was still obese and with many high risk factors. The least I could do was try to try to save myself by getting healthier.21
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I saw this topic and realized it was exactly 10 years ago tomorrow. I stepped on the scales that morning and I weighted 282 lbs. Three weeks later my wife of 33 years passed away from stage 4 breast cancer. She had been 100+ lbs overweight her whole adult life. She had ALL the health conditions associated with her obesity: high blood pressure, diabetes, circulation problems, joint deterioration, etc. In my heart I think her poor health kept her from beating the cancer. She was incredibly intelligent, had our retirements all figured out and we were financially set. I was to retire at 55 in four years and we would travel and enjoy life without a care.
Now she was gone. I knew if I didn't change I was going to miss out on those plans too. I had put on 105 lbs since we first met.
I changed the way I ate; and wore out two exercise bikes in the next few years.
I did retire at 55, 100+ lbs lighter than that day, and eventually found someone to share those retirement plans with me too.50 -
I had gotten a new job that over the first few years proved difficult to maintain my current activity level and weight that I was when I started. In 2013, I had gotten well over 300 lbs, then with my work apparel / equipment on it was insane to say the least. I started having knee pain so bad I could no longer use the stairs and resorted to the elevator. I was feeling sluggish and overall blah. I made a decision to start watching what I ate, but no real motivation to get back into shape. I went to my doctor who ordered lab tests. My cholesterol and triglycerides were through the roof. Then saw the orthopedic doctor for the knee. He basically said knee was doing this and that and surgery was not an option at the time. He told me ultimately I need to lose weight. The exact statement was for every 10 pounds lost, 20% of the pain went away. That was it. Over the next year, I dropped 80 pounds with a goal to get in good enough shape to do triathelons and road biking. The doctor was right, by the time I dropped 40 pounds all the knee pain was gone. In 2015, I successfully did my first 5k run and a 70 mile bike ride. I haven't looked back. I continued to do bike rides and triathelons. My knee still has some issues that I'm watching closely, but the stairs are no longer the enemy, but my friend.18
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My vacation pics. I did not show my parents any pictures with me in. Just the views. I wanted to brag a bit because it was the best one I've been on, but I couldn't. The shock of what I looked like was necessary.18
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Reading that obesity is one of the most pronounced factors in covid complications. My coworkers all take care of their diets and bodies, eat well and exercise. A hurtful comment by one of the coworkers. Feeling slow and sloth-like. Avoiding responsibilities. Drinking a lot. Snoring. Lots and lots of anxiety and fear of everything. A lot of unused clothes in my wardrobe. I don't like having my picture taken. I fear that my health is or will make my mental health deteriorate even more and that I may lose my (dream) job.
If I had to choose one then it would be the fact that I feel ashamed of the way I look.
But I suppose it wasn't a moment since I've been thinking about it for a while. It's just that I became aware of a lot of these factors. And now, I feel ready and focused to do better for myself.22 -
When my friend’s (then) 3-year-old asked if I had a baby in my big belly.9
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When I couldn't fit into my favorite outfit.
Now I can't fit into my favorite outfit but it's because it's too big. I'm waiting for my tailor to be back to work so I can have it taken in.12 -
In my 20's I had brain surgery. One of the most painful experiences in my life. The doctors explained the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how it can improve recovery and healing.15
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lovin_soul wrote: »Covid, and I was still obese and with many high risk factors. The least I could do was try to try to save myself by getting healthier.
This. Woke up one night with vertigo and decided that night that i was taking my health back. Covid would probably kill me due to my weight and blood pressure and I was scared straight. 29 lbs down since May 27th19 -
When I started working at home because of the pandemic I didn't pay attention to how much I was eating. I've been a big guy my whole life, but after a couple months at home I started noticing that I was much more tired and it felt like a chore to walk up and down the stairs. I weighed myself and to my horror I had gained about 15 lbs in a very short period which put me at my heaviest I've ever been. Since then I've been counting calories, meal prepping, cooking every meal from fresh ingredients and taking evening walks. So far I've kept myself slightly under my calorie limit every day and I'm almost 20lbs down! It truly is about forming habits and paying attention to the portion size of your meals. So far so good.16
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jeallenster wrote: »I weighed myself and to my horror I had gained about 15 lbs in a very short period which put me at my heaviest I've ever been.
This! Unlike you I am still trying to shift the last 1 lb of those 15 lb gained, and then I am aiming to lose another 15 lb to get me back where I was four/five years ago.
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I broke my leg New Year's Eve day. It took me until March to get released and back home. Recovery was therapy once a day. The remainder of the day was spent sitting in a wheelchair. On one of my trips to see my surgeon I read the medical records the rehab center sent with me and I saw the words "morbidly obese". I was horrified and insulted. How dare they say I'm fat. I'm not fat; I'm morbidly obese. I struggle using the stairs and by the end of the day I'm really swollen. The words morbidly obese carry alot of weight. I know my weight is a major contributor to my pain and I'm determined to get back to where I need to be.21
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When my surgeon implied that unless I lost 15kg I may be refused hip replacement surgery. 2.1kg lost in 3 weeks so still have a long way to go.9
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I thought I had covid. I might have - I don't know. Kept wheezing - for weeks. That, plus my knees are killing me. There is way too much weight on them. I couldn't get up the stairs at my dentist office without searing pain every time I take a step. Then I took my own blood pressure expecting it to be low like it usually is and it wasn't. I woke up one day earlier this month and said enough - I want my life back. I don't want obesity as a factor that can give me covid. I want to have healthy joints so I can be active. I want to live a long time.10
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When someone who has known me my whole life gave me a huge hug and congratulated me on my pregnancy. She has known me forever, and she's normally very tactful and would not have made the assumption if it did not look so very much like I had to be pregnant!15
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