For those who weigh over 200lbs

I have severe esophogitis. I have for the past 20 years. I remember my first serious attack I was in high school and scared me and my friends to death because they thought I was choking...so did I!.. I wasn't heavy back then but the situation got so bad that I had surgery in 2001. However, it was a temporary solution and over the next 10 years as the weight piled on my condition came back with a vengence. A year ago I was ready to stop eating meat altogether. When I did have a steak or pork chop I had to drink a shot glass of whisky or aftershock about 30 minutes before dinner and again right before eating just to relax my esophogus. Chicken was completely out of the question. 2 meals out of 3 I was in the bathroom gagging because my food was stuck. I used to scan a restaurant for the restrooms before sitting down because I knew I would likely have to make an emergency run to the toilet at some point during the meal or else regurgitate my food right on the table, lol. eewwwww! 10 days into this new lifestyle, even before I lost a single pound, my condition started improving. I can now say that I have not had a problem in over 5 months. Even though I am still considered "obese" for another 14 pounds or so, my health is improving in leaps and bounds. I will likely be in the 200's still until after the new year. I don't have any idea what it will be like to get into onederland. I already wore an XL womens sweater from Old Navy and have been able to get into size 14 exercise pants...so technically I can wear some stuff off the non plus sized racks. I have never been large chested so I dont have a lot of bra complaints but if I can get rid of this belly, the one that has housed 3 babies and now looks like dog jowls...well I will be over the moon!

oh, I almost forgot another huge change! I am no longer prediabetic and I don't snore anymore. I used to be notorious for the snoring. My 4 year old once told me that a bear sleeps in my room, that she could hear it. That bear was me!

Mostly to be able to get around like a normal person and to have energy to want to live life. There's a lot more things, but mostly I just don't want to be hindered by my weight/size. It's been my problem my whole life.

I was a former 303# woman, now about to cross my fingers and hope tomorrow's weigh-in shows Im entering 230's...

I just want to be more mentally comfortable in my own skin. I cant stand seeing myself in mirrors, in full length body mirrors, or having someone take my picture... I have a severe phobia of the camera taking my picture to the point, I have gone almost psychotically scared into a madness that I just cant explain... I was so ashamed of the way I looked on my wedding day to the point, I refused to look into the camera... definitely did not want to be carried over the threshhold either - again, that whole madness kicking in fast...

Im happy Ive dropped the 60-some odd pounds, but just cant get past 'this'....

I started my weight loss journey at 225 and now am halfway to goal at 183. I feel more comfortable now, but when I was pushing 230 I felt incredibly uncomfortable in my own skin. I hated how I fit in my clothes, how I couldn't cross my legs like a lady, my thunder thighs, my two chins, feeling ungraceful and dumpy. I couldn't stand the way I looked, and would avoid getting my picture taken. Hypertension and diabetes also run in my family, and I'd like to avoid that by losing the weight.

I still am very overweight, but I have noticed a huge difference so far in the way I feel.

I'm still losing the baby weight from my son since I was pumping for him through August. I am NOT comfortable over 200lbs at all (like anyone is?). Before my daughter I was at a very healthy weight and I hope to get back there. (2003)

I want to wear regular clothes again. Been living in stretchy pants. Luckily I work from home and i'm a SAHM too so it's not too bad.
My reward to myself when I get to goal weight is to buy a pair of designer jeans.
Crossing my legs again would be great.
Just feeling confident again
My face not looking so round
My body not looking so wide

I want to copy everyone's reply to this post!

I am losing weight
To feel better.
To be able to take the walks with my boyfriend and not have to stop and rest
To live longer
Because I want to have a baby
To see if it helps with my snoring
To not have to worry about getting in someone elses car and not having the seat belt fit (tell me that's not embarrassing)
I want to be happy with what I see in the mirror
To not just get the compliments "you have such a pretty face"
I want to feel good about putting on a cute bathing suit
Not wanting to have to lift anything while showering or grooming!
To make intimate moments better and easier!

I could go on and on but I will stop there for now! LOL

i agree with all of the other posts but i mainly wanted my collar bones back! and now i have them! :happy:

Bikini Line? What bikini line?! Nothing grows in the dark :blushing: !!

I just want my tummy NOT to hang on my thighs, although I accept that surgery may be the only answer to that once I've lost loads and loads more weight. Exercise can only help get rid of so much excess skin, but 4 pregnancies hasn't helped much either!!