Jeans just ripped.....time to diet!

The red flag went up for me when I could hardly fit into ANY of my clothes-even the larger ones. Also when my husband would 'jokingly' poke fun of my stomach (ya, he's learned by now that you do NOT say things like that to a woman, especially your wife!)

It is still very hard for me to stick to a lot of healthier foods, but I agree that the more support you have, the easier it will be Feel free to add me and good luck!

I noticed your subject "...time to diet"


This is not a place to diet, this is a place to change your life forever!

Enjoy!

My red flag was watching my boyfriend gawk over the Victoria's secret models during the fashion show the other night. Pretty brutal reason, I know. Don't take me wrong, he's not a bad guy or a "pig". But it made me realize how self conscious i was about my weight bc I got jealous of the attention that he gave the TV. Those are gorgeous women, I know I will never look like that, especially because I'm only 5'4" , but it gave me motivation to lose these extra 15-20lbs that I've been wanting to get off. This website was recommended to me by a friend, and I have already noticed a difference just being conscious of how many calories I'm actually taking in from day to day. I hope to stay motivated and kick this weight. Good Luck!

Ha, I know EXACTLY how you feel!! Before I started to watch my eating (and try to get some excercising in my life), I was noticing my wardrobe wasn't so comfy anymore. I used to wear skirts that were a lose 12 to 14, but noticed a had a 'higher definition" on the rear and thigh areas - to 'huggish' - bad sign for material not labeled 'stretch'. I hung them up and put them away, chucking it off to a possible shrinking issue; a casualty of my washer and dryer. Then came the 16's... about a month later, when I would sit in my car or at work, I was busting the zippers open in the back of my skirts. (This is a sad statement, because these are long skirts I've already hiked up above the belly for comfort.)

Then... my new Queen sized nylons were busting at the seams when I sat down.... it was then that I realized I needed to make a change...

I've lost 15 pounds since then and I'm still a comfortable 16, working toward a 14, but I feel great. I am just a little upset at myself for not starting this lifestyle sooner!!

Hopefully you got a laugh... and feel comforted that you are not alone!

I don't know what caused me to see the red flag but one day i just said to myself "you know what - next Monday isn't good enough - you've been telling yourself that for 10 years or so - JFDI and do it now". I haven't looked back since and am feeling more in control than ever before.

Lots of great motivating people on here to help you on your way - good luck and feel free to add me.

The turning point for me was when my doctor said he wanted me on blood pressure medicine. He said my BP was a little high. I went on the medication and then started on MFP. I lost enough weight that in less then a year I was able to stop taking the medication. My BP was under control! He said that it was important to not gain the weight back. Well I got off track and gained about 15pds back so I am back.

Plus I am going to be a bridesmaid in April and I am the oldest and heaviest that will be standing up there! I have to lose some weight before I am basically in a line-up of young girls all sizes 2-6 in front of a ceremony full of people.

Oh, there have been s o many! I popped a button on my latest set of fat pants... and didn't want to buy a whole new wardrobe.

High blood pressure, high BMI and I was considered technically "overweight".

My turning point was seeing pics from Thanksgiving and realizing they look just like my old Before Pictures. Yep, I'd gained every last ounce I'd once lost. SO, here we go again.