What sparked "I'm going to lose that weight!"

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  • babyshme
    babyshme Posts: 310 Member
    My lovely little 6 year old who told me " Mommy you're fat". I laughed and said " I know." What she told me hurt but she was HONEST! Next day I started this journey of losing weight. Started week 3 today.

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  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    I couldn't fit my jeans anymore. Nothing too dramatic.
  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    When I met a chubby (but healthy) five year old that weighed 55lbs, I finally realized that being 55lbs overweight was a big deal. I was essentially carrying her on me 24/7.
  • castielsangelx
    castielsangelx Posts: 14
    My sister telling her boyfriend that I was a fat b*tch. I told her I could lose the weight but she'd never stop being a evil little s**t. So I'm proving a point. Also I was ill for a good while and I realised it was down to my diet. So here I am. :)
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    I looked in the mirror.

    Muffin top in just underwear, are you serious!!! :sad:

    My oldest son reaching up and clutching my stomach flap from having my twins... Ya...that's a big one. :grumble:
  • tenikb02
    tenikb02 Posts: 36 Member
    After the birth of my daughter I lost all of my baby weight and more but I didn't control my eating or maintain my weight. over the next few years I got bigger, and bigger, and bigger until I was 210lbs. I hated pictures, I hated buying clothes, and I wasn't happy with myself at all. I felt myself getting fed up and decided to join a boot camp to help me lose some weight because I was going to be in a wedding. Well, right before I started class, I went to the doctor for a checkup and there she told me that I was at risk of developing diabetes if I didn't lose weight. This disease runs in my family so I knew it wasn't a joke - this was serious. I was 24 and having health issues.That is what sparked my weight loss. I was determined to change and become healthy. Once i started to lose weight I began to sleep better, I had more energy, and I started to love myself again. The journey continues however - I'm still working towards my goal!:happy:
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    Last year at this time (Thanksgiving) I felt like *kitten*. I started to try to lose weight on my own. I lost some, went to the Dr's. found out I was diabetic, high choleterol, high bp, high triglycerides. Got on meds, got on mfp.
  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member
    +Having to constantly take pills for high blood pressure. Sure, it runs in the family and stuff, but of course, my weight would be a great factor.
    +Being diagnosed with PCOS and being told that I was twice as likely to develop diabetes---and also there would be a chance that I would become infertile.
    +Looking in the mirror and seeing myself at my heaviest (278).
  • wagreen
    wagreen Posts: 76 Member
    The NAKED TRUTH scared me (literally) and I had to make a change. I wanted to be more attractive for my husband even though it doesnt bother him either way. I wanted to inspire people and be a positive role model for coworkers, friends and church members. I wanted to set an example.
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    i went on a girls weekend with some girlfriends to chicago. we planned on lots of shopping, but i couldn't fit into anything. i didn't buy myself one thing that weekend. i'd kind of half-a$$ed it before, but after i got back from chicago, i started for real.
  • catfan
    catfan Posts: 90 Member
    Our 3 daughters were taking my husband for a ride in a hot air balloon for his birthday and I realized I couldnt go because 1. I was way over the weight limit and 2. Even if they wouldnt have asked my weight I am pretty sure I was to fat to climb in the bucket. Talk about getting my eyes opened!
  • Toxictwist
    Toxictwist Posts: 274
    didn't want to be "the over weight cousin" any more, wanted to look good & Feel good, be able to wear the same clothes as my cousins my age & friends.
  • kylexii
    kylexii Posts: 47
    For me, it wasn't really about the number on the scale. I wanted to prove to myself that I could commit to an exercise program and work hard to look amazing. I've tried and failed the 30 Day Shred multiple times, never getting past level 1. Today, I completed my first level 2 workout. I'm so proud of myself for doing this and I'm incredibly excited to watch my body change and get stronger! I have a whole set of programs set up systematically for me to complete by my 19th birthday. I'm ready to be in the best shape of my life! :smile:
  • alanabancroft
    alanabancroft Posts: 21
    Seeing a picture of me in a blue summer dress with my husband that I thought I looked cute in and coming to the conlusion that I still looked pregnant, even though I gave birth 5 months previous. And wanting to fit into my old jeans... Can't afford to buy all new ones. :happy:
  • HeyGrlHey
    HeyGrlHey Posts: 640
    So I started my weight loss journey at the beginning of May at 163lbs. Within 3 days I gained 3 pounds and went up to 166lbs. When I stepped on the scale that day something in me changed. Something told me that this was no longer a concept or idea that can be on the back burner, but this was my life. My one life. My one body. I was only 20 years old - I didn't want to waste it.
  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    - Gaining 12lbs more than my "must diet, don't want to ever weigh more than X lbs"
    - Hating pictures of myself at family gatherings
    - Seeing a double chin for the first time

    I actually tried running first, but wasn't loosing weight. Finally saw a post on another website about this one, decided to give it a try, and have been steadily loosing about 1 lb per week!
  • Adventuretown
    Adventuretown Posts: 120 Member
    A cancer scare. I realized that i'm not as healthy as I can or should be, and now's a better time than any to change my lifestyle!
  • PinkSouljah
    PinkSouljah Posts: 26
    Unhappy, out of breath, sore body, moody, nothing fit....need I say more :p
  • anulle2009
    anulle2009 Posts: 580 Member
    I had gained weight after pregnancy and saw pictures. I was soo disgusted, that was the point in time I knew I had to change things!
  • going2befit
    going2befit Posts: 24
    I began to have this thought in my daily life "I would be so much more comfortable in this situation if I were thin". I think the first time I had this thought I was trying on new clothes. Now I have it in almost any and every situation. Even if I'm just sitting around doing nothing.
  • tjones7
    tjones7 Posts: 306
    Thank you to everyone who has posted. Reading the post are cool because you find that you are not the only one with certain issues and seeing people's progress is very motivating.

    For me, I think I have tried almost every diet out there. I have had some success but I always seem to quit on myself. I find that I am always starting over. I started because I realized that I was avoiding life because of my weight and I hate seeing pictures of myself. And I hated the sound of my thighs and belly slapping everytime I did something physical ( sososo gross) I also don't want to be on any kind of medicine or be diagnosed with anything. what will help me stay committed is the realization that I invest my time in everyone but myself but I'm the only one unhappy
  • niknak0508
    niknak0508 Posts: 425 Member
    Ha.. just posted up something about this yesterday on here. My spark was when my doctor told me I was OBESE and needed to lose some weight.... totally embarrassing!
  • nikkishai
    nikkishai Posts: 407 Member
    I really missed wearing pants...
  • MissMarthaGrace
    MissMarthaGrace Posts: 227 Member
    I turned 40!
  • tladame
    tladame Posts: 465 Member
    An unflattering photo of my backside last Christmas! Decided it was time to lose the baby weight.
  • 3GKnight
    3GKnight Posts: 203
    Read through all the previous posts and have to say kudos to you all, but especially to those who had cancer scares. You didn't let it get you down. Good for you!

    1. A divorce. Being fit is part of my 'self re-invention'.
    2. Needed a hobby. I used to play video games, but they don't hold much interest anymore.
    3. Hit my highest ever weight of 188.
    4. I have a slender body type. All the fat sits right at my waist and looks horrible.
    5. Come summertime, I plan on hiking on a regular basis and want to keep up with all those freaky healthy Coloradoians...
  • polar135
    polar135 Posts: 319 Member
    I had Gout. 32 and Gout didn't work for me so i changed.
  • simple82
    simple82 Posts: 23 Member
    My dad had a heart problem and this guy I had a crush on for a few months asked me out. It pretty much sums it up :laugh:
  • kngarber
    kngarber Posts: 227
    When I stepped on the scale and weighed more than I did when I was 9 months pregnant :( That was a very rough day.
  • heykatieben
    heykatieben Posts: 398 Member
    - Was annoyed at myself for always complaining about my poochy belly, wanted to stop complaining
    - Wanted to eat healthier to lower my risk of disease, cancer, improve my asthma
    - Hoped healthier eating would improve my mindset :)
    - I hit the 140s for the first time
    - Had trouble fitting into jeans
    - Friend introduced me to MyFitnessPal and it was the first thing that's really WORKED! Woohoo!! Thanks guys :)

    :D
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