What is YOUR motivation to lose weight?

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  • VaRnZ
    VaRnZ Posts: 3
    My motivation is, my partner is competing in the LONDON 2012 PARALYMPICS in late Aug/Sep & I want to travel over to London (live in NZ) & feel& look fantastic for this massive milestone in my partners life :)
  • bryburry
    bryburry Posts: 2
    I am a professional who spends most of his work day in meetings, working at a desk, or out to social events where you sit all the time. While I am young, I need an exercise routine to fit my new lifestyle so that all that sitting and eating doesn't turn me into a 400 lbs man. And while I'm at it, a cushion of a few pounds to gain back wouldn't hurt as I get older and weight is harder to keep off.
  • Baybbee123
    Baybbee123 Posts: 57 Member
    My motivation is to lose weight so I can do my last IVF...I've put on so much weight in the past 3 years with all the fertility drugs. I'm hoping to get healthy again and praying we will conceive..

    I will pray for you...I know your pain exactly and it is truly heartbreaking month after month.

    You can do it hun!
  • Charismasme2
    Charismasme2 Posts: 118 Member
    There isn't just one motivation. I turn 50 this November, and want to be healthy, not have all the aches and pains I have now, want to look good in the mirror. Want my BF to be proud to be seen with me...so many...LOL
  • hopefulfuturexox
    hopefulfuturexox Posts: 12
    To be heathy and look good. Add me if you want people?:heart:
  • elishabeish
    elishabeish Posts: 175 Member
    My kids!!! and My Mom has been in a vegitative state since March 30, 2008. No chance for recovery, but her husband wont let go. The whole story on my profile.
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    I want to be a faster mountain biker and runner!
  • vkbartlett
    vkbartlett Posts: 9
    Hi i'm new. My motiviation to lose weight is to feel healthier. I'm tired of waking up every day and feeling so sick and tired and just wanting to stay in bed rather than going out. I just joined and have found lots of great info on this website now i just need to make friends and lose weight. :)
  • msgardner47
    msgardner47 Posts: 14 Member
    What keeps me Motivated is Im doing something for ME!! My kids are grown and I want to be around for my 3 Grand-babies...I just feel so much healthier...:-) I motivated myself everyday on my face book page....
  • Baybbee123
    Baybbee123 Posts: 57 Member
    Keep 'em comin guys! I'm loving to read these!

    Just wanted to let you know that I am reading all of them :) Don't think I posted it just to ignore all you guys have to say!

    Whatever your motivation, I believe in ALL of you! Let's all get healthy - we can do it!
  • k011185
    k011185 Posts: 320 Member
    The mirror. Nasty thing that it is!
    Not just that, but it's what really slapped me across the face and told me to get my act together! I miss being able to run, we want to start a family and to just be able to feel good about myself again.
  • charkmommy3
    charkmommy3 Posts: 5
    Hi! I want to be healthy and have more energy so I can do more fun things!:smile:
  • sexyrosey
    sexyrosey Posts: 137
    I turned 30 this year spent my 20's a single mom alone. I had a break down one night in bed about 4 months before 1 turned 30 and thought nope i will not be alone. I started dating an awesome guy hitting the gym and now i have 11 months before i go to maui. I think 30 is an awesome year no matter what happens in the future i am ready :happy:
  • yepitsjen
    yepitsjen Posts: 79 Member
    I am going to Greece and Italy this summer- and I want to be able to wear a bathing suit. I've never really been obese, but I've been between 30-50 pounds overweight since my daughter was born in 1999. I want to feel sexy and good about myself again.

    And I want to live long enough to see my daughter become an adult.
  • Jmstill300
    Jmstill300 Posts: 239 Member
    I was tired of being referred to as "the big guy" and I also got tired of dealing with my health issues as well as having to shop at the Big & Tall stores just to get clothing (and paying an arm and a leg). I wanted people to take me seriously and not cringe when they had to be around me.
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    Conceiving a baby and then having energy for it, so far mission accomplished, my wife is pregnant. New mission Six Pack Abs, this won't happen until I get the loose skin removed.
  • Baybbee123
    Baybbee123 Posts: 57 Member
    I was tired of being referred to as "the big guy" and I also got tired of dealing with my health issues as well as having to shop at the Big & Tall stores just to get clothing (and paying an arm and a leg). I wanted people to take me seriously and not cringe when they had to be around me.

    Good for you!!!! 154lbs is AMAZING!!!! What an inspiration you are! I'm so proud of you!!
  • fuzzybear123
    fuzzybear123 Posts: 32 Member
    wearing a bridesmaid dress!!
  • ckoltun
    ckoltun Posts: 4
    I'm a detective on a mission to see if I actually have some shapely legs under all the excuses. I've gained up to 65lbs since high school for no good reason. I'd love to be in shape and be shapely and round is not the shape I'm seeking! Also, I'd like to be able to run around my house with just my skivvies on!
  • Baybbee123
    Baybbee123 Posts: 57 Member
    Conceiving a baby and then having energy for it, so far mission accomplished, my wife is pregnant. New mission Six Pack Abs, this won't happen until I get the loose skin removed.

    Awww congratulations to you and your wife! I am dreading the lose skin, but it's a battle wound I'm going to be proud to have when I lose it!
  • danoftroy
    danoftroy Posts: 7 Member
    At 64 years of age, married 43 years, my doctor told me my blood numbers were horrible and I was becoming pre-diabetic. At 6' tall, I weighed 260 pounds. I have worked since I was 16 years old and didn't want to die 6 months after I retire.

    That was July 2011 and 4,000 pounds of lettuce ago.. I now weigh 204 pounds. My goal is 200 pounds or less. I know I am going to make it. As morbid as it sounds, I imagined myself lying in a coffin with my wife crying looking down at me.

    Every time I was tempted by that donut or didn't want to exercise, I conjured up that image.

    Hope that isn't too gross, but that is what worked for me. Now I want to catch "jenj1313" (below) on a trail somewhere and see the look as I go past. :smile:
  • prettygirlhoward
    prettygirlhoward Posts: 338 Member
    Too get healthy, feel awesome and look great!! And to love what I see in the mirror!:love:
  • hollyg123
    hollyg123 Posts: 79 Member
    I want to be healthy so I can see my kids grow up and even meet my grand kids some day! Diabetes, heart disease and so many other things run in my family and I want to avoid those as well!
  • Baybbee123
    Baybbee123 Posts: 57 Member
    At 64 years of age, married 43 years, my doctor told me my blood numbers were horrible and I was becoming pre-diabetic. At 6' tall, I weighed 260 pounds. I have worked since I was 16 years old and didn't want to die 6 months after I retire.

    That was July 2011 and 4,000 pounds of lettuce ago.. I now weigh 204 pounds. My goal is 200 pounds or less. I know I am going to make it. As morbid as it sounds, I imagined myself lying in a coffin with my wife crying looking down at me.

    Every time I was tempted by that donut or didn't want to exercise, I conjured up that image.

    Hope that isn't too gross, but that is what worked for me. Now I want to catch "jenj1313" (below) on a trail somewhere and see the look as I go past. :smile:

    Definitely not too morbid! Good for you! Actually - this is kind of good motivation :) Thanks for commenting!
  • prettygirlhoward
    prettygirlhoward Posts: 338 Member
    At 64 years of age, married 43 years, my doctor told me my blood numbers were horrible and I was becoming pre-diabetic. At 6' tall, I weighed 260 pounds. I have worked since I was 16 years old and didn't want to die 6 months after I retire.

    That was July 2011 and 4,000 pounds of lettuce ago.. I now weigh 204 pounds. My goal is 200 pounds or less. I know I am going to make it. As morbid as it sounds, I imagined myself lying in a coffin with my wife crying looking down at me.

    Every time I was tempted by that donut or didn't want to exercise, I conjured up that image.

    Hope that isn't too gross, but that is what worked for me. Now I want to catch "jenj1313" (below) on a trail somewhere and see the look as I go past. :smile:

    I'm glad that you've made it this far! CONGRATS!
  • Happyhealthybabe
    Happyhealthybabe Posts: 15
    Hit hit that size 6-8 (Australian) I have kind of athletic legs so I'd be happy if my thighs didn't touch :) I'm getting closer everyday!
  • bkw2488
    bkw2488 Posts: 190 Member
    To be active with my kids and to feel SEXY:blushing: !!!!
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    Being able to keep up when playing with my niece and nephew or my sister
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    at 47 I still want to be married again. I've been widowed 10 years and I want to look and feel good about myself. all my life my family has dubbed me the fat one and I'm tired of it.

    I have 2 teens who need me around because their dad didn't make it... he didn't take care of his health. I'm it and I'm playing this game the right way!
  • Jessamine
    Jessamine Posts: 226 Member
    To fit in my bridesmaid dress this month
    To be at my goal weight for my 30th birthday this year & our 5th anniversary cruise
    To be at a healthier weight before I get pregnant
    To reduce my cholesterol numbers
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