What is your main motivation for losing the weight?

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nicholet226
nicholet226 Posts: 6
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Hi! This is my first post. I should probably just start out by telling you all that I have lost 47 lbs in the past year. I am 5'11, now 160lbs. I started out at 207 about a year ago.

I want to get down to 155 lbs. My main goal/motivation for losing the weight is mainly because I want to feel great about myself. Also, it doesn't hurt to be healthy.

I am also going on vacation in 3 months to Punta Cana (which I was soooo excited about) So i would like to lose the extra 5 lbs and also tone up a lot more so I can look great in my new bikini's :):):)

What is motivating everyone here to lose weight and get into shape?

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  • JennyLisT
    JennyLisT Posts: 402 Member
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    I started here at 360, and my main motivation is to be healthy. On the same track, I want to set a good example for my two nieces (and anymore that might come along).
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,358 Member
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    My start weight here was 250lbs (I have made a new account because my old account I lost my access info to.) I got serious here at 205.5lbs. Which was back in September of 2011. My main motivation now is seeing my body change. Hearing how I inspire others and motivate others, that keeps me going. However, at first it was just to see myself at my smallest. The motivation I had back when I first started was this saying

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  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
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    My main motivation is to fit back into my size 8 clothing. I gained my 25 pounds last winter and hate that I have had to buy some clothes in a size 10. Not because size 10 is so big, but I can't afford a whole new wardrobe. ;-) Before last winter I had been steady at a size 8 for about two years.
  • nicholet226
    nicholet226 Posts: 6
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    Sounds great :) I have a before and after pic I am trying to figure out how you upload pictures
  • LeslieSJR
    LeslieSJR Posts: 64
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    My main motivation is to create my ideal body through hard work. I have always admired female athletes dedication and amazing fitness, so I am working towards that lifestyle for myself. Formerly an exercise hater, I now do the gym, yoga, tennis, swimming, biking, you name it..and truly am loving every minute of it!
  • smarty3
    smarty3 Posts: 11
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    My start weight was 160 at the beginning of this summer and now I'm at 146 :)
    I want to be down to 130 eventually, and my motivation for all this is that I just graduated high school and I want to be a whole new person and start fresh at college this fall! I'm so excited to start my life over and being slimmer and fitter is just one part of that. Can't wait!!!! :):)
  • Restybaby2012
    Restybaby2012 Posts: 568 Member
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    My Motivation? Well, it's kind of a long story.

    Obviously the first reason would be just to be overall healthier. To look better. To feel better.

    But there's more........in my case anyway. Let part of this be a warning to any one of you that is overweight
    ...........also let it be a lesson of sorts.

    2 years ago I moved to a new town, new apartment. All in an effort to be closer to work. Within 6 months my apartment flooded due to a broken hot water heating system pipe. It flooded my bedroom and I lost everything in it....which was ALL brand new. They came in and professionally cleaned and dried it, ripped out the carpet and padding etc.

    2 months later I got sick. BAD sick and no one could figure out why or with what. I missed like 8 days of work---something I never do.

    Fast forward about 4 months and 4 sleep studies later. I was diagnosed with UARS and SDB and now require a BiPap machine with Oxygen to sleep. My O2 sats dipped into the 50s when I slept and often into the 70s and 80s when awake. Still NO one knew why. I had to see pulmonology specialists, cardiologists, sleep doctors, etc. UGH still NO answers. \

    Now I cant breathe to go shopping, to clean house, to walk more than 100 feet. I have trouble walking from my car to my office and return. I get winded talking. Walking from my home office to my bedroom causes me to get short of breath.

    >>>Still NO one knows why. Ive had all kinds of CAT scans, XRays and MRIs of my chest and lungs etc

    I decided I had to lose weight and get healthy. 3 weeks ago I developed an infection.........they called it a systemic bacterial infection with staff and strep. I also had a raging UTI followed by nothing less than infectious cellulitis. IVs of antibiotics ever since.

    I have since lost 25.5 lbs and cannot not not tell y'all HOW MUCH BETTER I CAN breathe.I CAN take a deep breathe again and it doesnt hurt....I can breathe sooooo much better.... Id bet at least 50-75% better than 6 months ago. I can now sleep laying down, I dont get outta breathe walking around, or taking a shower.

    Part of this IS related to weight, probably more than I care to admit and part is related to finally being treated aggressively with anitbiotics.. I KNOW Ive ONLY lost 25 lbs but it feels like a 100. I never wanted to admit my weight had anything to do with having such trouble breathing and i know it was solely responsible but just the 25 had made such a difference. I cant wait to see what a difference of 50 or 75 lbs will make.

    I know it's gonna be a struggle......but Im determined. I know the support Ive already received here will help keep me on track and help me hold myself responsible. This really is a great site and you people are so supportive.

    THANK YOU
  • nicholet226
    nicholet226 Posts: 6
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    BEFORE - 207 lbs
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    AFTER - 160lbs
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    Took over a year but I am here and it feels great :)
  • LarStar
    LarStar Posts: 102 Member
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    I want to get physically fit and healthy. I've done a lot of work getting healthy in other ways (emotionally, spiritually), so this is the next step to a happier and healthier me :D
  • LucyFordxo
    LucyFordxo Posts: 62 Member
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    I know that a "new body" doesn't mean a "new inside"- but for me I feel like it does mean that.

    I'm excited to get this weight off, while doing so come to peace with my "inner fat girl"-and then eventually send her off and away once I get to my goal.

    I know that getting a handle on my physical is going to open A LOT of doors in my life-because I will feel so much stronger about myself. It's true that we're suppose to love ourselves at any weight, but it's hard for me to love who I am sometimes when I've done nothing but torture myself for 25 years. I'm attempting to make peace with myself throughout this process, so I'm excited to finally get there.

    And once I get there, I plan on making it my life's purpose to help others heal and empower themselves.

    But first I've got to BE the change I want to see in the world.

    -oh, and also...I want to be FLY LIKE BEYONCE.

    *werk*

    xo
  • nicholet226
    nicholet226 Posts: 6
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    thats amazing... im really happy to hear that you are feeling better!!!! i know its hard but keep up the good work..
  • nicholet226
    nicholet226 Posts: 6
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    I know that a "new body" doesn't mean a "new inside"- but for me I feel like it does mean that.

    I'm excited to get this weight off, while doing so come to peace with my "inner fat girl"-and then eventually send her off and away once I get to my goal.

    I know that getting a handle on my physical is going to open A LOT of doors in my life-because I will feel so much stronger about myself. It's true that we're suppose to love ourselves at any weight, but it's hard for me to love who I am sometimes when I've done nothing but torture myself for 25 years. I'm attempting to make peace with myself throughout this process, so I'm excited to finally get there.

    And once I get there, I plan on making it my life's purpose to help others heal and empower themselves.

    But first I've got to BE the change I want to see in the world.

    -oh, and also...I want to be FLY LIKE BEYONCE.

    *werk*

    xo

    haha thats great! Beyonce is one fly girl..
  • nicholet226
    nicholet226 Posts: 6
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    My Motivation? Well, it's kind of a long story.

    Obviously the first reason would be just to be overall healthier. To look better. To feel better.

    But there's more........in my case anyway. Let part of this be a warning to any one of you that is overweight
    ...........also let it be a lesson of sorts.

    2 years ago I moved to a new town, new apartment. All in an effort to be closer to work. Within 6 months my apartment flooded due to a broken hot water heating system pipe. It flooded my bedroom and I lost everything in it....which was ALL brand new. They came in and professionally cleaned and dried it, ripped out the carpet and padding etc.

    2 months later I got sick. BAD sick and no one could figure out why or with what. I missed like 8 days of work---something I never do.

    Fast forward about 4 months and 4 sleep studies later. I was diagnosed with UARS and SDB and now require a BiPap machine with Oxygen to sleep. My O2 sats dipped into the 50s when I slept and often into the 70s and 80s when awake. Still NO one knew why. I had to see pulmonology specialists, cardiologists, sleep doctors, etc. UGH still NO answers. \

    Now I cant breathe to go shopping, to clean house, to walk more than 100 feet. I have trouble walking from my car to my office and return. I get winded talking. Walking from my home office to my bedroom causes me to get short of breath.

    >>>Still NO one knows why. Ive had all kinds of CAT scans, XRays and MRIs of my chest and lungs etc

    I decided I had to lose weight and get healthy. 3 weeks ago I developed an infection.........they called it a systemic bacterial infection with staff and strep. I also had a raging UTI followed by nothing less than infectious cellulitis. IVs of antibiotics ever since.

    I have since lost 25.5 lbs and cannot not not tell y'all HOW MUCH BETTER I CAN breathe.I CAN take a deep breathe again and it doesnt hurt....I can breathe sooooo much better.... Id bet at least 50-75% better than 6 months ago. I can now sleep laying down, I dont get outta breathe walking around, or taking a shower.

    Part of this IS related to weight, probably more than I care to admit and part is related to finally being treated aggressively with anitbiotics.. I KNOW Ive ONLY lost 25 lbs but it feels like a 100. I never wanted to admit my weight had anything to do with having such trouble breathing and i know it was solely responsible but just the 25 had made such a difference. I cant wait to see what a difference of 50 or 75 lbs will make.

    I know it's gonna be a struggle......but Im determined. I know the support Ive already received here will help keep me on track and help me hold myself responsible. This really is a great site and you people are so supportive.

    THANK YOU

    thats amazing... im really happy to hear that you are feeling better!!!! i know its hard but keep up the good work..
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
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    When I was at a healthy weight, played sports, stayed active, everything just seemed better. After I gained weight, eat my feelings away, and became pretty inactive during majority of college, I knew I didn't like how I felt or look.

    So what is motivating me is to gain self confidence.

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