100 lb. Club - ONE reason you will stay on your plan today. JANUARY

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Beverlyjoy

01-12-2012, 08:50 AM

There are many reasons, of course. What is one of those reasons.

(Your reasons can sometimes inspire another person.:))

Beverlyjoy

01-12-2012, 08:51 AM

because I need to have food sanity in my life.

Foxevil

01-12-2012, 08:59 AM

Because I don't want to be the fattest one in the room next Christmas:ink:

Aclai4067

01-12-2012, 09:57 AM

Because I haven't been this big in two years, and I don't intend to stay here

time2lose

01-12-2012, 10:31 AM

Because I want to walk without pain

thistoo

01-12-2012, 11:40 AM

Because I've done it before, so I know I can do it again.

caryesings

01-12-2012, 12:11 PM

Because I didn't stick to plan yesterday. I kept veering off course but didn't throw in the towel. Back to it today.

Salley

01-12-2012, 12:13 PM

Because the future is based on the present.

baker23

01-12-2012, 12:16 PM

Because I've started weight training and I don't want to see the scale go up any more then it has to xD

"Because the future is based on the present" Thats such a beautiful line. Mind if I use it in my signature?

Salley

01-12-2012, 01:30 PM

PrettyMom09

01-12-2012, 03:23 PM

because i don't want to be the fattest person in my office :(

ubergirl

01-12-2012, 09:57 PM

because I feel much better when I stay on plan.

Peaches117

01-12-2012, 10:51 PM

I've got to do something with my life, and attaining my dreams means I HAVE to lose this weight.

Beverlyjoy

01-13-2012, 06:39 AM

because I wore a dress yesterday I could not have worn 6 weeks ago.. I like that feeling and want more of it.

InsideMe

01-13-2012, 07:37 AM

Because I went shopping last night and I'm officially in a size 10! I don't want to go back to a 16 or even an 18! EVER

aliasihaya

01-13-2012, 08:42 AM

Partially because I'm tired of being the fattest person that I know, partially because I'm tired of being tired, and partially for my health. I'm not good at just picking one thing. :-)

jessica2231

01-13-2012, 09:31 AM

because i deserve to allow my hardwork to pay off.
Because I deserve not undermine my own goals.

Aclai4067

01-13-2012, 09:51 AM

Because most of my clothes are too tight. I'm sick of wearing the same 5 outfits and I'm not buying new fat clothes!

LondonGirl88

01-13-2012, 10:20 AM

because I need to have food sanity in my life.

This!!

qtapostolic

01-13-2012, 10:40 AM

I just lost 5 lbs so I don't want all my hard work to go to waste!

This inspired me "maybe I can't lose 100 lbs, but I could loose 5 lbs twenty times" !!! Love It!
I only have to lose 5 lbs 19 more times--I really CAN do this!!!:carrot:

thistoo

01-13-2012, 10:48 AM

because I wore a dress yesterday I could not have worn 6 weeks ago.. I like that feeling and want more of it.

Oh, I love that feeling! Congratulations :)

Today I am staying on plan because I want to experience that feeling again myself, and soon.

Karthen

01-13-2012, 01:48 PM

Because I've spent too long dreaming about what I want to do, and now it's time to -do- something to achieve it!

Salley

01-13-2012, 02:55 PM

...to be an example of how to meet challenges, and be a future inspiration to my son as he faces life's challenges. :)

time2lose

01-13-2012, 04:14 PM

I want to enjoy my life to its fullest.

ubergirl

01-13-2012, 05:34 PM

because I'm so happy to be on day 3 of the restart.

Baileysmomma

01-13-2012, 09:11 PM

Because I NEVER want to see the 300s again.

TiffNeedsChange

01-13-2012, 11:36 PM

Because I need to recover from my tendon injuries and lowering my weight will stop me from being in near constant pain/discomfort. I want to be able to run and play with my son without worry about hurting myself. :carrot: I want to feel beautiful again :)

Beverlyjoy

01-14-2012, 07:41 AM

because I am on 'the road' to onederland - I want to finish the journey there!

ubergirl

01-14-2012, 08:42 AM

because I'm on day 4 of my restart and I feel a lot better already.

thistoo

01-14-2012, 04:58 PM

Because I'm going to the theater tonight and none of my pretty dresses fit right now. I want back in them, darn it.

Baileysmomma

01-14-2012, 04:59 PM

Because today is day 14 on track with my food and exercise. I will not mess myself up now. I've come too far!

Beverlyjoy

01-15-2012, 05:14 AM

because it feels better at the end of the day when I have had a healthy food day.

ubergirl

01-15-2012, 07:40 AM

Because I am going to get back in the groove and the longer I do this the easier it will seem.

Vivian27

01-15-2012, 12:39 PM

Because I want to skip around the park with my daughter without getting winded so quickly.

sluggerbean

01-15-2012, 05:39 PM

Because I am on the road to better health and am taking it one step (pound) at a time!

linJber

01-15-2012, 06:08 PM

Because I am determined to maintain for the rest of my life.

Lin

Beverlyjoy

01-16-2012, 07:00 AM

because I ultimately, feel 'frantic' and out of control when I eat crazy. (I don't like that feeling.)

jessica2231

01-16-2012, 09:16 AM

because i can finally shop at the stores my sister and friends can. We dont have to go to my "special" stores anymore. :) I love shopping more than ever!

ubergirl

01-16-2012, 09:49 AM

because I'm on DAY SEVEN!!

omgzitsmiranda

01-16-2012, 09:53 AM

If I can get through the 1st week of IP, then I can get through the rest ;)

time2lose

01-16-2012, 09:53 AM

so that I can have a long active life!

Gabe

01-16-2012, 12:10 PM

Because I'm stuck at 243 this morning. Again. And it's ticking me off, so let's fix that, shall we?

shellofself

01-16-2012, 05:09 PM

Because I've done it before, so I know I can do it again.

I second that! And add.. If not today, then when? :carrot:

Mamalicious

01-17-2012, 02:09 AM

Because every bad food choice I make is robbing my children of precious time spent with their mother and because they are too young to see me laying in a casket.

Beverlyjoy

01-17-2012, 07:29 AM

because any number on the scale feels better on the way down than on the way up.

jessica2231

01-17-2012, 08:58 AM

because im worth fighting for my health.

thistoo

01-17-2012, 09:40 AM

Because I really want to get back into onederland and stay there this time.

time2lose

01-17-2012, 02:22 PM

because losing just 10 more pounds will make my knees feel better.

Beverlyjoy

01-18-2012, 05:38 AM

because I feel so much better upon losing weight in the last 6-7 weeks. I really like the feeling.

thistoo

01-18-2012, 09:02 AM

Because slow loss, no matter how frustrating, is better than feeling as bad as I have for the past six months of not trying at all.

katesedge

01-18-2012, 09:22 AM

because staying on plan makes me happier than sitting on my but all day watching diet programs saying 'uuugh i need to lose weight' and reaching for another chocolate! or worse, a cigarette!:p

jessica2231

01-18-2012, 09:43 AM

because i fit in my brand new dress and i dont want that to change!!!

InsideMe

01-18-2012, 09:58 AM

Because I haven't seen the 180's in over 15 years! This feels too good to go back!

rachaelm

01-18-2012, 09:58 AM

Because slow loss, no matter how frustrating, is better than feeling as bad as I have for the past six months of not trying at all.

because staying on plan makes me happier than sitting on my but all day watching diet programs saying 'uuugh i need to lose weight' and reaching for another chocolate! or worse, a cigarette!:p

Both of these. Even if it takes another two years, trying to change something that makes me so unhappy is soooo much better than being afraid to even start. :)

guacamole

01-18-2012, 12:23 PM

Because I want to look and feel great this summer and every day towards that goal counts!

time2lose

01-18-2012, 12:30 PM

I like myself better when I control the food I eat instead of letting food control me.

ubergirl

01-18-2012, 02:40 PM

Because slow loss, no matter how frustrating, is better than feeling as bad as I have for the past six months of not trying at all.

This!

And because it's DAY EIGHT and finally I'm not quite so hungry.

TheBunneh

01-18-2012, 02:59 PM

Because I'm stronger than I think.

Beverlyjoy

01-19-2012, 05:07 AM

because I want to feel better.

ubergirl

01-19-2012, 09:21 AM

because I felt upset and frustrated when I saw the scale bounce UP this morning, but I know I've been 100% on plan and so I just need time and patience.

TheBunneh

01-19-2012, 09:27 AM

Because I feel happier when I make the health of my body a priority

thistoo

01-19-2012, 11:53 AM

because I felt upset and frustrated when I saw the scale bounce UP this morning, but I know I've been 100% on plan and so I just need time and patience.

This. I am not known for my patience, so weight loss is honestly the ultimate test.

Exception

01-19-2012, 03:07 PM

Because I woke up this morning and I had lost 2 pounds since Monday.

Beverlyjoy

01-20-2012, 04:31 AM

- because food does not cure stress or emotions.

Aluli

01-20-2012, 05:29 AM

Because I'm tired of dressing with a loose outer jacket thing to conceal my big mid-section!

thistoo

01-20-2012, 09:35 AM

Because I have a closet full of beautiful clothes going to waste, and I want to feel as confident as I did when I fit in them.

guacamole

01-20-2012, 09:35 AM

Because I don't want to fit back into my fat clothes!

TheBunneh

01-20-2012, 11:01 AM

Because I will thank myself a month from now.

Gabe

01-20-2012, 03:01 PM

Because. . .239, OMG, 239! :D

baker23

01-20-2012, 03:12 PM

because i'm taking a day off from the gym, and not burning the additional 500 or so calories xD

geoblewis

01-20-2012, 04:32 PM

Because I am going out for a cocktail with friends tonight and I want to enjoy myself without regret.

desertmouse2010

01-20-2012, 04:35 PM

because I feel good when I'm OP

Anya

01-20-2012, 05:33 PM

Because it's too cold to go shopping!

Beverlyjoy

01-21-2012, 05:06 AM

because I really like the feeling of being lighter.

ubergirl

01-21-2012, 11:11 AM

because I think I'm at the push-comes-to-shove point right now and I have to stick with it.

TheBunneh

01-21-2012, 11:50 AM

Because my body needs it.

facingfacts12

01-21-2012, 11:50 AM

because I want my husband to look at me and think I'm sexy. Not because I'm his wife, but because I actually AM pretty dang sexy. :)

guacamole

01-21-2012, 08:09 PM

Because I want to feel proud of myself!

Beverlyjoy

01-22-2012, 07:42 AM

because I really want to get to onederland.

thistoo

01-22-2012, 09:24 AM

because I really want to get to onederland.

Yep.

HealthyMeWannabe

01-22-2012, 09:55 AM

Because I want to win my office's Biggest Loser competition and shock my coworkers with how much healthier I am!

guacamole

01-22-2012, 05:58 PM

Because I want to get to a normal BMI ASAP!

baker23

01-22-2012, 06:37 PM

Because today I wore a size 12 pair of jeans for the first time and they fit perfectly...

Beverlyjoy

01-23-2012, 05:57 AM

I love reading all of these reasons... most are mine too.

because I feel better when I don't have to carry all this weight around.

thistoo

01-23-2012, 09:07 AM

Because I feel so much better when I'm eating right.

aliasihaya

01-23-2012, 10:32 AM

Because I'm tired of losing the same 2 pounds over and over again. I soooo want to break 220 but that's never going to happen if I keep messing it up over the weekend.

TheBunneh

01-23-2012, 10:51 AM

Now is better than later.

guacamole

01-23-2012, 10:55 AM

Because I want see myself in photos and think, "I love how I look!"

omgzitsmiranda

01-23-2012, 11:04 AM

Because I'm already 2 weeks into IP & 23 days into the 2012 challenge! I've already lost 8lbs & who knows how many inches.

Also because I've lost 2 pants sizes in TWO weeks! Gotta keep going!

ma26

01-23-2012, 12:00 PM

I am not part of the 100lb club, but I want to say I love these posts. Having a daily reminder is so powerful. You ladies are very inspirational.

Anya

01-23-2012, 12:00 PM

Because I failed so spectacularly yesterday.

timetodoit4me

01-23-2012, 12:24 PM

Because if I dont make the change today, when will I?

I dont want to get bigger & bigger, I want to be healthy for me and my family.

HealthyMeWannabe

01-23-2012, 12:51 PM

Because my coworkers in our office Biggest Loset challenge named me as Team Captain today. I can't let my team down!

ubergirl

01-23-2012, 07:44 PM

because I'm taking it one day at a time. Because I hate binging.

Beverlyjoy

01-24-2012, 05:07 AM

because my tummy will feel better too - if I stay with my plan.

thistoo

01-24-2012, 06:39 AM

Being I didn't get up at 5:00 to ride the spin bike just to blow it on food that will make me feel lousy anyway.

jessica2231

01-24-2012, 09:32 AM

because i dont want to get in a 7week yoyo rutt like last time.

3up-3down-3up-3down.... not happening again!

guacamole

01-24-2012, 09:11 PM

Because I want to be able to keep up with my kids.

Beverlyjoy

01-25-2012, 05:39 AM

because the extra food I ate last night only 'felt good' for a moment and then felt bad. I don't want to feel bad!

thistoo

01-25-2012, 06:11 AM

Because I am down another pound this morning, and I've gotten up early two days in a row to ride the spin bike. I'm planning to use this forward momentum to take me all the way back to onederland.

jessica2231

01-25-2012, 09:45 AM

because i am so close to onederland! : )

guacamole

01-25-2012, 01:07 PM

Because my clothes feel tight today!

Dawn2Dusk

01-25-2012, 01:12 PM

Because I don't want to go a year, a month, or even a week from now and think to myself, "I wish I had stayed on plan."

Beverlyjoy

01-26-2012, 04:13 AM

because crazy eating makes me feel sick.

thistoo

01-26-2012, 09:13 AM

Because TOM started yesterday and I want to see a big whoosh when it's over.

jessica2231

01-26-2012, 09:29 AM

because I lost a pound last night!
Because I am becoming confident!

jessica2231

01-26-2012, 09:29 AM

because crazy eating makes me feel sick.

There are many reasons, of course. What is one of those reasons.

(Your reasons can sometimes inspire another person.:))

thank you for this thread it helps me everyday!

rachaelm

01-26-2012, 09:40 AM

I will stay on plan today because I cannot wait to see how much weight I have lost by September. I promised myself I would try calorie counting for one year. I've lost 40 pounds as of today.

gonnabfitmom

01-26-2012, 10:24 AM

Because I already think I am hot sh*t and I have only lost 6 lbs.

guacamole

01-26-2012, 03:16 PM

Because I am going to fight through my PMS munchies and not give in to my sugar craving! It will be worth it not to see a big gain when PMS and TOM are over

Because even though I am at a plateau, I have faith that if I keep up my eating plan, I will eventually start losing again.

Beverlyjoy

01-27-2012, 06:52 AM

because overeating and chocolate don't make aches and pains go away... they don't help for more than a moment, really.

jessica2231

01-27-2012, 09:32 AM

because i want to make it to Onederland!

thistoo

01-27-2012, 10:03 AM

Because chocolate is not going to make my cramps better, no matter how much my hormones try to convince me it will.

Steph7409

01-27-2012, 10:13 AM

Because my plan is so flexible that going off it would be just pure self-indulgence.

rachaelm

01-27-2012, 10:36 AM

Because my plan is so flexible that going off it would be just pure self-indulgence.

Good one Steph! I like your thinking on that one, this is something I should tell myself. :D

guacamole

01-27-2012, 10:38 AM

Because chocolate is not going to make my cramps better, no matter how much my hormones try to convince me it will.

Love it!!!! Ditto!

free1

01-27-2012, 11:11 AM

Because I'm tired of looking like a tank :(

free1

01-27-2012, 11:11 AM

Because I don't want to be in the same place next year.

Beverlyjoy

01-28-2012, 05:22 AM

Jessica - it helps me too, to read people's reasons. I am glad it's helpful to you, too.

because I need to have food sanity - or I feel like my world is spinning.

thistoo

01-28-2012, 10:58 AM

Because they broke ground on my sister's pool this week, and I have a feeling bathing suits are going to be a large part of my summer wardrobe from here on out.

Also, because I'm going to have to replace my jeans soon (I am wearing through the inner thighs, surprise surprise) and I would really prefer to replace them with a smaller size.

RRB2

01-29-2012, 02:48 AM

Because I'm so close to Onederland, I can taste it! And it tastes much better than this cake I won't have!

Beverlyjoy

01-29-2012, 07:27 AM

because chocolate didn't make our favorite, wonderful & dieing aunt any better.

Laura78

01-29-2012, 07:39 AM

Because I don't want to go a year, a month, or even a week from now and think to myself, "I wish I had stayed on plan."
This!

thistoo

01-29-2012, 10:27 AM

Because I am SO TIRED of wondering where I'd be if I'd just stuck to it the first time around.

Beverlyjoy

01-30-2012, 07:08 AM

because I have the healthy food with me.

thistoo

01-30-2012, 08:22 AM

Because I feel AMAZING. I can't remember how long it's been since I felt this good.

jessica2231

01-30-2012, 09:31 AM

because if i dont make it to onederland by then end of february I think i will go crazy!!!! but i know i have to stay on plan to get there!

thistoo

01-31-2012, 06:32 AM

Because I am going to NYC with friends in May, and I want to enjoy my trip, not spend the entire time worrying about how I look.

jessica2231

01-31-2012, 09:10 AM

because i love the confidence boost. :)

strngsrvrbird

01-31-2012, 01:54 PM

Because I need to learn to believe in myself again. :)

stimkovs

01-31-2012, 02:23 PM

because hunger is not the problem, so food will not be the solution.

jessica2231

02-01-2012, 09:37 AM

because I know I can, so no excuses! :)

guacamole

02-01-2012, 06:07 PM

Because TOM is no excuse to go off plan!!!

jessica2231

02-02-2012, 09:19 AM

because i finally lost after my TOM stall. :) im not gonna mess this up now.

Curvaliscious

02-02-2012, 01:21 PM

I wish this forum had a "like" button. You girls are amazing.

I will stay on plan because I want my kids to have great long, healthy and rich lives.

jessica2231

02-03-2012, 09:11 AM

Even though 11 days on plan perfectly and thinking i lost yesterday only to see it again today. Im not going to give up!

thistoo

02-03-2012, 09:22 AM

I wish this forum had a "like" button.

I think that at least once a day!

Today I am staying on plan because I can't control my ridiculous coworkers and I can't control the fact that our hotel reservations for our NYC trip fell through, but I can control what I put in my body.

jessica2231

02-06-2012, 09:04 AM

because I Have lsot 7inches around my stomach since i began my journey. I dont want those 7 inches back. :)

jessica2231

02-08-2012, 09:13 AM

because if i stay on plan i will lose even if my body has been fickle for the last two weeks!

time2lose

02-08-2012, 11:04 AM

I want to live the fullest life possible!

jessica2231

02-09-2012, 09:05 AM

because i finally lost a pound after two and a half weeks... and im not getting that pound back!

jessica2231

02-10-2012, 09:22 AM

Because Im finally through my brick wall of 207.4!!! : )

jessica2231

02-13-2012, 09:20 AM

because im only 6lbs from Onederland and the scale is moving again!

Beverlyjoy

02-13-2012, 09:35 AM

because I want to lose the pound I gained before my surgery later this week.

jessica2231

02-14-2012, 09:34 AM

Because for the first time since New Years the scale is steadily moving down!