I started because of health; I was two pounds away from the obese mark.

I am more confident when I look better.

I like wearing cute clothes.

My hubby says he likes me no matter what, but his actions show he likes me better at this weight than at 184!

Now that I am physically active, I want to improve my performance. (God, I never thought I would care about improving speed or balance.)

Me at 184 was not me.

I was always the skinny one among my friends. They aren't snarky now or anything like that, but when I was up to 184... they had this look of *pity* when they saw me, and that look hurt.

I like being strong.

I was just sick and tired of letting my weight, and how I FELT about my weight, run my life. I was absolutely, positively FED UP and PO'd and I wanted the entire issue out of my life for good.

Plus, I hadn't had a date in a while and I figured I'd have a better shot at landing a guy if I was thinner. It may not be PC to admit that, but there it is :) .

My reason for losing weight is really just to enhance and improve all areas of my life: clothing, love life, how I feel about myself, how others perceive me, ect.

My top 10 reasons:

1. So I can wear cute clothes and never worry about looking ok standing but having to worry about how I will look sitting (rolls).

2. I want self confidence.

3. I never want the way I look to be a factor in the reason I don't do something (like go to an interview or apply for a certain job).

4. So I can feel sexy!

5. So I can be the one people want to look like instead of me wanting to look like some girl I see.

6. So when I eat in public I don't have to wonder if anyone is looking at me thinking I shouldn't be eating.

7. I want to wear a bathing suit that's not black and that doesn't look like baggy shorts and a tank top.

8. I don't want high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or any other health problems that would be caused by being overweight.

9. I don't want to be introduced to some one my mom or sister know and get that "you guys are related?" look (they're both 5'2" and like 110).

10. I never want to have to look around the first day of class or work or anything to try and find some one, anyone who I think is fatter than me, so I don't have to be so self conscious. (That may sound mean, but I don't mean it to be insensitive or rude).

I have a few different reasons.

I want to feel good about myself again. I want to be able to wear sexy things for my husband and not be embarrassed! I want to have more children, not until the weight is off though. Call me crazy, lose weight just to gain it back. But I want to be a "skinny, pregnant women". No, but I feel that if I do not lose it now I never will. I also want to be more active. When I was at my heaviest, I never wanted to do anything. Hopefully someday I will be able to wear my size 1/2 jeans again! And this is kind of funny- I want a pair of the Ugg Fluffy Momma boots. However, I don't feel like I can wear them until I am skinnier. That is a gift I will purchase for myself once I have reached 125!

Originally Posted by TBJ333:

I was always the skinny one among my friends. They aren't snarky now or anything like that, but when I was up to 184... they had this look of *pity* when they saw me, and that look hurt.

Same here... I went to a friend's wedding this summer. It was sort of a reunion. I hadn't seen many of my friends in a few years and I the pity looks also.

My main reason for trying to lose weight is to be healthy. I am only 22 years old and I want to have a long, healthy life. I don't have any kids yet and I feel like I've let myself go. I want to be able to buy clothes and wear them, because I think they are cute--not because they are decent-looking clothes that might cover up the bad areas. I'm frustrated, because everytime I go to the doctor with a problem, they automatically try to connect it with my weight or brush me off. It's not until the 2nd or 3rd time that I come in, that they start looking at other causes.

I want to stop being self-conscious, be more confident, and fit into a nice pair of jeans...

Me
 

In high school I was on a weight roller coaster. I went up and down 20 lbs constantly! Then after I graduated, I dropped 30lbs b/c I was addicted to diet pills for 3 years. (not the best way to loose!)
So my reasons are
-do it the right way
-loose the baby weight so people don't say I let myself go after having my son
-fit into my "*** pants" (a pair of very cute size 7 jeans)
-I want my boobs to get smaller b/c I hate having big boobs!
-I want to feel sexy
-when I was preggo, I said I wanted to be a MILF. And I do want to be that hot momma!!
-even though I'm married, I want guys to look at me
-shopping is more of a chore that I have to do right now, and I liked it better when it was fun

wedding bells
 

My selfish reason is:

So that when I finally get engaged I can focus on the wonderful feelings and events that come with it and not have to wory about dropping 20 lbs, I'll already be at my goal weight!! Also so I'll be easily carried over the threshold by my husband. But this won't be for awhile so I can take my time with this journey.

~jess~

My reasons for trying to lose the weight are;

1: health reasons, I have chronic heartburn, but since I have lost about 60 lbs that is not an issue anymore. YAY!!

2: To feel sexy - I know it is superficial, but since high school i have always been the tomboy with short hair and baggy guys clothing. i have never been able to shop in the girls sections since about my sophmore year, now I just want to feel like a girl.

3: ok so this is kinda tied to #3, but to walk into a room and make guys heads turn, and to know that I get to pick ;) , hahaha, sounds stupid, but it would be great to know I get the options, not just who would date a fat chick.

4: Not to ever hear this wonderful complement again " your face is very pretty" .... I know people mean well but it just makes me even more aware that i am large and nothing else on me is pretty.

Yeah, I agree with Allensmom and Honey-Dipped. I don't want to "let myself go."

Hello....

I have a lot of selfish reasons as well...
1. I dont want to be the fattest friend in the group anymore
2. I hate seeing pics of myself with my two best friends
3. I want to show everyone I can start a diet/exercise regime and STICK TO IT.
4. I want guys to check me out. (What girl doesn't want it at some point) Esp when I'm out with friends, since I am always the one ignored in that respect, which shouldn't bother me, but does.
5. Because I'm tired of being this way, when i know I could be otherwise if i put some effort into it.
6. And I have several family members I'd like to wow, just because it would be something they hadn't managed to do yet.
7. I also work in a high school as a permanent substitute, and there are times when I just *know* the kids are making comments behind my back. I want to be thin so there's nothing to make comments about.
:) Health would be good too. LOL

Vanessa

Originally Posted by Grumbleworts:
Hello....

I have a lot of selfish reasons as well...
1. I dont want to be the fattest friend in the group anymore
2. I hate seeing pics of myself with my two best friends
3. I want to show everyone I can start a diet/exercise regime and STICK TO IT.
4. I want guys to check me out. (What girl doesn't want it at some point) Esp when I'm out with friends, since I am always the one ignored in that respect, which shouldn't bother me, but does.
5. Because I'm tired of being this way, when i know I could be otherwise if i put some effort into it.
6. And I have several family members I'd like to wow, just because it would be something they hadn't managed to do yet.
7. I also work in a high school as a permanent substitute, and there are times when I just *know* the kids are making comments behind my back. I want to be thin so there's nothing to make comments about.
:) Health would be good too. LOL

Vanessa

Wow, Vanessa you summed up my thoughts exactly....especially 5, 6 (and boyfriend's family too!---his mom used to make comments about me when we first got together)1,2(all my closer friends are SKINNY) and number 3 definitely b/c nobody seems to have the faith in me!.....also to impress my boyfriend and show him i can do it! and on top of it....I just want to feel good about me and have better self esteem/confidence! be able to go shopping and buy whatever i want, whenever i want....etc etc!:D

Ok, here I go:

1. I want to look hot for my husband. He says he loves me the way I am, but I don't love me.
2. Dh lost 90lbs two years ago. If he can do it so can I. I just need more motivation
3. I am tired of girls checking out my husband. I am ready to be checked out as well.
4. I have seen all the mommies in my son's class. Yep, I am the biggest one, and the youngest.
5. I want to get into my Lucky's!!!! They were my favorite jeans and last year I got into them, just couldn't button them.
Ladies, you have helped me tremendously. I have realized that no matter how down I feel there are others out there that are just like me. We can do it!!!!