[peno777]

for me it was a picture of myself! What about you?

[iremnur]

My journey started beceuse i have type 1 diabetes and i want to look good in my clothes btw today is my first day and this is my first reply

[ShanIAm]

When I couldn't roll over in the middle of the night without it being an effort and waking myself up. That is when I knew I had to do something.

My motivation kicked in when I got my 20th High School class reunion invitation.

[wendybirdx]

Feeling sluggish throughout the whole day for no reason, being REALLY winded down going to the first floor where I live...and then pictures oh my xD

[kristip]

For me, both pictures and feeling pure lazy- my resting heartrate was going up and I was just feeling nasty.

[underanalysis]

Mine was a photo. It's the photo I use as my "before" now. I was aware I'd put on weight at the time but didn't know how bad it was.

And then my fitness journey started 6 months later after I'd lost ~12 lbs because I put on a costume for an event and felt awkward and uncomfortable in it... I just realized I wanted to be able to rock that damn costume, and that meant not just losing 15-20 lbs but getting into shape too.

[Aidanqm]

Vanity. When I moved from my small north woods town to a big college campus city, I noticed how fit and skinny all of the other girls on campus were. I felt envious and started dieting and exercising to fit in.

Now, I stay healthy for me. Because I love being active. I love weight lifting and biking and walking!

[habakuktwo]

Feeling horrible in my own skin and having my inner thighs rub together was becoming an issue.

[FruitsNVeggies]

I've been overweight my entire life, but just kind of "dealt" with it and gave myself the excuse that I was always like that, and always will be. My cousin, who was also always overweight, started a weight loss programme and she looked amazing! I ended up doing the same as her, and got down to a normal BMI. Over the years though my weight has gone up and down.

I have a 1 year old baby, and I am turning 30 soon, so it's kind of my motivation to be in the best shape of my life, and to stay healthy so I can run around and chase her and have energy. I've always set my goal at 145, but have never reached it. I just want to prove to myself that I can attain it, I just need to stay focused!