I want to have more energy

I want to be healthier

I want to no longer shop in the plus size section

I want to wear shorts & not be embarrassed this summer

I want to wear a bathing suit this summer

I want to be a skinny bride

I want to be a mom that can run around with her children (once I have them)

I want to prove that I can beat this vicious cycle

I want to prove to those who doubt that I can do this that I CAN do this!

I want to be able to exercise/zumba & not need to use my inhaler

I want to go to Tucson in October & see my MIL's face when we walk in after losing all of our weight (hubby is doing it too & they have no idea)

I want to go to the wedding and dance around all night & not be the "fat chick"

I am tired of being known as the "fat" friend, neighbor, cousin, daughter, coworker, yada yada yada

I AM READY TO DO THIS!

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weight loss incentives
Shop at victoria's secret and regular sizes ;)
Healthier for my kids
To not be winded when I walk up the stairs
To fit into the old clothes I have in my closet
To wear short sleeves
Wear a bathing suit without feeling like shamu

If bathing suits had pants I would be ok HAHA...

I am going on a beach vacation at the end of May with the DH for the first time in the 11 years we have been together.

I want to be in Onederand.
I want to look good in my bathing suit (no bikinis for me yet).
I want to be able go for long walks along the beach and play in the waves with DH.
I want to enjoy sex on the beach, ;) or at least in my cabana over it, without being self conscious.
I want to not have to buy new shorts for this summer, because I have grown out of all my old ones.

Have energy to play with my kids
Not have to worry about high cholesterol or BP like my mom
Have fun shopping for cute clothes!!!
Not having my thighs touch - what an thought!

I really like that sex on the beach is one of your motivators! I am rooting for ya girl!!

I want to maintain my weight to fit in the skinny clothes that I have bought, because all my former fat clothes have been donated to charity.

I want to acknowledge that the "fat shell" is gone, and that I am slender

I want to maintain the tools that I have learned to be successful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the rest of my life.

I want to wear a bikini

Going to Orlando in mid-March and I want to feel comfortable in cute skinny clothes!

Not worrying about suffering a fatal heart attack in my early 50's like my Dad

Went shopping this weekend and was down 2 pant sizes!!! And I even bought a medium sized shirt! I cannot remember the last time I bought anything smaller than a L/XL Woohooooooo Small achievements sure do keep up the motivation :carrot:

Leigh that is awesome! :carrot:

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I just got a surprise from my honey. For my birthday (May 14th) he is taking me on a cruise with my best friend since pre-school & her husband!!! So excited!

That's great!!! I went into a store this weekend.. not a fat girl store.. and bought an XL. It was such a great feeling.. The loose clothes are one of the best motivators... :bravo:

How exciting!!! Now if that's not incentive for you I don't know what is :carrot: Have fun planning!!!

I am sooooooo ready to get rid of my big girl clothes! Might be a bad thing though because I did have to limit myself this weekend - shopping could be dangerous now! LOL;)

Ekk that’s super exciting Karla.. I know you have been going through a lot.. I hope you have a blast..I cant wait to go on a cruise one day!

Also everyone else.. Its hard to keep up with all the posts but great job! I cant wait to give away my old clothes that don’t fit haha

I am also going to California (San Diego) the first week in June - so this will give me some incentive to work towards. I want to be able to wear shorts and short sleeves by then! I hate being fat in the summer - its the worst feeling.