[Becstra]

Hi to my fellow 3 Fat Chicks forum members!

I don't know about y'all, but I find staying motivated to be the best way to keep up with my weight-loss intentions, and also the hardest thing to keep up with as well.

One thing that I find motivating is reading what weight-loss will do for others.

For instance, for me, losing weight will give me a chance to be more active with my daughter, who's turning 2 on Monday. And let's face it, toddlers are FAST!

It will also help stabilize my mood, so when my LO has her temper-tantrums, I won't be as liable to endure my own tempter-tantrum in response. Maybe that's just me, but I know that what I eat (and in turn my weight) plays a huge part in my mood.

So, those are just a few things that makes losing weight important to me.

What's important about losing weight to you?

Oh, and I hope you're all staying warm!!

[jillybean2014]

For me it has helped me to get my blood pressure in control. Also I want to get back to riding horses. I have 2 and my friends and daughters ride them so this year is my year for getting my groove back and enjoying life again. The smaller clothes I am fitting into helps too.

[DrivenByAmbition]

I want a healthy weight/healthy lifestyle for pregnancy and living to see my future children grow up.

I got heart disease issues on both sides of my family.

Welcome to the forum

[Koshka]

Mostly health. I am getting older and I want to live a healthier lifestyle and weight loss is part of that.

[lemc87]

Welcome to 3FC! Those are very good reasons to stay motivated.

Mine is due to my health. I'm 26 and am getting tested for sleep apnea, which I think has worsened since my weight gain from October until now (an additional 40 pounds)! I am a hypochondriac, so I fret about my health often. I want to eliminate some of the stress I feel about my weight.

I also want to get pregnant at some point and I think my weight's interfering with that.

Good luck with your weight loss! This is a great place for support.

[bethcoles]

Hi everyone, for me it is my mums recent diagnosis of diabetes and the fact that I have PCOS and am most likely infertile right now

Also, I am unbelievably unhappy with my appearance, so for that reason too.

I think we all do it for health really, although being overweight doesn't always mean you are unhealthy or unfit, just remember that!!

Beth.

[npotyonek]

To feel better about myself. To look better in my clothes! Keep illnesses at bay!

[Terra1984]

Welcome 2 The Forum, Thats a great question

I want to lose weight for my health

[Girl4him]

My reason for losing weight is to be healthy, be able to get around better. I have arthritis in my knees, so the extra weight is hurtful. I want to have more energy to do things with my hubby. To also get off the diabetics meds. and of course, I want to look better. Since I've lost some weight, I find I enjoy dressing up and buying new clothes.
I just joined this forum a few days ago. I find it does help to read comments and stories of others, it helps me keep motivated. Have a great day.

[Paulitens]

I don't want to spend the best decade of my life looking like "this" when I know I can look like "that." Hahaha!

Also because as time goes by losing weight becomes harder.

Also because my husband is losing a lot of weight and I want to keep up with his ridiculous good looks. I think he deserves it as much as he says I deserved him thinner and healthier.

And what else? Duh, because I would look super hot and who can say no to that!? LOL

[yoyoma]

For me it used to be primarily about looks and mostly just lip service about health. Now that I'm middle aged, I really am more interested in my health. I am also interested in my looks, but even if I were to maintain my ideal weight, there's only so much upside.

Another big deal for me now is maintenance. I am more willing to lose weight slowly (even very slowly) if I can figure out a way to keep it off in the process.

[tabuchheister]

Feel achy and grouchy at 52. Yucky!