[pixiefalls]

Originally Posted by 2frustrated

2) I hate getting the extra attention from men, I feel less self-confident now than I did when I was larger.

I also HATE the extra attention. I want to be acknowledged that I look better, but I don't want to be hit on. *shrugs*

[Sunnigummi]

Really? I wish guys would hit on me. I've um...never had a guy hit on me ever. They usually go to my friends first. *sigh* Posting this made me feel bad.

[mudbugs]

I want my hip to feel better. That's my main motivation because it hurts sooooo bad & I don't want a hip replacement.

I want to be able to feed & prune & plant & work on my roses without having to stop every 10 minutes....and I got LOTSA roses. ( I love my roses..they are like my kids)

I want to go through one of those revolving entrance bar thingies they have in stadiums without worrying beforehand if I am gonna fit.

And I want to quit having to wear a long shirt or blazer or jacket everyday when I go to work...(because those hide my butt perfectly and no one knows that I have a big butt as long as I wear them...)

And I want to wear a bathing suit again...even if it is just so I know I can WEAR one...I won't go out in public, I promise!!!

Ok--how many answers did you say you wanted??? 'Cause I can go on and on..and on.....

[Glory87]

Oh, I travel a lot for work. I really fit into coach seats a lot better now - they are almost roomy! A definite plus

[GenreGirl]

There have already been so many great reasons listed. I'm not sure what I can add. I'm far away from my 20's so my goals & outlook might be different.

1. To be healthier as I age

2. To be more confident & self assured.

3. To avoid looking & feeling 'matronly'

4. To be better able to keep up with my kids

[pixiefalls]

Originally Posted by Sunnigummi

Really? I wish guys would hit on me. I've um...never had a guy hit on me ever. They usually go to my friends first. *sigh* Posting this made me feel bad.

I never really used to and when it happened I never thought they were serious. Sometimes I feel like I do want to be hit on so I will know that people find me attractive, but then I think about it and I don't want to need to be hit on to feel attractive. *shurgs*.. it's hard to explain.

And don't feel bad, you are making a better you and soon those guys are going to hit on you first!

After losing over 70 pounds.. I'd hope someone would of noticed I look healthier.

[Trendle]

All of the above &:

To never be refered to again as "heavy" "chubby" or the fat friend.
More than anything, I want to look on the outside, the way I feel on the inside.

[LLV]

Not hating myself.

[phantastica]

Originally Posted by Sunnigummi

Really? I wish guys would hit on me. I've um...never had a guy hit on me ever. They usually go to my friends first. *sigh* Posting this made me feel bad.

I hate that ... I've always had friends who are prettier and they get hit on first. It works better when you're not with the "cute" friends.

[almostheaven]

I initially wanted to be thin for health reasons. I didn't want to be out of breath anymore just tying my shoes. I wanted to do what I could to try and lengthen my lifespan so I'd be here longer for my family. Having been born with heart defects, all that weight I'd put on was heading me towards an early grave.

As I lost weight, some other simple pleasures crept up:

Being able to cross my legs again. Woo woo!

Being able to hit the clearance racks and actually find clothes in my size.

No longer complaining about how they manufactured "fat clothes" with elephant legged shorts and tank armpits down to my belly button.

Not being so dad-blamed uncomfortable in an airplane seat, bus seat, backseat of a car, or any other cramped space. -- Being able to use the regular toilet stalls of public restrooms without banging into the walls and toilet paper holder, etc.

A love for shopping, being on my feet...things that were too tiring and taxing before.

I've found my mood has elevated quite a lot, as has my energy levels. If I was as moody, unsociable, and depressed as I was overweight in my 30s, I don't think anyone could have stood being around me in my 50s or 60s. LOL