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The Why
Aug 25, 2017 11:08:54 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 11:08:54 GMT -6
I am worried about my health. I am the type that carries my weight well so the few times I've confessed my weight IRL people are kind of shocked. But that doesn't mean I'm healthy on the inside. I have sleep apnea and, while losing weight won't cure it, it will help a lot. Also my mom was really overweight when she was diagnosed with cancer and I think they were late with diagnosing her because of her weight and other health issues associated with it. It scares me how these things add up and I want to try my best to maintain my health as long as possible.
I also want to do fun and active things with my family and not be too tired.
I want to wear cute clothes that are trendy and not just what makes me look smaller.
And I'm 38. If I don't do this now, it's going to get more difficult.
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Aug 25, 2017 11:33:57 GMT -6
Post by GhoatMonket on Aug 25, 2017 11:33:57 GMT -6
I have family history of diabetes on both sides. With my weight it puts me at risk for a number of things. It's only going to get harder to maintain as I get older.
I don't want DS to have a mom that used to be able to do things.
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Aug 25, 2017 12:00:43 GMT -6
Post by billyhorrible on Aug 25, 2017 12:00:43 GMT -6
I started running after my dad's first heart attack. He needed to lose weight, and my mom and I would go with him. He walked, but he was a fast walker and we would have to run to keep up with him.
I kept running because I found it to be a good way to be alone with my thoughts. I've had ups and downs with it health-wise, and work really hard at not letting it be a trigger for disordered thought and behavior, so instead of focusing on weight/health I really try to focus on that quiet self-time.
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The Why
Aug 25, 2017 15:46:40 GMT -6
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Post by angelashly on Aug 25, 2017 15:46:40 GMT -6
1. To be healthy so I can live for my dd and family 2. So I can be in better shape and do things 3. I want to be able to go into any store and find something cute to wear. I can't stand most plus clothes and can only go to certain stores. Andplusalso pay more 4. I want to like myself when I look in the mirror
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The Why
Aug 25, 2017 17:36:55 GMT -6
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Post by angelashly on Aug 25, 2017 17:36:55 GMT -6
1. To be healthy so I can live for my dd and family 2. So I can be in better shape and do things 3. I want to be able to go into any store and find something cute to wear. I can't stand most plus clothes and can only go to certain stores. Andplusalso pay more 4. I want to like myself when I look in the mirror The shopping thing has been a big motivator for me too. I carry my weight around my middle and I'm tired of having to try to camouflage my spare tire. Oh yeah! Another reason is that my sister's baby shower is in December and I would love to not look as pregnant as her at the time
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Aug 26, 2017 14:04:14 GMT -6
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Post by peacock on Aug 26, 2017 14:04:14 GMT -6
My why is two things.
1. I was only 25 and I didn't want to be tired all the time. I couldn't walk very well at 315lbs, it was hard to get up if I sat on the floor to play with my son.
2. I had always been pretty thin until I had my son. I didn't cope well with the first year of his life and things got out of control. But what really made me see just how big I had gotten was DH wanting to go to the beach. I tried to find a suit to fit me and I couldn't. I decided to order one online and when I measured my waist and saw that it was 48.5in I decided to make changes.
I've had slip ups. But I always get back at it. My DD's surprise pregnancy has a big setback because the weeks after she was born I just stress ate. I guess, what I'm rambling about is it's ok to fall, just keep getting back up.
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bobyn
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Aug 26, 2017 18:43:12 GMT -6
Post by bobyn on Aug 26, 2017 18:43:12 GMT -6
No lie - one of the things that pushed me over the edge was that I couldn't see my own vagina because of my belly fat. Even when lying down. I felt so pitiful, and I knew that I needed to make a change.
Mainly, I want to be healthier and be a good example for B as he grows and develops his own healthy habits.
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hawkward
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Aug 26, 2017 20:06:12 GMT -6
Post by hawkward on Aug 26, 2017 20:06:12 GMT -6
My original why was because I knew I had to make a change. I felt horrible, my BP was starting to creep up, and my body didn't feel like it fit who *I* was.
Now my why is because I love the way DS1 lights up when we play soccer, the way I can run around with the boys, and the way I feel like I look how I feel now.
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Aug 27, 2017 12:40:44 GMT -6
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Post by redbears on Aug 27, 2017 12:40:44 GMT -6
My why is mostly vanity. I gained almost 100 pounds my first pregnancy and have struggled with the last 20 for years. I do not like my soft squishy stomach. I want to wear some of the clothes that fit me pre pregnancy. I really just want to be more comfortable and confident day to day.
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Aug 27, 2017 15:20:00 GMT -6
Post by CestLaVie on Aug 27, 2017 15:20:00 GMT -6
My why has to do with general health. I feel like I always feel like shit/something is always wrong with me. I want to just have a month where nothing is going on. I've been working mainly on diet for that to try and build a better immune system, but I also have been going to the gym pretty regularly for 4 weeks now and that is helping too. This has been a year devoted to health and I am continuing that with a breast reduction surgery on Tuesday.
Basically my why is trying to take care of any possible thing under my control to try to improve how I feel on a day to day basis. Well that and vanity. But honestly nothing has ever really stuck until it was health motivated.
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Aug 27, 2017 16:41:57 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2017 16:41:57 GMT -6
I really enjoy challenging myself and seeing how much faster/farther I can run or how much more I can lift.
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Aug 28, 2017 9:46:08 GMT -6
Post by Ali7P on Aug 28, 2017 9:46:08 GMT -6
I need this today, as I really fell off track this weekend with my nutrition.
My why is my kids & husband. I can carry both girls (DD1 is 43 lbs and DD2 is 26) on either hip, they love it. They giggle and kiss me on the cheeks. I couldn't do that if I didn't workout and I tell them as much. I want to look good and feel confident in my body for MH. When I was obese I wasn't confident and it affected our relationship. It was also hard for me to do things that I didn't even realize were hard. I didn't want to go to concerts that were GA because it was so uncomfortable to stand for that long. 50 extra lbs is a lot on my legs and back & I would get grumpy and it wasn't fun for anyone. Now, even with an extra 15-20, it's easier.
My why is 5 pairs of size 8 pants that are currently too tight. Fall is approaching, it's been easier to wear dresses in the summer but I'm really going to need to wear those pants again and I'm only 10 lbs away from feeling comfortable.
My why is my fitness goal. Currently it's a half marathon. I can't run (err, jog) 13 miles if my nutrition sucks.
My why is that I owe it to myself. I workout 5-6 times a week. I completed Jillian Michaels' Body Shred, which is a really hard program, last year. While I felt stronger and could do moves I couldn't do at the beginning, I didn't see the changes because I didn't change my nutrition. I do the work, I need my diet to match. I owe it to myself.
My why is that I'm 35, it's not going to get easier. I need to do this now and I need to continue, because I've been working at it for 5 years and I'll always have to work at it.
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Aug 28, 2017 14:31:59 GMT -6
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Post by sterling on Aug 28, 2017 14:31:59 GMT -6
My why is because:
1) I like feeling strong and fast. I want to run a 5k in less than 30 minutes and I'm so close I can taste it. 2) As little as 10 pounds makes me feel like shit. Clothes don't fit, I feel so tired and cranky, and my knees hurt. 3) my self esteem is garbage when I'm not exercising. I get proud of what my body can accomplish and love myself more when I'm active. 4) my 4 year old is like another year from outrunning me and I want to keep up!
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Aug 29, 2017 11:25:32 GMT -6
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Post by cogal on Aug 29, 2017 11:25:32 GMT -6
When I first started my why was because I wanted to get mentally healthy. I knew if I focused on physical results only, then I would most likely give up. Instead I focused on mental health and it has helped me stick with it.
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Aug 29, 2017 13:17:08 GMT -6
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Post by pianolove on Aug 29, 2017 13:17:08 GMT -6
Love this thread.
I have many whys. 1. I want to wear my wardrobe of clothes that don't fit right now
2. I want to be a healthy, active role model for my kids
3. I want to be strong. I want to squat my body weight.
4. I've always struggled with my weight, from the time I went through puberty to now, and have always been the chunky one. I did have a healthy and fit point in my life and was short lived due to marriage and kids and I want it back.
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Aug 29, 2017 13:44:48 GMT -6
Post by trippyalien on Aug 29, 2017 13:44:48 GMT -6
My main why is I just want to be happy and confident. I struggle with both when I am not exercising regularly and treating myself well, which in turn affects my relationship with my H and other aspects of my life.
I let things get a little out of hand earlier this year when I was dealing with a health scare and was feeling pretty down in the dumps. Then I saw a picture of myself at a family gathering this summer and I knew it was time to make a health overhaul. My mom was always overweight and it has led to many health issues as she gets older. Since then I have been working on eating better, moving more, and doing things to positively affect my mental health.
Though there is still a ways to go to get myself to my body composition and fitness goals, I can already tell that I am a happier, more positive person. I would like that to be a permanent change....so I am in this for the long haul.
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Post by kittyforman on Aug 29, 2017 15:54:13 GMT -6
I don't feel comfortable in my own skin, because I'm not. Something always hurts - a foot, wrist, back, knee, etc and I know it's from the excess weight and lack of exercise. I'm always exhausted from my 12 hour work days, and I can't enjoy my time off with the kids. I'm at risk for Diabetes, cancers, high blood pressure, etc. This isn't the life I want for myself, and the thought of my health declining at this point is terrifying. I want to be around for a long time still, and I don't want to just be a bump on a log.
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Aug 29, 2017 19:57:45 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2017 19:57:45 GMT -6
I want to like what I see when I look in the mirror.
I want to set a positive example for my DD.
I don't want to feel like I "let myself go" anymore.
I have lost some weight since January but for the past couple months have been gaining and losing the same 10 pounds. I see progress in some areas but I still have a long way to go.
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Post by kittyforman on Aug 29, 2017 20:03:23 GMT -6
kittyforman - the "something always hurts" is so true for me. I'm ready to be done with that. Solidarity nochill!
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Aug 30, 2017 12:07:02 GMT -6
Post by potatocakes on Aug 30, 2017 12:07:02 GMT -6
What I tell my daughter when she asks why I am going for a run is "Running helps my body feel strong, and I like feeling strong." But really, it's about her. I want to be the one waiting on my slow family to catch up with me when we run or walk, and I want to play with her as much as she wants. Also, family history of obesity - I want to stay on top of the whole situation as my metabolism slows down with age. ETA: I finally got KU with DD after several months of trying when I lost the last 5 lbs that were hanging around, so I'm working on that as we head in to TTC soon.
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Aug 30, 2017 17:29:20 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 17:29:20 GMT -6
Thanks for posting the question! I've been having a hard time staying motivated and need to refocus.
My goal of 2017 is to Thrive. To me, part of that means being active and eating healthy, delicious food. I love feeling strong and fit. And I would like regain access to some of my wardrobe. 😬
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