Reasons to Lose Weight

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2/15/13 6:52 P

To be able to wear my wedding ring again!

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2/15/13 5:25 P

Throw out my maternity clothes and get back into my sexy clothes!

current weight: 159.4

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2/15/13 5:02 P

to get healthy and correct my elevated blood sugar.

current weight: 174.5

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2/15/13 4:53 P

So that moving my body around in my gymnastics class is easier and so that I can fit into the other 50+% of my wardrobe that I haven't been able to wear in the past 2 years. This is in addition to my need to maintain great health and be swimsuit-ready at all times (I'm an avid swimmer).

current weight: 161.0

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2/15/13 3:09 P

Definitely to be healthy and more energetic! But being able to reach & paint my toes would be awesome too!!

current weight: 162.0

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2/15/13 7:26 A

to be healthier.

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2/15/13 1:33 A

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I do not want it to get any worse. The doctor told me that it was up to me and that by losing weight and exercising and living a healthy lifestyle I can reverse this condition. So I want to be healthy and off all my meds and no diabetes and no high blood pressure.

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2/11/13 4:56 P

I want to be healthy and strong for as long as I possibly can. I'm 69 now, and feel great... and I want to keep it that way!

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2/11/13 3:51 P

better health

current weight: 228.8

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2/11/13 3:30 P

To run my marathon in April without a lot of excess weight, to feel good about my body, to accomplish a goal I've been working toward for almost a year now.

Pounds lost: 53.2

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Posts: 251
2/11/13 1:08 P

to look and feel better

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Posts: 93
2/11/13 11:18 A

Feel better about myself, lower my blood pressure, feel more confident, and be more physically active with my child.

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2/11/13 10:22 A

I want to be fit so I can enjoy running and hiking without tiring too fast, and I want to look good while I do!

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2/10/13 8:03 P

i want to be more confident about my looks. i want to be able to wear nice clothes.

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2/10/13 7:15 P

Wrist bones! I have them. Who knew.

In addition..... health, self esteeem, etc.

current weight: 175.5

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Posts: 695
2/10/13 5:33 P

I want to lose weight to feel better have more energy and be healthier.

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2/10/13 5:27 P

I want to be alive until I die - not half alive and miserable from pain and aches and illnesses that I COULD have prevented and/or controlled.

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2/10/13 5:20 P

I have ONE reason to lose weight....I want to live happy and healthy.

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2/10/13 4:13 P

To become young again - or at least not feel 100 years old

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2/10/13 9:58 A

To feel better, to look better...I am turning 50 this summer. I want to look fit, fabulous, , and beautiful in a pretty new dress when I go out to celebrate!

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2/10/13 1:29 A

To fit in an airplane seat

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2/10/13 1:27 A

To feel better about myself. I want to be able to go shopping for clothes and hate the fact that my stomach or legs ruin what I would want to wear

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2/10/13 1:22 A

To see my toes

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2/9/13 11:36 P

Hey, Whaaa---? Did you guys read my mind??!!

My reason to lose weight is all of the above!

Plus, really, so I could stop feeling fourty years older than I really am... it's kinda depressing when you're mistaken for an age you're not :(

And, also, to look awesome in a dress. Man do I love dressessssssssssss......

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2/9/13 10:37 P

To look sexy again

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2/9/13 10:22 P

TO BE HEALTHY!!!
To be under 200 when I graduate in June
To be a good role model
To be a happier person
To not hold myself back
To do things I always say I can't
To wear cute clothes
To look like I care about myself
To do finish a goal started years ago
To fix intimacy issues
To have confidence
To have energy

current weight: 240.0

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2/9/13 8:35 P

To be able to look in the mirror again

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2/9/13 8:21 P

To be able to buy clothes in the normal misses department instead of the womens or having to find a whole different store. Also...be able to fit into the clothes that are frequently left in the clearance section (M and 8-10 are generally the sizes left where I'm at). All in all, should make clothes shopping cheaper!

Be able to occasionally take a bath and get fully under water in my bathtub without it triggering the overflow drain.

Maintain my low cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar levels as I age (how I managed to have them in the first place has to be genetics...)

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2/9/13 5:44 P

To be able to recover more quickly when I get sick - healthy bodies heal faster

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Posts: 264
2/8/13 11:57 P

1) acid reflux from hell (didn't realize my weight was causing it)
2) lower my triglycerides (I've ignored it for over a year now)
3) liver issues
4) go from a size G bra back to a D (I would even settle for a DD)
5) more energy to play with my daughter
6) I want to feel sexy again
7) tired of wearing extra large clothes
8) sad but true but my feet got fat so I don't fit in my cool ass

current weight: 188.0

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2/8/13 10:48 P

To be able to walk better and stand taller.

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Posts: 580
2/8/13 10:36 P

25 year class reunion this summer and I need to.

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2/8/13 10:33 P

I have diabetes and want to get off the inssulin

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2/8/13 9:50 P

I'm terrified of diabetes! It runs in the family so it's time to buckle down on prevention. And to be honest, I'm just sick of looking at myself.

current weight: 145.3

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2/8/13 9:41 P

to be able to not be surprised when my knees don't hurt, my blood suggars aren't sky high, and/or I feel GOOD

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2/8/13 5:39 P

I want to run a race in May 2013 and I think my knees will thank me if I lose 10 pounds prior to the event.

current weight: 171.0

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Posts: 491
2/8/13 4:10 P

to make heads turn again (not in a yucky kinda way)

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2/8/13 3:20 P

I have type 2 diabetes, and I recently suffered from a side effect of not eating right! It was super painful and I NEVER want to feel that again. I want to feel good, and look good to!

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2/8/13 3:07 P

to get healthy and look good in a bridesmaid dress !

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2/8/13 8:39 A

Pain in my back, hips and knees is a good motivator.

current weight: 167.2

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Posts: 606
2/8/13 8:25 A

To be healthy again and for my kids.I want to live a long life!

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2/8/13 7:27 A

To feel in control of my own success and to achieve my personal goals. #IKnowICan!

current weight: 332.0

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2/8/13 7:12 A

I want to just be healthy and be able to play with my grand babies. And to be honestI want to look hot in a bathing suit.

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2/7/13 11:53 P

To feel better about my body and to feel strong again.

current weight: 98.0

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Posts: 196
2/7/13 11:38 P

Get weight offf of neck and upper shoulders so I can stand up straighter, look nice in clothes, be able to just throw something on and it will fit, be able to do more physical things, no self condemnation.

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2/7/13 10:48 P

To be happy with "me" again! I was always thin until my thyroid was removed... it's been hard and I know I will win this battle!

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2/7/13 8:33 P

To be strong and healthy.

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2/7/13 7:07 P

I am turning 49 yrs. old in May...I have three kids and I want to ride bikes with them this summer and go hiking with them and keep up. Last week went roller skating with them for the first time in 2 years. And we had a blast! That really motivated me to make this happen!

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2/7/13 7:04 P

I just want to feel healthy and motivated! My energy level is sooooo low when I don't work out.
My life spirals out of control when I am not moving so each day I try to keep moving... one step at a time! :)

current weight: 130.2

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2/7/13 7:02 P

These are the main reasons:

1) Be healthier. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and other heart issues in general run in my family. I can only fight genetics so much, but a healthier lifestyle will make things sooo much easier on me.

2) Have an easier time shopping. I hate shopping anyway, but it's that much more difficult when the things you like don't fit. xD

3) I'm a referee for roller derby--less weight on skates makes it easier to go faster.

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2/7/13 2:30 P

To be there for my grandson and to keep up with him at Disney World in November.

current weight: 192.5

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2/7/13 12:12 P

Live longer to be there for my daughter!

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Posts: 406
2/7/13 10:39 A

To play with my kids and for my brother's wedding this October

current weight: 230.0

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2/7/13 8:40 A

Just to be overall healthier....tired of being overweight!

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2/7/13 7:29 A

my reason: to make pullups easier (and other exercises I do).

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2/6/13 11:22 P

@1217eme I like your goal of fitting into a rollercoaster. That would definitely be a good motivator!

current weight: 159.0

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2/6/13 9:06 P

To enjoy life and everything it can offer. I have several family members and friends who are obese and are limited to what they can do. One day it finally dawned on me that if I didn't stop my bad habits, I could end up like them. That and for vanity reasons. Going down in pants sizes is definetly a good feeling

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2/6/13 2:06 A

I definitely want the health benefits everyone has listed, longer life span, fitting into better size clothes, for my kids, to love my body, and generally being healthier. However, I also have some "fun" reasons for wanting to lose weight.
1.) Fit into a normal bathtub. (No more showers ~ Yay!!)
2.) Fit on a roller coaster
3.) Fit into the seat of a new Chevy Spark or Nissan Versa (need a new car and love these 2)
4.) Bathing suit!!
5.) Stylish clothes (What I WANT to wear, not just what will fit.)
6.) Sit comfortably in a movie theater seat.
7.) Not be worried if I cant do something, just because of my weight.

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2/5/13 5:28 P

this may sound vain... really vain...
but my main reason to start was because I was tired of seeing myself and the way I was. I literally felt like no one could like me due to the blob that I was.
I was tired of never getting to put on the cute little skirt or two-piece bikini, of worrying if I'm going to have to start going into the special 'big people' store to buy clothes. Tired of being worried I'd break something or be too big for something.
The health issues were secondary. I was too aware of how much my weight was preventing me from really enjoying life to worry about how it might make it end sooner.

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2/5/13 5:07 P

1. Not die.
2. Side benefit of #1, live longer to annoy (and cherish) my hubby and kiddo.
3. Be a positive example to my kid.
4. Feel better/more energy.
5. Be able to shop anywhere (sorry this one is vain).
6. Ride all the cool rides at the amusement park without worrying I'll be too big.

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2/5/13 3:17 P

The main reason I wanted to lose weight was that I did not want to die... due to overweight..

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2/5/13 2:24 P

For cardiovascular health and overall mobility!

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2/5/13 1:55 P

My wife tells me I should....

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2/5/13 9:09 A

For me losing weight is far down the list. I would rather have 100% function of body, mind, and spirit with no evidence of disease-- what health means to me. Losing weight, getting fit, and eating clean are just small parts of that.

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2/5/13 9:08 A

1. To get rid of this damn acid reflux.
2) So I can enjoy the things I want to do.
3) So I can look at myself in the mirror and smile.
4) Most importantly, so my two girls, 4 and 7, will see what healthy looks like, and grow up healthy themselves!

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2/4/13 10:58 P

I would have to echo everone elses reasons too. But, I feel uncomfortable physically. I hate bending down to tie my shoes and not being able to breath. Its the worst!

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2/4/13 10:27 P

I'm tired of feeling ugly and self-conscious. I just want to be comfortable in my own skin and feel beautiful. There are also a few things I’d like to do with my life, but my weight holds me back every time.

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2/4/13 9:10 P

All of those are terrific reasons -- and each one is enough in itself.

I have a lot of reasons (including all of yours), but another big one was that being overweight was a big issue for me mentally. I was constantly self-conscious about it, and continually felt that I was "less than" because of my weight. Of course, in reality, losing the weight did NOT make me a better person - and I wasn't really "less than" to begin with, that was just my perception. But finally losing the weight and keeping it off did help to take all that NOISE out of my head so that I have energy for more important things.

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2/4/13 7:20 P

So I am making a list of reasons why I want to lose this weight and reach a healthy weight. I would love to see what your driving reasons are.
1. Avoid genetic predisposition for obesity and diabetes
2. Make living a longer life a possibility
3. Avoid sleep apnea (family predisposition)
4. Fit into more clothes
5. Be more for for running and hiking
6. Feel better

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