What made you do it?

[Brok3nDr3ams3]

Hey ya'll! New here, so if you wanna, you can check that "Spotlight" forum. Anyway, I was wondering what made you start Atkins? Why do you feel like you need to lose weight?
Me? I am not joining to gain approval from members of the opposite sex, or even members of the same sex. No, I am joining because being overweight keeps me from doing things I love to do. I can't play highschool soccer because I can't run very far without getting winded. I have a feeling that I might have made the volleyball team, had I been a bit more fit. I love sports, especially soccer, and being overweight is depriving me of the joy I get from just playing the game. Although, I don't mind the looking sexier aspect of weight loss... it's just a bonus though.
What about ya'll?

Victoria :hug

[BikerGoddess]

I started because I wanted to not be embarrassed to look at my vacation photos. THere was a bit of the health stuff, but I'll have to admit most of my motivation had to do with my looks...

I hope you're able to make your teams next year :nod

Laura

[Brok3nDr3ams3]

I hope you're able to make your teams next year :nod

Laura

Thanks! :hug
I am planning on making the teams... and kicking butt in games!

[Awakening83]

To be happy with myself. That and I'd like to look as good as I possibly can...I don't wanna wonder...well maybe if I would of been thin I could of been that cute or gotten that look. Superficial maybe, but for me it's more like a self happiness journey. I want to feel good in my own skin, and not think the in the "what if's". Oh and of course it's healthy! Which I'm valueing more and more each day.

[Christina]

I have to admit also... I do care about the health stuff but if I said it was for those reasons 100% it would be a lie! I'd say it had to do with my outwards appearance.... about 90% anyhow.

[selfxuntitled]

yeah i get yer drift and all.. for me it was performing, were i slimmer, and could move faster, i wouldnt have to rely on just vocals to get good parts in shows.

[Brok3nDr3ams3]

selfxuntitled, I know how you feel. I love performing. I think that being overweight has hurt my career as a singer/actress. If I want to get good parts in the musical, I have to be able to sing and dance without getting winded. I had never thought of that 'til I read your post... hmmm.

Victoria :hug

[selfxuntitled]

yeah.. its not that i was getting bad roles tho. I got a lot principle roles.. its just that.. I got soo tired of being a "character" or the "funny fat guy" of course i loved those roles but its all i got. I would want character roles and the occasional romantic lead ya kno?

[Lyssie]

I wanted to be able to like myself again (self image -> depression). So i guess it's a combination of outward and inward intertwined things

[Evelkittie1]

at first it was pretty much because i was tired of being teased and feeling as though i wasn't good enough. Now it's because i just want to be able to wear whatever i want i guess, to walk into a store and not get stares because i'm looking at stuff in the juniors section. i can wear SOME things in that section now, but i hope to be able to wear a lot more soon. i restarted yesterday... meh... cheated today though.. need to get back on track :/

[Anjelique]

Re: What made you do it?

My ex, he kept calling me fat, so yeah Ima do this for him!

[sallyseachange]

Re: What made you do it?

I started out doing Atkins for a pen friend. I didn't want to be the 'fat friend' when we eventually met. Now though, I do it for myself mainly... for the great healthy feeling I have and the immense pleasure I get in being slim again.

Sal

[kate88]

Re: What made you do it?

Hey, I'm new here, I started the diet a week ago on Monday. I'm doing the diet because of a lack of confidence, I know it's vanity, but my appearance holds me back sometimes. I hate going into shops and seeing all these cute skirts and tops and, yes, they would fit me, but I'd look awful in them! I know I shouldn't, but I do compare myself to my friends, and it has made me depressed. My friend, who is so slim and has a great figure, kept going on about how fat she felt and was bullimic for a while, and it made me feel so bad. If she was fat, then what the **** am I?!
Also, for most of my life I have been bullied about my weight, and I'm fed up of it. I've tried loads of diets before but have never stuck to them, but I'm doing this one, no matter what.
Good luck everyone!!
Kate xxx

[Esteliana]

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Wow, I am in exactly the same situation as you are Kate, I mean, I feel so self concscious of myself when I go into stores and everything. I would so love to wear that cute skirt, but I can't because of what I look like. And as for the friend thing, same here. I hate it when they say that because it makes me feel like I am morbidly obese or something like that.

Anyway, the main thing that got me restarted on this way of life. (It totally works everyone!!!!) is that this lady at my work asked me if I was pregenant and I looked at her all shocked like and everything. I couldn't believe someone had just asked me that, considering that I am not even that active. -sighs- Anyway, I told her no and a few days later TOM started and I saw the pics of me from catelina and I was all, "No, I can't look like that anymore." and bam! Here I am, sixth day and I am not telling any of you my weight until tomorrow. Muahahah...<33

But remember everyone, YOU CAN DO THIS!! Every single one of you has the motivation, just don't give up. Come here if you ever need anyone to talk to, or just to vent. It's really easy once you get the way of how things work! Don't get discourages if the pounds don't melt off like you want them to, there is always the chance that inches are slipping off right before your eyes!! They are and they will be even if you don't lose a pounds for a week or so. Come here if you slip up, don't shy away, it's only going to make things worse! Good luck to everyone!!! ^_^

[jennyheartsyou]

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Hello all!! This is my second time around at this.. the first time I was a senior in high school and lost 30 pounds.. it was amazing!! The first time I started because I wanted to lose weight for MYSELF... of course I also wanted to have a smashin body..and I achieved that. Unfortunately, I didnt continue on with this WOL and I gained all my weight back plus much much more.. so this time, I'm doing atkins because i KNOW the great things it can do for me and how much better I feel while I'm doing it!! Today marks the end of week one and as of friday of last week (my 5th day) I had already lost 10 pounds! I'll let everyone know this friday what the new results are.. good luck everyone!!