What motivated you?

[Caro]

Re: What motivated you?

not wantin to wear regular clothes.. only elastic waist bands..

feeling tired all the time...

not wantin to play with my kids...

feeling like i was lost inside myself...

being almost 33 and feeling like i was 73... knowing i had way too much life to live!

i wanted to be able to shop clearance racks!

[Discolemonade]

Re: What motivated you?

I just wanted to be a hottie, lol

but the amazing back pains and heart burn disappearance was a huge plus!! I LOVE DR. ATKINS!

[cruiser gal]

Re: What motivated you?

I was in agony just walking up and down stairs in my home. I got very tired and aching easily, even shopping in a mall, I would have to rest every 5 minutes. When I was on a cruise, I couldn't go on many of the excursions on land, as I couldn't keep up with the group, so dh went as I would force him to go without me. I didn't want to ruin his fun. I felt disgusted when I looked in the mirror. I looked like a fat woman, and it truly was me in that big body. I wanted to wear more stylish clothes,,, I can go on and on about what motivated me, but the most important of all, I wanted to be healthy and live a long life actively!!!

[Heidi3]

Re: What motivated you?

motivation came from three places

1 health ...my blood pressure was high
2 ego....I wanted to be a hot middle aged mama
3 the desire to be a good example to my patients who struggle so much with weight

[Piasabird]

Re: What motivated you?

motivation came from three places

1 health ...my blood pressure was high
2 ego....I wanted to be a hot middle aged mama
3 the desire to be a good example to my patients who struggle so much with weight

And she wanted a really cute looking bucket!

[Heidi3]

Re: What motivated you?

And she wanted a really cute looking bucket!

pretty much right on ... I just made all the other shiiit up to sound like I had more depth

[Toad]

Re: What motivated you?

I just didnt want to have to buy new clothes. >:O

[Jasmain]

Re: What motivated you?

1. I saw my overweight mother when i looked in the mirror.
2. My butt was holding my smaller clothes hostage.
3. Did I mention my OVERWEIGHT MOTHER in MY mirror?

[sombersusie]

Re: What motivated you?

its sad that even when i was 339 i really didn't think i looked that bad. Then once in awhile i'd catch my image in a store window and i'd be horrified, that's not how i really look is it? (for some reason just looking at my upper body at home didn't give the same effect) probably the worst was looking at christmas pictures with the family. I finally started to avoid the camera because i realized there weren't going to be any nice looking pictures of me at that time. I really had no hope in dieting, nothing had worked before, i'd stay on a diet 2 days at the most.
So I'd have to say alot of it was my husband's sucess that motivated me. Plus having knees that crack and groan at 33 is another! So far so good, part of me thinks im still dreaming...i haven't been under 200 since highschool! * a long ways to go*

[2fat4now]

Re: What motivated you?

WOW you look really good. I just started its almost my first month and down 18 pounds. I started at 237 myself, you are a inspritation to me

[cleochatra]

Re: What motivated you?

Weighing 325 pounds and having to find size 32 clothing to serve on a local board to which I was appointed: $150

Supporting pharmaceutical companies with my monthly supply of medical cocktails to keep me from keeling over dead: $100

My copy of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution: $1.50 plus S&H

Losing 100 pounds in 7 months, gaining my self-esteem and feeling like I can take on the world again: Priceless.

[tabekat]

Re: What motivated you?

Papajack.

And other volunteers at the ADBB.

My blood test results.

And its knowing I never want to go back to diabetes meds!

[OhMakeMeOver]

Re: What motivated you?

The scale. (As in what I saw scared me to start/stick with it.) How happy I feel when something that didn't use to fit fits. All of the people who tell me I can't do it. I feel 300% better following the Atkins way of life than I did eating whatever tasted good. When I was 16(?) I did Atkins and lost 45 lbs in one month, then I went off and gained all of it plus plenty more back. Knowing that if I revert to old eating habits for just one day could erase everything I've done so far makes the cookies and pizza look much less tempting. I also have a weight/food/exercise binder that I keep track of things in, and I'm going to add motivational pictures/quotes. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great.

[Eleonore]

Re: What motivated you?

I think this forum has been my greatest support and motivation this past weeks.
Home I dont have much support, my bf feedson chocolate and pasta.
Also, 18 months ago I wasnt big. I remember how it felt to be able to go shopping for nice small clothes.
I remember how it was to change with my bf in the room without telling him to look the other way.
Being fat has affected my life, home and with friends relatives and ppl I must be with in school.
I hate the looks, I feeling everyone is looking at me everytime I enter a supermarket or a restaurant.
I cant say it is being easy, I lose and gain my kilos, but in a general way I feel much better.
I stopped the thinking "I dont eat and Im still fat, better if I just go for a chocolate, at least I have something".
My mood now is much better, I feel Im doing something that will work, I have hope and a happier life.
We are planning on getting married this summer and I want my bf to be proud of me in my LoTR gorgeous dress.

[notfat4long]

Re: What motivated you?

1) I want to have the same kind of sex with my DH that we had when were first together.....

2) I want to shop in a normal sized clothing store and buy a Victoria's Secret PUSH UP BRA

3) I want to wear my high heels again and be comfortable

4) I want a pair of tall boots that I can put over my calves

5) I want to quit taking medicine for BP and acid reflux

6) I want to lay on my back and be able to look down and see my feet.......

I'm working on it......