What excuse do you have......

[Skeptika23]

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I want to buy petite clothes and not have to skip it because they don't have any in a big enough size.

I want to look down and see my toes without sucking in my gut or bending over.

I want to prolong aging as long as possible.

In fact, I don't want to look like my grandmother any more (she was built just like me - but she was about 40 pounds overweight).

I want to look like my great-grandmother - short and slim her whole life, cute as a button (one of those "ain't she a spitfire" old ladies that I hope to be)!

I want to be that kick-*** tiny woman who does martial arts and scares the big guys with my mad skills!

When she becomes a teenager, I want my daughters' friends to think I'm ten years younger than I am. And that I'm hot.

[jimmie 48]

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ah... this thread never gets old. new folks keep posting and adding their personal reasons to stay the plan, keep on track and not eat the bad carbs.

keep it positive!
keep on losing and attaining those goals!

[kimbat06]

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I want my naval pierced! Lol.

And I want to be able to buy those "skinny" style jeans... they're so cute but would look hideous with my fat thighs! Ha.

[rweeks]

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My excuse is that I want my wife to be able to put her arms all the way around me when she gives me a hug.

[MySkinnyMission]

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i love these little surveys but hate that it makes me sounds so superficial and thats not me..

I want to be hot, not the girl with a pretty face.
I want to be seen as healthy, skinny, no forget that FIT not a thick girl
I want to be able to sit on my husbands lap without thinking im crushing him lol

I want to feel sexy in everything i wear
I want to wear a bikini even if i do have stretch marks!
I want my husband to be able to pick me up and again not feel like im crushing him

to never become sick from weight related issues like the rest in my family
To be proud of myself for working hard for what i wanted and having others be proud of me

for my kids to learn by example and to always run around to stay healthy

i can go on and on lol

[clogger]

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WHAT EXCUSE DO YOU HAVE FOR
NOT EATING
THE PIES, THE CAKES, THE CANDY AND THE CARB LADEN FOOD
THAT MADE EVERYONE US OVERWEIGHT?

I want people to call me skinny ~ tee hee!
I want to be able to comfortably and effortlessly cross my legs
I want to feel comfortable wearing a tank top
I want to look good in a knee-length skirt
I want to feel comfortable in my clothes ~ without hiding under them and tugging at them
I want to look sexy in a pair of knee-high boots
I want to wear shorts next summer
I want to feel comfortable wearing a swimming suit
I want to be slim and healthy when I have children
I want to be fit and active when I'm old
I want to weigh less than my husband
I want to be considered a healthy weight, not morbidly obese or obese, according to the medical charts
I want to be able to pull my knees up to my chest when sitting in a chair (hope that makes sense)
I want my thighs to NOT rub together
I want my husband to have a HOT wife

This is such a great thread. I've read through most of it a couple times before. Now I'm off to exercise...

[Felicitous]

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This is exactly what I needed today!

These are my excuses to get it right:

I want to wear shorts, and look good.
I want to wear summer clothes, and show off my tattoo
I want to inspire my massage clients, and lead by example
I want to conquer mountains with my boy
I want to inspire my (future) children. I want my family cycle to end with me.
I want to inspire my Mother to keep off the weight, and to inspire my 2 month old sister.
I want to share clothes with my friends!
I want my boy's clothes to be too big for me
I want to feel good, be happy, confident, and know I am living the prosperous life that I deserve!

Now I am all excited! :]

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

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My doctor made me do it! (no - really!)

What I have been telling people though, is - Carbs make me sick. Literally. (sorry tmi here) When I eat a meal with carbs, I end up in the bathroom for a loooong time and can't function!

I've been on atkins now since saturday (only 4 days) and not ONCE have I felt sick like I have in the past few months!

[ski]

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I have lots of reasons for not cheating (and i'm only on day 5 and ive managed so far!)

1. So I can wear the clothes I bought last year and look half decent in them
2. So i can wear things to show off my legs whic at the moment resemble an elephants
3. I want my boyfriend to put his arms around me and think that i feel small ( i like feeling small in his arms)
4. I want to get pregnant next year so I cant be overweight.

Lots more reasons...theyre just a few...xxx

[JasmineFlower]

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i want to not feel like a giant amazon woman.
i don't want anyone to ask if i'm pregnant.

i want to have confidence in my appearance.

i don't want to say to myself "could'a would'a should'a"

[carbless_in_seattle]

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all i have is two pieces and i don't have the money to buy a one piece swimming suit. Even if I had the money, driving to the mall at rush hour is such a pain, and I don't get off work until rush hour, so what am I supposed to do-- go buy one during lunch? I just can't be bothered- So I guess these two pieces will just have to do.

[MomToEli]

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I remember that carbs are like cigarettes. If I have one I will be right back at it consuming more than I ever did before. I have an addiction...

I want to be playful when I undress in front of my dh instead of hide behind whatever I can find.

I want to be able to wear a swimming suit in the summer that doesn't have one of those awful skirts - more like maternity tops! - on them that floats to the top when you get in the water

I want to be able to ride the horses the next time we go to Bryce Canyon.


And this isn't an excuse, but it is a vow - NO ONE will EVER shame me into eating something or more than I know is good for me. That is how I started on this downward spiral this time and I will NEVER fold under maternal pressure again (both mother and mil). Me, my dh and my doctor will determine my ideal weight. No one else.

[carbless_in_seattle]

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I want to be playful when I undress in front of my dh instead of hide behind whatever I can find.

You definitely hit the nail on the head there!!

[jimmie 48]

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i don't want anyone to ask if i'm pregnant.

ugh... i hated when that happened!
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i have another health realted reason to not eat junk anymore..... since my health issues of 2008, i now have to watch for lymphedema to develop in my legs. with exercise and keeping my weight in check [aka not getting fat again therefore not being able to move] i can lessen my chances of ever getting lymphedema. eating junk = getting fat = not being able to move very well = possible lymphedema.

[carbless_in_seattle]

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ugh... i hated when that happened!
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i have another health realted reason to not eat junk anymore..... since my health issues of 2008, i now have to watch for lymphedema to develop in my legs. with exercise and keeping my weight in check [aka not getting fat again therefore not being able to move] i can lessen my chances of ever getting lymphedema. eating junk = getting fat = not being able to move very well = possible lymphedema.

I've never had that experience (being asked if i was preggers) because I carry all my weight in the rear, but please tell me this doesn't happen often!? People are so clueless!! Also, what is lymphedema?