My excuse: *I don't want people to see me trying to walk around them in a store and move waaaay further out of the way than necessary for me to get by because they think I look like the Michelin man.
lol TOTALLY
Grant x20
Consecutive days nuts free - 0 Consecutive work days commuted by bike - 5
same as Jace....don't want to end up like my mother who doesn't seem to care she's killing herself one tortilla, bread, muffin, donut, cholocalate, fried chicken at a time.
(diabetic, history of stroke and heart attack, double by-pass)
I dont want to shop at the fat lady store anymore.
I want to have more energy and get through my day without being exhausted
I want to be in shape BEFORE getting pregnant with my first baby
I want to dance! and not feel stupid cuz of the layers of lard flapping about
I want to be comfortable in my own skin
I dont want to feel embarrassed to eat in front of people
I want to wear heels and not feel like Im supporting half the country on them
I want to be irresistable to my hubby
I want to wear lingerie!
I dont want to be the fattest girl at my work anymore
I want to wake up in the morning and look forward to the day instead of not wanting to face this world
I want to wake up in the morning and actually take time focusing on my appearance (hair, makeup etc) Ive gotten to the point where I dont take the time to do those things anymore because I kinda have the "whats the use? you are gonna look fat and ugly anyways" attitude.
Started Atkins 2/19/07
Ultimate goal: 130 lbs.
1st mini-goal- 199 lbs. : MET 5/28/07
2nd mini goal- 180 lbs
I respect my health, my body, my life. I am worth it.
f/5'6"/38 started Atkins 9/19/06
HW308/SW231/CW159/GW149
adios to 79 inches so far on Atkins! I've lost over a vertical jimmiejo Owl Rung 8 Pledging Flights ~ Stair Climbing Challenge: Buildings all done Mountains all done!
Chimneys & Masts: Aqaba Flagpole, done.
Now Climbing: Junglinster Longwave Transmitter, Luxemborg /95 flights
I want to keep my diabetes under control.
I want to set a good example for my daughters.
I want my diabetic daughter to learn to eat right NOW so she won't have complications later and keep the risk low for my other daughter.
I want to feel good in a bathing suit.. or any clothes for that matter
I want to buy clothing that I want instead of things that "cover up" the fat.
I want to prove to myself and to others that I CAN do this for life (after several failed attempts.)
I want to look like I did in high school through early 20's so when I meet an old friend or send them pictures, they are surprised at how good I still look.
I want to live a long, healthy life and avoid all the diabetes complications that my mom has.
~Brandi 35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125 Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003 Restarted several times since then June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
size 14/10-12/8
I say I think I might be gluten senstive if I'm in polite circles, otherwise I say I didn't lose 45 pounds by eating cake.
Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!! My Journal Chat Start Date/Weight6 March 06/186lb(84.5kg) Goals<140lb(63.6kg)Check!><130lb(59kg)><120lb(54.4kg)> 5'3"(1.6m)/29/f I've lost 46 pounds since March '06... New Year, new goal!!
If youread and listen to the book and its advice, you will succeed. Nothing worth having ever came easy. "A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand." -- Bertrand Russell
I don't want to be the "fat friend"...
I don't want the diabetes that runs rampant in our family
Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)
some of my other excuses for NOT eating the carby, sugar laden foods:
i want to continue to be the "thin sister" instead of the "heavy" one.
i want to be able to continue to climb stairs into my 70's and 80's
i want to continue to have the confidence and ability to say "no" to things that are offered that i know will put the weight back on
i want to continue to set a good example
JIMMIE JOHNSON ~ NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPION 2006-2009
4th STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
JUST BECAUSE IT'S LEGAL DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN EAT 3 HELPINGS OF IT. REMEMBER PORTION CONTROL
This is such an awesome thread and I can SO relate to lots of things that have been said so forgive me if my reasons are repeats of what's already been said.
I don't want to be the "fat" sister anymore
I want to be able to bend over and not feel like I'm squashing every major organ in my body.
I want to go shopping for the NICE clothes and have them actually fit me!
I want to stop hiding in my house and avoiding social events and people as if I have the plague.
I want to get those certain "looks" from hubby I used to get when I was thin and in shape.
And the #1 most important reason of all..I WANT MY CONFIDENCE BACK!! (it hasn't been around in years )
Amy
F/35/5'7"
Started Atkins 2/12/07 @ 214, had a successful two weeks and lost 15lbs. Then totally fell off the wagon on Day 16 Sooo.....
''WHAT EXCUSE DO YOU HAVE FOR NOT EATING
THE PIES, THE CAKES, THE CANDY AND THE CARB LADEN FOOD
THAT MADE EVERYONE US OVERWEIGHT?''
My excuses I have for NOT EATING the pies, cakes, candy, high carb foods are:
I want to quit saying, "I dont' have anything to wear because I don't look good in anything."
I want to be able to walk into a clothing boutique and know that they have my size. As it is now, I call first to see what sizes they sell to avoid embarrassment.
I want to walk in my own yard without thinking that the neighbors are whispering about how much weight I have gained over the past several years.
As I walk into a social function, I never again want to hear a loud whisper of, "I didn't know that was her; she's gained so much weight." (That makes for a real fun time.)
~Babs F, 51 STAC MEMBER
Route 66 Challenge 6/250miles
Feb. 2010 Water Challenge, 96 0z/day
I'm 31 pounds away from goal. After spending this much time working towards it, eating things I know will make me fat aren't worth it.
I want to be comfortable with myself - looking in a mirror... perhaps someday even nekkid.
I want my BF to say I look *good* not ok, or cute or sexy, well, I'll keep the sexy part.
There are a lot of people who have motivated me along the way, in turn, there are a lot of people who I motivate. If I'm helping people to get in shape, to workout, to be healthy, it just seems a little hippocritical to go out and gorge on sugar while trying to set a good example.
I want to be able to go in a store and not think about the fact that most of the clothes are too small for me to fit into.
I want to wear whatever the **** *I* want to wear, not what hides my flab the best.
I want to be fit as I get older - I want to look better at 30 than I did at 20, or look like I'm 20 when I'm 30... I'm not sure which is better...
I don't want to gain it all back. I don't want to be the fat girl again. I don't want to feel nasty and lethargic after every meal, I don't want to hurt myself trying to fit into 14s, I don't want to look pregnant, I don't want to risk my health over something I know I can prevent.
I want to remind my ex-husband what he lost when I divorced him.
I want my fiance to think I am the hottest girl in the room. (Even tho he says I already am I want to make sure he means it!)
I want to be a great example for my gorgeous daughter.
I want to surprise my brothers when they come home this summer.
Ms Blue 3/18/07 restart 223/cw 202 pic 1 8/1999 (240) pic 2 7/2006 (225) pic 3 1/2007 (217)
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