I want to lose weight because ...

[Maw Broon]

I started SW on 2nd Jan and feeling really motivated at the moment. I keep having thought about why I want to lose weight and what the differences will be for me when I do. So, before I forget them all, I thought I would start a place to jot them down as I think about them. Then I can look back when I am struggling.

So to start with, I want to lose weight because...

- I will feel happier
- I will be able to buy nice new clothes without continually thinking there is no point buying anything new until I lose weight
- I will be able to wear a dress without having to cover up the tops of my arms
- I will feel I am setting a good example to my daughter
- I will look like one of those women I envy who look so good in clothes and healthily slim
- I will not feel embarrassed in the swimming pool
- I will buck the trend on my mother's side of the family by being slim!
- I will not hate seeing a fat face and double chin in the mirror
- I will not be embarrassed to be seen naked and feel more sexy!
- I will improve my IBS
- I will improve my sleep apnoea

How is that for starters? To be continued as things occur to me ...

 

[kellykelly]

Your objectives are really motivating, i might do this myself to remind me every time i feel like caving in. I found a brill little quote today which i know will help

'Are your excuses more important than your dreams?'

Hope this helps you too x

 

[Maw Broon]

That's great. Yes, my excuses have been more important than anything up to now! My head has continually told me I can start tomorrow - EVERY DAY!!

Feel free to add your list here, would help me to see why other people want to lose weight as will be lots I have not thought of.

Good luck!

 

[Rhianny2244]

That is a brilliant quote! Might have to use that as my mantra! What a good idea to write down all your reasons! I think I might do that in my new diary! Best of luck x

 

[Desperately Dieting]

Fab list, I'll think on mine ;^)

 

[kellykelly]

Thanks, I will add my reasons later, love this idea. I have started a ********* board for my daily motivation for any pinners out there.

 

[Maw Broon]

Anyone any more reasons to add for extra motivation?

Adding today:

- I will have thin ankles instead of bloated chunky ones!

 

[Maw Broon]

And my stomach won't poke out the water when I am lying in the bath!

 

[babycake]

I thought I'd share mine with you if that's ok.

-to live to see my grandchildren
-to be a role model to those who say they can't
-to be able to ride my motorbike
-to not be ill all the time
-to stand in front of my old classmates (using the term mates loosely) and them to not recognise me!!!
-to walk into any shop and see myself in those awful mirrors and be like 'OMG I'm gorgeous'

 

[Maw Broon]

Brilliant! Love your reasons.

The shop mirror one is so true for me too.

- I will be happy in a shop changing room with surround view mirrors!

Anyone any more?

 

[Maw Broon]

I will have sexy, enviable curves instead of a muffin top that hangs over the top of jeans

 

[yoyo1986]

To feel comfortable in a pair of skinny jeans and not have to worry about wearing a baggy top to hide the flubber lol!!

Also to be a role model for my children, my mum has always been a big lady and im so proud of her for losing over 100lb but she wishes she had done it earlier in life, I dont want my children to be ashamed of me!

 

[babycake]

To feel comfortable in a pair of skinny jeans and not have to worry about wearing a baggy top to hide the flubber lol!! Also to be a role model for my children, my mum has always been a big lady and im so proud of her for losing over 100lb but she wishes she had done it earlier in life, I dont want my children to be ashamed of me!

.

Good one

-to wear knee high boots comfortably without having to get stretchy ones

 

[Anti222]

Love this thread! Some of mine are:

- To not suffer for a week after wearing heels for an hour
- To have the confidence to wear a dress...any dress but in particular ones shorter than my ankle length
- To stop pretending to be scared of rollercoasters because I don't want to risk the embarrassment of having to get off because the harness won't fit
- To look straight down and see the floor!

 

[Maw Broon]

So glad other people are adding to this - it's great to read. I think I can identify with them all!

I have never been able to wear heels (not that I have much desire to at 5ft 9" but never thought that it could be a weight thing. Be interesting to see if I can wear them WHEN ( not if!) I am much lighter.

 

[Maw Broon]

- To go shopping for nice new underwear that doesn't cut into my back all the time

 

[babycake]

-to not look at stairs and wish there was a lift

 

[Maw Broon]

-to not look at stairs and wish there was a lift

Ha! Good one

 

[babycake]

-to look at a chair and not think 'will i fit'
- to not need an extender belt when i fly

 

[neraksarrab]

to be slim & fit again...simples...!!