Why do you want to lose weight? - Weight Loss Support

Weight Loss Support

114,538 members60,872 posts

Why do you want to lose weight?

TheEditor profile imageTheEditor364 Voters

Please select all that apply:

31 Replies
problemo profile image
problemo

Are the two people who are doing this because they are getting married marrying each other?

shelleymcb profile image
shelleymcb

I dont want to have to replace my wardrobe with a bigger size!

Liesel profile image
Liesel in reply to shelleymcb

I agree, I have the very same problem

Liesel

Liesel profile image
Liesel in reply to Liesel

I used to be anywhere be between 9 - 10 st. Now lurking around 12 st. I've had to buy cheap new clothes. I don't have any money by the time all my direct debits are paid.

TheEditor profile image
TheEditor

Problemo,

I think the marriage is a threesome!

ebroggin profile image
ebroggin

I would like to be more confident, look better and consider my body as part of myself! I always put much attention on my face, hair...but sometimes I neglect my body! It can sound wired but a lack of awareness make me put on a lot of weight!

Schwem7 profile image
Schwem7

How on earth are the percentages worked out on this poll?

TheEditor profile image
TheEditor in reply to Schwem7

You can vote for more than one option. Hope that clarifies things.

Schwem7 profile image
Schwem7 in reply to TheEditor

That makes sense, although makes the use of percentages in the first place slightly pointless, lol. Thanks for clearing that up for me though :)

YorkshireKatie profile image
YorkshireKatie

I clicked all apart from getting married, but as much as its about wanting it is also about needing.. I want to lose weight because I am fed up of looking and feeling the way I do but want and need to lose weight to improve my health.

kesway2 profile image
kesway2

I want to lose weight cos I'm fat and don't exercise

Caroline2172 profile image
Caroline2172

I want to loose weight as I'm am twice the size I should be have arthritis in my hips knee ankles and hands ,on top of this I suffer from sleep apnea

I have to use a walking stick and am only. 41. :(

energy1 profile image
energy1

I want to feel more healthier, and gain more energy. I started to join my local keep fir class last week. Im going start exercising gently then slowly introduce more. I suffer with IBS fed-up with feeling tied all the time.

ddraigqueen profile image
ddraigqueen

I have back problems amongst other things and i find it painful to walk. if i lost weight it would ease the pressure on my back and i might be able to do more excercise. I use a walking stick otherwise i stoop and i don't like that. I have not driven for nearly 2 yrs as i cannot turn my head to see traffic, due to crushed vertebre in my neck. My nearest bus stop is down the hill, which is approx 150yds. I cope with going down although i do have to stop due to pain but getting back home is a challenge and it can put me out of action the next day. I have to go up and down the hill i have no option but can only manage it once or twice a week. I cannot carry anything so have to use a trolley bag which is difficult to push up the hill. I am a diabetic with a underactive thyroid and fybromyalgia. Energy is something i do not have and i would like to have some.

cybertops profile image
cybertops

I want to improve my health most especially because i want to be there for my family

Bunjamin profile image
Bunjamin

I want to feel good - not just look it! Also exercising to alleviate depression. So guess it's for health reasons too!

aud153 profile image
aud153

So many reasons - I want to feel better about myself, more confident, I don't want to feel like a pariah in public because I'm so overweight. Equally don't want to be invisible any more.

I want to feel physically better - fitter to actually enjoy life.

merdog profile image
merdog

I just want to feel normal, I don't want to stand out for being bigger than everyone else. In a way I just want to blend, to not stand out, to just be a regular person. that's why I want to loose weight.

ThinLizzie profile image
ThinLizzie

I want to be able to go into any high street shop and buy clothes that fit and look good. And Im getting married next April and don't want to look back at hideous pictures in years to come!

JillianP profile image
JillianP

I need to be in control of myself. I am what I eat :-(

Liesel profile image
Liesel

I am 2 stones overweight and I have Cirrhosis of the Liver. Some of the weight might be water but I can't wear about 75% of my clothes. I have suffered from depression for a long time. I feel fat ,ugly and horrible. I like to swim and going to the gym but I lack the motivation. It's a vicious circle.

Liesel

kimmyquevil profile image
kimmyquevil in reply to Liesel

The best time to start was 10 years ago, the second best time to start is now. Get up and go. we can support each other xxx

Liesel profile image
Liesel

My chat did not get sent, Now I'm really pissed off'

Liesel

kimmyquevil profile image
kimmyquevil

Im almost 25 and i know that my metabolism isnt going to stay fast forever so im taking action NOW! save me alot of worry later. Plus I want to look good in a bikini, I'm not fat but have very weak muscles and need to work them out :D

annie4u profile image
annie4u

I got Pco's and because of that m having difficulty getting pregnant so that's why o want to lose atleast 10kg to be in healthy bmi and got more chances to get pregnant.

ANREA profile image
ANREA

I have a size 14 to a size22 guess which I am at the moment

Pen55 profile image
Pen55

I want to be fit and healthy be able to run for the bus.

Lost to many friends and family to ill health

I want to look good for my husband again. I want to look at mirrors again. I want more energy and less depression. I don't want to be lazy anymore and do things with my daughter as I should. I don't want to hate the way I look anymore. So many reasons.

SilverSpeed profile image
SilverSpeed

personally i think being healthy and fit makes sex more interesting and fun. i am not being rude or anything but i feel i don't have my mojo anymore being 17stone

Andy1972 profile image
Andy1972

I want to feel more energetic as my get up & go has gone. I have 2 stone to lose & this time I'm going to stay there. I am setting myself a goal of exercising 15 minutes today & will work up from there.

I gained weight after I fractured ankle. I decided to start with the NewYear to follow 12week plan. I'm not one for new year resolutions as people generally don't stick to them. But this is different. It's a life change plan.