Obesity Support Group

This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.

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LiliannB 10/20/2010

Some people says that in order on a successful weight loss is when we are ready to commit ourselves on doing it. To me, I just do it because of health reasons and each day is a new beginning on making wise food choices and staying active.

Let's post,share our reasons..

My reason for losing weight so I can be off my pressure meds as well for my mental meds. To be healthy, I also have irregualr periods that am going to an Endo to see if I still have PCOS..have a normal size clothes,Have major facial hair that hoping weight loss can disappear of it..which its my most goal yet. I maybe struggling, but I never give up hope!

What are your reasons on losing weight?

deleted_user 10/20/2010

My reasons for losing weight are all health related. I have crippling osteoarthritis and if I do not get my weight under control I will be back in a wheelchair. It took me three years to get out of it the first time and that was around 10 years ago. I ware braces on my ankles and knees and my main motivation is to be able to walk without pain and without aids. I am also motivated in losing the weight because I want to be able to work part time.

deleted_user 10/20/2010

my reasons are to get pregnant, to look better, to feel better, to help my pcos, and to feel sexy

jami46 10/20/2010

What is Pcos?

LiliannB 10/21/2010

Jami46..PCOS..Poloycystic overies Syndrome.

deleted_user 10/21/2010

Liliann I too have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) as well as many other health problems due to my weight. My reasons for losing this weight are to reduce (if not get rid of) my blood pressure medications, give me more energy so I can play with my 4 year old son, get rid of my sleep apnea, be able to wear and shop for clothes that aren't in the "women's" section of stores, to be a proper role model for my son, and so that I feel better about myself.
Kara

jami46 10/21/2010

Thanks Lillian didn't know

deleted_user 10/21/2010

I have gotten off all meds but the SSRI's which I will be on the rest of my life. I have recently had issues with asthma and sleep apnea- my new reasons for being healthy. Whoever said breathing was optional didn't send me the memo! I also have severe back spasms I think are related to 1- the lack of core muscles, and 2- the literal weight of my breasts and tummy on my back muscles. Physics is difficult to argue with afterall. :)

off to my rootcanal... sigh...

loveblue2 10/21/2010

My # 1 reason is that I want to live a long, healthy life, full of vitality. The vast majority of morbidly obese people never reach old age. I also want to be healthier and just LOOK better right now! I'm so tired of feeling self-conscience about my size every time I walk out of my front door!

I wish I could be one of those people who don't give a damn about what other people think, but, I'm not. People make fun of people with weight problems all the time, and no one likes being made fun of.

Another important reason is that I want to be able to stop taking medication for high blood pressure. My knees and lower back could also use a rest too.

deleted_user 10/22/2010

My reason for losing weight is because I want to stop taking BP meds, I am having knee pain, and the weight makes it more difficult to walk with my lovely heel spur..... I also want to wear nicer clothes.

deleted_user 10/23/2010

my reason for wanting to lose weight is so i can do things without being in so much pain for the excess weight and tiring so easily.

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