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.

2,124 Members
6,121 Posts
0 Online
Personal Challenges
/ Obesity Support Group

What's your motivation?

deleted_user
deleted_user
If someone asked me this awhile back, I would have some yaya answers, all good REASONS, but no real MOTIVATION.

Well, now I have a motivation and it's pure and simple AVOIDANCE!!!

Yes, AVOIDANCE is a wonderful motivator!

I am avoiding gastric bypass surgery, which my new doctor thinks is the golden hope and the only hope and I'm stubborn enough to prove him wrong.

Oh, nothing against anyone who goes that route, I just personally don't want to feel pressured into surgically altering my digestive system. I believe FOR ME, the problem is not in my stomach, it's in my head... therefore even the lapband would be equivelant to tying a string around my finger to help me remember something.

So far, AVOIDANCE as a motivator is working!

What is your motivator?
krystlmom
krystlmom
Mine is avoidance too, but my topic of choice is Diabetes, and Heart disease. I didn't do so well, so now I'm on the fast track (I hope ;P) to GBS surgery!

I'm still hoping to avoid my topics, I just have less time!
God Bless!

Janelle
deleted_user
deleted_user
i need to find a motivation. my mother in law took a pair of shorts and hung them in her bathroom so she sees them everyday and her goal is t be able to fit into them s=one of these days.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My motivation isn't avoidance it's the urge to wake up without pain, to be able to walk with my sister AND have a conversation at the same time. I simply want to live again, cause till this point i was allready dead, my body just hadn't caught up yet.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I NEED A MAN!!!! That's my motivation!!
Ok, so it's not really that simple but it's kind of a big part of it. I've felt so disgusting for so long that I've shut myself away from the world and all the lovely lovely men in it.
Well, now I want OUT!!!
I'm gonna be hot one of these days, and then God help them!! ;)
K.x.x.x.x.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My motivation is thinking about being an older, retired, single woman trying to decide to buy medication or pay the electric bill. At the rate I was going, that's where I would be in 10 years. I'm motivated by health.. being healthy and happy in my old age!
deleted_user
deleted_user
My situation is similar to that of shigurl344, I am very unhealthy and unable to do simple things without having an asthma attack or throwing something out of place. I am tired of hurting and watching those around me and wishing I could keep up. There are other reasons but that is my real motivation.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A body that can function better and a new case of diabetes in september.
deleted_user
deleted_user
No one knows what their future holds, and anybody can be hit with a debilitating health condition, but upon reaching middle age and looking around, I saw a big difference in the older folks who took care of themselves and those who didn't. Some of our retired neighbors go hiking, play tennis, etc., while others can hardly make it to their mailbox. I wanted to change before it was too late. I haven't taken care of myself, but have made significant changes in the last few months. I've got a long way to go, but am on the right road at least! Best wishes to all in their journey!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I want to see "that look " in the hubby's eye AND be able to zip my jeans (or do anything else) without getting winded.:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Christih, Me TOO!!! I just want to feel hot again, too. When I lost like 60 lbs before I became super healthy and I felt great. I though ...wow, I'll never be fat again, but man depression and life got the best of me. I've got about 30 lbs to lose now to be where I'd like to be physically. I'm looking to get my head straight, b/c that's what's lacking for me right now.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My motivation is my son. To be around and watch him growup. To be able to ride a bike with him or playball.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't want to be disrespectful to anyone who has gone down the surgery route, but I can't help but feel that surgery should be a last resort, and I have to ask why very obese people aren't offered Eating Disorders therapy before they are offered the option to go under the knife?

It has taken me a lot of nagging, pleading, and 4 years of waiting to get a place at an eating disorders unit, but I definitely think that this is the right way forward for me!

Sharon xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks to all who have participated in this thread. I think it is quite interesting to see the different motivations.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I lost my motivation a while back & am still trying to scramble around in order to re prioritize my life.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My motivation was fear. I was diagnosed with diabetes & hypertension a few years ago but I think I was in denial. I took my meds and that's about it. A couple of weeks ago I developed a problem with my toe. It terrified me. I don't want to lose toes, limbs & life. Thank God it healed well...and it brought me to reality! Good luck to everyone.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • irishwriter

    come unwind in the bp lounge

    Posted by: irishwriter
    Last Reply: kisses2016
    7992
    theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
  • Rizen

    Walk a Day

    Posted by: Rizen
    Last Reply: mujicaptsd
    2570
    I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...