What was your turning point????

[disneyfanz04]

Was just wondering what your turning point was...what happened to make you finally say "that's it, it's time to lose the weight??"

Mine was when I went to book my daughters party at the gym that I use to go to. I was so mortified to even walk in there. I knew as soon as a left there that this was it, it was time. So who's next???

 

[Dale-n-Chip]

When a friend of mine made the comment, "I felt my a** follow me up the stairs" and I knew EXACTLY what she meant!

And let's not even talk about how many chins appeared on my neck in our DL trip photos from December--YIKES! That was a shocker, too.

Who else?

 

[newholidayx2]

My older brother had a heart bypass at the age of 49 in 2003.

 

[Misty89]

What did it for me was, we had gone to a fancy place for my birthday dinner, and they had taken a photo of my family..my face looked huge...I already knew and did not admit i was wearing way to big of pants for my frame ( size 12 fit the waist, I am 5' 1 " tall) so that was it ...I started WW at the end of january...I have found some motivation, since Staying OP is hard for me..I pulled out my pregnancy journel from my DD( whos 6) and i looked at what i weighed each time i had a appointment.( 20 lbs less then what i started WW at) I honestly did not remember being that size, But if i was that size 6 years ago, then darnit i am going to get close, or even there I hope.

Tina

 

[kimwim8]

Mine was at Disney World in December. I knew I was packing on the weight, and I knew my clothes were getting uncomfortable, but I actually didn't want to be in any of the fun pictures with the family. I stayed behind the camera 99% of the time and let DH be in the pics. The pics that I was in......are just horrible, and made me realize something had to be done.

I can't wait to go back to WDW in August & be in ALL the pics! hahahaha

 

[Tiffann4k]

Mine was when we went on our cruise/ DW last month.

I was miserable walking so much because of all the extra weight and just being so much out of shape. Also looking at a pic of me taken at dinner one night, my face looked huge! I have always known I was big but when you see it for yourself and it really sinks in then its time to do something about it.

Also me hoping for my tubal reversal surgery next year was an extra motivational boost for me

 

[twotoohappy]

I was at WDW last summer and I'm usually the photographer so I'm never in any pictures. I went out at night with my friend and had my pic taken with a very hot guy, and got home and yikes Joined the gym that day. I've lost over 30 pounds since then and went from a size 14 to a size 7/8 as of today

 

[disneyfanz04]

I was at WDW last summer and I'm usually the photographer so I'm never in any pictures. I went out at night with my friend and had my pic taken with a very hot guy, and got home and yikes Joined the gym that day. I've lost over 30 pounds since then and went from a size 14 to a size 7/8 as of today

Awesome job!!!! Can't wait to say that!!!

 

[Tonyspad]

I put a pair of dress pants on that fit fine the last time I wore them ( 18 months ago). After I was barely able to button them the button ripped a hole in the pants because they were so tight. I also began to notice my dress shirts for work getting tighter around my stomach. Enough is enough. 3 lbs lost and 26 more to go.

 

[keenercam]

I had heart surgery in January 2005 after 10 years of suffering an electrical problem in my heart that necessitated a mostly sedentary lifestyle. The surgery had been unsuccessful on 3 previous grueling attempts. When the surgery succeeded I knew it was up to me to get fit and make my life full and satisfying. After 60 pounds and 5 sizes (and the WDW 2006 1/2 Marathon), I am still on the road to fitness, with the help of my WISH friends.

 

[Pugdog007]

A combination of things:

1. A picture from MNNSHP this past Oct.
2. I'd gotten so big that I wasn't enjoying WDW. Now that's bad.
3. I actually had to purchase a size 16 petite in Oct in order to have some black pants to wear to work. I have black pants now in every size from a 4 to a 16.
4. Planning a trip to Europe for Summer '06 and need to be in good shape to walk everywhere. Have to keep up with DD17.

I've been dedicated since the middle of Oct only cheating twice - Christmas Eve & my birthday. I've lost about 30# with 12# to go. I'm 5'1 and even 5# seems to make a big difference on my small frame. I'm in an 8 pants & 6 skirt now with a goal to get into a size 6 jeans & 110#.

 

[dismikki]

LOL The picture of me at MNSSHP was so atrocious that I had to photoshop my head from another picture just so that I could scrap it! I figured if I am having to photoshop different body parts on, I probably don't look too good at the pool. Time to get busy!
Mikki

 

[gianna2006]

I COMPLETELY understand about seeing yourself in pictures and realizing how large you've become! I looked at pictures from a cruise my husband and I went on this past November. I knew I had put on weight, but having it in front of you in full color really drove it home...and still I wasn't ready to diet...until I booked my May trip to Disney!!! I knew I just wanted to have fun and not worry about sucking in my stomach or not be in pictures with my kids. I joined Weight Watchers last week - 4 pounds down and 50 to go!!!

7/90 off-site
9/96 off-site
7/99 off-site
7/2000 off-site
4/01 off-site
5/04 off-site
5/06 finally going DIS all the way at Saratoga Springs!!!

 

[disneyfanz04]

I joined Weight Watchers last week - 4 pounds down and 50 to go!!!

Awesome job!! Good luck with weight watchers. I am doing it too!! I have lost 7.8 pounds so far..only 55.2 to go!!

I know about the pictures, I cannot stand to be in pictures!!! I can't wait to go back to WDW in October and be in all the pics with my kids. Then I can finally make a scrapbook!!

 

[newholidayx2]

WTG everyone!
Liz - cant wait to see you again !

 

[antmaril]

Mine was Monday. I bought a digital scale over the weekend and got on it Monday morning - YIKES

I've tried to avoid having my picture taken for quite a while now. It isn't pretty.

I'm not dieting, I'm making better choices.

 

[RAMWDWFAN]

I saw myself in some photos taken at a sorority event and I was very disappointed in my appearance. I will be attending a convention in July and I want to look my best.

Another impetus to lose weight involves my fear of getting diabetes and heart disease. My mother is diabetic and my biological father died from a massive heart attack in his early 40's.

 

[tchrrx]

1. The adoption of my 5 year old daughter. I want to be able to play & be active with her without being uncomfortable.
2. Disney World trip planned for this summer. I want to enjoy the walking. (Ok, not necessarily enjoy, but be able to tolerate it!)

My main problem happened once I hit size 10. I was devestated to hit double digits (2-3 years ago). But, once I hit the doubles, I figured they were all about the same. As a result, I just kept gaining. I've been a WW for about a month & have lost about 8 pounds.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Mine was at Disney World in December. I knew I was packing on the weight, and I knew my clothes were getting uncomfortable, but I actually didn't want to be in any of the fun pictures with the family. I stayed behind the camera 99% of the time and let DH be in the pics. The pics that I was in......are just horrible, and made me realize something had to be done.

I was there at the same time, had the same epiphany there, too.

I was at WDW last summer and I'm usually the photographer so I'm never in any pictures. I went out at night with my friend and had my pic taken with a very hot guy, and got home and yikes Joined the gym that day.

The picture of me at MNSSHP was so atrocious that I had to photoshop my head from another picture just so that I could scrap it! I figured if I am having to photoshop different body parts on, I probably don't look too good at the pool. Time to get busy!

I COMPLETELY understand about seeing yourself in pictures and realizing how large you've become! I looked at pictures from a cruise my husband and I went on this past November. I knew I had put on weight, but having it in front of you in full color really drove it home...and still I wasn't ready to diet...until I booked my May trip to Disney!!! I knew I just wanted to have fun and not worry about sucking in my stomach or not be in pictures with my kids. I joined Weight Watchers last week - 4 pounds down and 50 to go!!!

I'm sensing a trend here!
My moment came when I checked out the Disney Photopass site, and cut myself out of every picture before I ordered it. It's like I was never there... . I joined the gym and WW the same week, have lost 12 lbs so far, and hope to be able to keep up the trend. I only have 90 more to go.

 

[KathyFP]

Although, I have had a lot of similar experiences,

Hate to get my picture taken
Clothes don’t fit right
Hate to shop – hate the clothes in the plus size
Young daughter that I want to be around
A boy told DD that her mom was fat
History of diabetes

But the real truth, as embarrassing as it is, my turning point this time was a MAN

I am separated and have started to date someone. My first date after 13 years with my husband. I feel so awkward. Never sure what to wear. Nothing looks right. All the insecurities about why does he want to date me when there are so many thinner woman out there. (I guess I have to add that he is incredible fit – very muscular and works out all of the time).

Probably not the best reason to make a change, but……..