Why do you want to lose weight?

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clara sandra

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Hi all,

I've been doing a bit of soul searching after being on the diet rollercoaster for the last ten years, and I started wondering - each time I start the weight loss journey, what really drives me to do it?

I think I've been telling myself for so long that I'm doing this for myself, to get fit, to achieve that overall sense of well-being etc... but am I really doing it for me?

And if not, is it ok to have a more 'superficial' goal, ie fitting into a wedding dress, looking good at a big event, catching the eye of a guy etc, where the heart of your goal isn't actually your health?

I have good medical reasons to lose weight (liver issues) yet this isn't sufficient to get me off my butt and get moving! When I ask myself honestly, the real driver is this perception that I have a much hotter, healthier boyfriend than me and I just want to be beautiful for him. How shameful and sad!

What drives you guys to lose weight?
 
Since childhood, i had a healthy and slim body. I always felt i could never be prone to any health issues. But i was shattered when i got gestational diabetes during pregnancy and it continued for 6 months after my child was born. Besides this, i got worse keratosis pilaris and all this took a toll on my mind and body. I started eating all unhealthy food mainly cakes and chips.
In 5 years,My weight increased by 10 Kgs. I am 70 kgs now.

Three weeks back, i looked at my old clothes and i decided that i have to fit in those clothes. At that moment I decided to quit unhealthy eating and shed those extra pounds i gained. That is how my weight loss journey started.
 
I dont have any health problems yet, but my reason for losing weight is that I want to look good and feel good. Right now I feel uncomfortable in my own body and dread going out sometimes cause I feel embarrased about the way I currently look. It may sound vein but its my truth.
 
Being overweight is very bad for your health. It can cause heart diseases, leg problems, diabetes...The list is endless.
 
clara sandra said:
Hi all,

I've been doing a bit of soul searching after being on the diet roller coaster for the last ten years, and I started wondering - each time I start the weight loss journey, what really drives me to do it?

I think I've been telling myself for so long that I'm doing this for myself, to get fit, to achieve that overall sense of well-being etc... but am I really doing it for me?

And if not, is it ok to have a more 'superficial' goal, ie fitting into a wedding dress, looking good at a big event, catching the eye of a guy etc, where the heart of your goal isn't actually your health?

I have good medical reasons to lose weight (liver issues) yet this isn't sufficient to get me off my butt and get moving! When I ask myself honestly, the real driver is this perception that I have a much hotter, healthier boyfriend than me and I just want to be beautiful for him. How shameful and sad!

What drives you guys to lose weight?
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There is no shortcut------I believe basically ,there are only two ways to reduce the weight through daily exercise and eating healthy.Avoid having long food rather take food multiple times.Blood sugar has a direct impact on your weight as it brings you hungry.
Green Tea and ginger is the better aid for weight loss.main components in green tea includes-caffeine ,catechins and theanine, catechins are considered anti-oxidants and are superior in green tea.
If you burn 500 more calories than you eat everyday for a week,you should lose about 1-2 pounds.
Limiting salt and starches may also results in weight loss.Eat vegetables and drink plenty of water that makes you feel full.No grazing and don't skip meals.
 
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