Motivation to get off my butt and losr some weight!

[Anonymous]

Congrats 14:48! Your husband sounds like a real douche.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Congrats 14:48! Your husband sounds like a real douche.

LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Defending the 14:48 poster. OP you asked for motivation and that PP tried to give it to you. If you really didn't care what other people thought you wouldn't be seeking motivation from others and wouldn't care about being seen in a swimsuit 20 pounds overweight. You didn't say you wanted to lose weight b/c you were concerned about your health, you said you wanted to lose weight b/c you "will not be seen in a bathing suit" at your current weight. And if you need to lose 20 pounds, you are overweight. No need to insult PP and her busband, she was trying to give you the motivation you asked for.

That said, my motivator is to dig up a picture of myself from the last summer without those extra winter pounds to remind myself of how good I can look. And then I work out, hard.

Sorry - but I don't think "People will mock you" is great motivation for many, many people with respect to weight loss.

[Anonymous]

no bread, no sugar, lots of fruit and veggies and protein. Cardio every day, weight train every other day. you will loose the weight very fast. good luck

[Anonymous]

I don't get it...I think using "how people see me" is a great motivation. After all, OP asked for motivation - it may not be the "best" advice or the one that OP uses to get moving, but it is still advice.

OP says she wants to lose 20lbs because of swimsuit season so obviously she could potentially be someone the 1448 poster was describing.

1448 poster - sounds like we have similar husbands (not to mention coworkers and brothers) with the same mindset.

[Anonymous]

I don't get it...I think using "how people see me" is a great motivation. After all, OP asked for motivation - it may not be the "best" advice or the one that OP uses to get moving, but it is still advice.

[Anonymous]

weight watchers worked for me

[Anonymous]

no, it should be how idiots see me. Saying it privately is bad enough, but posting it on a messageboard of mommies -- some of whom just may be overweight (gasp) -- is rather mean-spirited and cruel. And it invites some response.

I've struggled tremendously with my weight after my second kid. I was a 6 in 2002. Now I'm a 12 and it sucks. So it's nice to know some asshole who likely is not an Adonis himself is heckling me in the mall. That's nice to share that. How puerile and small people are.

My own brother-in-law who is overweight himself, beer gut, not attractive, gray-haired has the nerve to do this kind of stuff. He throws a hissy when his wife wears sweatpants out (they're for fat girls) and makes fun of me for it. They pass this on to their kids -- making fun of people for how they look -- and it's terrible. I can't stand for my kids to spend time with them.

Enough of my rant. This one really set me off, particularly the obvious glee 14:48 takes in her husband's boorish behavior.

Good luck OP. I hope you reach your goal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:no, it should be how idiots see me. Saying it privately is bad enough, but posting it on a messageboard of mommies -- some of whom just may be overweight (gasp) -- is rather mean-spirited and cruel. And it invites some response.

I've struggled tremendously with my weight after my second kid. I was a 6 in 2002. Now I'm a 12 and it sucks. So it's nice to know some asshole who likely is not an Adonis himself is heckling me in the mall. That's nice to share that. How puerile and small people are.

My own brother-in-law who is overweight himself, beer gut, not attractive, gray-haired has the nerve to do this kind of stuff. He throws a hissy when his wife wears sweatpants out (they're for fat girls) and makes fun of me for it. They pass this on to their kids -- making fun of people for how they look -- and it's terrible. I can't stand for my kids to spend time with them.

Enough of my rant. This one really set me off, particularly the obvious glee 14:48 takes in her husband's boorish behavior.

Good luck OP. I hope you reach your goal.

I don't think the 14:48 poster takes glee in her husband's behavior. I'd venture to guess she's one of the posters on this board saying she wishes she could get out of her marriage. Imagine living with a man like that every day.

[Anonymous]

My husband likes and prefers to look at a nice "bod" over an out of shape one. But, he also feels that if a woman chooses to wear something that others feel isn't flattering, then more power to her. It shows confidence and someone who is comfortable with who she is.

He still pushes me to eat better and work out more, but mostly because I am alsways complaining about my weight. His motto is: if you aren't happy about it, then do something about it. Unfortunately, this train of thought hasn't worked for me yet!

[Anonymous]

Okay -- here's what bothered me about 14:48 -- it was the inclusion of new moms in the husbands mocking of imperfect female bodies. That's just really over the line. And I guess they must have adopted.

[Anonymous]

OP, I've been trying to lose weight for 2 months. I cut out all my junk, all my cheese minus one cheese stick a day for protein, stopped drinking juice and milk and haven't lost ONE POUND. I'm hoping the warm weather and walks help because I'm losing hope I'll lose anything before the summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here is great motivation -

My husband thinks it is so gross to see woman (new moms included) with big butts, muffin top tummies, and chunky legs walking around in clothing that doesn't fit them and shows every ounce of their weight.

I know you aren't married to him, but maybe you could think about how other people see you as a way to get motivated.

I hope your husband has a rockin hard body to feel this way about others. Who gives a shit what other people see, do it for your self or it is not worth doing. you can not satisfy every one, or should you try. If you are comfortable in you skin, your confidence will show and that is really what stands out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congrats 14:48! Your husband sounds like a real douche.

LOL

Me, too!!!

[Anonymous]

I need to work off 20 pounds of post-pregnancy weight and am just starting to get outside for walks and jogs now that the weather is nice.

My motivation is my DS. I want to be strong and in shape so I can keep up with him! He is still a baby, but I also want him to live an active, healthy lifestyle when he gets older. I feel it's my obligation to set the example. I just keep telling myself this, and it is very effective. Maybe this will work for you?