This is a great question, Boo! Like all of us, I have many of the same reasons already mentioned for wanting to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. But my biggest reason is that I want 1Corinthians 10:31 to be true in my life: "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." I'm weary of feeling ashamed of my compulsive overeating and turning to food for comfort and satisfaction. I want my life to be a life of freedom and liberty...not one of being enslaved to destructive eating habits and laziness....so there we go :) That's my main reason. - vernswifevickie  374.1 #377 4:31AM

this is a couple fold questions for me: 1. My blood pressure was bad.... really bad so they put me on blood pressure medication. I tried a few different ones and they all made me so dizzy. I decided you know what... I dont want to be in my mid 20's and on Blood pressure medication. 2. I know it is probably still light years away... but I want to look stunning on my wedding day. Whenever that may be. 3. One day I really hope to have kids and I hope that my body after kids can get half way back to hotty mc hottness lol... but really I want to be able to keep up with my kids one day. I can not get over how tired I get when I eat poorly. it brings me down. I want energy. I want beau to always be able to look at me be think my gf ( hopefully one day wife) is a knock out.... heck I wanna look int he mirror and think dannnng whose that girl shes a knock out :). I want to be able to improve my running pace because movment and mobility is something I feel many of us take forgranted. Okay im done... your guys turn.  - BooEve123  800.9 #121 3:25PM

To be healthy and to be able to continue to enjoy time with my husband now that our kids are almost gone. He exercises every day, always has, and is very healthy (although he has horrible genetics - heart disease, diabetes). He is healthy and I want to be, too, so that I can continue to travel and have fun for many years! - PrincessKristin  776.9 #125 5:16PM

I've always been incredibly active: was a gymnast as a young girl and played all kinds of sports in junior high and high school.  I started running regularly when I was 16 and have loved it ever since!  Then, I started coaching and I was even more insired because I assumed the role of a mentor to young girls.  Being healthy kinda became a priority my third year of college: the pressure of transferring schools and adjusting to a new life got to me, and I had kinda quit working out and eating well. Then, I came down with a bout of bronchitis that took 9 months and countless rounds of antibiotics and steroid inhalers to treat. I felt awful and swore I'd never be in that position again--I've been diligent with my workouts for years now and have not had much of an issue with my asthma since I've kept my lungs strong. I love strength and flexibility training, but cardio is really important for me. The added bonus is that I've pretty much had my weight under control for most of my life: I'm a bit heavier now than I have been in the past, but I also have to accept the fact that I'm getting older, lol. - Spoonful_O_Sugar  439.1 #288 9:19PM

I turn 40 in August of '13. My motivation is to be a hot mama at 40. It hit me hard last summer that if I didn't do anything I'd be fat and frumpy forever. I think I've come a long ways. I was 221 when I started this journey last June. I've totally slacked lately and should be done,but it is what it is. I want to learn how to paddle board and know I need to get fit first. Then there's this Castaway Cay thing this summer I fully intend to be in a bikini for ;) - 415beachgirl  469.0 #263 11:19PM

I have always loved running and working out. When I lived in Arizona and Germany, I was able to walk everywhere! Believe it or not, walking is an awesome way to lose weight and stay in shape. Since moving to Las Vegas and being in nursing school, I have had long car commutes and I have had to work long hours (sometimes 14 hours per day) so I did not exercise for sometime. My blood pressure skyrocketed to 140/100 and I gained 20-25 lbs. I could not believe how unhealthy I had become. I want to have babies soon so I'm trying to get back to my pre-nursing school body. I want to have a healthier lifestyle and eventually, healthy babies ☺ - PirateQueenBriezy  291.4 #678 12:19PM

I want to lose weight to help with my self esteem, which in turn helps make me a better wife and person in general. I want to lose weight so that I am at my potential, I suffer from anxiety problems and eating healthy and working out help to minimize the issues I have with it. I also want to lose weight so that when and if we have children I will have a healthy pregnancy and be a good example to my child. - LisaMouse7531  409.4 #325 1:31PM

I was in pretty good shape until my twins were about 2 years old and I got depressed, stopped working out and taking care of myself in general. My marriage started to fall apart and it just spiraled. I also work the night shift so its hard to schedule working out in. I just don't feel like myself now. I remember standing taller and feeling like I could do anything when I was healthier. I just want that feeling back. Being recently single again has lit that fire again too. Oh and the next half is coming up! Eek! - supertracy  435.6 #290 5:13AM

Aww thanks ladies. It's been a crazy few years. My hardest struggle is taking care of myself. I tend to put everyone & everything ahead of myself and I end up suffering of course. I love that feeling of strength and looking forward to shopping & playing & having fun in my life. I miss just putting on whatever i own & not being stuck with the few things that fit right now. I went back on ww and had some issues. I was getting a bit obsessive with counting points so I was stressing and thinking about food all the time. I'm taking a break from that and just trying to eat clean. Lots of veggies, fruits, lean protein & healthy fats. In my last relationship (which I found out he was doing very un-mw things behind my back and I'm refusing to let it break me down!) we ate out all the time. He never wanted to eat at home and it was so tough. Anyways he's gone and I'm going to take some time for myself:) It's great to be back and I really want to lose 30lbs before the dl half:) - supertracy  435.6 #290 3:35PM

There are obviously many reasons but on top of wanting to look good, I want to fit the clothes I already have. I want to look in the mirror and feel good about myself. I'm hoping by losing weight I can gain energy and get rid of the depressed feeling. Being depressed and not feeling good about myself makes it hard on my marriage cuz I don't want to be touched and it scares me that the hubby will leave me for someone who wants intimacy 😔 - justcallmeKP  108.8 #2964 6:55PM

Would it be totally vain to say that the reason I want to lose weight is 100% to look good?!?  Of course I want to be healthy, but TBH, that's not the reason I diet... when I look good, I somehow feel better! - msdizmaui  521.5 #226 11:51PM

Well I'm a Type 2 Diebetic , have High Blood Pressure and I'm sick and tired of being fat. I want to be around to see my grandson grow up. I have been heavy my entire life and I'm just done. You guys give me hope because you understand. So here is where I've landed and my journey begins. - Missymoo  426.6 #302 6:37PM

Besides getting healthier I want to be able to take care of my hubby. He was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis about 2 months ago and he isn't responding to the drugs. I need to have the strength and energy to do this. - sewgirl  340.5 #444 11:00AM

I am not ashamed to say that in the past I've suffered from eating dissorders and did so for vanity reasons. I was in a place of depression and only became more so when I turned to food binge. I thought weight loss would make things better. I now know that weight loss has to be for you and on your terms. Now I am losing wieght so I am there for my kids and can see them grow into men and women. I have come to know some of you and love you as family. I am happy that all the reasons said are from the heart and for reasons that you've made. @msdizmaui ur HOT no matter what in my eyes @Sewgirl I cannot love you enough @Vickie Only God and Vern love you more than I do right now @Boo thing bout when a man loves a women is no matter how ya look we love you, I'm sure Beau feels the same..Too all you others I give all the encouragement I can so you are able to achieve your goal what ever the reason!!! - Cricket  224.1 #1332 10:48PM

As with many that have replied, I started having health issues (liver, headaches, gastro) and was told with each one that weight loss would help. Then I had a heart scare and decided if I wanted to see my kids graduate I'd better actually take my health more seriously. Even after this epiphany it took me a while to do something about it. Then I found out about the Disneyland half marathon and discovered this wonderful app and the Chub33 community and have felt blessed to know you all. I'm currently in a plateau, which is frustrating me to no end; it helps so much to know there are others experiencing (or had experienced) the same thing. You are all so very inspiring, thank you! - Duchess73  295.4 #653 9:30AM