What truly motivates you to prioritize your health?
We all have a personal "why" that drives us to make a change, even when it feels challenging. It's not always about a number on the scale or a clothing size.
Is your "why" for yourself, or is it tied to the people you love? What does your goal feel like? Is it more energy for a hobby, less physical discomfort, or a feeling of confidence? How do you stay motivated when faced with a setback or a difficult day? What's a small victory you celebrate that has nothing to do with a number on the scale?
My “why” is me.
Living with joint pain for over 30 years, the weight didn’t just creep up—it piled on during a really hard season. I lost my mom, went through a car accident that led to major shoulder surgery, and for a while… I let grief and depression take the wheel.
I couldn’t control everything—but I could control what I ate.
And I ate everything. Food became comfort.It’s been a long, hard, roller coaster—but I truly believe I’m getting past that phase. I still catch myself sometimes, but I give myself grace. One slip doesn’t mean I’m going off the rails.
I’ve lost 90 pounds. I’m proud of that. I’ve still got about 50 to 60 lbs to go—and yes, this is about the number on the scale. I want to be smaller. I want a healthy weight.
But it’s also about less pain, more energy, and not feeling like my body is working against me.
I’ve been stuck for about a year, losing and gaining the same 10–15 pounds, and I cannot seem to get out of the 200 club. So I’m using every tool I can—and considering a GLP-1 pill to help push past this plateau and restart the progress.
And let’s be honest… I want to look better in my clothes. I want to grab something off the rack and actually like it—not settle for something that just “works.”
I’m not frumpy… but some of these outfits are trying to convince me otherwise.At the end of the day, I want to look in the mirror and feel like me again.
A win for me?
Less pain. More movement. Giving myself grace—and not quitting.Because after everything… I’m still here, still trying, and still moving forward
Hi
. Congratulations on both your 90-pound weight loss and on discovering the true reasons behind your weight gain. My heart aches for all that happened to you, especially the loss of your mother. Understanding the connections between your weight gain and your mental and physical health is so important though and so is acceptance of that period of your life and the coping mechanisms that got you through it. I love that you can be honest about why you want to lose weight without letting obesity define you, as a person. A GLP-1 might be just what you need right now, even if it's just for a few months. We all plateau sometimes and need help getting over that next hurdle. Please know we're here for you and we're cheering for you, no matter what. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
My why(s) is that I am getting older, I don't want my life to end at an early age because I neglected my health and didn't pay attention to obvious signs and I want to look good doing it. I enjoy being energetic and not out of breath with every step I take or not feeling stiff because I'm not incorporating enough movement. Hearing stories of others and the things they have survived has motivated me in a preventative way. I am not where I want to be(yet), but I am not headed in the fatal direction I was going.
That's great motivation both for achieving a healthy weight and for gaining strength, endurance and flexibility. I'm with you. I don't want to simply "settle" into older age. I want to live as fully as possible as long as possible. We've got this, especially with the support of this community. Warm wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
In the beginning it was living a long healthy life both for myself and for my husband and my children. Now that I've made significant progress and learned it's sustainable it's as much about feeling good every day - being able to move, be present and enjoy my life.
I wish we have a ❤ emoji to choose from in the reactions to posts because I would use that here. I love your perspective. Warm wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
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