This was a cute idea!!!!!

What I hate about being obese"

1.) Weighing more than the wrestlers on t.v.
2.) sitting in those damn white or green plastic chairs
3.)Steering wheel jabbing me
4.) boobs sitting on top of the table( catching food that falls off my fork leaving stains on my shirt)
5.) people assuming I am less of a human than they are because they are thin
6.) the fact that shaving "any " body part becomes a work out....( its sad when you sweat while you are taking a shower...lol)
7.) Going into Express and they think you are shoplifter because you dont " belong" in that store....

What I will like about being thinner:
1.) being abel to throw on my fiances tshirt and it being baggy on me
2.) crossing my legs the correct way
3.) cheaper and prettier bras
4.) jumping rope and not hear any "smaking sounds"....lol
5.) the healthyness of it all...
6.) to become pregnant

What I love about myself as it is

1.) I am confident with myself as a person
2.) I am not a doormat for anyone
3.) I dont take shit from any man
4.) My fiance thinks I am one of the most sexiest women he has ever met.....and I know it
5.) I am a great friend to have.....
6.) I can shake my bom bom!!!!!!....and not be scared of who is watching!!!

Oh this is such a cool thread! It really makes you take the time and think about the positive things about ones self, and the not so positive can only make us stronger!!!

What I dislike about being gravitationally challenged:

1. Not feeling the healthiest that I should.
2. Always worrying about the possibilities of overweight related illnesses.
3. I am deformed! Having to buy plus sized pants and regular Medium/Large sized shirts.
4. Always being so self consious.
5. Wearing longer shirts or jackets to cover the excess junk in my trunk.
6. No sexy workout clothes for the fuller figured woman.
7. Weighing more than my husband
8. Always feeling like I am the biggest person in the room.

What I will love when I am thinner:
1. The wonderful feeling of less health risks.
2. Buying jeans that actually look good.
3. Getting my PCOS under control, and having a baby!
4. Being smaller than my husband
5. Buying an amazing dress for my graduation in June.
6. Getting remarried, and wearing the dress my husband is making for me in a size 10.
7. WOW! being a size 10!!!

What I love about myself:

1. I am a very caring and loving person
2. Awesome personality
3. My crystal blue eyes
4. Independant
5. The first person most people come to for advice

It is wonderful to see that you listed so many things you love about yourself. Now, every morning when you get up try to add something new to that list. It's the most important one and should end up being the longest! I could add a couple of things to it myself, but you have to see them for yourself.

Here are my things..

I can't wait to be thin again.


i HATE FAT:

1) thighs rubbing together( no sores yet)
2) looking in mirror naked
3) jeans that did not fit right
4) letting my husband see me naked
5) no one flirts with me

what i Loved about being THIN:
1) wearing bikini's
2) guys whistled at me when i walked by
3) more energy to do things i enjoyed
4) feeling good no matter where I went
5) felt comfortable in my skin

What I hate about being my weight now.

1.) Looking at pictures of myself now
2.) Not wanting to wear a bikini
3.) Getting pictures taken!
4.) Not being tiny anymore! (I used to be 110lbs)


What I will like about being thinner:
1.) Wearing a bikini!
2.) Getting pictures taken!
3.) Wearing Lingerie...
4.) Taking the kids to the beach and actually swimming with them!
5.) Wearing Tight Low Rise Jeans!
6.) Being a yummy mummy!


What I love about myself as it is

1.) I have a great sense of humour
2.) My pretty blue eyes
3.) I am extremely patient
4.) My feet! I love my feet.
5.) I am a kind person, but will not let myself be taken advantage of.

just found this thread.. great idea!
What stinks about being fat
1. Less mobility
2. High Bp
3. Higher risk of diabetes
4. Feeling self conscious
5. bad example to my kids
6. Cant play with kids much
7. hate shopping for clothes
8. not as comfortable in bedroom with hubby
9. cant run
10. as i get out of my car, hip rubbing steering wheel(im short)
11. cant see my 'po-po' because my flab hides it
12. BACK FAT EWWW
13. fat hides great leg muscles
14. not getting hit on! Yup even at my age, it does feel nice to be flirted with
15. getting less attention in general. why wont people hold the door open for me at a store when Im fat?
16. sleep apnea
17. eating in public and feeling self conscious
18. having to wear 'hide it' shirts
19. not wearing dresses as much as id love to
20. feeling tired

When Im thin I look forward to
1. Getting a new wardrobe!
2. Including a two piece with said wardrobe
3. Compliments...from ANY body!
4. going on my walks and hearing the occasional honk!
5. Eating out and making it a treat
6. Playing with the kids
7. Feeling confident at one of my kid's functions
8. Dancing! I love to dance but wont when Im big
9. Lowering my BP and maybe getting off meds
10. reducing the risk of diabetes
11. going on vacations and actually enjoying them and doing more on them!
12. laying on my back at night and feeling my stomach all nice and flat(great mood booster!)
13. Getting flirted with more by DH!
14. Playing more golf with DH
15. Having to even get new shoes! I lose a half a shoe size at a smaller weight
16. Feeling great at family reunions and high school reunions
17. Hearing what I heard a stranger tell me once " Young lady your build is simply perfect!"

Great idea-- get all the good and bad out in the open

Things I hate about being fat

1. Crappy clothes...don't feel justified buying nice clothes when they look so lousy on me
2. health issues...sore back, joints, high blood sugar
3. Harder pregnancy and delivery. Those of you who are thinking of getting pregnant, PLEASE try to lose as much as you can. I was very lucky to have
a perfectly healthy pregnancy and healthy baby, but my pregnancy and delivery were SO much harder and more uncomfortable than they would have been if i had gotten serious about getting fit!!
4. Feeling invisible...especially when shopping and being out in public
5. Feeling less confident in bedroom

Things I like about me

1. My brain
2. My sense of humor
3. Eyes, hair and hands
4. Ability to help others
5. Creativity

I'm trying to get motivated...this is hard but will be SO worth it!

Hmmmmmm things i hate about being FAT

1. My husband going MOOOO !!!!!
2. No energy.
3. Fat pants.
4. Painful knees and back.
5. No self confidence

Things I like about being thinner

1. My husband not saying MOOOOOOO!!!!!!
2. More energy
3. Skinny pants
4. Less pain
5. Great confidence in myself.

Hey all,

Great plan!

Things I hate about being fat

1. Afraid to look in mirror
2. Afraid to look at pictures of myself
3. Bad example to my daughter
4. Negative self talk to myself
5. Don't feel sexy
6. Not so interested in being naked with my husband
7. Guilt, guilt, guilt
8. Feel like a loser
9. No male attention
10. Feel I've let myself down

Things I love about being thinner/healthier

1. Feel hot
2. Love being naked with my husband
3. Love buying/putting on cool outfits
4. Dig the attention when out and about
5. Fits my confidence level in other aspects
6. More energy
7. Can feel "proud" of myself
8. Feeling more youthful
9. More comfortable over all
10. Don't feel judged when out and about

What I "love" about myself (like anyway)

1. Nice eyes
2. Funny
3. Smart
4. Good Mother
5. Give good advise to friends
6. Good sense of style
7. Ambitious
8. Confident (except in looks department)
9. Reliable
10. Self actualized

Sad that I had to struggle to come up with 10 positives! Oh well, things can only get better from here!

A great motivational tool

I hate being fat b/c
1. I am wearing a size freaking 14 (the biggest I have ever been)
2. I get winded very easily
3. Have very low self esteem
4. Being compared to other woman
5. My husband calling me a fat ass when we argue
6. No energy
7. Not being able to wear the "cute" clothes
8. "rolls" in places that are unbearable to think about
9. Not feeling good enough to wear sexy stuff for my hubby
10. Not showing my tummy

What I love about being thin (and will love again)
1. Wearing the "cute" clothes
2. Wearing the sexy stuff
3. Having lots of energy
4. Showing my tummy
5. No more thighs rubbing together
6. Not becoming winded
7. No more "rolls"
8. Good self esteem
9. Being the woman others are compared to
10. Hubby not being able to call me a fat ass anymore during an argument
11. Hubby not being able to keep his hands off me...boy that would be nice

What about me I already love
1. Great friend
2. Big hearted
3. Helpful
4. Beautiful hair
5. Very motivated
6. Loving wife
7. Risk taker
8. Close to my family
9. Not afraid of change
10. Just being me, not being a follower but more of a leader!!!!
11. Having a husband..that shows that someone out there really will love me inside and out no matter what!!

The things I hate about being fat

1. I feel horrible
2. I hate looking for clothing in large sizes
3. I don't want to take my little guy swimming but the skinny girl inside does.
4. I've lost the contours of my face in the pudge.
5. I have become so negative towards myself.

Things I loved about being slim, slimmer and slim again.

1. Going anywhere and doing anything.
2. I was very confident.
3. I loved shopping for clothing.
4. I loved swimming and how I looked and felt in a bathing suit.
5. Physical activity was mostly for fun and also to keep fit.

1. Not being able to wear cute clothes.
2. Not feeling attractive to my husband.
3. Being the heavier person in the group of THIN people (I hate that).
4. Being photographed and having to remember being heavier.
5. The depression I feel when stepping on the scale!!

I like ..
1. The cute clothes I can wear.
2. Feeling sexier for my husband (meaning more 'messing around')
3. More energy to go out and do more!!
4. Not embarassed to take my kids swimming!
5. My confidence SKYrockets!!

This is one of the best treads i have read.I have been reading this fourm for awhile and i havnt found the one thing that really help tell now.This is so great i think i felt everthing from sad to lmao .

Thanks for this.I would list my stuff here to but i could just copy and paste everyone elses who did list theres.I think i am going to save some of these to the back ground of my computer and post them on my fridge.

Things I hate about being FAT:
1.) Shoping for pants, All the cute ones are low rise and it makes me so mad.
2.) My belly sag. its so nasty I dont know what to do with it.
3.) Not being able to dance like i used to, My body just does not move the same way.
4.) Not feeling prity as much as i used to.
5.) The way i walk, I used to have a cute butt thing going on now its like BLAH

Love being thinner:
1.) I could ware anything
2.) I always knew i looked good
3.) getting looked at alot
4.) Not worring about my tummy showing.
5.) not worring about peopel taking my pic expecaly when Im eating. Hubby shot a pic of me eating B day cake and I almost killed him

Things I hate about the extra weight:
1. Being uncomfotable about my body
2. My clothes, really cute clothes, don't fit anymore
3. I don't get as much attention as I used to
4. I get upset wehn I see pictures of myelf

Things I will love when I drop the weight:
1. Fitting into my really cute clothes again
2. Getting more attention
3. Feeling good about myself again
4. Self Confidence
5. Having self control again