Can love be a motivation ?

[Unbelievable]

It's not my case, but I know people that want to loose weight to look better for the person they love or to make someone fall in love with them... However, when asked if they feel unconfortable with their current weight, they say if it were for them, they would rather remain the same. If one feels ok about the way he / she looks and his weight does not affect his health, why would you care about what someone else feels about your appearance? So, what I'm trying to say - i guess - is : would you loose weight out of love? If the person you loved told you you've become too fat for her / him would you start a diet or tell her / him that whoever likes you, likes you for who you are?

[serena]

I don't remember whether it was Oprah or Dr. Phil, but there were these couples on the show. The husband would treat the wife differently in each case because of her weight gain. His argument was that he doesn't like to see his wife becoming obese because it is unhealthy for her. Meanwhile, the wife was saying that she likes the way she is and that basically, the husband should suck it up.

Personally, I would want to lose weight for myself, because I don't want to be unhealthy. That would be my primary reason, but if I have a partner I love, I might be a little more inspired. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how I would act in a situation like this.

[Justontime]

I think in order to be successful you need to want to lose weight and get fitter for yourself, it is not enough to do it for someone else. Having said that, if you have another family member who needs to lose weight for the sake of their health, I can understand that you would be motivated to diet with them to encourage them and to achieve a complete lifestyle change for the family.

[Bloto]

Hmm , love to be a motivation , in my opinion no , if you want to lose weight you`ll have to do it for yourself , to feel better , to have a better condition , not for someone .This is my opinion .As for me this is my motivation!

[tiny82]

No way, this is not my case! The girl should love me as I am, chubby, fat, obese! I'm not going to lose weight just for her! I'd like to lose weight for myself, for a healthier lifestyle. But yes, love can be a motivation. I would encourage and applaud my girl to lose weight.

[flutemj]

I agree that you have to want to change for yourself, for your own self worth or just to be fitter and healthier, but if you have someone who loves you who will give you support and encouragement it is a big help. Sometimes those who love us try to be supportive. but they don't quite get it right.

[Autumn]

I think love can be motivation to loose weight, but should not be the sole reason for wantg to loose weight....

[Soontobebuff]

I think that this applies to me because I feel ashamed of myself getting fat. I can’t get close to a girl that I like because I often feel insecure. I would definitely have the courage to talk to her if I’m a fit guy.