Why?

An article I read this morning mentioned that writing down the reason you want to lose weight may help the process. We all need reminders as motivation.

1.) I want to feel better about how I look. I want to go shopping and not walk away holding back tears because nothing fits. I want to look in the mirror and smile at what I see. I want to walk through Target and feel like I look just as cute as the well-dressed twenty-somethings or the adorable young moms toting around their equally adorable young children.

2.) I want to feel proud of myself. I see these strong and determined-looking women at the gym and I envy them. I know they've worked so hard for their bodies and I bet on top of looking great, they FEEL great about themselves. They're not perfect, no one ever is, but they've worked hard to get where they are and I want to know what that feels like. I felt it sometimes, when I was losing weight before. Just wanting to smile after a grueling workout or wanting to shout to everyone that you turned down the donuts at work. That smile that says "I did it." I want that again.

3.) I want to be strong. I want to move furniture with ease. I want to be able to climb one flight of stairs without huffing and puffing. I want to be able to walk my dogs and run them out if they need it without hurting myself or feeling as if I may pass out. I want for my hips to not hurt as I walk or my back to hurt from my large chest. I want to be stronger than my body is.

4.) I want to look hot. No, I don't think this is the same as #1. This one is a little different - more superficial, yes. But I want to be hot again. I want to walk with my wife and look just as good as her. I often think people must see us together and wonder why a young, sexy, great looking girl like her is with me. (I've confessed this to her and she thinks I'm completely ridiculous, but what you're loved ones tell you about how you look never makes a difference, does it?) I want to feel WORTHY of having Katie on my arm. I want to be at the gym and have women look at me the way I look at the beautiful and strong women now.\

5.) I want to look good naked. That is all.

6.) I want to transform. And I want my family and friends to see it and notice it. I want to be the topic of conversations - in a good way. I want people to say "Oh my God! Have you lost weight?" and then when I leave, I want them to keep talking about me... :)

7.) I want to be an inspiration. I want to show family and friends that if I can do it, you can do it. I want to be that person that I look up to now.