Ruthie’s Step 45……Why do I want to loose weight?

Ruthie’s Step 45……Why do I want to loose weight?



I know one thing…. We have to have a reason to loose weight. We need to be motivated. These are some of the reasons I lost weight and I am still going. Not all of these are mine but hopefully one of this will spark some motivation for some.



I want to be healthy. Obesity is a risk factor for high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A new study just came out suggesting a possible link between obesity and several cancers. [MINE!]



I want to look good. This means different things to different people so it's good to flesh this one out for you. Looking good may mean you want to wear a shirt tucked in with a belt, or you want to get into your smaller, more stylish clothes. [I JUST WANTED TO GET INTO REGULAR SIZE CLOTHING.]



I want to fit in. Whether it's right or not, being fat in our society today is not a good thing. Most of us aren't interested in trying to look like supermodels, we just don't want to need the seat belt extension on the plane. We don't want to have to shop at Lane Bryant. We don't want to be the fattest one in the room and we don't want to get glared at when we eat in public.



I want to be able to walk, run, ski, bike, hike and/or skate. All physical activity is more difficult when you carry around a lot of extra weight. [MINE!]



I want to get off my diabetes / high blood pressure medication.



I want to be able to get up and down easily. When you are heavy every time you get up and down you are lifting all that weight. This takes a toll. [MINE, DEFINATLY!]



I want to sleep better. Extra weight can cause sleep related problems. When you are very heavy and lay down the pressure of the weight can make breathing difficult. Even turning over in bed is hard when you are very big. [MINE! I SLEEP SO MUCH BETTER AND I HAVE QUIT SNORING!]



I want to feel good about myself. There are few things one can do in life as dramatic as losing 100 pounds. The joy you will feel in getting your life back is amazing.



If you are motivated by the good things you will get by losing weight, then try making your own list. Motivation can come and go. In order to lose weight and to keep it off, it helps to keep your motivation strong. That list can be a mainstay!



That's it for now. Ask yourself. Am I ready to start a life style change?



I would be interested in knowing why you want to loose weight. This will help me in my research. I plan on developing my own weight loss program for others. It will be completely free to all. I know that it is a head thing! I am that person! What you think and feel plays a major part in weight loss.



Thank you!

Ruthie