5 February 2008 - 18:07Why Do I Want to Lose Weight?

Roni asked a very simple, but very interesting question today: Why do you want to lose weight? And it really got me thinking.

I am more than happy with I look, especially now that I’ve lost the extra 20 pounds I’ve gained in the past year. I’ve always been a bit of a heavier girl but not by too much. And I’ve never, ever had any negative remarks about my weight or my body–not from family, friends, boyfriends–anyone.  I could never imagine being upset with my body. I have no major illness, I have all of my limbs–this body is pretty rockin! It gets me where I need go. I’m able to do all sorts of fun things: bowling, working, studing, loving…all sorts of things. Yeah, I totally love my body, even if it is a little plump.

I’m also fairly healthy. Good cholesterol levels, great blood pressure, no crazy illnesses. My cardiovascular health could be better and it wouldn’t hurt if I worked on my upper body strength, but over all, I’m pretty healthy.

So exactly why do I want to change my body? I think to prove that I can. To prove that I have the self discipline and drive to accomplish something important and amazing. I want people to ready this blog and go “Wow. That’s girl, well, she’s got it.”

And while I’m very happy with my body and love it tons! But….I wanna wear shorts and midriff shirts–while I’m young and can pull it off. I want that little ‘V’ on my stomach. Before I have kids I want to experience a body that is sleek and toned. Who knows, I might love that kind of body more than I love the kind I have right now. I wont know till I try. :)

Oh, and my mother joined WW and lost over 50 pounds. And I’m a little competitive. :) If she can do it, I can too!

So those are the reasons I want to lose weight. Nothing mind blowing here, but it works for me.