Why Do You Want to Drop the Weight?

whoopsadaisy

I feel bad because I forgot about this challenge. But I love this question. The answer is different for everyone.
I weighed myself this morning and had gained yet another 2 pounds. That puts me at my highest weight ever. That include 3 pregnancies.
So why do I want to lose it? Well, when I want to take care of myself. I want to be as healthy as I can. I tell myself that looking better is just a wonderful side effect of better health. And that is true. But I also really want to look better.
But back to the health issue. I think our health care system in the U.S. is messed up. The cost of care keeps going up. Insurance is a nightmare. And I don't think it's going to get better. I think what insurance covers will become less and less and to me, the best way to avoid being told that I can't have or don't really need a knee or hip replacement, is to never need one. And the best way for me to avoid this, and many other health issues, is to take care of myself and that inclues not being obese. I cannot use the term 'overweight'. I am obese. My goal is to be overweight. lol
So, I want to lose the weight to avoid the inevitable health issues that come with being obese. I also want to put together a cute outfit and not have it ruined because of my jelly belly. I want to increase my energy, sleep better etc.
There are other reasons, probably too personal or intimate for a forum like this.
So today I joined weight watchers. I had joined it about a year ago and followed it for about a month. I did lose weight, but I thought it was too restrictive. And it is, but in a good way. In a way that I need to follow. I know it's going to be tough. I know I am going to slip up. But I'm going to stick with it. Because I clearly cannot do this all on my own.
And I know I can't prevent every illness and disease, but it's important to me to try to be healthy. And still enjoy food, and live my life.
So, I"m sorry I forgot about this challenge. And I'm sorry for my long winded answer. I have been thinking about this all day, so I had more to say than I normally would.