My reasons for wanting to lose weight:

• Lower blood pressure
• Lower risk for diabetes
• Lower risk for heart disease
• Look good
• Feel good about myself
• Be able to wear clothes that I like
• Not have to worry about my fat roll sticking out when I sit down
• Not be the heaviest of my friends
• Not have to be worried about "weight limits" on things (trampoline, stools, etc.)
• Improve my sex life
• Not have to keep making that dreaded New Year's resolution to lose weight
• Be a role model for my kids
• Help inspire others
• Not be embarrassed at the pool/beach
• Decrease weight on joints
• Not be embarrassed about my size when I buy clothes
• Weigh less than I have in my entire adult life
• Feel confident in lingerie
• Not have to lie about my weight
• Live a longer, happier life