10 Reasons Why...

I may try to journal and keep building this up and do a 100 Reasons post down the road, but for now, I've been writing down one reason I'm committed to Weight Watchers every other day for the past 3 weeks. I'm hopeful that this will help keep me focused and thinking about why this health journey matters to me. Hooray! =)

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8-1-2017

Proving to myself that I can do hard things!

That pretty much says it all! I know what it feels like to go halfway, to make a bit of progress and then quit, to give up when it gets too challenging.  Now I want to know what it feels like to stick with it, to push through and finish my weight loss journey, and to practice maintaining my goal weight!!

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8-3-2017

Joining Dad as a WW Lifetime Member!

Today is Dad's 64th birthday!  ...You don't notice it as much when you see someone a lot and the weight loss is gradual, but before and after pics like this show just how far he has come!!  He's lost 75+ pounds and has been a lifetime member with Weight Watchers for several months now. Impressive and inspiring!

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8-5-2017

Having a higher quality of life and being more adventurous!

Weight issues have gotten in the way and held me back from trying new things more often than I probably even realize. I want to be more active and willing to take risks and have adventures, and I know weight loss will help with my confidence and ability to do that!!

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8-7-2017

Getting off of my blood pressure medication!

My doctor told me today that if I lose another 20-30 pounds, I should be able to come off of my high blood pressure medication, so that's another great reason to keep going!!

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8-9-2017

The awesome feeling of realizing I've gone down a size!

This happened today with some designer jeans Rach gave me that I'd assumed were too small. Always exciting when fun clothes unexpectedly fit!

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8-11-2017

Learning to genuinely enjoy foods that benefit me!

I eat a lot of foods that I love, but not a lot of foods that love me back... Mostly, I enjoy unhealthy foods that I crave but not the healthy foods my body needs for fuel. I want to gradually change that and incorporate more fruits and veggies and find a new normal!

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8-13-2017

Feeling more comfortable standing in the front row in photos!

Feeling confident like I felt after my 2009 weight loss (above), rather than hiding behind others or standing at the edge and cropping most of my body out of the picture!

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8-15-2017


Staying out of hospitals (for weight loss surgery or preventable medical issues).

Enough said.

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8-17-2017

Learning to enjoy and focus on the people more than the food!

So many great people in my life, and I want to be more tuned in to their hearts and less focused on my own cravings.

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8-19-2017

Becoming more mindful about what I am eating.

Tracking with WeightWatchers helps me pay more attention and "budget" so that I can stay in my healthy points range and have foods I enjoy! =)

That's all for today! ♡