Comments on: Your Why Will Pull You Through

By: JenniferE

JenniferE — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:57:13 +0000

Thanks to each of you for sharing your “why” with us. Continue to keep your eye on the prize!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:50:27 +0000

Wow! This article was a real eye opener for me. I gained 50 pounds with the birth of my second son, and it left me feeling incredibly ashamed. This past March, my biological father died from complications of diabetes. He was 53. Because my parents divorced when I was a year old, I knew little about my father’s family health history, but was horrified to discover that everyone on his side who has passed away has been due to diabetes. Because of this, my “Why” is “Because I want to live”. I don’t want to have to go through amputations and poor health. I don’t want to live day by day on dialysis. I have two gorgeous sons and a ton to live for, and I don’t want them to have to see me go through all of that. I plan on chasing them around and being at their weddings. I plan on holding my grandchildren someday. There’s so much to see and do, and I don’t want to spend whatever time I may have left making unhealthy choices. I used to drink soda like a fish but now I realize that each sip is a potential poison to me. I now only accept healthy and nourishing meals into my body.
And another thing: I really want to kick ass in a bikini!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:38:17 +0000

I lost over 100 pounds because I found out at 34 years old I had high cholesterol and high triglycerides. After dropping the weight all of that went away. My why is that I never want to see those numbers again.

By: Ravena

Ravena — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:48:09 +0000

My why is because I finally want that look that I see men give attractive women. I know its shallow, but I’ve always hid in the shadow of my more attractive (read skinny) friends. For once I want to be the one they approach and ask out, not the one the ask to run interference in the quest to ask my friend out.

By: JenniferE

JenniferE — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:22:46 +0000

These are all wonderful. Thanks for sharing! Jenn E

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:48:38 +0000

My why, is because I never again want to have to hold my breath when I bend to tie my shoes.

By: susan

susan — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:26:19 +0000

My why is because I remember how embarrassed I was to be out of breath when getting out of bed.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:07:43 +0000

My why is that at the age of 50 years, I realize that I’ve struggled all of my life with this issue of guilt and food of all sorts. My youngest daughter has recently lost almost 60 pounds, my eldest has never had a problem, and now, I want us all to be healthy together. I want to be proud of myself, healthy and strong, and want to be someone my kids can look up to.

By: JenniferE

JenniferE — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:55:17 +0000

Angie, Thank you for sharing! That is a wonderful reason to get started! It propelled you forward and look how far you’ve come now!

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:47:55 +0000

It’s kind of crazy but my why started because of the celebration of our 10th anniversary with a beach vow renewal. I really wanted to lose weight for that mostly but now it’s more to get and stay healthy and active.