lol Mal, the word inspiration is used too much because you are one! and people tell you this all the time! You truly are someone that people in here look up to because you have accomplished so much and done it healthily. But I can see how the word could seem overused, but when people are talking about you, they are not just spouting words, they truly do mean what they say.
I have soooo many reasons for wanting to lose weight, but all the reasons seemed to come to a head about 3 months ago when I began this journey. I began to have health problems (at 19 years old) including being pre-diabetic and starting to have high blood pressure. This scared the hell out of me. I started looking at
weight loss surgery. I went to the doctor to see if my insurance would cover it, but it turns out that my insurance doesnt cover any
weight loss surgery (even if you are morbidly obese-which i am). So, I knew that I had to make a change. I didnt have any other option. My other motivations, though, include a wedding that I am in next January, and the fact that I am studying abroad in Scotland- I leave at the end of August and stay for almost 4 months. I want to be able to enjoy my time in Europe, and I wont if I weigh 280lbs and im incredibly self conscious.
Other reasons include:
I want my first boyfriend (and first kiss lol)
I want to be able to wear shorts
I want to be able to wear a swimsuit without feeling INCREDIBLY uncomfortable
I want to be able to shop in regular sizes
I want to be able to ride a horse again
I want to inspire my mom to lose weight as well- I fear for her health
I want to see the faces of the people who thought I could never actually do this.
