10 reasons I want to lose weight:

I want to feel & BE healthy again (main reason)
I want to be able to bend over--while still breathing!!
I want to be able to see my toes--w/out bending over
I want to wear my wedding rings--again
I want more energy
Smaller clothes cost less
Don't want to be the fat one in the family anymore
Sick of people saying "you don't look that fat!"
Sick of going to the doctor and having EVERYTHING blamed on my weight (vs even listening to it possibly being hereditary or some other reason).
I want to be happy in my skin

you can do it!! good luck!

You can do this! I do have to say I chuckled at the "smaller clothes cost less", as that is sooo true! You should print your top 10 and put it on your fridge, great reminder to yourself. Good luck and stay committed!

Great list!!! Thanks for sharing.

BrenM,

Love your reasons! Right there with you!! GOOD LUCK!!!

Thanks everyone. I thought if I actually sat and figured out WHY I want/need to lose weight, it'd help me stay motivated. I'm sick of the merry-go-round of losing/gaining. I want to lose it PERMANENTLY. And I know that I'm going to have to make a LOT of lifestyle changes to make that happen.

Can I add my reasons?

Feel Better
Fit into my closet of beautiful clothes again!
Look better for my sons' HS graduation, senior trip, family beach trip
Be more appealing to my husband
Better self esteem, or as you said 'happier in my own skin.'

Thanks for letting me share!

Good luck!! I also share some of these reasons. Thanks for the inspirational thought.

Bren, you've inspired me to make a list!
Thanks so much for sharing!