These are the reasons I can see for staying OP:

What reasons can YOU think of to add??

what a great thread

*can tie shoes easier

*love making is better

*more active with family, want to go places, see things

* Can walk without getting out of breath.
* Can paint my toe nails without getting red in the face because I have to hold my breath to reach!!!!
* Have more self respect because I know I had succeeded at something by not giving up when things get tough.
* To prove to others that this is not "just another diet" that they think i am doomed to fail.
* And most of all to do it for myself because if I dont do it for me no one will!!

* Being able to breathe in my jeans

* I don't want to just crash on the couch after work every day

* More energy makes regular exercise less of a burden

* I sleep better, and wake up more alert

* Seeing positive changes makes me feel GREAT, like I'm more in control of my life!

Can shop in normal stores

People will stop staring

Walk with head held high instead of watching the ground

Fit in move theater seats, booths, etc

Play with DD

BE HEALTHY

LOL, I like the love making one, ITA!!!!

Don't know about you, but if I go off point I have bathroom problems to put it nicely.

I have more self confidence.

I feel younger (not that I'm very old, but instead of feeling like an old mom, I feel my age).

Cuter clothes.

Definitely more energy to play with kids.

Don't feel like I'm going to need a 2 o'clock nap anymore.

~ clearer skin...it actually glows!!
~ hormones are better balanced
~ feel amazing
~ my red lipstick looks amazing

When I am consistant OP (yes, I CAN remember back that far!) I:

*Can't hear that Carb Monster in my head

*Don't focus on food constantly (what am I going to eat, when am I going to eat, where am I going to eat, how much am I going to eat)

*Have better skin & hair

*Feel more in control of my eating habits, myself and my life, which translates into being a more productive person in all aspects of my life (OMG - the lightbulb just went on when I typed that! NO WONDER I am procrastinating about housework, etc. - duh! I'm out of control on most every level in my life! wow - I'm going to start working on this [baby steps at first] and see what happens!)

Kel

I forgot about the hair...it does what its suppose to, and bad hair days are very rare!