I've already written A LOT of reasons (one reason per pound to lose) but in the end its simply for these people right here:
Me. Yes me, it's selfish and completely true. I want to do things that I am afraid to because I am so big. I want to run obstacle courses, and I want to play soccer with my daughter, I want to run through the mud race, through the bouncy house 5k, through the dance rave, I would love to join "The Quest". I want to take a mother/daughter dance class somewhere too. I want to feel great about myself and hopefully get off of some of my medications. I am 33 years old, and I look at the pain I'm already in - back aches mostly, and the difficulties in pregnancies I've already had, and I know its only going to get worse if I don't tackle this.
Scott. My amazing husband. We have been together for ten years, we have produced two beautiful perfect girls. I have always told him that I want to be his trophy wife, to which he responds you already are. I want to feel that. I want to know that other men look at him and go "man are you lucky" haha. I want him to know that I have his back in his struggle with diabetes II and I will be there every step of the way to help take care of him and help him make better choices.
She-She. My beautiful, oldest girl. She came into my life 5 years ago and changed it so much for the better. She inspires me with her creativity, her yearning for knowledge, her go-go style, and her sweet nature. She is a big sister too, and I love that she adores her little sister.
Ky-Ky. My beautiful baby. She has only been with us 9 months at this point, not counting in utero, but she is the light of my life. She sparkles and her smile makes my world go round. It was during my pregnancy with her that I got my first taste of what Diabetes would be like (I had Gestational Diabetes). It was discouraging and pulled away some of my favorite foods, healthy foods, as well as (of course) CHOCOLATE! While pregnant with her I was on bedrest for almost 5 months, the changes that have occurred to my body during that pregnancy and after I am not happy with and I am ready to change them.
My Future Babies. I want to try again for a little boy. With two high-risk pregnancies under my belt, I need to tackle my weight and get accustomed to eating as healthy and perfectly as I can for my future little ones. Healthy choices are the only way I can bring more beautiful little ones into this world.