Top 100 Reasons I Want to Lose Weight

In reading a fellow fat-blogger Half-Man's post on "secrets" to weight loss this morning, it occurred to me that I have been remiss in really articulating my inspiration for my new lifestyle. I've mentioned it in passing a few times but never really expounded - or, for that matter, really thought about it that much lately.

I suppose it's self-evident, when you are over 100 pounds overweight. Self-preservation should undoubtedly top the list. I mean really, if you're that fat, the chances are approximately a gazillion times higher that you'll die from some weight-related issue like heart attack, diabetes, or asphyxiating yourself while attempting to tie your shoes.

So I dug up this old document I composed a little over a year ago, when I was feeling really depressed about my weight and contemplating yet another soon-to-fail diet. As I reread the document, I cringed a bit at some of the memories it brought back to mind, but simultaneously realized that this is exactly what I need: a reminder, of what I want to leave behind, and where I want to go.

So without further ado, I am enclosing a copy of the document, titled "Top 100 Reasons I Want to Lose Weight", herein. Enjoy...

1. I want to feel better.



2. I want to feel better about myself.



3. I am tired of being fat.



4. I am tired of looking wretched.



5. I am tired of my clothes not fitting.



6. I don’t want to die young.



7. I want to be around for my children.



8. I want to enjoy a long life with my wife.



9. I want to serve a mission.



10. I want to go to the beach.



11. I want to play in the pool with my kids.



12. I am tired of feeling tired.



13. I want to have better sex.



14. I am tired of failing.



15. I don’t want my kids to feel embarrassed by me.



16. I want my wife to be proud of me.



17. Food is fuel.



18. I want to change my bad habits.



19. I want to feel empowered by being able to change.



20. I want to obey the Word of Wisdom.



21. I want to go on amusement park rides with my kids.



22. I want to try snorkeling.



23. I want to try and scuba diving.



24. I want my friends to say “you look great”.



25. I am tired of feeling old.



26. I want to climb Mount Monadnock.



27. I am tired of having a big belly.



28. I want to shower at the gym without feeling embarrassed.



29. I want to run around with my kids without getting tired.



30. I am tired of having sore knees.



31. I want to spend less money on food.



32. I want to spend less time on food.



33. I want my wife to be able to hug me.



34. I want to look good in pictures.



35. I want to have a strong body in case of emergency.



36. I want to regain my confidence.



37. I want to be able to buy clothes in regular stores.



38. I want to start re-building my wardrobe.



39. I want to go skiing.



40. I want to have more patience and less stress.



41. I miss the feeling of a satisfying workout.



42. I want to win a contest.



43. I am tired of having a sore back.



44. I want to be a good example for my kids.



45. I want my kids to have better eating and exercise habits also.



46. I want to have an active family.



47. I don’t want to have a heart attack.



48. I want to feel comfortable naked.



49. I want to be strong.



50. I am tired of flab.



51. I want to go jet skiing.



52. I want to try water skiing.



53. I don’t want to be a statistic.



54. I want to know how it feels to be in shape.



55. I don’t want my wife to worry about me.



56. I want to make a good first impression.



57. I want to have more energy.



58. My body is a blessing, I need to respect it.



59. I want to fit in an airplane seat.



60. I don’t like my kids to call me fat.



61. My wife wants me to look hot in a bathing suit.



62. Dang I want to look hot in a bathing suit.



63. Come to think of it I’d be happy to fit into a bathing suit.



64. I want to take control of my life starting with this.



65. I want to build better willpower and self-discipline.



66. I don’t want to break furniture when I sit on it.



67. I want to see my toes.



68. I want to be able to use on a regular bathroom scale.



69. I want it to be easier to tie my shoes.



70. I want to sleep better.



71. I want to find my “six pack”.



72. I want to lose the “spare tire”.



73. I don’t want to become diabetic.



74. I am tired of asthma.



75. I am tired of obsessing about food.



76. I want my dream to come true.



77. I want my prayers to be answered.



78. I don’t want to run the marathon but I do want to know that I could.



79. My wife misses my skinny face.



80. I want to be a Mike D success story!



81. I want my picture up at Body Evolver.



82. I want to fit into my cool ski jacket.



83. I hate my double chin.



84. I want to fit into logo ware like an AYL windbreaker!



85. I want a comfortable pair of jeans!



86. I don’t want to labor over food choices.



87. I want to see my grandchildren.



88. I want to be there for my grandchildren.



89. I want to inspire others.



90. I’m tired of tummy aches from bad food.



91. I want to dance at weddings.



92. I want to walk, not waddle.



93. I want to climb stairs without getting tired.



94. I want to carry my kids without getting tired.



95. I don’t want to be a “girlie man”



96. I want to project strength, not weakness



97. I am tired of sweating when sitting still.



98. Eat to live, not live to eat.



99. I hate the flab under my arms.



100. Did I mention better sex?