Current Inspiration for Losing Weight

1. Roller Coasters

Because of the harnessing or weight limits on most rides, I have been unable to ride roller coasters for the past few years. Riding roller coasters is my absolute favorite thing to do. It pains me to go to Silver Dollar City or the county fair and watch my friends or family ride the roller coasters without me. I miss the thrill and excitement that they bring. I also miss the feeling in your gut when you're about to drop down a hill. I want to experience it next summer.

2. Shopping
When you're overweight, you're limited to stores like Lane Bryant. When I go to the mall with my girlfriends, I can only browse the accessories section. In the meantime, I fell like everyone is thinking, "Why is this cow in here? Nothing fits her!" I don't want to have to feel or shop that way. I want to go into a skinny girl's store and find amazing deals on cute clothes. I want to shop with ease.

 

3. The Man
I don't care who you are, every woman wants someone to find her utterly desirable. When I find "The One", I want him to think that I'm incredibly sexy! I want to be the best I can be for him (whoever that lucky man may be!)

 

4. Babies!
Once I've got the man and settled down, eventually I would like to be a mother. Because my weight is mostly the reason I have PCOS (besides the actual cysts themselves), at this time, I cannot have a child. Also, I wouldn't want to put my child's life in danger because I'm unhealthy. So, if/when I ever have children, I want to be an active mother. I also want to be a good influence on them as far as health, exercise, and nutrition are concerned.

5. Overall Health
I will be able to move about without hurting my back or losing my breath. I will be able to do more for a longer period of time, as I will have more energy. My PCOS will get better. My foot would probably start to heal when there's not so much weight on it. I will be able to sleep better. My diabetes and high blood pressure will be gone.

6. I Can Serve God Better
Obesity is a sin as God never intended us to live this way. He designed us to be healthy, and as stated in the Bible, our body is His temple. When you're living in sin, you can't serve God effectively. Also, I won't have physical and emotional limitations as I do now because of my weight.

7. Live Longer
We all know that added weight can shorten your life. I only have one shot at this life on earth, I don't need to shorten it.

8. Self-Esteem
This one is huge for me, As I've stated before, most moments in my day are thoughts about my weight and how people view me. Also I think about all the things I want to do but can't because of my weight. Once I lose weight, I know my self-esteem will improve immensely. One that improves, I will gain the confidence that I need to accomplish everything I've ever wanted to do.

9. Chairs
It is absolutely exhausting having to consider your weight in everything you do, especially the little things. Before I sit in a chair I've never been in, I pray that it doesn't capsize underneath me. Of course, it never has, but I don't want to have to think about it. Also, I'm so fortunate that I haven't been kicked off an airplane yet because of their chairs. Grant it, I don't fly much, but when I have, it's been a struggle. First of all, it's hard to get a big butt in those tiny seats. Secondly, I've literally had to rub elbows and knees with the person next to me because I can't sit properly. Finally, the seat belts are an issue. Sad to say, unless I'm on a plush airplane, I don't fit in their seat belts. Because having to ask for a seat belt extension is absolutely humiliating, I've developed a way to ride a plane without having to buckle. The answer? A jacket. Draping a jacket across your lap or putting it over your shoulders so that the stewardess doesn't boot you off the plane or give you an extension is completely ingenious, but extremely unnecessary. I want to ride with ease and comfort.

10. WOW!
Have you ever imagined yourself walking in a room and everyone turning their heads? Have you ever wanted people to say that you look fabulous or amazing? I have. Even though I'll probably never turn heads, I do want to leave people with a lasting impression of me. I also want people to say, "You look AMAZING!" Some may call that conceded, but I don't think it is. We all want to look our best and be our best, and we want people to recognize that. I don't want people to view me differently because of my size and I don't want people to remember me as "the big woman." I want people to know me as a woman who takes pride in how she looks and treats people with absolute kindness and hospitality. I want to leave a "WOW" impression on everyone I meet. I also want to wow my family and friends, as they have seen my struggles over the years.

This list has taken me time and a lot of thought for me to complete. Sure, there are many other inspirations, but the ones I've listed are huge for me. I had to write this down so that I could remember in the hard times why I'm doing what I'm doing. Also, I wanted to encourage anyone who needs an inspiration for accomplishing a particular goal, whatever it may be.

Sometimes we lose sight of the things we desire because of a few negatives, but if we are mindful of all of the positives, we are more likely to push towards our goal. If you have a goal in mind, I highly encourage you to write down your inspirations for completing this goal. Also, I would place this list in a place you can see every day so that you have the daily reminder of what you want to do or become. Who knows, it may not only inspire you, but it may inspire your loved ones as well.

*~Courtney~*