Friday, November 22, 2013

100 reasons to lose a 100!

I dream of the day when I can say that I've lose 100 lbs! Here are my 100 reasons why! (in no particular order)

1. To fit into those college desks and not have a huge red mark where my stomach was being squished
2. To be able to cross my legs
3. To like my reflection
4. To be able to tie my shoes without holding my breath
5. To have less aches and pains than an 70 year old man
6. cuter bras :)
7. To cure my sleep apnea
8. To fit on the playground swings
9. To keep up with my husband biking
10. To kayak at pictured rocks without being afraid of sinking the kayak
11. To be able to run around and play with my nieces and nephew without getting tired
12. To no shop in the plus size section.
13. To not break anymore zippers!
14. To avoid chaffing my thighs
15. So people will notice who I really am
16. To avoid other health problems from being overweight
17. To not be a slave to food
18. So I will no longer be the girl with 'the pretty face'
19. To be able to go jogging with friends
20. To be able to wear cute sandals and flip-flops all day long without severe foot pain
21. So I can paint my toenails
22. To wrap a normal size towel all the way around myself
23. Not having to hide from having my picture taken
24. So I can feel comfortable in a swimsuit
25. Cuter undies
26. To be healthy enough to have healthy children
27. Ride a bike more comfortably
28. So I can be fit enough to backpack on Isle Royal
29. To be able to reach for things or raise my hand without my belly showing
30. Lingerie: I want some
31. So I can be a healthy example to my family and friends
32. To not be squished by those bathroom stall doors that go in instead of out
33. To feel fit
34. To feel better about myself
35. To be able to have a conversation while walking up stairs
36. To enjoy the beach without a second thought
37.  To be able to run period
38. So my back doesn't hurt so much
39. To not get stares when going to the gym
40. To have a cheaper food budget
41. To believe it when others tell me I look good
42. To be able to borrow/lend clothes to friends
43. To be able to wear knee high boots
44. To be able to do yoga
45. To feel sexy
46. To never again watch biggest loser and see contestants with a starting weight lower than mine
47. To not wear out the thigh area of my jeans before anything else
48. For people not to be embarrassed to gift me clothes and ask what size I am
49. To sit on the floor without my legs and feet falling asleep
50. To be able to complete a workout program such as the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred
51. To gracefully wear high heels
52. To have more confidence
53. To have people believe me when I tell them I'm a swimmer
54. To be asked to play pick-up games like ultimate Frisbee or
55. No more muffin-top!
56. To do the sleeping bear dunes hike
57. Smaller boobs
58. To crave healthy foods
59. To be proud of a physical accomplishment
60. To be able to find cute skirts
61. To be able to tell that I have muscles
62. To be more outgoing
63. To be a success story
64. To have arms that don't wave themselves
65. To not have parents question if i'm worthy of being a swim coach because I 'obviously don't work out'
66. To be about to have that once in a while 'treat' and not feel horribly guilty afterwards
67. To dance in public without becoming a hot mess
68. To be less moody
69. To swing at the playground
70. Skinny jeans
71. To comfortably ride in an airplane
72. To be able to sit on my husbands lap
73. To fit into a booth at any restaurant
74. So I can have a cute baby bump
75. To not turn BRIGHT red after exercise
76. To be able to jump higher than 2 inches
77. To not have to worry about the weight limits of things
78. No more fat jokes
79. To at least be able to train for a 1/2 marathon
80. Sleeveless tops
81. To get up gracefully from sitting on the floor
82. To be able to get close to the sink without getting a wet belly
83. To be strong
84. To be comfy in movie theater seats
85. To feel comfortable joining a fitness class
86. To have enough energy to keep a clean house
87. To look in a full length mirror... on purpose
88. For a little black dress
89. To be able to snuggle on the couch with the hubby and both fit!
90. Thinner face
91. To not have people checking your grocery cart
92. To make a better professional impression
93. Better posture
94. Sundresses
95. To no longer be continuously thinking about food!
96. Bye bye fat clothes. HELLO SHOPPING SPREE!
97. To prove to myself that I can do it
98. So I'm no longer afraid of breaking chairs
99. To live longer
100. So I don't have any more excuses


5 comments:

  1. Hi Sarah! I looked at this list last night, but was too tired to think about it well. You put a lot of thought into this. I actually relate to many many many of these points. So true! (Possibly, the one I'm not sure about is 75--because I *still* turn very red after exercise. I'm not sure that's weight related. Maybe us gals who exert ourselves are probably going to look like we did. :D) Very good reasons--and probably the best thing I see up above is that they are not all vanity related. A lot of your points are about who you envision yourself to be in non-look ways, which I think is crucial to long-term eating right.

    Now that you've figured out the whys--it's just a matter of keeping them in mind as you do the continuous little actions all day long that make it happen. These are my daily tools: 1) food journal; 2) keep within daily calorie limit; 3) drink my water; 4) do challenging exercise at least 3 times per week; and 5) attend a weight loss meeting with a weigh-in. When I do these things--it's like a miracle! Try using these tools. It really doesn't take very long to turn weight around. :D

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    1. Thank you so much for your reply! So true about the red face, I have no idea how some lades come home from the gym looking all prettied up. Thank-you for those suggestions! I'll definitely be incorporating them into my new lifestyle :)

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  2. You can do it! I will be praying for you.

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  3. Praying for you, Sarah! Although once 74 happens a lot of these other ones go out the window. Haha... just temporarily though. :) You're a beautiful woman, and you can do it!

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    1. haha true! Thanks so much Emily! I miss you and hope you THREE are doing well!

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