The Reason

Recently, I started this journey because my health was really taking a toll on me at such a young age. I woke up every morning and every morning I never felt great. During the day, same scenario. I have never had a day that I can remember that I felt amazing. Something is wrong with this picture, no? I am done feeling this way.

A month or so ago, my son witnessed a heart attack at his school looking out the window from the classroom while sitting at his desk. Scared the "you know what" out of him. Just a man pleasantly walking his dog outside of the high school. Just dropped out of nowhere. From that point on, Johnathon has been bugging me to do something about my weight. Geez, how do you say no to your child? Better yet, how do you say no when he is absolutely 100% correct?

How about another reason: Last July I FINALLY received my CSR license (Certified Shorthand Reporter). Here I am excited to embark on this new career of depositions and hopefully a courthouse, and I had to pump my brakes. I called at least 20 agencies for work. Everything was perfect over the phone. I have a hefty sales background, which is great in this industry for the agencies. You don't come around a court reporter with sales skills often. Anyhow, the minute I walked in the door, they took one look at me and bolted (not literally). In my life I have never been treated like that for work. Listen, I am not crying about this or have a "poor me" syndrome; however, it was a shock. These people have no clue how hard of a worker I am or what they are losing. Hmmm....

So here is the funny part. My husband says to me, "So are you seriously thinking about losing weight for a job?" I said, "Hell Yes." HAHAHA!!!

There you have it. These are the top reasons that stick out in my mind that I am sure you can relate to. My mom was diagnosed with Diabetes, and I saw her heavier than me and lost 60 pounds the old fashioned way. Listening to her doctor. Following a pattern of healthy eating. Now, she has changed her life around and it is still hard work, but worth it. I see her now and she looks 10 years younger and her Diabetes is controlled. I am so proud of her and I want her to be proud of me following in her footsteps. We can go the surgery route, but if anyone knows ANYTHING about this girl, I am too afraid of that. So here we go!