Why am I doing this??? Putting myself out there, and letting everyone know, as well as just trying to go through this process of weight loss.
Oh, so many reasons...but two of them primarily.
First, my health. That is the reason many people give, but honestly that is a big factor. My family has a HUGE history of high blood pressure. Multiple family members with high blood pressure, heart attacks etc. Myself, I have been on blood pressure medication for about 6 years. Initially, it was because my blood pressure was a touch above normal, and with the family history, it was a safer option. Years later, my blood pressure has continued to go up, and now I need it for my own health. My hope is that with a few pounds off (or more!) I will then be able to reduce or eliminate that medication, and be healthier!!!!
Second, is a bit of vanity, but from a different perspective. You know the saying "the camera adds 10 pounds". Well, my plan is to head out to New Zealand next fall. For the classes that I teach, they film every three months. I want to go out there for these tapings. And for me, it is not just a taping, it is the fullfillment of a dream. Many Les Mills instructors will NEVER make it to New Zealand for a taping. I am planning to go, and I want to be up front for each exciting moment, jumping as high as I can in BodyStep, doing Supermans with flair in BodyAttack, and being ripped and ready to go with CXWORKS. All of that is a motivating factor to me. With the potential loss of 40 pounds, I want to make that happen!!!!!
My goal in teaching is to change lives, even in the smallest way, to give my participants the motivation to change their health and take their fitness further. My hope is that I can continue on that journey myself. And with everyone's support, I am doing it!!!!
If you want some additional motivation, watch this video. Now, she is an inspiration!!!!
http://gma.yahoo.com/video/health-26594251/extreme-weight-loss-woman-loses-282-pounds-27563061.html#crsl=%252Fvideo%252Fhealth-26594251%252Fextreme-weight-loss-woman-loses-282-pounds-27563061.html
and it's a little harder to throw in the towel when you have all this accountability and people who are expecting updates. i know it helps push me when i feel like giving up and then remember what am i going to say when people ask how it's going.
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