Reasons Why I Want to Get Fit

I've been thinking a lot about the reasons why I even want to go slong with this weight loss journey and I was surprised of what I've come up with. Not only does this want to lose weight come from a vanity standpoint, but it also goes much deeper. So, here are a few of the reasons why I want to become a better, healthier, slimmer me.

• I want to wear a bikini for the first time ever.
• I want to be more in shape and not get winded when I workout.
• I want to be able to outwardly express the confidence I feel on the inside without doubting myself.
• I want to look good in a slinky dress.
• I want to be able to always find my size and not have to hope stores aren't out of larges.
• I want to feel confident when I get on the scale.
• I want to know that other people think that I'm beautiful.
• I want to feel beautiful and be able to tell myself that without picking myself apart.
• I want my boyfriend to be proud to show me off.
• I want to not have to "suck it in" to feel skinnier.
• I want to say a big screw you to anyone that has made fun of me because of my weight.
• I want to feel good and look good naked.
• I want to be happy with what I see in the mirror.
• I want someone to take a profile side shot of me and not overanalyze if I do in fact have the beginning of a double chin.
• I want my legs to be in the same shape they were when I was a dancer.
• I want to feel confident in a pair of shorts.
• I want to not cry everytime I put a swim suit on.
• I want to overcome some of my feelings that I'm not good enough by way of my body.
• I want to be able to wear whatever I want.
• I want to be the pretty girl for once.

The list could go on, but these are the beginnings of some of my core reasons. I can't wait to see some of these things become a reality!