Why get a new life?

I'll tell you why....

Because I'm tired of being obese. 

Because I have no energy. 

Because I hate being on medication because of problems related to being fat. 

Because I got a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt because it wouldn't fit. 

Because I couldn't ride rides with my nephews at Silver Dollar City.

Because I take too many naps after work. 

Because I want to be a better teacher and have fun with my students.

Because I have pushed away all my friends (If I pushed you away, I'm sorry. Know that I still love you!)

Because my family is worried about my health.

Because I have trouble walking up a flight of stairs.

Because I spend money to fill the void of being lonely.

Because I eat the wrong things and they make me feel blah.

Because I don't exercise AT ALL.

Because I have trouble getting off the couch.

Because I can't cross my legs like a lady.

Because my feet are swollen and hurting. 

Because I'm tired of wearing tents instead of cute clothes.

The list could go on and on, but I'll stop there. Depressing huh? On December 31, 2013....something changed...my life! No, I didn't lose all my weight overnight. But I decided to change everything. I changed my mindset. I began to look toward the future and know that I would never be obese again. At 321 pounds, I had a breakthrough! I saw myself differently. I saw the future me! The vibrant sanguine Holly that I used to be! The Holly that had lots of friends! The Holly that loved to ride rides at Six Flags! The Holly that enjoyed life to the fullest!

So here is the old Holly.....never to be seen again!!