[STYWOMBORGOSY]

Most of us decide to lose weight for self-image or medical reasons. I found another motivation to get the rest of the weight off-- to inspire and give hope to someone I love who has put on a lot of weight.

I just saw a recent picture of her (she lives out of state) and both my husband and I thought she looked pregnant at the very least, except she isn't. I know she is at the heaviest she has ever been. I also know it privately worries her.

Right now, our relationship is such that she will probably not talk about it without a good reason. I want to get the rest of my weight off so she can see it and then maybe I'll have the chance to tell her what has worked for me. She has seen me go through a lot of diets in the past, but I never got all the way down to my goal before I started gaining again.

This time is different. I really hope and pray that it makes a difference for her too.