What Does My Weight Affect?

My Confidence

As we all know, confidence trickles down and affects everything in our lives whether we like it or not. I've noticed that as I have put on the pounds, my confidence has been waning, to say the least. Getting dressed in the morning, shopping for clothes, and being in highly social situations is utterly painful for me these days.  My number one goal in the "Skinnyish Mission" is to regain my confidence.

My Relationship

Relationships can be fragile. That may be a simple statement, but oh how true it is. While I know Michael (My wonderful fiance) loves me, it's still difficult at times to understand why he is attracted to me. This, of course, is no fault of his. I simply lack the confidence to see what he sees in me. Of course, my weight is the major culprit here.  

  

My Career

Being that I'm in the insurance business, it's crucial that I meet with people and make sales on a daily basis in order to grow in my career. Having such a lack of confidence makes it easier and easier for me to be complacent and hide behind a desk. This is totally not O.K. if I still plan to rule the world one day!!

My Fertility

I know that if it's meant to be, God will bless Michael and I with an adorable little photo copy of the two of us. Being overweight, however, causes fertility levels to decrease immensely. How heartbreaking would it be to know wh could have had children had I lost the weight. Tisk Tisk!

My Social Life

Once upon a time, I LOVED being in social settings. I enjoyed meeting new people, making friends, and learning from others. Unfortunately, since I have put on so much weight, I find it incredibly challening to be in social settings. This, of course, affects my career and personal life as well. What's a girl to do?

My Health

The mere fact that I have a history of heart disease on both sides of my family and diabetes on one side, should be all the reason in the world to drop the pounds. Leaving all other above issues aside, this should simply be my only reason for wanting to shed pounds.