Why do you want to lose weight?  Sure, to be healthier.  To feel better.  But what are the more personal benefits of losing weight for you?

One thing for me — I want to be able to learn to belly dance.  I tried, in the privacy of my own home (complete with DVD) about 40 pounds ago and I couldn’t get through the warmups!  I don’t think I’d ever really want to do a belly dance in public, but I think it’s cool, and I’d love to be able to do some of the moves.

I know this one lady who wants to be able to get in and out of her car without feeling like a contortion artist; her car is on the small side and her weight makes it tough to slide in.  Getting out is also a feat that leaves her tired and sore.

Another one of the benefits of losing weight for me is getting into that little black dress David has promised me, once I reach my goal weight…and the cruise that goes with it!  You know, he’s promised me that for 5 years now, and up until recently (maybe the last 30 pounds) I don’t think he ever thought he’d have to actually pay up!

A friend of mine doesn’t have any children of her own, but is close to her young nieces — she wants to be alive to watch them grow up and get married some day.  To be able to be a part of their lives, instead of sitting around in the background.

One more for me; I want to age well.  To have a great quality of life as I grow older.  You know those commercials where they have those wonderful over 100 year old people still dancing and playing in a band?  I want to be one of them.  And I know I can’t, unless I take care of my health now.  Or they invent time travel (I’m not getting my hopes up on that one).

So, personally, what’s on the top of your benefits of losing weight list?  Come on and share!