Reasons to Lose Weight

Happy New Year! Okay, so I know it's almost the end of January already, but this is my first post since late December. Whoops? Anyway, needless to say, my New Year's resolution is still the same as in 2009, 2010 and 2011 - lose weight and get fit. But why am I so persistent on accomplishing this?

I found a blog that lists a few reader-submitted "reasons to be fit" every week. And even though it's geared more towards females, a lot of their reasons ring true for me too. Here are a few examples:

• To be able to run a marathon
• To show all that've doubted what's possible
• To be able to inspire others
• To be able to say, "I did it!"
• To prove that I finish what I start

But outside of these, I see one reason that  stands above the rest. It's quite simple and practical really...

If you're trying to lose weight too, what are some of YOUR reasons for wanting to lose the weight? What are some of the goals you've set for yourself? You never know when the Zombie-pocalypse will be upon us!