This is a good question that I still cannot answer - yet. My initial why fell apart. Stay tuned!

It is time to address the familial loyalty to the mis-wired false belief that taking care of myself is the same as neglect. That neglect is love, and self-care is deprivation. That privation is normal. Addressing the unnecessary price of adult responsibilities placed upon a child. Goal: To embrace and reconcile with the neglected and fearful facet of myself. Because the physical cost to continuing to function in the same way, of sabotaging every pound of weight loss, is unsustainable.

My why…. I have struggled with weight up and down from a time that I realize now I didn’t need to, that was in high school. So stabilizing at a healthy weight would be wonderful. I also really do enjoy learning about keto and listening to the wise , up to date with the times drs. Like Dr Boz, Dr Berry, Fung, etc that have so much great science backed and life info to share. Discovering the whys behind my overeating, too many glasses of wine etc. I truly believe what one can do another can do…(movie The Edge) My siblings just rolls their eyes when I start on about the info I have gleaned from all these videos, podcasts I have listened to. lol So I don’t really share with them, but I love when they see my success and ask. So my why I guess is for me.. putting all this info in motion and seeing where it takes me. So far it hasn’t let me down.

I am on this meaningful metabolism journey to forestall dementia and improve my brain health. I want to maintain my mobility so I remain independent. Mental sharpness and clarity as well as physical good health are critical in my relationships with friends and loved ones. Nurturing connection is paramount; it is the most important frontier. For those connections, I want to be mentally and physically available.

I am still struggling with writing my "Why". When I try to make it perfect, nothing comes out. Stay tuned for my perfect imperfection...or something like that.