The main reason was for ME ! I have always been heavy and getting heavier was not helping me get around. Next was for my children. I wanted to be around for them. Even though they are grown ( except for youngest) There are always grandchildren...
I guess my kids have been lucky or they haven't said anything to me about them being teased because of their "fat" mom. I can't forget what my younger sister said when we were at my mom's house after she passed. She said she was embarassed because her mom was older than other moms and that she thought she was "big"...To this day I hope she gets reminded about her words. When I had my youngest I was almost 40 and hope that my daughter doesn't think that way. At least I will be able to keep up with her now. ( I can fit in her pj's anyway...lol...
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Sandy