In every 10 Pound Takedown, I ask participants to share their WHY. It’s probably my favorite part of the whole Takedown, because they’re so motivating.

Case in point: here are a few especially moving “WHYs” from the current Takedown.

Grab some tissues… and use these powerful shares to fuel your “stay on track” fire.

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I am SO afraid of getting old. I don’t want to be the fat old great grandma! I want to be healthy. I want to lessen the chance of worsening my GERD, lessen my heart problems, reduce the chance of getting diabetes!

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Was shocked to have extremely high blood pressure at my last dr. Visit, it’s always been low. She wanted to put me on medication on the spot! I told her no, i would lose weight and change my diet to get it down. I won’t be chained to medication on my life!!!!

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I’m here because sugar and carbs have always been what I ran to when life got hard. The boost I searched for to bring my mood up. It’s been my crutch for 32 years and I’m done chasing the foods that make me miserable. Literal addiction. I want this for all the times I broke down and cried because I hated my body at the same time I sought sugar and carbs for comfort. I don’t want to watch my kids struggle the way I have struggled my whole life.

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I have a 15 year old daughter that has severe Autism. I am 55 and have to live a LONG time so that I can take care of her. I HAVE to stay healthy, lean and mobile!

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I don’t want to develop Alzheimer’s/Dementia. I want my husband, kids, parents, nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers, eventual grandchildren to be able to wrap their arms around me when I give them hugs.

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I want to feel myself again, I’m going through a divorce process and my dad has diabetes and my sister had a stroke last year…. I’m going to be 46 next week and for the first time in my life I want to feel healthy and good to myself so I can be there for my kids.

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I’m 50 years old have been a horse back rider and animal lover my whole life. I found out recently I have hip arthritis. I am not going to let this steal my life and put me in a wheel chair like it did my grandma. I’m trusting the Lord led me to this. I have 3 friends that have successfully followed this life style and lost and maintained their weight loss….so now it’s my time. I don’t have much faith as I’ve failed so many times…..but by the Grace of God I am going to take the life He blessed me with back.

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I’m 49 and for the first time in years I have my emotional and spiritual confidence in myself back. I was in multiple toxic relationships over the years and lost myself. I was more worried about making everyone else happy and ultimately sacrificing my own happiness, health and well-being. It’s time to come full circle and get my physical health back in check as well. I have 5 grandchildren that I want to be around for.

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To be the person I am inside. The outside and inside match. To not be winded when I take the steps or walk. To not end up with diabetes. To feel fit and healthy. Not cry when I have to get dressed and nothing fits. So many reasons.

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My dad died at 63 years old, due to a heart attack but he also had diabetes. I’m headed down that path. My why is, I’m breaking the cycle. Deep down I’ve always felt unworthy. It stops now. I am worthy and deserving of a happy healthy life. I’m gonna make him and myself proud. I will do this.

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I want to be around for my husband, children and grandchildren. And healthy! I knew I was heading for high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. Losing 83 pounds on CR gave me my life back. 30 years of migraines GONE. I have gotten sloppy and the scale and my health are showing it. Done. I WILL NOT go back to the shame, depression, embarrassment that I felt before. I love running up to get in a picture instead of hiding. And shopping in regular sizes and no fear of the dressing room or finding something to fit. NOPE NOT GOING BACK!

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These people are fighting to TAKE THEIR LIVES BACK.

Are you?

If you still haven’t given Code Red a shot…or you’ve fallen back into your old ways…then remember:

Then can start – or re-start – for free at www.coderedlifestyle.com/start (unless I’ve taken this opportunity down since posting this).