What Happens When Your “Why” Isn’t Enough?

I remember sitting in my car, gripping the steering wheel, trying to talk myself out of swinging through the drive-thru… again.

I had every reason not to.

 I had my why:

 – I wanted to feel better.

 – I wanted to lose weight.

 – I wanted to honor God with my body.

But in that moment, none of it felt strong enough.

The cravings were louder than the reasons.

That was one of the moments I realized something important:

Your “why” can get you started…

But it won’t always carry you through the hard days.

Over the years — after losing 90 pounds and keeping it off for over 17 years — I’ve learned this truth:

Motivation fades. But structure, support, and spiritual strength will sustain you.

What made the difference?

✔️ A food plan that works for my body

✔️ A strong foundation in Christ

✔️ A community that doesn’t judge but understands

✔️ Accountability I could count on

✔️ Grace for when I slipped

So if you’ve been trying to rely on motivation alone — or feel like your “why” just isn’t working anymore — maybe it’s time to ask:

♦ Who is walking this journey with you?

♦ Who do you turn to when you feel weak?

♦ You're not meant to do this alone.

👉 I created The Pantry as a free place to get support, tools, and Christ-centered encouragement for this journey. When you join, you’ll get access to my Tips and Checklist to Avoid Overeating — and more.

Let’s walk this together. 💜

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