> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lisaromerodugal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Why? - URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/why/ - Published: 2019-01-29T19:20:51.000Z - Updated: 2019-01-29T19:20:51.000Z - Author: Lisa Romero Dugal - Tags: wellness, alcoholics anonymous, believe in yourself, fitness and nutrition, health and fitness, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, imagine believe achieve, inspiration, life with lisa, loving life, mind body and soul, personal growth, self discovery, sobriety, to thine own self be true, weight loss, ww journey, ww lifetimer, #wordpress My Facebook memories, brought up this post from 2012: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_6905.jpg) My initial **“Why?”** of my weight loss journey was because I was tired of my “all or nothing” attitude and procrastination. I was tired of feeling bad about myself and sitting in the problem. I was looking for a sustainable & livable program that would also benefit my family. I wanted freedom with food, not restrictions. I knew where to find the solution, so I took action and walked through the doors of **Weight Watchers,** now called **WW.** It opened up a new world for me and that’s one of the many reasons I am so passionate about it. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_6914.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_6913.jpg) [ww.com](http://ww.com/?ref=lisaromerodugal.com) My **walking** has always been therapeutic for me. While I benefit from the physical aspect of it, it’s played a huge role in helping me out emotionally. It’s my alone time to clear my head, pray, or make phone calls all while enjoying the fresh air. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_6911.png) My **Isokinetix** has challenged my cardio & strength endurance. The fact that I can always go at my pace and work around my physical limitations has been so important. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_6891.jpg) My initial “Why?” for walking through the doors of **AA** was shame and self defeat. My sobriety & recovery has given me the tools to guide me through the trials of life. The program & fellowship has brought me relief, guiding me through my darkest days and painful challenges of life. I must work on being spiritually fit on a daily basis and I cannot do it alone. I say with all sincerity that my heart is filled with **gratitude** when it comes to Alcoholics Anonymous. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_6916.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_6915.jpg) So I answer **YES** to my Facebook post of 7 years ago. My health & fitness and sobriety brings me joy, love, peace, fulfillment and makes me feel ALIVE!!! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_5053.jpg) ***Imagine*** with all your mind \~ ***Believe*** with all your heart \~ ***Achieve*** with all your might ***Life With Lisa*** 💕 ## From the Life With Lisa years 8 comments, as they were left on lifewithlisa.org. 1. **bgddyjim** January 29, 2019 Awesome. 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 29, 2019 Thank you so much!!! 2. **Wavely** January 29, 2019 Inspiring! ❤️ 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 29, 2019 Thank you!!! 3. **Mark David Goodson** January 31, 2019 Very cool how you circled back on that old memory. What an inspiring post! 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa January 31, 2019 Thank you! I appreciate your feedback 4. **lorriebowden** March 14, 2019 Congrats!! Keep believing :) 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa March 14, 2019 Thank you 😊