Run Toto...

I started off today with a bike ride, on a bike similar to the picture above. I must admit I felt like I should be in the movie "Wizard of OZ", when the wicked witch of the west is riding her bike and puts Toto in the basket on the back. The music kept running through my mind.

It was a bit chilly riding, but it was nice. I mapped my route after wards and rode 2.03 miles. Not bad for the first day.

Why I need and want to lose weight.

In an attempt to gain back my focus and motivation, I'm reminding myself of my need to loose weight.


My reasons for wanting/needing to lose weight are simple.

* I want to feel better about myself. I want to be able to look in a mirror and say "damn! you look hot", instead of trying to hide the imperfections of rolls and cellulite.

* Plus size clothing sucks! Not to mention expensive and sometimes "granny" looking.

* Better health...heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes are no joke. They are all very real possibilities.

Boredom..

I think my biggest obstacle in losing weight is...boredom. This week at work, I found myself sitting at my desk eating and snacking constantly. Almonds to tortilla chips to granola to whatever else is in my drawers. I have tons of things to keep me busy. Yet, I still manage to keep shoveling things in...

Making my way back...

I've been MIA for several weeks now. I won't bore anyone with the details...except a big scream of STRESS STINKS! The eating healthier, and working out has been pretty non-existent. But I'm slowly making my way back.

I've been following the Biggest Loser show. This is the first season I've watched, and really..them people really work it! I really wanted Mike to win though. I often compared myself to the before pictures of the contestants. < she weighs about what I weigh...wow Do i look like that?> It's pure torture on myself. I HAVE to get the focus back.