I have been doing a pretty good job over the past month in general. Yes, there have been several times that I have found myself not eating correctly and maybe not being as active as I know I should be but otherwise, I have been happy with the way I have been feeling and how things have been going.

I know there is much more to getting back to health than seeing the scales drop. While the final weight is important, there is a lot more going on in your body than just weight. I have been trying to get at least 50 miles per week in on the bike and run a few days a week and I can feel the difference.

My clothes are fitting better and I can tell that I have more breath left each time I do something cardio. That is a huge step. This week is the first time I have felt frustrated since I started all of this - for a few reasons.

I have been getting weight off - 1 pound at a time - but mostly it is the way I have ridden in the past three days. 2 bad rides in three days does not sit well with me. I am going to chalk it up to it being 100 degrees and humid on both of these rides, probably the hottest I have been in since moving back to Oklahoma. Is it the end of the world? No. I got out, I rode and it will all benefit me in the end.

So, my goal for the rest of the week is to break the 220 mark (I missed my goal last week) and get back on the bike and keep kicking. I have to get this frustration behind me if I am to continue on this long trek back to health and fitness. I have to keep telling myself that it is more than just looking good - it is for life!

...be bold

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