I officially lost 100 lbs as of today!

In the past, one of the things I was doing wrong trying to loose weight is first thing, I would run out and buy things. I would decide to try to loose weight so I would go out and buy some exercise equipment, some clothing or shoes, a gym membership, you name it and I would buy it. Unfortunately what it did was set me up for failure. I felt I was "accomplishing" something by making the purchase and inevitably I wouldn't follow through.

So this time, one of the commitments I made to myself was to not run out and buy anything. Rather, I was going to use my purchases as rewards for reaching goals, instead of a means to reach a goal.

My 100 lb goal reward is a new bicycle. I had mine stole a couple of years back. I really miss it. I had an Electra Black Betty. It was a cool retro cruiser; black with pink flames and rims.

So I went to the shop I originally purchased my Betty from and they no longer stock the bikes, but will still order one for you. They handed me a 2010 brochure and I went to McAllisters Deli so I could get a glass of tea and enjoy picking my reward. (If you have never had McAllisters Ice Tea, it is wonderful, delicious)

I start flipping through the brochure, loving each new bike on each page flip. Until, that is, I come across a huge picture of a Mammy doll. And the heading on the page is "Inspiration". :ohmy: Jesus, it's 2010!

So anyways, now I sorta lost my excitement.

WOW still using mammy dolls in this day and age? what were they trying to give you "inspiration" for? to not be fat? Not be black? what??? what bike company is this???

And all of that aside..CONGRATULATIONS!!!

WOW!!!!!!!

Welcome to the Century Club! I joined about a week ago!

WOOT! Congrats on the Century Club!!! -BG