Unleashing the Animal Inside.

So I joined "DONE being the fat GIRL!" Have to say, it's a nicely organized group. I joined the challenge they had. Getting to a certain number by 4 upcoming holidays : Belly Laughs Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patricks, and April Fool's. Here are my number's

Start ~ 214 (as of 1/10/12)
Belly Laughs (1.24) ~ 210
Valentine's (2.14) ~ 204
St. Patty's (3.17) ~ 195
Fools/Finish (4.1) ~ 190

There was a mini challenge today. The assignment was to blog about the animal that inspires/embodies you. I knew hands down. I'm a bitch!.
Well.. a dog, really.

I identify with dogs whole-heartedly. I am goofy, always ready to get out and play.
I'm happy just to be happy most the time.
I'm fierce when the situation demands.
I'm hard-working and won't stop until the job is done...
or I'm exhausted.

The endurance dogs have is amazing and I only hope I can come close to that. My best ally when it comes to losing weight is my very own Lab-mix, Riley. Without him, I wouldn't have the NEED to get out and be active. Just to see my little guy happily running beside me makes my runs worthwhile. I don't think I'd be doing as well as I have without him.