Why a Quest....and not a Journey?

I was thinking of why I wanted to embark on a Quest rather than a Journey?  The reason is that when I think of a Journey, I think of a tranquil passing from one place to another; such as a trip, voyage or an excursion.  When I think of a Quest I am reminded more of an arduous embarkment to obtain a deeply desired object or as in my case an inner desire for transformation. Dorothy and friends went on a quest for the way back to Kansas to obtain brains, courage and a heart.  Frodo Baggins' quest to destroy the darkly powerful ring brought him through inner struggles of temptation as well as battles with eternal warfare. All characters in some way overcame and dealt with inner personal issues, fears and doubts. Along the way, all either developed or deepened their friendships with those who joined them on their Quest.  I have not shared this blog with many people yet, just a select few. I am a little scared  of what I might have to face about my self, but I am looking forward to learning and growing from the inside out.

101 AND COUNTING

YES..I would like to lose 101 pounds. I had a "wake up call" the other day which made me realize this is serious business. I am 48 years old and have not been normal weight since 3rd grade (so my mother told me) Until now I never reallly looked at my self as being a "fat person". I dont have high blood pressure, my cholesterol is under 200, I am not diabetic and I don't take any medications. Therefore...I am a healty person right?  People have always told me that "I wear it well"..How comforting an reassuring is that? Recently I put away my summer clothes. I wanted to just toss em all thinking next spring 2011 they would all be way too big. I had doubts so I packed them away. I have recently decided to not ever unpack those sizes again. Last night I weighed in at 266 with 51% body fat. How can that be? It can.  So....with the help of good friends, a healthy "normal food" diet and lots of exercise, I am embarking on a Quest to lose 101 pounds.