How Much Is Enough?

The rate of my weight loss is starting to slow, which has me thinking and in a mild state of panic.

How much is enough? For purely petty reasons, I want to loose at least a hundred pounds. It seems like a 'significant' amount. It seems like an accomplishment; much more than say ninety eight pounds or ninety six pounds fourteen ounces. I know I should be focused on health and good living, but really want at least a hundred pounds.

On a more tangible note; I want to loose enough to run again. A couple of weeks ago I went for a run; three miles, easy pace. It was all good. Until the next day when my knees staged a complete and total revolt. I've had knee problems for a long long time. Maybe I shouldn't have run on them years ago when I started to gain weight. Maybe I shouldn't have skied on them when I weighted as much as a family of four. Would have, could have, should have; it's all in the past now. I did and that's that.

Only time is going to resolve this conundrum. Will he? Won't he? Where is he going to end up? Stick around, we'll find out together.  


Post Script:
According to my lovely wife, I am totally ridiculous. I should be focused on my improved health because, according to Michelle, I'm never going ski like it's nineteen eighty four again.

Hurtful, very hurtful.