Motivating Myself

I have a difficult time motivating myself.  I'll make plans to clean out the garage or lost weight, and then something shiny distracts me, I lose track of the time and then I run out of time.  I would love to be able to finish what I start.  I could blame it all on my husband, who hears me say that I want to clean up the backyard and doesn't say a word or lift a finger one way or the other.  I could blame it on my son, who seems to develop a strong need for Mommy whenever I want to step out of the room.  But it's my responsibility for my own decisions, and I need to get my butt in gear. Particularly with my weight.  I'm reading this book(I have no idea how that picture got there!)-by Dr. Oz.  He seems like a plain-spoken person, which is rare for a doctor.  Anyway, the book has started on a good track, with a focus on health.  We will see if that continues, but I'm hopeful.