I'm 35+ lbs overweight, 47 years old, and have a long running aversion to the discomforts of exercise, namely breathing hard and lungs hurting. Work is 10 miles one way with a lot of traffic most of the way no matter which route I take with two pretty tall bridges. I figure I could make it in an hour or so in my current physical condition.
I have a strong desire to ride it, but evidently not strong enough to overcome the psychological barriers I've erected. It's really depressing me lately.
I'm open to advice other than "just do it".