Two Men Enter, 1.5 Men Leave
(Incidentally, I use the Mad Max reference a lot, so here it is in case you were up at night trying to figure it out.)
Gene and I were inspired by Steve Jobs to contribute to the economy, er, lose weight. Here is our arrangement as I understand it (subject to correction from Gene):
* The weight-loss period runs from 1/5/09 through 5/31/09. If I'm going to be on national TV promoting my new book, I want to look dead sexy.
* Since I have a large advantage, I am handicapping myself. I will pay Gene $5 for every pound he loses, whereas he will pay me only $4 for every pound I lose.
* As of the wee hours this morning, I tipped the scales at 222 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal. (I know, you're wondering where I put it all, but remember that muscle weighs more than fat.)
We will update readers periodically. Obviously we have to rely on the honor system for the weigh-ins.
Gene and I were inspired by Steve Jobs to contribute to the economy, er, lose weight. Here is our arrangement as I understand it (subject to correction from Gene):
* The weight-loss period runs from 1/5/09 through 5/31/09. If I'm going to be on national TV promoting my new book, I want to look dead sexy.
* Since I have a large advantage, I am handicapping myself. I will pay Gene $5 for every pound he loses, whereas he will pay me only $4 for every pound I lose.
* As of the wee hours this morning, I tipped the scales at 222 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal. (I know, you're wondering where I put it all, but remember that muscle weighs more than fat.)
We will update readers periodically. Obviously we have to rely on the honor system for the weigh-ins.
How much does Gene way?
ReplyDeleteWay too much, obviously!
ReplyDeleteBut my guess from their pricing is the Gene is trying to lose less muscle than Bob.
BTW I couldn't help it. I clicked on the Wow gold and yes, it's World of Warcraft.
ReplyDeleteI was tempted to buy it but I used all my spare cash in a foolproof bank transfer scheme involving 3 Nigerians.
Bob and Gene,
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I've lost 37 lbs since the summer and most of that since December 15. Feels good, really good, so I wish you the best.
By the way, a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the same :-)
Bob,
ReplyDeleteCan you hum the Happy Birthday song? If so, I think you can beat Callahan. I'm sure he doesn't know about this. From today's WSJ (http://tinyurl.com/7xtt87):
"I Can Make You Thin" by Paul McKenna. $22.95
The pitch: "You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want, as long as you fully enjoy every single mouthful."
The program: Like many mindful eating plans, Mr. McKenna (the "Dr. Phil of the United Kingdom") suggests learning to rate your hunger on a scale of 1 to 10. Eat when you're between 3 and 4, stop when you get to 6 or 7. Eat only what you like and eliminate all distractions. A "powerful hypnosis CD" sinks the message into your subconscious.
What's peculiar: To zap cravings, tap 10 times on various body parts and hum "Happy Birthday" until the urge disappears.
Weigh back when, I used to way 160. Now it's about 200.
ReplyDeleteI will cheer on both the right jolly one and He Who Looms.
ReplyDeleteOK, I finally did my official weigh-in: 199.
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