At War with our Fatness

In the last six weeks, I've lost 7 pounds. I did lose 9 at one point, but after Ryder's birthday weekend, I went back up two pounds. I'm only saying this because we've all wanted some friendly competition, and upon being urged by the Sherpa, and Sassy Pants, and the Man in the Basement, we've decided that we're going to do our own Biggest Loser Contest.

I'm still trying to work out all of the details. Anyone else is urged to join us, and Beefcake certainly comes to mind- seeing as how this is all her fault in the first place- I mean, planning a wedding in Italy will throw everyone into a weight loss tizzy. I'm still not sure how to go about it, like- should it just be over time? And, the best part- what will the biggest loser win? And how will we prove that the Sherpa isn't cheating?

I can tell you this though- over the last six weeks, running has become an old friend. I love the feeling, and I've missed it. I'm definitely glad to be taking care of myself again. There is nothing like the feeling of smooth, sometimes nearly effortless running because all of the endorphins are pushing you through that last minute, that last quarter mile. I love the mental aspect of it, and I love the feeling of accomplishment. It didn't start out that way, hell no. It took me six weeks to get here. I remember going to the gym for the first time in two years...standing on that god forsaken gym scale (which weighs you more heavily by adding four extra pounds than your home scale) and nearly fainting of the grossness that was my fat. I remember cussing to the chipper front desk clerk when she checked my ID card and said, "have a good work out". I was all, "blow it out your sidehole".

But I've never felt better. And you can too! So, my questions are- if we're going to do this, you have to post your weight. And, you have to be honest....(this means YOU Sherp). And, we'll have to decide on the weigh in day. And over how long? And does this exclude me, cause I've been tasked to organize this, and come up with the prize for the winner? Or should we all go in for the prize for the winner? Anywho, email me or post your thoughts. Let's get this started.

Italian hotties are waiting (for the Man in the Basement).