Post #540485 by tiki mick on Fri, Jul 2, 2010 6:28 PM

Those who know me, also know I am carrying a big package (and no, not one where it counts!). The package is around my waist. I am a small guy, but right now, I weigh 180. I should probably be about 150-160, so....it's finally time for a diet. I need to lose about 20-25 pounds.

1 year and 3 months ago I quit smoking, cold turkey, but unfortunately, I also started eating a LOT of Turkey....and in fact, a lot of EVERYTHING...and even worse, started increasing my alcohol consumption. I have probably handled the smoking thing as I have not cheated even once in all this time, but, now I must conquer this other problem.

So as of last Monday, I have quit eating. basically. The stuff I am consuming hardly counts as real food. Leather and bits of wood probably taste better. Well, of course I did not quit eating. But, unsweetened soy milk and a half a banana for breakfast, a small cup of yogurt for pre-lunch. A turkey hot dog (no bun, no condiments) for lunch with a small bag of carrots, a small serving of almonds for pre-dinner and then one 260 calorie lean cuisine for the dinner...what joy! I have absolutely zero to look forward to. If I could kill myself and get away it, or at least avoid going to jail...I would probably do it.

Anyway, I am totally miserable, but friends tell me this feeling of no energy, hunger and general malaise should go away soon, once my stomach shrinks and I no longer notice that I am starving. of course, this means no more alchohol. I believe my next drink will be at Tiki Oasis (where I will allow myself a little leniency), so I have a ways to go.

Wish me luck! Life sucks SO much right now!