As some of you may know, I have been on a clinical trial of a weight management program through my employer. I have been quite coy about the program, partly because it's confidential and partly because I didn't want to jinx it; but I figured that the 27th anniversary of my glorious escape from the womb was a good juncture for an update.
I AM KICKING ASS!!
Ok...the program kicks ass too, but I have a lot to do with the execution of the program.
As of today, I have lost 27lbs on the 27th day of the month on my 27th birthday. Yes, I had planned the entire thing like that. I am currently the lightest I have been since moving to California over 6 years ago. People aren't recognizing me, people at work who I haven't ever spoken to are stopping me in the corridor - it's a good feeling.
I still have a few more pounds to lose before I reach my goal, but I'm moving in the right direction. Deanne has been incredibly supportive and I couldn't have done this without her - she's been my walking partner and my calorie enforcer.
Anyway, I have resisted the temptation to look at a photo of myself, let alone have one taken, for fear that I might not see results. But the waitress at Black Angus snuck up on me with her Polaroid. I was very surprised with the results. I look like I did 6 years ago. Here's a before and after...or before and during, since I'm not finished:
Before:
During/After:
Happy birthday baby! :o) Looking good, looking good. Tear, tear, I'm so proud! *HUGS*
Posted by: Tricia at July 27, 2006 03:56 PMAhhh...shrinky dink! hahaha...
You look AWESOME! I have told you that everyday but I know it takes a picture of past and present to tell. You were always handsome to me though :)
btw where the hell is MY before picture?!
Posted by: deanne at July 27, 2006 10:58 PMOh my God!!!! You look about 10 years younger, in fact you look just like when you were at Cranbrook. Totally amazing. Fantastically well done. congatulations to you and to Dee for all the support she has given you.
Oh and by the way, you didn't make a glorious escape from the womb. You had to be forcibly removed - butt first - protesting loudly! I know, I was there!
Love you!
Holy SHIT!!!!!
Absolutely amazing, brilliant, stunning!!
Right, that's the gauntlet thrown down then!
Welll done.
Dad
What have you done with my brother!?
Nice one Alex. Really impressive.
Posted by: Andrew at July 28, 2006 04:53 AMFor those of you who don't work with Alex, this is also the case with getting him out of the office:
You had to be forcibly removed - butt first - protesting loudly!
WAIT just a cotton-pickin' minute! That aint YOUR body! That's your head digitally imposed over Carrot Top's body!!!!!!!!
p.s. who's that chick with you in your BEFORE pic??? Have I ever met her? She's HOT!! Give her my # - 777-9311
Posted by: Noel with ONE 'E' and one 'L' at July 28, 2006 12:45 PMBigger bunter is no more... it seems that the 27 pounds you lost went straight onto Billy's Gut... only joking.
Man (to coin an American term) you look great.
Dave (Bobby)
Posted by: Davey Ball at July 28, 2006 04:30 PM