Shrinking the Pile - August 10, 2007

pile (pil) n. 1. informal A large accumulation or quantity. 2. A whole lot of Josh – more than necessary, or healthy. (American Heritage Dictionary)

Shrinking the Pile is a record of my attempt to become a more healthy dude by losing a large accumulation of weight through exercise and a healthy diet.
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Weight last week: 246 lbs
Weight this week: 250 lbs
Change of: +4 lbs

It’s that blasted Vitamin Water. It’s so tasty, but contains calories – which add up.

No, it’s simply that I still haven’t been exercising or watching what I eat.

One of these weeks it’ll kick in, that switch will be flipped, and I’ll start reducing that pile. Soon, I hope – for the sake of the world - lest I grow any larger.
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Rat: It’s called “Box Me In.” I will sell them a cardboard box and tell them to shove themselves inside it until they see results.
Goat: That’s ridiculous.
Box Me In insert: A few days after sealing the box, you will become hungry. DO NOT BE AFRAID. The box is WORKING!
(Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis)