Dear Bryan,
I'd like to think that I've treated you pretty well over the years. We've had our ups and downs, and you keep me pretty well-fed between graduating law school. I'm starting to think that we may have bitten off more than we can chew. I thought we'd kick Jay's ass in this competition, cause who knew he could go days without eating. Between this and the bar exam, I'm getting a little exhausted.
I guess the point of this letter is to decide if we should think about resigning from the contest. Quitting now might sound bad, but not as bad as if we go through to completion and still lose handily. I mean look at what happened when Jay beat us in HORSE. I stayed in bed for a week. And on top of that you want to play poker this week? I'm just stretched a little bit thin here.
If you want to keep going through with this I understand, but could you give me a little boost to keep me going. Maybe we could get real dressed up and go to a skeezy mall and see how many girls (guys?) will give us their number. I heard there are some ten year olds playing basketball a few blocks away. Do you think they want to play a pick-up game? Maybe some senior citizens who are legally blind and in the early stages of dementia need a fourth for their weekly golf game. Just something to keep me occupied while Jay destroys us in the competition. Well thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
Your ego.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Another Landmark Reached
For those of you keeping score at home, I hit the 25 pound mark this morning. It's really surprising since I ate alot of food on Sunday night at a wedding and also set a high mark for Bryan if he wants to win the week 5 competition (apx. 1300 cals in a sitting). I have a pretty good strategy for winning the contest anyway, but I'm glad I have meal high enough to keep Bryan from considering sandbagging and hoping I do the same.
Anywho, I thought I would share some of the foods that have gotten me here so far...
1) Slim fast: Every morning and sometimes 1 in the afternoon. Lots of nutrients without many calories and doesn't taste too bad either.
2) V8 Fusion Acai Berry Mix: Actually tastes sweeter than Gatorade and only 110 cals per serving. Also has lots of vitamins and counts as a serving of fruits and a serving of veggies (which I detest). Acai berries are supposed to help with weight loss, possibly through causing cancer.
3) Popcorn: Tasty alternative to chips that is filling and delicious. Pretty much have one air-popped serving at night. FYI: Don't air-pop name brand popcorn as alot of it gets wasted.
4) Lean Cuisine: Probly serves as dinner one out of two nights for me. Usually go with the chicken fettucine.
5) Frosted Mini-Wheats: Tastes like candy and has the same digestive features as a wicker chair!
Now some math:
We currently have 147 days left in the competition. Bryan has claimed that he can lose 40 pounds before the end. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, I bet he can lose a total of 50 including unhealthy spite pounds during the final push. I've already lost 25 pounds in 37 days (.676 pounds per day). So in order to beat him, I need to lose another 25 pounds in the following 147 days (a measly .17 pounds per day). In order to destroy him and not have to pay for any of the TV, I need to lose 55 pounds (.375 pounds per day). Now I understand that my current weight-loss rate won't continue like it has, but these numbers seem promising to me.
Anywho, I thought I would share some of the foods that have gotten me here so far...
1) Slim fast: Every morning and sometimes 1 in the afternoon. Lots of nutrients without many calories and doesn't taste too bad either.
2) V8 Fusion Acai Berry Mix: Actually tastes sweeter than Gatorade and only 110 cals per serving. Also has lots of vitamins and counts as a serving of fruits and a serving of veggies (which I detest). Acai berries are supposed to help with weight loss, possibly through causing cancer.
3) Popcorn: Tasty alternative to chips that is filling and delicious. Pretty much have one air-popped serving at night. FYI: Don't air-pop name brand popcorn as alot of it gets wasted.
4) Lean Cuisine: Probly serves as dinner one out of two nights for me. Usually go with the chicken fettucine.
5) Frosted Mini-Wheats: Tastes like candy and has the same digestive features as a wicker chair!
Now some math:
We currently have 147 days left in the competition. Bryan has claimed that he can lose 40 pounds before the end. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, I bet he can lose a total of 50 including unhealthy spite pounds during the final push. I've already lost 25 pounds in 37 days (.676 pounds per day). So in order to beat him, I need to lose another 25 pounds in the following 147 days (a measly .17 pounds per day). In order to destroy him and not have to pay for any of the TV, I need to lose 55 pounds (.375 pounds per day). Now I understand that my current weight-loss rate won't continue like it has, but these numbers seem promising to me.
Week 5 Audio Update
The update for Week 5 is here. Click play to hear it. This week's challenge is also announced: the boys have to eat as many calories as they can in one sitting. The biggest meal wins the week. The catch? They can't tell each other how much they've eaten.
Also, balls.
-The Commish
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