Fatty McFatFat

So in the Fall of 2005, I stopped working out and fell into something of a depression after coming back from the Cadets. I ended up gaining about 20 pounds, but the majority of that was weight that I lost during the summer. I went from 135 to about 155 ... which I would translate from "way too damn skinny" to "average build."

For whatever reason I decided to pull the same trick this semester, with a couple of distinct differences. Firstly, not only did I stop running and working out, but I also took up regular drinking as a new hobby. Secondly, I didn't start off at 135 but a still moderately healthy 160 or so. Combine all those things and you get the revelation I did yesterday when getting out of the shower ...

Since September, I've gotten fat.

The new goal, by May 2008, is to drop back down to 160 while putting muscle back on. I don't need to be in superhuman shape, obviously. That probably wouldn't happen anyway and I'd get discouraged. The tentative plan to accomplish this goal has four distinct parts to it:

1. Run at least 3 days a week.
2. Work out at least 2 days a week.
3. No more drinking, unless I'm out and it's the weekend. This part of the plan should also reduce my bar tab significantly.
4. Eat vegetables and fruit. Those are apparently good for you.

Mm, I do so love goals. The plan started this morning ... wish me luck.

Happy Break.