The Rapidly Shrinking Man

Well, not quite, but I'm trying.

The Slimfast thing isn't so bad. I'm actually eating more often than I was before. I'm just taking Oprah's advice about "portion control".

Here's what I eat, for those of you who have a pregnant wife and have gained 15 or more pounds since conception (or if you're just curious).

Breakfast: Slimfast Optima Shake (these aren't so bad, but you have to chill them very cold and drink them before they get to room temperature - kind of like Jagermeister).

Snack: 125 calories. This translates as a cup of grapes or cherries, an ounce of pretzels or a Slimfast snack bar (these are pretty good. There's one that tastes like a 5th Avenue candy bar).

Lunch: Slimfast Optima Shake, 6 oz fat-free yogurt, cup of cherries or grapes.

Snack: 125 calories.

EXERCISE BIKE for 20-30 minutes at vigorous pace (that's supposed to burn somewhere btwn 300 and 400 calories according to my research).

Dinner: 500 calories of whatever. Here's where I'm not really counting calories. I'm just trying to avoid huge portions of mayo, sour cream, cheese, etc.

Snack: 125 calories. Dessert. We found some fruit bars that are 50 calories. They seem to be fine, but I will miss the ice cream and occasionally send it a card or a letter on nice stationary.

Right now, my danger zone is from the time I get home from work until bedtime. That's where the weight gain has occured. For the next few days, my will power will be tested during this time. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to sprint to the bathroom.