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Last week, I admitted to you that, in response to my expanding Buddha Belly, I was ready to try something drastic. And not only did you not try to talk me out of it, several of you decided you’d try it, too! Silly people.

Anyway, many experts weighed in with the very sound advice that deprivation is not the answer. Instead, committing to lasting lifestyle changes is the way to bid farewell to the Buddha Belly…permanently. And they’re right. The thing is, I figure a summer of excess should be followed by a little payback. And so, beginning tomorrow, I’m swearing off beer until Christmas.

That’s 115 days and, yes, it includes Oktoberfest. Will I slip up from time to time? Sure. But I’m committing to a little crazy if for no other reason than it will be fun on the radio…especially when I screw up. And to Shawn, Chad, and Karl who all committed to joining me in this little challenge…enjoy your final beers tonight! Because now it’s on. 🙂

If anyone else wants to jump on-board, feel free! There’s lots of room at this party and we’ll chart our progress here. In the meantime, to help us get started, check out this study that says a brisk 25-minute walk every day can add seven years to your life! We can do this, right?

The countdown begins…

Farwell