#VegasPoolShape

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Ok, so I'm getting in Vegas pool shape by the time I...get to Vegas in July.

Because, as in the above completely realistic and "sure this happens every day" ad photo by NYNY, I want to frolic with multi-cultural in-shape people while apparently laughing at the funniest joke ever told or having a seizure; whatever it is they're doing, I want in. Also, fedora. In the pool. That will happen.

No, really though, I need to get in shape for health reasons anyway (borderline diabetes and basic chubbiness), and the fact that I will be arriving during literally the hottest time of the year (historical average high temp, 105) will see me wanting to get me some pool on. And I don't want to be the token fat, old guy at the pool. Well, I have no choice about the old part, but at least I can be svelte. Plus, wearing a fedora takes 10 years off of you. True story.

I've been a little disgusted for a while now by my diet anyway, and eating healthier will not only be a big plus for my poor body but it will also be a boon for my poor wallet. Apples are cheaper than Snickers. I haven't looked this up, but I'm hoping it's true. I'm by no means a calorie counter but I certainly have the willpower to make better choices about what I stuff in my gob when I have a goal to shoot for. I've upped my formerly miniscule willpower when it comes to saving money through my Vegas obsession, now I can turn that new-found discipline toward getting a six pack. Or at least a two pack.

Who am I kidding, I'm doing this to get more girls. But girls like pools, and there are pools in Vegas, and I'm going to be in Vegas.

So the plan will be better diet on work days, cut down on the unnecessary beer/wine, and do push ups/sit ups daily to get at least something resembling definition by July 19th.

Update:

So the way forward is the Paleo Diet.

I've been on it for a week and a half now, and feel pretty good. there were a few days there where my body was screaming out for processed foods but I'm pretty much past that and am looking forward to the effect it may have. Grapes instead of candy. Meat instead of pasta. No cheese (ouch), no rice, no bread. No more BLT's. Oh well, it should be worth it. Flight booked today, just over 2 months until wheels down in Vegas for trip #2 of the year. I intend to be svelte.

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