I Got Some 'Splainin' To Do - Continued

On Monday of this week, I was fortunate enough to get the medical news no one wants: clean up your act now, or you may not have a "later."

Since then, I've been eating very responsibly -- 1500 calories a day, max; drinking more water than a camel preparing for a three-week trek across Barstow; taking nightly half-hour walks with Mrs. Gossman (sainted woman who's getting me through all my self-inflicted crap); and resting more. '

Starting weight: 230 pounds. Current weight after three days: 226.5 pounds.

End goal: 190 pounds by June 18.

It's a lifestyle change, and it is tough. Brutal, if I am being honest. There are only a few things I love in this life...my wife, my kids, fried food, coffee and dessert. I have still have my wife and kids.

Stay tuned.