weight, what did you say?

After today, I've now had four people comment to me how much weight I've lost. I really didn't think to much of the first couple comments. Just figured it was because I was wearing black (I hear it looks slimming), I'm constantly striking that model pose (hands on the hips, one leg out in front of the other, turned ever so slightly to the side), OR I actually have been losing weight.
This is an odd thing to me because I don't recall ever losing weight. EVER. I was 145 when I graduated from high school. As of April this year, I was 180. Apparently, I really like burgers.
About two months ago, for financial reasons, I swore off fast food first and then a week later decided to stop eating out all together. Haven't touched it for nearly 3 months now (OK, I broke it twice. Once for Chinese food once for DQ. Both extremely good reasons)! This means I think I've officially become a cook.
I have been making a ton of meals at home, which is actually kind of fun. Food is a pretty sweet thing to experiment with. Lots of fish. LOTS of fish. Probably a sickening amount actually.
Because I have discovered a new found love of the creatures from the depths of the sea, I cut WAY back on red meat...which I still think may be a huge mistake. Reference sentence above: "I really like burgers."
Also, because I feel like I've been eating better, I'm more motivated to work out. I started running about 3 weeks ago and have done so almost every day. I clocked just over two miles a few days ago. And for you dummies that scoff at that, keep quiet. That is a big deal for me. Why don't you throw on your cutesy little short shorts, hook up your iPod to your fancy little bicep band, strap a number on your chest and go finish 276th in a 5k.
(Sorry, everyone. That's the heart of red meat-less man speaking)
So, after hearing "Why have you been losing weight??" for the fourth time, I decided to get an answer for this once and for all.
I jumped on a scale after work and....168. 12 pounds lost in the past 3 months.
12 pounds. 100% accidental. Please don't think I'm rockin' this blog to gloat about losing weight. I understand how difficult it is for some. I'm just shocked that the 12 pound drop is almost completely due to me simply not eating crap.
So, my recommendation is if you are looking at shedding a couple pounds and you hate exercise, step one is to stop eating dumb.
Plus, learning to cook will come in handy down the road, men. Girls dig it. I think. Well, that's what I hear at least. I guess I've only cooked dinner for two girls. The first one was a girlfriend that broke up with me the next day. OK, well the cooking IS getting better. Did you hear that, old GF? I don't know. Maybe call me sometime?
Anyway, if you want to shed some pounds and get in shape the REAL way, do this!!
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