Can't decide if this is weigh-in 1 (since it is the first since the strike really got going) or weigh-in 2 (after the initial weigh-in).
Either way: I've dropped 8.7 lbs in about as many days.
That's less than I was expecting.
Doc: a little less than expected, but it makes sense. A pound is about 3,000 calories. While you've cut most of your calories, you've also sat on your ass and slept most of the time, so you haven't been burning much. Plus, once you stop getting the amount of calories you need in a day, your metabolism slows down and enters starvation mode, so you actually burn less calories than had you kept eating.
okay.
Doc: Yes.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Day 9
10:00 AM: uuughhh
10:15 AM: Just got this. Made my day! Absolutely brilliant. I want to see Catherine doing this in the background of every scene for an entire episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLv0weVb6QQ
It takes way more courage to dance, alone, in front of a large group of people, without music than to just not eat anything.
5:45 PM: Forgot to post earlier, but I weighed-in earlier. The results are in another post.
My wife had an inspired idea for my next project/way to spruce up the blog. Check back later for more details. (I promise, the idea is more than just, "leave them in suspense and make them check back later so people check the blog obsessively).
1:00 AM: Sat down to work on the new project at 6 PM and just looked up. Never underestimate the power of distraction.
For readers of the blog, an early look at "Greendale Weekly"; Greendale Community College'sv only daily, online newspaper. Greendale Weekly
Friday, January 13, 2012
Day 8
5:45 AM: As I find myself awake before 6:00 AM for no particular reason, and see that today is day 8, I am thinking to myself, "Sir, you are a Grade A, Premium, 93 Octane idiot."
I respond: "Top of the line, but still an idiot."
"Yes," I reply.
Then I stop because I realize it is 6 in the morning and I am talking to myself.
7:00 AM: I relate the story to Doc. He laughs.
"I'd be more worried if your dogs were talking to you, or if you didn't realize you were talking to yourself."
I can't help but think about homeless people who talk to themselves. I honestly hope they are crazy and not just hungry.
This experience better not turn into a bottle episode.
7:15 AM: Jason sits down on the floor with Duncan and Scottie. He deals everyone seven cards for "Go Fish." Duncan and Scottie call the game "Get Treat."
"Any Jacks?"
Duncan and Scottie stare at Jason.
"I'll take that as 'Get Treat.'"
Duncan and Scottie jump, spin, hop on two legs, bark, and act they are the one's who haven't eaten in eight days.
Right. At least they aren't talking. But I have started narrating.
Jason decides that's enough for now.
10:00 AM: When brainstorming ideas to help #savecommunity, do not listen to "Grenade" by @BrunoMars or "I Can't Decide" by @scissorsistors. If you are delirious, you will end up with a list of ways to kill yourself and a list of ways to kill NBC executives.
4:00 PM: Protein Shake time. Check back later for 2nd weigh-in.
1:30 AM: Fell asleep on the couch around 6 PM. Woke up to a bunch of notes of encouragement. Thanks a lot for the support. Much needed. Gonna do the weigh-in tomorrow morning and go back to sleep. In bed this time.
I respond: "Top of the line, but still an idiot."
"Yes," I reply.
Then I stop because I realize it is 6 in the morning and I am talking to myself.
7:00 AM: I relate the story to Doc. He laughs.
"I'd be more worried if your dogs were talking to you, or if you didn't realize you were talking to yourself."
I can't help but think about homeless people who talk to themselves. I honestly hope they are crazy and not just hungry.
This experience better not turn into a bottle episode.
7:15 AM: Jason sits down on the floor with Duncan and Scottie. He deals everyone seven cards for "Go Fish." Duncan and Scottie call the game "Get Treat."
"Any Jacks?"
Duncan and Scottie stare at Jason.
"I'll take that as 'Get Treat.'"
Duncan and Scottie jump, spin, hop on two legs, bark, and act they are the one's who haven't eaten in eight days.
Right. At least they aren't talking. But I have started narrating.
Jason decides that's enough for now.
10:00 AM: When brainstorming ideas to help #savecommunity, do not listen to "Grenade" by @BrunoMars or "I Can't Decide" by @scissorsistors. If you are delirious, you will end up with a list of ways to kill yourself and a list of ways to kill NBC executives.
4:00 PM: Protein Shake time. Check back later for 2nd weigh-in.
1:30 AM: Fell asleep on the couch around 6 PM. Woke up to a bunch of notes of encouragement. Thanks a lot for the support. Much needed. Gonna do the weigh-in tomorrow morning and go back to sleep. In bed this time.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Day 7
8:00 AM: One week if at 8:00 PM. So tired. Probably driving from Toledo to Cincinnati today in order to beat the snow that's coming tomorrow.
3:00 PM: Best part about the hunger strike? It's like a Guster jukebox is playing in my head.
8:00 PM: Made it one full week. Didn't have enough energy to drive back to Cincinnati, I'll have to try it after a shake tomorrow. It's the first snow of the season, so I think it is finally fitting that I get to say this:
WINTER IS COMING.
10:00 PM: I'm thinking I need to do something to spice this blog up for week two. Comment with ideas. Keep in mind, I have about as much energy as a sloth. Perhaps something to do every other day after the protein shake.
Also, something else... Too tired to think of it. It was very funny. In the alternate universe where I remembered what it was, you all laughed a lot. In that universe, Community was returned tomorrow and my hunger strike ended.
3:00 PM: Best part about the hunger strike? It's like a Guster jukebox is playing in my head.
8:00 PM: Made it one full week. Didn't have enough energy to drive back to Cincinnati, I'll have to try it after a shake tomorrow. It's the first snow of the season, so I think it is finally fitting that I get to say this:
WINTER IS COMING.
10:00 PM: I'm thinking I need to do something to spice this blog up for week two. Comment with ideas. Keep in mind, I have about as much energy as a sloth. Perhaps something to do every other day after the protein shake.
Also, something else... Too tired to think of it. It was very funny. In the alternate universe where I remembered what it was, you all laughed a lot. In that universe, Community was returned tomorrow and my hunger strike ended.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Day 6
9:00 AM: Hey Doc, my legs hurt this morning. Any relation?
Doc: Yes, you've been eating them.
12:00 PM: So out of it that I forgot to publish the first bit of today's post. I'm gonna drink a protein shake so hard later. Need to go back and check; make sure I get one today cause I can't remember.
Okay, good. Gotta Remember: even numbered days are good days.
Doc: Yes, you've been eating them.
12:00 PM: So out of it that I forgot to publish the first bit of today's post. I'm gonna drink a protein shake so hard later. Need to go back and check; make sure I get one today cause I can't remember.
Okay, good. Gotta Remember: even numbered days are good days.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Day 5
8:00 AM: Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee....
11:00 AM: Found out car was totaled in the accident last week. Boo today.
6:30 PM: Apologies, only thing I have to say is ugh.
8:00 PM: Day 5 complete. Good night... maybe.
11:30 PM: No rest for the wicked. I have decided that having tea would not violate the rules.
11:00 AM: Found out car was totaled in the accident last week. Boo today.
6:30 PM: Apologies, only thing I have to say is ugh.
8:00 PM: Day 5 complete. Good night... maybe.
11:30 PM: No rest for the wicked. I have decided that having tea would not violate the rules.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Day 4
10:00 AM: Sorry about the lack of posts from yesterday evening. Yesterday was the hardest day by far; really looking forward to a protein shake today. Couldn't fall asleep until 4 AM and was up at 8 AM.
Thanks for all the support. Today, tell NBC what you're eating and tell them I'm not eating anything till Community is back. #hungertoendhiatus
3:30 PM: I'm so excited for my protein shake it's pretty pathetic.
9:00 PM: Protein shake good. Much less pain in my stomach, should be able to sleep well tonight.
Thanks for all the support. Today, tell NBC what you're eating and tell them I'm not eating anything till Community is back. #hungertoendhiatus
3:30 PM: I'm so excited for my protein shake it's pretty pathetic.
9:00 PM: Protein shake good. Much less pain in my stomach, should be able to sleep well tonight.
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