I have a theory. And I’m going to put it to the ultimate test this month. There are diets that seem to spring up just about every day … Keto, Atkins, Whole 30, gluten-free, vegan ….. they all seem to have similar results (according to my extremely non-scientific study.) They are difficult to maintain, and in many cases are dangerous because they do not promote a healthy balance of nutrition.

People who know me well are currently thinking, “When have you ever promoted a healthy balance of nutrition?” I know, I know. Without getting too science-y, here is the theory I’ll put to the test this month …

 

 

That’s it. Burn more calories than you consume … lose weight. Take in too much … gain weight. PLEASE KNOW that I am not suggesting that all calories are the same or that you can have 1,500 calories of stout with a McDonalds cheeseburger for a successful day. My point in all of this is that life can still be enjoyed, as long as we enjoy it in moderation.

So, what is the #DrinkAndDropChallenge? I am going to drink at least one beer every day for the month of February. I will also monitor the calories that I take in the rest of the day … aiming to stay under 2,000 calories per day. I am ALSO not recommending this as a permanent lifestyle. I think our friend, Mr. Liver, needs a break from time to time. I reiterate, the point of this exercise is to prove (or disprove) the notion that life should still be celebrated and enjoyed, but we have to understand our limits and live inside the margins.

Every day for the next month, I will post updates of the beers (and foods) I had the previous day. I will also provide weekly weigh-ins, hopefully showing progress toward a smaller me. And I’ll even be sprinkling in some cardio from time-to-time. Wish me luck … and make sure to tune in every day and join me on this little journey.

Cheers!

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February 1, 2019
Mike Pennington

Author: Mike Pennington

Mike Pennington, normal, 40-ish, father of three, living the suburban dream north of Atlanta.  

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