Fare Thee Well, Meat (see you in October)

My final night of meat-eating took me to "Quaker Steak and Lube", where it was a race against the clock to ingest as many wings and ribs as possible before the stroke of midnight.










Once she heard of my pledge of servitude to Excel Academy, our server Caitie was happy to lend some support and an extra order of complimentaty wings.





When all was said and done, it was August 31 at 11:52 PM, and I weighed in at 169 lbs (trust me). Thought to be a lifetime high.








That was due, in no small part, to a weekend of gluttonous BBQing. It was nice while it lasted. But I'm ready. Bring on the tofu.

One meaty week remains!

With August winding down and my campaign becoming imminent, I turned to the Internet for some advice. Here's how eHow suggests one prepare for a fast:

"Taper off your addictions in the days prior... If you cut them off all of a sudden, expect to experience headaches, stomachaches and a general feeling of discomfort. Begin eating smaller meals prior to your fast. Resist the temptation to eat a big 'last supper' the night before."

Here's what I've been doing to prepare for my "fast:"

Catering to all my addictions in the days prior (beef, pork and breaded chicken). Experiencing some general discomfort. Eating the largest, meatiest meals possible, and planning a fantastic "last supper" for 8/31/08.

Can't believe everything you read online.

Answering the age-old question

Obviously the question isn't whether you'll join the Campaign and donate to Excel, rather how much you'll donate. Thankfully, this simple quiz (developed by Friend-of-the-Campaign Jon Chapman) makes it easy... get your pencils (and your checkbooks) ready!

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