Day 68: The Freak Show Continues...

I guess I'm at a point with the physical development where I'm discovering lots of new, freakish things about my body. It's becoming quite funny, actually. Check it out:
What the heck is that thumbprint-sized indentation between my boobs? Well, I guess that's my sternum - hello, BONES. I noticed this yesterday, which led to another freakish discovery. I can now visibly flex my pecs in the mirror. But - since my boobs have almost completely disappeared, my buffed-out pectorals bulge out of my chest more prominently than my poor, sagging bresticles. This is a sideshow-quality display for sure, but...you'll have to take my word for it. :) All I can say is, thank god for SHIRTS!

Also, here's a close up how those abs are doing:
I'm starting to see some of the upper abdominus rectus peek through, as well as the obliques and lats. And then there's the remains of my wrinkly belly fat. Sigh! It acually looks flatter in this photo than it normally appears. Hmm, maybe I should give it a name...let's see, how about Melvin? Louise - I think Melvin and Nigel are related. 2nd cousins once removed?? HA - by the end of this project I'd like to see both Melvin and Nigel COMPLETELY removed!!

Funny story - remember my friends, Rachel and Bernie, who we camped with in Colorado in July? They came to NYC this weekend so we got to hang out. They both commented on how different I look since we saw each other a month ago - which, since they are such close friends, prompted me to show them all my new sideshow tricks. (Well, except the boob/pec thing - I do have SOME modesty!) I flashed them my abs and then made some comment about Melvin still hanging around. Bernie, who is a brilliant family doctor, said, "Dude, I'm sorry to tell you, but the only way to get rid of that completely is to have surgery."

WELL, Dr. Birnbaum! I take your comment as a personal challenge. Even if it takes me more that 90 days - even if it takes me double that - I WILL eradicate Melvin! And I will do it without surgery. You've laid down the gauntlet, so I now have no choice but to use every tool in my arsenal. 8 Minute Abs every day for the last 22 days of this sucker - BRING IT! There - now I've said it. Now I have to do it!

In other badass news, I ate a raw egg this morning! Just whipped it and tossed it in a big glass of milk, sprinkled in a little cinnamon, and down the hatch. I felt just like Rocky Balboa. YUM.

Tomorrow, first day of school for the kiddos! Milo is starting kindergarten, Stella's psyched for 2nd grade. Can't believe summer's over!!!