Arrrrgggghhhhh Jan is winning!!!

I'm in Munich speaking at A4U Expo Europe, home of my good friend and weight loss bet nemesis Jan Ippen.  I've yet to see Jan so far this trip, I've heard he is in London, so depending on the latest news from the Icelandic Ash Cloud I may or may not see him this evening.  One thing is certain sight unseen; he is winning the bet at this point.  I talked to at least five different people last night, who have spent time with him lately, and the feedback is conclusive, dude is kicking my ass. 

I guess his strategy of quitting drinking, a little extra exercise, and taking a little less food is working better than my diet and exercise while staying drinking.

It's obvious at this point, that the drinking is the issue. 

So, should I quit drinking today, or wait until after the next two conferences?  I think I'll wait to decide to see Jan in person, but suffice it to say I must consider the no booze approach for the bulk of the remaining 5 months of the bet.

Congrats Jan, time to relax and eat & drink your way towards the finish line.