[Roderick Usher]

Good News - A friend of mine is directing a movie and wants me to play a role.

Bad News - I have to lose 20 pounds for the role.:eek:

I'm a glutton. I love my fatty foods and beer. I enjoy the weed and like to snack. I am happiest when indulging myself and believe the road to happiness truly lies in indulgence. Luckily I've been blessed with a rather high metabolism and a naturally thin frame, but as I rapidly approach 40 the engine has slowed down a bit and I'm getting a touch paunchy.

Never really cared to fix the problem, because I'm happy...BUT, I'm dying for a film role!

So this past week I've been running, doing crunches & push-ups, light weight training and SERIOUSLY reducing my caloric intake. No beer, no weed, no cheese (god, how I love cheese) No snaking and small portions at mealtime.

The first 5 pounds were a piece of cake and I'm happy to look leaner and fit, but now it's getting tricky. I'm not going for a Christian Bale/Machinist look, more like skinny rocker-boy.

Did I mention the role is for 2 scenes and has no lines!!!!!!! It's the role of a sick homeless man, so I'm supposed to be gaunt. Oh, and the producers aren't even sure they want me yet...so I'm gambling here.

Just wanted to vent because I'm cranky as hell and suffering for my art. Oh, well it's time for my next workout session.