[Rob Petrie E395]

I am attempting the whole diet and getting in shape deal starting Jan 2 of this year and by the time racing started at end of march I was down 35lbs and felt great and was driving much better. Sadly I could not keep it up and have now gained about 1/3 of it back as I could not stay away from the beef and sodas. I am still off of the fast food and went back to just water this week. My wife and I are going to go back to the hard core diet soon as well. Although it has helped me at the track especially on those 100 degree summer days, I really did it mostly for myself. My hips were killing me after a long day in the shop due to the extra weight and I am only 38. I also dont want to end up like may father who has had several heart attacks over the last couple of years. Dont get me wrong as the owner of a beef cattle operation I want you all to eat it, just dont do what I have done and eat it almost every day since I was a very small child. If you are thinking about getting in shape this has helped me alot, Next time you think a big mac sounds good ask yourself the same thing you ask before you buy that trick speed part of the week is it going to make the car faster. After a month it gets easier but its never easy at least not yet for me.