The Oracle of Apollo Snippets from the life of Apollo Lee

So Ridiculously Fat

I’m in the process of trying to wrestle myself back from the edge of obesity. I’ve been primarily sedentary for the better part of a year and I’ve gained quite a bit of weight. My weigh-in today was just ridiculous.

Apollo’s Statistics

Height: 70 inches (1.778 m)

Weight: 196 pounds (88.9 kg)

BMI: 28.12 (Overweight)

Normal: 138 – 174

Overweight: 175 – 209

Obese: Over 209

I am 21 pounds overweight, heavier than I have been in the last five years. Weaker, chubbier, and more out of shape than I remember ever being. I really need to get moving.

I am not returning to San Francisco again, except for work purposes, until I lose ten pounds. No meet ups, no parties, nothing. If you’re expecting me, I’m going to have to tender my apologies.

When I had my big crash, I was 30 pounds lighter than I am at this moment.

Time to come up with a plan. Stay tuned.

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