Hey man... at least I'm an honest fatass - I could've come on here and boasted how the diet was going great and you'd be none the wiser
In other good news, I was awarded as the best PhD Research Assistant of the year in the Industrial Engineering department and now nominated and in the running for the the best one in the entire College of Engineering. So that cleared my conscious some when I downed a big ass pizza during the Super Bowl
Way to go! Your achievment (Phd research) is just a testament, to all your dedicated hardwork.
Ach- don't worry too much about dieting, there was an analogy that my Auntie always told me about life regarding plants; (the plants being your goals), however, some get more water than the others. the trick is being able to have enough water for all your plants (to finally find balance in life).. I know sounds corny, but don't lose your smile, and keep taking care of whats important-You've done it once you can do it twice.
-PM me a link to your dissertation, I would love to read it when I have time- and again thanks for all the advice.