Off Topic Following in Big Poppa's footsteps.....

[RitchieDarling]

So, like BP, I'm not half the man I used to be!!

How much weight is it then???

Before:

Halloween gig, 2008

And after: TODAY!

Down to 165 from 232!!!

Gotta give a shout out to BP for extra inspiration and helping me get out of my musical depression!

All the best, Ritchie

 

[Freddels]

What is your secret to losing weight?

 

[Aussie Mark]

Well done Rich!

 

[RitchieDarling]

I kept my diet down to 1500-2000 calories a day.

And, I did get a job where I am not sitting still all the time.

 

[Freddels]

And, I did get a job where I am not sitting still all the time.

That's good b/c you wouldn't want to be mistaken for a customer in your line of work.

 

[silverburst]

Looking good, Ritchie! I should be so inspired...

 

[Eggman]

Awesome Ritchie - you look great.

 

[stingray96191]

congats Richie. Looking good!

 

[fogman]

awesome Ritchie!!!
Good for you.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Nice work on the weight loss. Now what is that odd thing you're holding in that first picture?

 

[Caca de Kick]

If I was a girl I'd do you!

 

[Powman]

Wow!!! Ok, I am going to try the same b4 and after thing. How long did it take? Did you exercise as well???

Well done!

 

[dkassenbrock]

Great job Ritchie. Keep up the good work..BP is indeed a great inspiration (in more ways than one) , I probably won't even recognize you at NAMM...(or BPL if you're going) Hey btw, what kinda weird, non-mm bass was that in the BEFORE photo... -Capt. Don

 

[Eggman]

Nice work on the weight loss. Now what is that odd thing you're holding in that first picture?

That's the first ten pounds he lost!

 

[shakinbacon]

If I was a girl I'd do you!

lol


congrats on the weight loss!

 

[Big Poppa]

good job Ritchie!

 

[RitchieDarling]

Great job Ritchie. Keep up the good work..BP is indeed a great inspiration (in more ways than one) , I probably won't even recognize you at NAMM...(or BPL if you're going) Hey btw, what kinda weird, non-mm bass was that in the BEFORE photo... -Capt. Don

That's the first ten pounds he lost!

Nice work on the weight loss. Now what is that odd thing you're holding in that first picture?

Not to worry. That one went the way of the dinosaur back in January.

It was the last bass I had after the layoff, until BP came to the rescue!

I am safely back in EBMM territory! Big thanks to Rex on that one!

 

[RitchieDarling]

Wow!!! Ok, I am going to try the same b4 and after thing. How long did it take? Did you exercise as well???

Well done!

I didn't do any extra exercising other than my new job.

I am unable to run, do jumping jacks, or walk for long distances with my knee. War wound and all that....

The key for me was diet.

R

 

[RitchieDarling]

Great job Ritchie. Keep up the good work..BP is indeed a great inspiration (in more ways than one) , I probably won't even recognize you at NAMM... (or BPL if you're going) Hey btw, what kinda weird, non-mm bass was that in the BEFORE photo... -Capt. Don

Eh? Maybe the mind is gone, but what is BPL??

R

 

[RobertB]

If I was a girl I'd do you!

alllllllrighty then