Let the games begin!

A few weeks ago I made a drunken claim that I could beef myself up to resemble something like Ryan Gosling. I wasn't being serious and my girlfriend laughed at the very mention of the idea. However, it got me thinking how hard can it be? Given enough time and effort it's got to be possible, right?

Or at least that's what I thought a couple of ciders later. So, I went back to my girlfriend and declared that I would attempt the transformation in 2013. She seemed dubious and a £50 bet was put down. The 'Get Buff or die trying' challenge had been laid down.

Now for those of you who don't know me, I am a skinny, skinny little rake with a torso closer to that of a 12 year old boy than Ryan Gosling. I've never been 'stacked' and have never really had any desire to be so. I weigh eleven and a half stone and can't put weight on despite attempts to do so in the past. In addition, I run marathons and have done so for years (including London and Berlin this year). To make matters worse I hate the weights area in the gym and have never used a bench press.

None of these things work in my favour and as a result, I currently look like this:



When I need to look like this:

It seems a highly improbable transformation, I know, but I'm determined to give it a go and thought I'd document my unlikely attempt to get 'ripped' in 2013. I'll post a new picture every week for your general amusement and will keep you updated on any ridiculous potions I end up taking in my desperate attempts to win the bet (proceeds of which will go to charity if I win at least).

See you all tomorrow, before then have a great NYE!!!