Serious illness as a weight loss plan

I've finally discovered what it takes for my chubby cheeks to go away.  It's called "stomach flu". 

Downside: Sick as a dog for three days and completely ready to just die and get it over with.

Upside: Didn't couldn't eat anything for three days and my cheeks are once again concave.

Back to the rink in the morning.  Will be interesting to see if I've lost any strength.  My luck, probably....

Not the best way to finally start dumping weight, but hey - at my age you take it how you can get it!  :)