It's official...Dr. Meyer

Yes, believe it or not that is me (and Dr. Nelson sister)just 4 years ago during my first day as a medical student. The other pic was taken this weekend during my graduation awards banquet (Lori (fiancee), me, Laura, Dad, Mom). I guess this time would be appropriate to thank my family for their continued support and the countless favors that they have graciously bestowed upon me during these 4 years that I have spent burrowed away in stress-filled cave of social hibernation (aka medical school). The years have been kind as you can tell. I hardly aged at all (sarcasm noted).

Most people were surprised at my appearance upon my return- and it wasn't just the beard. Despite riding my bike for 6+ hours a day the preceding month, I packed on 10 lbs! That certainly came from clear out in left field. For those of you playing at home, lets take a vote as to the culprit.
Was it from:
a) my beard (not likely)
b) push up/sit up club (doubtful)
c) the whole stack of Oreos that I seem to eat at rest stops daily, followed by handfuls of gummy bears, peanuts, and Poweraid to wash it all down (likely theory)
d) Ellen has been secretly sneaking her Maxxx Weight Gainer supplement into my water bottles each day (940 Calories per serving) (conspiracy theory)

If there are any math classes in Plainfield following the blog that want to calculate my estimated caloric intake per day for an average 80 mile/day ride to gain 10 lbs in 35 days, I'd be interested in hearing how much I've actually been consuming. I will attempt to address the rest of the classrooms' questions soon and hopefully be home in time to make rounds/give a lecture to interested Plainfield classes upon my return (circa May 25) prior to school letting out for the summer.