The VOA interview was the last straw. I looked like a giant talking pumpkin. I was so embarrassed that I decided to start losing weight again — seriously this time. I say “this time” because I go through this up and down process every six months. I lose 5 or 6 pounds and I gain it all back again. THIS time I want to lose a lot more and stay there (heard that before!). To push myself, I asked my 10-year-old nephew Robert to film me every couple of days. He has done a great job putting together this video which shows my progress in the first three weeks, ending last Saturday. So far I’ve lost close to 14 pounds. My nutritionist sister, who has been a great inspiration, wants me to lose 50 pounds! I think there’ll be democracy in Iran before that happens :>)
