Much like the beluga whale is fat because it lives in the cold northern waters, so go Maine surfers. It's just nature taking its course.
Damn dude, what happened? Hope you heal up. I remember when I broke my anke, I actually lost a few pounds. Having to move myself around on those crutches all the time, probably burned a ****load of calories. I also monitored my calories very closely, which I normally do anyway. Though I figured I was gonna burn fewer, from not working for a few months and barely doing anything, no exercise, etc. I actually burned way more than I thought I would.
