Joe Castleberry has proposed that I join him and Robbie in a weight loss competition. They are both working toward the first to do a 20 lbs loss. His method will be to eat no meal larger than his fist which is approximately the size of his stomach. I'm going to go along as additional motivation to lose this pesky weight I've gained.
Effigies are used in grieving by providing a tangible representation of what has been lost, allowing a mourner to connect with who or what they've lost , which can help with the process of acceptance and emotional expression, particularly when the loss is sudden or traumatic; they can be used to focus grief and memories around a physical likeness, offering a sense of continued presence even in their absence