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And so it begins...
Jo and I have finally decided to wage war on our ever increasing girths, and *tum tum TUMMM* go on a diet. My main motive is not wanting to in up a size in trousers, and hearing mythical good things about this South Beach Diet. Apparently phase 1 lasts 2 weeks and the average loss is 8 to 13 pounds. And that'll be me sorted. Well, for now at least. I'm not ashamed to admit the the idea of actually having to think about what I'm eating is a totally alien concept to me. But even scarier is the thought of no alcohol for a fortnight... Anyway you can tell I'm serious, as I'm making a concerted effort to eat every piece of forbidden food in the house before midnight... Mmm Minstrels family bag...
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(4.1.05 10:55)
Bwah! That's the way. It's like detoxing- you need to ingest the maximum amount of toxins to get the full benefit.
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(4.1.05 11:40)
I'm sure it's psychological, but since starting the diet this morning, and having a nasty 0% fat youghurt for breakfast, I'm now ravenous. Oh well, time for my pre-prescribed "snack" of 20 dry roasted peanuts then...
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(4.1.05 12:46)
What exactly is the south beach diet? And have you managed to stick to it one day on?
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(4.1.05 12:54)
I started Winter trying to eat the way I had been (limited snacking, proper meals) but the tonsillitus a few weeks ago totally destroyed my willpower. I'm not willing to step on the scales as I'd like to keep the illusion that I've only put on half a stone. Yesterday, I started back at the gym and didn't snack. Today, I have five carrots sat by me ready to be eating. Bloody, bloody Winter.
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(4.1.05 12:54)
Apparently it's a bit Atkins-y, but created by a real doctor this time. It's supposed to give you a balanced diet that eliminates all food cravings if you follow it properly. We'll see on that one.
As for sticking to it? Well, last night's post forgot to mention I was starting it today (hence the intense scoffing at a quarter to midnight..). Let's just say I'm hungry right now, but then again I didn't really stick to it for breakfast so it could well be my own fault (breakfast = unlimited protein and at least 1/2 cup of vegetables. What kind of a breakfast is THAT???)
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(4.1.05 13:03)
Definitely can't. Carrots are one of the few veggies that are no-nos. No fruit whatsoever either. I don't pretend to understand.
Here's some gubbins on it.
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(4.1.05 13:07)
Oooh gimmicks. I don't trust diets like that. I prefer to exercise more and eat less.
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(4.1.05 13:13)
I'm about to release a new fad diet. Look out for the Sillylad "Eat less rubbish and get more exercise plan" diet, thing.
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(4.1.05 13:39)
Queener, you don't REALLY mean "prefer", do you?
EB, I never ate carrots anyway, but now they are banned I NEED THEM
Lad, that's far too sensible.
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