Now, while I’m not the biggest bloke in the world, I realise that I could do with losing a few pounds. I’ve been trying to get to the gym regularly, but my current schedule doesn’t allow for it. Add to that the fact that I’ve little to no willpower and you have someone who excersizes properly about once a week.
During a routine checkup at the quacks it was suggested that I try a new diet that’s out, called LighterLife, and use that as a stepping stone to feel better about myself and get to the gym more. I know, it sounds really girly, but it’s true. I think I will feel more inclined to go to the gym if I don’t look like a big red faced pie eater on the running machine. ;)
This diet is only available to you get a refferal from your doctor and if you are “obese” according to your Body Mass Index. Which I am. Oh dear. Apparently, on average, one can lose 3 stone in 2 months. Crazy.
So, within the next few weeks (depending on when the forms get back from my Doctor) I’ll be starting on this diet and I’ll track my weight here.
Blue Witch | 23-May-05 at 2:53 pm | Permalink
3 stone in 100 days as it claims would make most doctors and nutritionists/dieticians scream “DANGER”. I’m really amazed that a GP is promoting what is clearly a highly commercial venture.
witho | 23-May-05 at 3:19 pm | Permalink
My blogging (and real) pal Swiss Toni is on that diet.
It just sounds all wrong to me…
Greavsie | 23-May-05 at 4:37 pm | Permalink
Hmmm, Time to check the testimonies probably.
wedge | 23-May-05 at 9:06 pm | Permalink
What ever happened to your Jiu Jitsu?
Ron | 23-May-05 at 9:41 pm | Permalink
Splee, be careful. Speaking as someone who did lose 3 stone, you can safely lose no more than 3 pounds a week of real weight, because your body needs to adjust. There are no shortcuts, no quick fixes, no matter what anyone tells you. Use up more energy than you take in. Simple as that.
Splee | 24-May-05 at 1:49 pm | Permalink
I agreed with all of you when my Mum went on this diet. I thought it was pointless and possibly dangerous. Pointless because as soon as you come off the diet, boom, all the weight just piles back on. As far as I’m concerned people shouldn’t go on diets, they should change their diet.
However, the fact that you cannot go on this diet unless you have a form signed by your GP referring you after having a medical (yes, it’s a requirement) lends some weight (no pun intended) to the diet.
I dunno, I might be a fool. Like you say Ron, I’m suspicious of ‘quick fixes’ too, but I’ve checked this one out pretty comprehensively. We’ll see.
Blue Witch | 25-May-05 at 6:35 pm | Permalink
All they are doing by requiring a GP signature is covering themselves. Losing weight this fast is not medically advised, and anyone with a BMI so high could have other hidden problems that will cause someone trying to do something dangerous, such as lose weight quickly, to keel over.
They’re just ensuring that people with, say, heart conditions, aren’t put at (greater) risk. They don’t want anybody suing them.