tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post115100597292868360..comments2024-02-04T09:15:50.839+00:00Comments on Mars Hill: Going On a Diet!Paul Burginhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151418433269756162006-06-27T15:27:00.000+01:002006-06-27T15:27:00.000+01:00Same thing surely!Same thing surely!Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151414979335080512006-06-27T14:29:00.000+01:002006-06-27T14:29:00.000+01:00weightwatchersweightwatchersLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151414643485322012006-06-27T14:24:00.000+01:002006-06-27T14:24:00.000+01:00What! WW?What! WW?Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151320979761820602006-06-26T12:22:00.000+01:002006-06-26T12:22:00.000+01:00well if i have to suffer ww telling me off then so...well if i have to suffer ww telling me off then so do you.<BR/><BR/>clearly is nonsense though.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151317402341948312006-06-26T11:23:00.000+01:002006-06-26T11:23:00.000+01:00:(And I thought you were my friend on this!:(<BR/>And I thought you were my friend on this!Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151310458587267822006-06-26T09:27:00.000+01:002006-06-26T09:27:00.000+01:00WW always tells me off when I lose more than 2 pou...WW always tells me off when I lose more than 2 pounds.<BR/><BR/>A healthy and sustainable loss is 1-2lbs a week.<BR/><BR/>Hahahaha.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151264784327437862006-06-25T20:46:00.000+01:002006-06-25T20:46:00.000+01:00In a weekI think the fact I skipped a couple of he...In a week<BR/>I think the fact I skipped a couple of heavy meals helped, plus less snacking to just about the point of zero!Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151260722811704432006-06-25T19:38:00.000+01:002006-06-25T19:38:00.000+01:00you have lost 3 pounds in 3 days?!you have lost 3 pounds in 3 days?!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151258163543589322006-06-25T18:56:00.000+01:002006-06-25T18:56:00.000+01:00Have lost three pounds!Yeh! :)Just another week an...Have lost three pounds!<BR/>Yeh! :)<BR/>Just another week and I might reach my targetPaul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151168671072434542006-06-24T18:04:00.000+01:002006-06-24T18:04:00.000+01:00Possibly! I can see what you mean, or at least I t...Possibly! I can see what you mean, or at least I think I can!Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151163326278559052006-06-24T16:35:00.000+01:002006-06-24T16:35:00.000+01:00believe it works better for boys than girls!believe it works better for boys than girls!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151156381894372252006-06-24T14:39:00.000+01:002006-06-24T14:39:00.000+01:00It's what I'm trying! ;-)It's what I'm trying! ;-)Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151111145368177812006-06-24T02:05:00.000+01:002006-06-24T02:05:00.000+01:00I remember during the General Election getting a c...I remember during the General Election getting a congratulatory e-mail from the Labour Party's regional press officer about how much weight I'd lost during the campaign.<BR/><BR/>My "diet" technique was simple. Avoid fad diets. Eat less. Exercise more.<BR/><BR/>It's a winner. :-)Kerronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02411755932445989855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151061101977188382006-06-23T12:11:00.000+01:002006-06-23T12:11:00.000+01:00i think it being minging is a matter of personal t...i think it being minging is a matter of personal taste, rather than dietary fact.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151059472636531872006-06-23T11:44:00.000+01:002006-06-23T11:44:00.000+01:00I will try and do better!I will try and do better!Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151059098147341242006-06-23T11:38:00.000+01:002006-06-23T11:38:00.000+01:00yes. and low in calories. also minging.yes. and low in calories. also minging.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151057900721618132006-06-23T11:18:00.000+01:002006-06-23T11:18:00.000+01:00But isn't smoked salmon good for the heart?But isn't smoked salmon good for the heart?Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151056111003670752006-06-23T10:48:00.000+01:002006-06-23T10:48:00.000+01:00that should read 'should NOT have asked me about t...that should read 'should NOT have asked me about this'Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151056066478980012006-06-23T10:47:00.000+01:002006-06-23T10:47:00.000+01:00aaaaaaaah but it depends what you put in the sandw...aaaaaaaah but it depends what you put in the sandwich!<BR/><BR/>you really should have have asked me about this i am a dietary fascist, and will refrain from being any more 'helpful'!<BR/><BR/>i never run in the mornings on work days though, too much effort, rather stay in bedLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151055848677861232006-06-23T10:44:00.000+01:002006-06-23T10:44:00.000+01:00Well I don't drink much and I don't like cheese so...Well I don't drink much and I don't like cheese so that won't be difficult<BR/>Will try and form a plan based on your suggestions.<BR/>As for this morning so far. One smoked salmon sandwich (no time for toast) and one banana, plus lemon squash<BR/>At this moment I am in a cafe with an iced latte on side (which on reflection is not necessarily a good idea! :(<BR/>I will have a sandwich for lunch and inend to exercise this evening<BR/>(I know it should be first thing, but I don't seem to have enough time on my hands)Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151053554142452542006-06-23T10:05:00.000+01:002006-06-23T10:05:00.000+01:00yes. sent this to a friend recently. is tailored t...yes. sent this to a friend recently. is tailored to weightwatchers but as that is basically just a posh way of counting calories it still applies ( for points, read calories)<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>my advice is cook, cook, cook<BR/> <BR/>low fat ready meals seem great but don't fill you up - make stuff yourself.<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>abolish all use of olive oil and other fats - invest in large amounts of fry-lite, which is point free<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>lots of veg are point-free - tomatoes, mushrooms etc are great for filling you up for no points - eg, you can make a no point pasta sauce that tastes lovely with lots of tinned tomatoes<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>avoid cheese where possible<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>plan, plan, plan - decide what you're going to eat at the beginning of the day - ie, 3 points for brek, 6 for lunch, 8 for tea etc etc, then you can use the rest for snacking<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>treat sized milky ways give you a wee burst of chocolate for just 1.5 points<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>never eat anything if you don't know how many points - eg if there is cake in the office it's ok to have some, but work out the points and put it in your planner - never eat it and then go 'oh it was only a little bit of cake it can't be that bad', as all the little things add up and result in zero weight loss<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>there are no points in egg white, but 1.5-2 in a yolk - whisking egg whites can make a nice 0 point omelette<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>weigh, weigh, weigh - always weigh your food before you cook it, never guess how much pasta etc you're eating as you'll prob get it wrong<BR/> <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>booze has lots of points. is an issue.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151052741055064512006-06-23T09:52:00.000+01:002006-06-23T09:52:00.000+01:00I'll bear that in mind!Any other suggestions?I'll bear that in mind!<BR/>Any other suggestions?Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151052514613367902006-06-23T09:48:00.000+01:002006-06-23T09:48:00.000+01:00i also advocate the regular utilisation of porridg...i also advocate the regular utilisation of porridge.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151047811903302352006-06-23T08:30:00.000+01:002006-06-23T08:30:00.000+01:00Thankyou for reminding me, I loathe skimmed milk! ...Thankyou for reminding me, I loathe skimmed milk! :(<BR/>Will try to be more sparing with it for now. Obviously I can't cut it, because milk's important, but..Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13935904.post-1151045047632583032006-06-23T07:44:00.000+01:002006-06-23T07:44:00.000+01:00yes water drinking is effective.as is skimmed milk...yes water drinking is effective.<BR/><BR/>as is skimmed milk (although it mings) in tea, as you would not believe the fat in semi.<BR/><BR/>Dieters 4 Labour!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640960218892717193noreply@blogger.com