[Speed Gibson,
Monday May 1, 2006 at 7:53am]
Back to the Grind
I had ambitious plans to return to the diet, having finally got past a number of work and personal tasks. But try as I might, I couldn't summon the will to start again. This is the reverse of my usual problem, that work and life "distractions" gave me the excuse to get sloppy, lose hope, and quit the diet.
"A man's got to know his limitations," said Dirty Harry. I now was aware of still another of mine, that I couldn't get this done on my own. After a little research, I found a partner: Weight Watchers.
Yes, Weight Watchers! Oh, that's for women, right? Well, yes, 90% of their customers are women, no question. Their plans are mathematically based on female metabolism, which is about 20 percent more efficient than male metabolism (calories/lb).
But the plan made sense to me in a number of ways so I signed up, and today is Day 13. I'll have more to say here and there, but so far so good.
On a related note, check on Uncle Ben, who is also getting some help.
"A man's got to know his limitations," said Dirty Harry. I now was aware of still another of mine, that I couldn't get this done on my own. After a little research, I found a partner: Weight Watchers.
Yes, Weight Watchers! Oh, that's for women, right? Well, yes, 90% of their customers are women, no question. Their plans are mathematically based on female metabolism, which is about 20 percent more efficient than male metabolism (calories/lb).
But the plan made sense to me in a number of ways so I signed up, and today is Day 13. I'll have more to say here and there, but so far so good.
On a related note, check on Uncle Ben, who is also getting some help.