"JLH" wrote in message
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...Orange Metamucil. Don't leave home without it!
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Yuk.

Buy a small head of Boston lettuce, add a bit of white wine vinegar, some
garlic and herb seasoning and chow down. Tastes great, very few calories to
speak of and keeps you going.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"JLH" wrote in message
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...Orange Metamucil. Don't leave home without it!


Yuk.

Buy a small head of Boston lettuce, add a bit of white wine vinegar, some
garlic and herb seasoning and chow down. Tastes great, very few calories to
speak of and keeps you going.

Bet 'cha didn't know this:

"Butter (Boston)lettuce contains lactucarium which has effects similar
to those of opium. Because of its sedative properties, it is recommended
for treating insomnia, intestinal spasms and palpitations. It is said
that the emperor Domitian "tortured" his guests at banquets by serving
them a head of lettuce at the beginning of the meal. Not allowed to nod
off in front of his imperial majesty, they were forced to fight off
their sleepiness for hours."

Fiendishly clever that Domitian dude.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Bet 'cha didn't know this:

"Butter (Boston)lettuce contains lactucarium which has effects similar to
those of opium. Because of its sedative properties, it is recommended for
treating insomnia, intestinal spasms and palpitations. It is said that the
emperor Domitian "tortured" his guests at banquets by serving them a head
of lettuce at the beginning of the meal. Not allowed to nod off in front
of his imperial majesty, they were forced to fight off their sleepiness
for hours."

Fiendishly clever that Domitian dude.

You're right. I didn't know that. I've been eating it as I described
probably 3 or 4 times a week.
It seems to kill the "hungries" and is quite tasty.

I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the first
time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more pounds to go,
then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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snip..
I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the first
time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more pounds to
go, then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch


Congratulations..that's quite a feat, especially in the winter when we tend
to spend more time indoors hiding from the cold.

"Don White" wrote in message
...

"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..
snip..
I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the
first time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more
pounds to go, then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch


Congratulations..that's quite a feat, especially in the winter when we
tend to spend more time indoors hiding from the cold.


Thanks. I am pleased with the results of the efforts. The weight lifting
and cardiovascular workouts are very rewarding in terms of physical
condition.
Now that I am very close to the final goal, I'll admit to the total amount
of weight lost
so far ..... 60 pounds.

I also learned a lot about diet and exercise. Much of the conventional
wisdom is being disproved and a lot of the commercial hype is myth.

Eisboch

On Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:44:11 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Don White" wrote in message
...

"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..
snip..
I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the
first time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more
pounds to go, then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch


Congratulations..that's quite a feat, especially in the winter when we
tend to spend more time indoors hiding from the cold.


Thanks. I am pleased with the results of the efforts. The weight lifting
and cardiovascular workouts are very rewarding in terms of physical
condition.
Now that I am very close to the final goal, I'll admit to the total amount
of weight lost
so far ..... 60 pounds.

I also learned a lot about diet and exercise. Much of the conventional
wisdom is being disproved and a lot of the commercial hype is myth.

Eisboch


Wow! Congrats. I need to drop about 20, but I really like to eat. Haven't
looked for a diet yet, and wouldn't know where to start. If you've got a
source for some good ideas, pass them on please.
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*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

JLH wrote:
On Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:44:11 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..
snip..
I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the
first time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more
pounds to go, then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch

Congratulations..that's quite a feat, especially in the winter when we
tend to spend more time indoors hiding from the cold.

Thanks. I am pleased with the results of the efforts. The weight lifting
and cardiovascular workouts are very rewarding in terms of physical
condition.
Now that I am very close to the final goal, I'll admit to the total amount
of weight lost
so far ..... 60 pounds.

I also learned a lot about diet and exercise. Much of the conventional
wisdom is being disproved and a lot of the commercial hype is myth.

Eisboch


Wow! Congrats. I need to drop about 20, but I really like to eat. Haven't
looked for a diet yet, and wouldn't know where to start. If you've got a
source for some good ideas, pass them on please.

Check out weight watchers, they seem to have some of the best long term
results, because they (like Richard) emphasize positive changes in your
choice of food, quantity of food, and exercise. The fact that you have
to weigh in once a week is a strong psychological encouragement to stay
on the course. Basically it emphasizes lots of fruits and vegetables,
drinking lots of water, limiting simple carbs and replacing them with
complex carbs and increasing your exercise.

If you look at any diabetic plan, you will find great meal plans that
will be very effective in having you eat healthy, in reasonable
quantities and will result in weight lose. If you lose 3 lbs a week
that is excellent results, you really don't want a quick weight lose
program.

"JLH" wrote in message
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Wow! Congrats. I need to drop about 20, but I really like to eat. Haven't
looked for a diet yet, and wouldn't know where to start. If you've got a
source for some good ideas, pass them on please.


Forget the commercial diets. Research and then design your own program.

Good information at:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/WT00018

and also the various links and tools found on the bottom of:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bmi-calculator/NU00597

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..
snip..
I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the
first time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more
pounds to go, then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch

Congratulations..that's quite a feat, especially in the winter when we
tend to spend more time indoors hiding from the cold.


Thanks. I am pleased with the results of the efforts. The weight lifting
and cardiovascular workouts are very rewarding in terms of physical
condition.
Now that I am very close to the final goal, I'll admit to the total amount
of weight lost
so far ..... 60 pounds.

I also learned a lot about diet and exercise. Much of the conventional
wisdom is being disproved and a lot of the commercial hype is myth.

Such as?

~~ Chuck's ears have got to be burning by now ~~

On Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:16:25 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..
snip..
I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the
first time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more
pounds to go, then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch

Congratulations..that's quite a feat, especially in the winter when we
tend to spend more time indoors hiding from the cold.


Thanks. I am pleased with the results of the efforts. The weight lifting
and cardiovascular workouts are very rewarding in terms of physical
condition.
Now that I am very close to the final goal, I'll admit to the total amount
of weight lost
so far ..... 60 pounds.

I also learned a lot about diet and exercise. Much of the conventional
wisdom is being disproved and a lot of the commercial hype is myth.

Such as?

~~ Chuck's ears have got to be burning by now ~~

Why? We're discussing ways to make your boat go faster.

Besides, that sounded like something Donnie would say.
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*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H