Tuesday 2 November 2010

The idea...

So, the idea is simple. Lose half a stone. It's not a lot. Probably all it requires is a little less chocolate and a little more self-control. But driven by the boredom of maternity leave and the desire to do something more interesting instead, I've decided to give this a go. So, over the next 52 weeks (at least), I'm going to sample some of the diets that are out there. I'll see how easy they are to follow, how much they allow you to continue with normal life, how expensive they are and most importantly, how much weight it's possible to lose (or gain, although hopefully not!!). I'm going to try to follow them in alphabetical order, although I reserve the right to skip up and down the list if I choose (it's my idea after all, and so I'll  make up the rules).

I'm not going to do anything too crazy or dangerous. Breatharianism (living on fresh air alone), for example, doesn't appeal. But some really do - the 100-mile diet, where you only eat food sourced within 100 miles of your residence for example. It fits in well with the current trends for reducing food miles and supporting local businesses, and forces me to concentrate on what I'm eating and where it's from. Now, how far is Cadbury World from here?.

Anyway, I hope you like the theory. Wish me luck...

8 comments:

  1. I'm intrigued....some of these diets sound so exotic! I love the sound of kangatarianism, even though I've no idea what it is...
    Good luck!
    Lx

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  2. Genius - im looking forward to following you- -good luck honey!

    BTW - when do you stop is it at half a stone or when you have done all 52? x

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  3. Brilliant - looking forward to following your progress!

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  4. Impressive! You have a lot of discipline. You will look amazing! I sadly still have some weight to lose too but don`t have the discipline. Let me know if any diet is absolutely delicious and easy to follow. :)

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  5. My genius daughter. You HAVE to do this for a magazine or a newspaper... And the blog looks so good - how come we had a professional designer and your blog looks about 100 times better done (I assume) by you, a media exec... My admiration knows no bounds... love you x x x

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  6. So let's say you lose 2lbs per week - that's 104 lbs which is over 7 stone (if my maths is correct) and by that point you'll be able to fit into Sadie's clothes!

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  7. Brilliant idea Katie - hope you won't waste away!

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  8. Hi I found your blog whilst searching for the F2 diet. I too am on maternity leave, although sitting in Gibraltar as my husband is in the Royal Navy.

    What a fantastic idea, I am just starting to read your blog from the beginning and find it totally entertaining and such a break from "Cbeebies" Good luck to you. x

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