BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu

Subject: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 03:52 PM

I have lost 50 pounds. And, now, I am getting REAL serious.

I have begun mixing the new improved V8 Juice that has double the fibre at 50/50 with my beers. And, I am keeping the beer in the fridge in the basement so I have to walk down and up the stairs.

I am keeping a positive attitude and looking forward to a more healthy gnu. I hope I can manage to stay with my new plan. It's kinda rough, especially after long workouts... no pain, no loss eh?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Beer
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 04:05 PM

What kind of Beer Gnu?
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Bobert
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 04:08 PM

Well, hell, gn-zer... That sounds like a purdy balance diet to me... All the major food groups in beer and V-8 the way I see it... Okay, a tad light on the amino acids (protiens) so I'd suggest maybe a can of Bush beans with a rice bar once a day and you'll be good to go... Oughtta live to be a hunnert...

What??? You are an hunnert??? Danged... I would have you pegged in the mid 90s... I mean, keep up what ever you are doin' 'cause it obviously is workin' fir ya'...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 05:13 PM

Sounds like a good diet to me - do you reckon that V8 stuff would go with white wine, instead of beer?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 05:14 PM

Beer... you know... that beer that a lot of people like to crap on that outsells all other beers. Not really beer. Tastes like water. Been through the Clydesdale.

Bobert... beer has lots of protein if ya BBQ a big juicy steak. Beer and BBQ are a natural combo.

And, if I was inclined, hemp seed contains complete and highly-digestible protein and hemp oil is high in essential fatty acids.

The hemp might not be a good dietary choice, though, unless ya got lots of beer and steak.

Maybe I'll put the BBQ at the rear of the lawn... I am an exercise freak now. Well, mid-lawn... I don't wanna start out over-extending myself.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 05:21 PM

Take it easy kid - don't want you crocked up.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: pdq
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 05:32 PM

Try this substitution.

Mix 2/3 glass of Gerwerstraminer with 1/3 glass of Miller beer (from glass bottle, please) and wave the can of V8 juice around. Set it down in the general vacinity and enjoy the Berlinerwasser.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 05:32 PM

Gee... I just thought... maybe a pet?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Beer
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 06:12 PM

You know I was pullin your leg. I drank most of it along with that single malt when I was visiting.
Adrien

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 06:36 PM

What have you done about that cat, gnu?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 06:42 PM

SINS... I have stopped thinkin about that cat because I konw "it" is home, well fed and warm, safe and sound, and being played with by small children who will love it and protect it until it their father has to take it to the vet and cry while it is put to sleep.

I can only hope for happy endings.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Jeri
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 06:49 PM

There's a reason why she posted here.

I don't care if it IS just a kitten, you'll want to marinate it.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Bobert
Date: 06 Sep 09 - 08:02 PM

Hemp seeds... Ahhhhh, yes, fine source of protein... But what to do with the rest of the plant???

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 07 Sep 09 - 05:54 PM

Marinated pussy and a hemp seed sauce. So many possibilities... maybe a recipe thread drift might take place?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Peace
Date: 07 Sep 09 - 06:01 PM

1) Congratulations, Gnu.

2) "But what to do with the rest of the plant??? "

I have a recipe that involves rolling papers . . . .

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 07 Sep 09 - 06:19 PM

After proper cooking in the oven? This is about diet and exercise. Recipes may include baking sommat in the oven I expect.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 07 Sep 09 - 06:33 PM

Rollin is good exercise... in the hay, in the bunk, in the back yard on the lawn in a warm summer rain... ahhh... when I was young and in good physical condition, I use to exercise every chance I had.

Now, the only time I get bent out of shape is when I am rollin.

Just kiddin. I don't roll any more.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 08 Sep 09 - 09:04 AM

Three weeks of that and the Cat will have its very own NEW GNU!

Don T.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Sep 09 - 09:26 AM

Join the queue, for the New gnu

G

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Sep 09 - 09:31 AM

Is his boy John known as John Sonnewgnu?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:11 AM

3 pounds in one week... which is one more than usual. If I switch to "lite" beer, I would be stupid.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 06:17 PM

The doc was pleased this AM. Not only the weight loss, but the blood pressure is down to 136/80. So I get to live at least until I see the ENT, the eye doc, and the mortician.

Odd... the mortician is the only one that can give you a firm quote on a timely basis. I guess he deals with a higher degree of "certainty".

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 06:43 PM

Oh... dunno if I mentioned this on any other threads... my memory is as bad as... ahhh...

Dalhousie School of Medicine in Halifax will accept your remains, keep them no longer than three years, pay all costs for cremation and shipping to wherever.

Sounds like a bargain to a smart shopper like me.

Plus, you can get your ass shipped to where they allow you to NOT pay a funeral home $$$ for burial. Here in my province, you GOTTA pay the bastards big $ for fuck all... you GOTTA be buried. Bro paid big bucks to be "buried" less than frost deep next to a bunch of bog spruce. Fookin thieves.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 08:30 PM

When you feel yourself slip slidin' away, drop by. I'll leave your remains to feed the animals.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 08:33 PM

As long as it's the dumb animals... I AM a gnu ya knew. I am partial, if not wholly.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Bill D
Date: 26 Sep 09 - 12:06 PM

I don't need to lose (much) weight, but I have discovered that my exercise program is enhanced by my age and memory loss.....the more I forget, the more I get to run up & down stairs and back & forth between rooms.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 26 Sep 09 - 12:39 PM

Oh... maybe that's part of my recent loss as well. I have been... rats!... the laundry! Probably wrinkled all to hell!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 29 Sep 09 - 01:40 PM

I'll try that if it will help. WTFrig?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 02:01 PM

I am now a pound lighter than I was on December 31, 1985. I could fit into the suit I wore for the wedding that day if I hadn't burned it.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 02:08 PM

You are making such progress, gnu; not only lighter but wiser.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 03:38 PM

Hahahahhaaaa! Good one, m.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 04:17 PM

At this rate, gnu, by spring of 2109 you will be officially anorexic.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 04:23 PM

What is an orexic? Is that like an oracle? On accounta, I am a fountain of knowledge. Mostly about useless stuff er stuff that most peeps don't care about, but I still spew.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: kendall
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 05:23 PM

When I was told that I was borderline diabetic and needed to change my ways, someone here, maybe Raparie? suggested the perfect diet and exercise program...running my mouth and jumping to conclusions. I love it!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 09:29 PM

Obviously Gnus have come a long way since the days of my youth, when the ate only grass (the lawn variety).

Still, well done mate.

Only in Britain...............do they order Quarter pound Burger with all the trimmings, Large Fries, and a DIET Coke.

Don T.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 08:05 AM

gnu, I think you need to write a book on your dieting experience. This past year I have tried Weight Watchers, the South Beach Diet, a low carb diet, a restricted calorie diet as well as a gym, a yoga class and a strength training class. The net result is a four pound weight gain.

Hemp seed, beer and V8 - worth a try.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 05:11 PM

It's getting really tough to make any headway. But, my fridge died yesterday and now I gotta go up and down stairs for everything... so, maybe the fact that I have only lost another ten pounds since my first post to this thread will change.

Anyway, it's 60 pounds now.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Ebbie
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 06:03 PM

Congratulations on the new gnu, gnu.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 06:22 PM

Only? 60 lbs is huge. MAybe you need to kill the refrigerator in your basement and run to your mother's house for a refill?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 08:25 PM

I'm so impressed with your progress, gnu! You've reached a plateau; keep at it and be good to yourself. The weight will continue to depart.

Well done!

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Beer
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 09:47 PM

Next Tuesday I will be sleeping at a lodge in Plaster Rock. The next day I'm going to be checking in on Gnu to see for myself if this is all Bullshit.
Adrien

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Ebbie
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 11:01 PM

Gnus migrate, gnu, so if you're absent when Adrien arrives, no worries. :)

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 06:03 AM

Plaster Rock... beautiful countryside around there. Nice rivers, big hills. I recall being up in The Blue Hills NE of Plaster Rock... visually stunning.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 08:08 AM

SIGH
If I had started losing just a pound per month when I first joined Mudcat...I'd be dead now. Thin but dead.
HMMMMMM

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 10:14 AM

Boy did you miss the boat, gnu.
$60,000 per gallon! You just threw away a few million.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34057001/ns/world_news-americas/

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 11:09 AM

I'm rich! I'm rich!

(Dead, but rich)

Seriously, do you think they'll come up with a way to drain fat off a living body?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 11:17 AM

It's called liposuction, Ebbie. But I think that group was trying to "cut out" the middle man. LOL

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 12:39 PM

lol

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 01:12 PM

That's just sickening. I mean, the Peru thing.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 01:25 PM

Makes me wonder what all those plastic surgeons are doing with their "withdrawals". At $60,000 per gallon, I can't believe they toss it.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 05 Mar 10 - 12:37 PM

Just got an e... looked for a thread for it and found this one... what the hay eh? (Now, I know there might be a conflict with this and a diet focussed on diabetes prevention... but I hadn't thought about the water thin.)

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.
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What is the correct way of eating fruits?
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IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
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If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
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FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
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In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.....
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So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining ˜ every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc ˜ actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
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Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
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There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
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When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
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But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
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KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
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ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
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WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene ˜ the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.
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GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
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Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer! Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer.. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 03:24 PM

Sorry I haven't been keeping you all updated. I know youse have been anxiously waiting same with bated breath.

I dropped 5 more pounds and hit an impasse. Don't worry, there wasn't much damage.

I struggled with my exercise program due to a slowly deteriorating lower spine caused by a condition known as Icandothat (a common affliction of young males which only manifests itself at midlife; it's also known to afflict middle aged males who imbibe) which is resulting in pressure on the sciatic nerves.

Nonetheless, I dauntingly ramped up my exercise program one week ago and immediately dropped an additional three pounds. It was tough, but I now only bring up one beer from the basement fridge at a time.

I don't know if I can keep up this rigorous regimen, but it does seem to actulally help with my leg pain, especially if I do a lot of reps.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 03:49 PM

68# total loss? Good on you, gnu. That is amazing.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 04:04 PM

What's amazing to me is that I was in such good shape and such an athelete at 23 years of age that putting on so much weight into my early 40s didn't even phase me until it was THAT far gone. Since then I have paid the price dearly.

But, with this new thrust, I expect I'll be back to playing several opponents over several hours on the squash court again in jig time. As long as I get to sit and have a smoke and a beer in between.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 06:29 PM

On the accountability thread (October 2010) SINS said she might consider my "beer" diet.

Well, time for an update.

I have gone even further in my exercise program. Seriously, I am more determined than ever to really "ramp it up". Now, I keep my smokes in the truck. As it is fall and the cold winds are blowing, not only do I get a lot of exercise getting dressed to go out fer a smoke, I lose calories by shivering while I make the 3.5m trek to the truck and back.

Next, if I can handle it, I will actually stay outside while I have a ciggie. THAT will REALLY take the weight off.

All of these simple techniques have worked wonders. Fact is, I am at a weight I haven't been at for near thirty years. Me Mum said to me today (I take her shopping every day) that that women in the shops were obviously trying to make contact. I replied that it must simply be the (nee) LeBlanc good looks. She replied, "Of course, but you were so fat..." Then she invoked her age and forgetfulness... I roared with laughter!

It really works... over 80# so far.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Rapparee
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 09:15 PM

30-some in a year. I just remember five basic food groups: grease, salt, sugar, alcohol and chocolate. And I get plenty of exercise jumping to conclusions and running off at the mouth.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 12:04 AM

HMMMM The beer diet I could take but I don't smoke. What can I put in the truck to make the trek worthwhile?
heh heh
Gnu - the local sex symbol? Good on you!
SIN

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 02:09 AM

I'll hop in here to say that I asked you about your diet in another thread, but since I've found this one, I've added it to my traced threads and I'll read it through tomorrow. So don't worry about linking back or spelling it out to the declutter folks.

I've only lost a few pounds, but I'm also serious. I have about 35 pounds to lose. Now that I'm not cooking meals for growing teenagers, I can concentrate on just keeping foods in the house that will help me lose the weight finally.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stringsinger
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 12:31 PM

One caveat, watch out for the term "balanced food groups". It is redolent of another term,
"Fair and Balanced".

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 01:34 PM

I used to be fair and balanced but my hair is going gray and I sometimes feel unbalanced.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 01:37 PM

Oh... I forgot to mention... Now that the Yankee football season has started I get a fair bit of exercise on Sundays as there are four games on TV here. The amount of exercise is directly proportional to the amount of ale consumed as I tend to jump up and scream at the referees much more often.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 03:38 PM

The idea about V8 and beer is a good one I can modify to a drink from years ago - red beer. Used to add a couple of ounces of tomato juice to beer, but whether V8 or tomato, I like the combination. Good idea. Don't know about the Gerwurtz with the beer. :-/

I bought myself a rice cooker for my birthday this year. But there is so much more than can be cooked with these than rice, and while I do a lot of cooking with normal pots and pans, there is this great ability of the rice cooker to stop at exactly the right time that is very nice. I got a good one, a Cuisinart, that has a steamer that stacks on top of the main receptacle, and the last time I used it I made a very nice chicken and rice below and near the end put the steamer basket with broccoli on top. It was all finished at the same time and was perfect. (I bought this cooker because it is designed to be very easy to wash - and gadgets aren't much use if they are too tedious to wash).

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 03:57 PM

My rice cooker is called "Boil In Bag". Brown rice, please.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 04:22 PM

Pictures please, gnu! :)

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 04:45 PM

Pics? See members photos... the "Upstairs Office" shows the TVs... two games at once... double the screaming.

BTW.... WTF was that with the ref standing ten feet from a holding call on SD and he doesn't see it!!! FFS! 10 calories right there. I am getting tired. Must grab an ale and get back to the games.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Oct 10 - 01:37 PM

I thought the Yankees used umpires?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 25 Oct 10 - 03:18 PM

They do. But I don't watch baseball... nothing to get excited about. George Carlin preferred baseball but he was a skinny lad.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 16 Nov 10 - 03:22 PM

Okay, here's a pic.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 16 Nov 10 - 03:26 PM

Looking good, gnu!

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 16 Nov 10 - 03:32 PM

TL says, "It's probably in the genes."

m

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 16 Nov 10 - 03:41 PM

Felling better too, m. Thanks for the compliment.

Of course, I HAD to wear my Bud tee for the pic. I owe a lot to Bud beer. And to du Maurier ciggarettes as they have limited my lung capacity such that, when I do take any exercise at all, I have to breathe more rapidly and thereby burn more calories... it all adds up in shedding the weight.

If I can manage to keep up the diet with the Bud and the smokes, I'll look great for the funeral.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 10 - 11:01 AM

Part of my diet includes trying to find ways to eat all of the various things that I have in great surplus out of my garden. That guarantees a lot of veggies, but this means finding recipes that aren't too fattening. I have some small poblano peppers that are delicious, and the chiles relleno casserole recipe I found isn't too bad. Peppers, cheese, eggs. I can eat it with picante sauce instead of topping with sour cream and it's a good source of veggies and protein.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 17 Nov 10 - 11:21 AM

Sounds good SRS, as long as you have beer on hand.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 10 - 10:58 PM

;-D

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 25 Nov 10 - 04:55 PM

WELL! I had Mum out to a store today Xmas shopping and an "old friend" was there. She did a double take when she saw me and walked right up to Mum and asked, "Aren't you feeding this boy?" Whereupon, she proceeded to "half" hug me and slap me on the chest and then gave me quite a chest rub and a few more pats.

I was rather taken aback. Flattered and uncomfortable (or, comfortable?) at the same time. I dunno about this diet thing... it's starting to give me prurient thoughts. And, those kinda thoughts have usually worked out poorly for me.

I dunno if I can be strong enough to keep up my diet and keep down my, ah, er, libido.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Nov 10 - 06:12 PM

Did your Mom have you on that leash again g?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 25 Nov 10 - 06:48 PM

She never has, G. I decide my own leash... always have. The only time I didn't when was my father was dying and asked me to come back to Moncton and make my life here and look after Mum after he died.

After that, I made my own mistakes... nothing to do with Mum or any "leash". I like my mother. She's a grand lady. So, don't dis her or we's a feudin Scotty Boy. >;-)

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 25 Nov 10 - 06:50 PM

BTW, G... this lass is about 45, 5'8", blonde, blue eyed, trim, well to do, never married... oooohhh... here come the thoughts again. I gotta get a sandwich.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 01:55 PM

Good for you, Mate, but take care; keep it up and by New Years you will be all gone

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 02:52 PM

Well to do, AND never married huh.
Gee, I wonder if there's any connection between those two facts?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 03:42 PM

K... dunno is I can keep it up that long, but if I can, I am sure the weight will ebb.

Could very well be, G. I have studied that situation first hand and see merit in your postualte.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 03:54 PM

Maybe she's just waiting for a smart g(n)uy who doesn't think of her as monied..I mean a sweet guy who is independent of her wealth and fun to be with? I imagine being beautiful and wealthy may make one even more suspicious of men's designs on one's body and material wealth than usual.:-)

(I know I just fed you all a bunch of straight lines. Have your way with them!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 04:05 PM

Well... fact is, I have ramped up my exercise program but if something like a relationship with a hot young babe were to actually come true (hahahahahehehehehehe) it might be too much. I mean, I don't wanna get skinny, just healthy.

There's another set up, kat. Step it up yersel' eh?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 04:16 PM

Think of the money you could make marketing your unique way of getting "skinny," though! The viagra-pushers would pay you oodles and every guy who's heard "I have a headache" would be able to talk their way "in" to better health, headache or not! I mean, how many wives or girlfriends can resist, "Please, honey, it's for my health?!"

Gnu's Gnew and Exciting Exercise Works! Just ask Gnu, the Exercise Guru, eh!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 04:27 PM

kat... ""Please, honey, it's for my health?!""

"Sweety, I've got a headache... any last words?"

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 07:42 PM

"Let me make it better?" LOL!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 08:06 PM

Oh baby, oh baby... you know what I like.

Hahahahahaaa fantasyland indeed.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Nov 10 - 08:23 PM

Well...♪♪...I like a man with a s-l-o-w hand ♪ ♪ ♪..**bg**

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 29 Nov 10 - 02:58 PM

Back to the diet. I had a problem caused by eating cabbage coleslaw which required me to do something I did not want to do. Eat Campbell's canned vegetable soup. Salt - yuk. So, I started adding a half can of cut green beans and a half can of peas to each pot and eating a half of the pot for supper (in two "meals", one and a half hours apart)... every day.

Well, that pic of the old jeans is out of date. Yesterday I was hanging a Xmas wreath on Mum's front door and they almost fell down.

Today, I got out an even older pair of jeans, one waste size smaller and put another hole in my belt. The English lass at the grocery that I fancy commented about how trim I am looking these days. She's from England so I assume she was just being polite.

Mum asked about her and then asked me what my goal was. I replied that I really didn't know because I never used to weigh myself so there was no way to tell what my "fighting weight" should be.

Mum said, "Nooo, I mean with her." I took to laughing!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 17 Mar 11 - 04:09 PM

Well, as some of you know, I am an insulting engineer who works in a home office. It has been great. My bed, washroom, kitchen, living room and office are all connected by a four foot long hallway. Makes for easy commutes, especially in the winter.

However, work has been drying up for several years. I have actually lost money for a while. So, since I just turned 54 and my retirement years are in grave trouble, I am seriuosly considering my options with regard to changing carrer paths... ahhh, getting a job.

The reason that I have posted this on my diet thread is that I figure my employment search should take into account the fact that I have, and wish to continue, my renewed healthy lifestyle by considering jobs which augment the changes I have made. Rather than seek employment as an engineer or in some similar sedentary desk job, perhaps I should look toward one that would include a bit of physical exertion. Nothing too strenuous but something where I would be moving aboutst a bit. And one without much stress even though the pay might be less than winning the lotto.

I welcome your suggestions.

Here's my top choice for exploration at the moment. New Brunswick Liquor Corporation clerk. Not only will I get mild physical activity from stocking shelves, I'll meet new people at the checkout and wish them, with a smile, a good drunk. And think of the money I will save on gas. Win-win or what?

PS... I am now 10 to 15 pounds from "you should put on some weight". Been a long long road but certainly worth it. Now, if I get sick with something really nasty I won't suffer near as long.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 11:17 AM

If you want some real exercise, why not sign on for the Insaneovac at the NYCFTTS; I hear they are getting lots of transfer inmates these days.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: GUEST,number 6
Date: 18 Mar 11 - 11:44 AM

Hey gnu ... try the Post Office for a position as a letter carrier ... not too much walking on the job these days as they use a truck most of the time .... full time positions are hard to get into but they are always looking for temporary relief carriers.

The NB Liquor board is an excellent choice ... I went through university working part in Ontario LBCO outlet ... I really enjoyed it.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 18 May 11 - 06:54 PM

By golly, the critter went an' done it!

KEEP! A round of Bud for the house!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Jeri
Date: 18 May 11 - 07:04 PM

Congratulations, but find a way to work a little food back into your diet!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 18 May 11 - 08:47 PM

I'd rather have cherries. :D

Congratulations, gnu.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: frogprince
Date: 19 May 11 - 11:31 AM

Re that last picture; by golly, I don't think he's half as ugly as some of his buddies said.










(Okay, so I'm rotten; but I didn't mean to say that while hiding my face; just had the puter serviced and forgot to set my cookie.)

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 19 May 11 - 12:01 PM

Thanks guys!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 May 11 - 01:36 PM

Congrats!! You look great!!!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 19 May 11 - 09:42 PM

Good for you!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 20 May 11 - 04:56 PM

Soooo.... I guess it's appropriate I claim the ONE HUNDREDTH POST?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 20 May 11 - 05:50 PM

It was meant to be, gnu.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 08 Sep 11 - 04:37 PM

ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY! (Sustained for a while.)

Been at it for near two years now. Just over a hundred pounds. I love it when I see old friends at the shops and they don't recognize me. THAT is a real treat. And there are several lasses that go out of their way to say or wave hello when I am at the workplace. Not that I am looking to gain any weight that way. >;-)

It's taken a toll on my muscles, as per earlier posts. My arms and legs are puny compared to when I was half my age and about the same weight but I might be able to correct that if I execise. Hahahahaha... yeah, right. As long as I can type, that's enough. But, the muscle loss is acceptable as it's only meant I can't do certain things and have developed some nerve damage... carpal and cubital tunnel and some others which don't affect me 24h per day.

I'd post some pics but I don't wanna show off... again eh?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 19 Sep 11 - 05:33 PM

My OP to this thread was september 6, 2009. I had lost 50 pounds.

As of yesterday, I can say (although I was there, at times, briefly before in the past few weeks) I have lost 100 pounds. Been a long hard fight. I owe it all to Budweiser and DuMaurier. Sniff... I am gonna miss you guys. We'll visit at times maybe, but I got other things to do now.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Sep 11 - 06:30 PM

gnu,
That is amazing. I have re-upped at Weight Watchers for the umpteenth time and would be thrilled to lose 20#. You are amazing.
mary

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Sep 11 - 10:52 PM

There isn't a "like" button here at Mudcat, is there?

Good work!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 20 Sep 11 - 06:29 AM

This is such an encouraging thread, gnu; good for you!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 11 - 11:53 AM

Thanks. When I finally found out what worked for me, I stuck with it and didn't worry about how long it would take. It took me 25 years to put the weight on.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 07:38 AM

Soooo... I was down by 110#. Then I did my 40 days without Bud. Gained 8# and managed to put on another 8# when my arthritis said, "You ain't goin fer a walk today buddy boy." a year ago February. Just after my BDay in March passed, I hit 190.4# so I said, "ENOUGH!" and went back at it. Today, 173.2#.

I had to change my diet due to not being able to exercise much. Same as before until after a light supper. Then my strategy was "DON'T EAT!!!" You can lose weight with such a diet. I feel like last winter's dried up dog shit but it worked. My lower spine feels better than, you know, so it's a good thing. I am able to mow a front and back lawn (power assisted lawn mower). I even walked 1 km yesterday and then I had a vigorous workout yelling at my TV for over 4 hours during two World Cup games. I was exhausted and fell asleep in my rocker. Dieting is hard work.

I'm hungry but my new jeans don't fit. Maybe THAT is the key. Buy new jeans and the weight just falls off?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 11:39 AM

Whatever works!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 08:43 PM

Good going, gnu!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 12:19 PM

Guinness draft 155 cal/440 ml. On the light side.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 03:40 PM

Oh FFS! The bastards at The Real Atlantic Superstore have offered on sale 20 fresh cooked chicken wings for $10. Urp. I am stuffed. This package has 22. Hello 175#... or more as they are still greasy after ya squeeze the crap outta them with a paper towel in a silly attempt to disillusion yerself. I think I am going to fall asleep...... I ate five. Five in about four hours. Death by wings.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 07:53 PM

If you ate only 5 out of 22, you have more will power than I do!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 10:28 PM

Well... I am now up to 10 but the fact is... no way I can eat any more today. I am having a hard time to suck back a few cherries to offset what early AM will bring. Sorry for the graphic comment. Greasy chicken wings and cherries washed down with ale.... sheer decadence! Can't wait to weigh myself in the morn and feel ashamed at my transgressions. Sigh.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 12:14 PM

Despite the wings, yesterday marked 19#. Can you see the smile on my face? https://www.flickr.com/photos/15565423@N05/14690037983/

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 02:54 PM

Don't do Flikr but I'll take your word for it.

Thinking of you and your diet as I just had a large bowl of chili con carne, made with tepary beans, cured ham, Chimayo chili and spices, olives, onions and tomatoes. May repeat it tonight with sour cream topping.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 06:40 PM

You go, gnu!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: olddude
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 09:05 PM

Four miles of power walking today take that heart bypass and I love chicken wings my brother

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 09:32 PM

Q... yum! Thanks CLass! Dan... I bought a hundred so there's lots in the freezer if ya wanna visit. Good on ya fer walkin up a storm... so glad to hear yer doin okay. When I read that title of yer thread, MY heart skipped a beat buddy. Tight lines and straight shootin, brother!