The concept
Okay, there are a lot of rules that should set out the concept.
Firstly, I'm not on a diet
I intend to eat the same food as I always do. (I actually eat a varied and balanced diet). The only difference is that I'm going to eat less of it (and by that I mean about 2/3 of what I used to).
Secondly, I will supplement this with a bit of exercise
As you'll have read, I don't like exercise. Therefore I'm not going to get fanatical about it. I'll do what I can, without going overboard. The odd day I'll walk to work (6 mile roundtrip - I've done it lots of times, and it's not a problem). I'll play some squash against my friends (I can do this at work for free). And on occasions, I'll go for a jog/walk. Hell, I might even go with my sister to the gym.
Thirdly, I will endeavour to drink more water
I'm not a big water drinker. I drink lots of tea (and a bit of coffee - but not great amounts). However, when I've been in hospital (3 times in the last 3 years - drugs trial, I'll not bore you), they force me to drink 3 litres a day. I normally do this by downing 2 litres, feeling sick, and sipping the other one over a couple of hours. However, I do feel better after drinking water regularly, so I'm putting a bottle of water in the fridge at home, and filling it up twice a day to drink. That should give me 1.75 litres of water (plus tea and water with my dinner).
Fourthly, I will not give up alcohol
I tried to give up beer for lent once. It was horrible. I started drinking WDK, VK Blue, Smirnoff Ice instead. Almost drove me insane. This was not a good think. And something I don't intend to do again. The idea of giving up alcohol for two months is a foolish one. I'll drink the same amount as I always do. And if it turns out I'm not loosing enough. I might knock it on the head for a bit.
Fifthly, there are some problems
Looking ahead to my busy social schedule (!), I foresee a couple of problems. Firstly, I have friends’ birthdays on: 19th September, 14th October, 19th October, 25th October and one in November (but I can't remember when it is). Also, I am going to France for a weekend (horse racing) at the end of September. There will also be various other things that I haven't taken into consideration yet that will probably impede me. I will not give up these social events in order to try and lose extra weight. That's not an option.
Sixthly, this is for a bet
My friend, B.C., bet me that I couldn't lose this weight within this timeframe. Something I'm happy to bet on. However, I counter bet him that he couldn't stop smoking for the same timeframe. I feel that I'm on a winner with this one.
The person who doesn't fulfil his wager must pay for the other to go to the World Darts at Purfleet, Essex in December. We are estimating that it will cost about £70-£100 for this. Therefore, there is something riding on it. The element of competition is strong. And we'll both want to win.
Firstly, I'm not on a diet
I intend to eat the same food as I always do. (I actually eat a varied and balanced diet). The only difference is that I'm going to eat less of it (and by that I mean about 2/3 of what I used to).
Secondly, I will supplement this with a bit of exercise
As you'll have read, I don't like exercise. Therefore I'm not going to get fanatical about it. I'll do what I can, without going overboard. The odd day I'll walk to work (6 mile roundtrip - I've done it lots of times, and it's not a problem). I'll play some squash against my friends (I can do this at work for free). And on occasions, I'll go for a jog/walk. Hell, I might even go with my sister to the gym.
Thirdly, I will endeavour to drink more water
I'm not a big water drinker. I drink lots of tea (and a bit of coffee - but not great amounts). However, when I've been in hospital (3 times in the last 3 years - drugs trial, I'll not bore you), they force me to drink 3 litres a day. I normally do this by downing 2 litres, feeling sick, and sipping the other one over a couple of hours. However, I do feel better after drinking water regularly, so I'm putting a bottle of water in the fridge at home, and filling it up twice a day to drink. That should give me 1.75 litres of water (plus tea and water with my dinner).
Fourthly, I will not give up alcohol
I tried to give up beer for lent once. It was horrible. I started drinking WDK, VK Blue, Smirnoff Ice instead. Almost drove me insane. This was not a good think. And something I don't intend to do again. The idea of giving up alcohol for two months is a foolish one. I'll drink the same amount as I always do. And if it turns out I'm not loosing enough. I might knock it on the head for a bit.
Fifthly, there are some problems
Looking ahead to my busy social schedule (!), I foresee a couple of problems. Firstly, I have friends’ birthdays on: 19th September, 14th October, 19th October, 25th October and one in November (but I can't remember when it is). Also, I am going to France for a weekend (horse racing) at the end of September. There will also be various other things that I haven't taken into consideration yet that will probably impede me. I will not give up these social events in order to try and lose extra weight. That's not an option.
Sixthly, this is for a bet
My friend, B.C., bet me that I couldn't lose this weight within this timeframe. Something I'm happy to bet on. However, I counter bet him that he couldn't stop smoking for the same timeframe. I feel that I'm on a winner with this one.
The person who doesn't fulfil his wager must pay for the other to go to the World Darts at Purfleet, Essex in December. We are estimating that it will cost about £70-£100 for this. Therefore, there is something riding on it. The element of competition is strong. And we'll both want to win.
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