Archive for the ‘Weight Loss’ Category

The Extrapolated Hacker’s Diet

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

My fiancĂ©e and I started a diet last week. So far, I’ve lost 10 lbs and she’s lost 12.5 lbs.

Given the above information, two questions often spring to mind.

“How the hell did you do that?” and “Don’t you know it’s the holiday season?”

In answer to the second, yes, I know. Thanksgiving is just a couple of days a way, in fact.

And I’m going to eat as much as I want.

“Okay, wise ass. What fad food are you going to choke down instead of pumpkin pie and turkey?”

Hmm. I was thinking… Thick slices of roasted ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, deviled eggs, and cherry topped cheesecake.

“…”

What? I don’t eat much turkey. I might have a little, though. Maybe even some pumpkin pie.

I should probably answer that first question now.

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The Hacker’s Diet

Monday, November 24th, 2008

What if there was a diet for geeks, computer guys, engineers, and problem solvers?

What if it didn’t involve exercise, stupid fads, points, or eating food you hate?

What it was free?

What if it was real?

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