June 26, 2007
Foodsday Tuesday: Dieting Again
When Phillyist went on the Unemployment Diet, we lost fifteen pounds. While it probably wasn't a terribly healthy way to lose weight, we were a lot closer to our target weight than we had been in the months prior, and we looked and felt better than we had in some time.
Then we started dating the boy and he saw to it that our inability to afford food didn't have an impact on our ability to consume it. We gained six of those pounds back. And he gained five pounds, too. So we're trying to get more exercise and we're dieting together. The diet is easiest on weekends, because we have time to cook. During the week, if we're together, we try to keep each other in check – we both had salads for dinner last night. But when we're apart, and eating on the go, it's harder.
Neither of us want to do any fad dieting (Phillyist is frightened by the idea of ketosis), so we're not buying pre-made South Beach or Atkins meals. But when we're out, or in a hurry, we need ideas. And we're sure that we're not alone. So, leave us a comment and let us know how you like to stick to your diet when you're in a hurry!
Image via MissWit.net.
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Does anyone else find the use of 'we' to mean 'the person writing this sentence' incredibly grating?
It's okay -- you can use 'I.'
I (we) will not forget that you are writing on phillyist. Or are all of the site's writers dating 'the boy?' (a moniker only slightly less annoying than the knowing misuse of 'we.')
try cocaine...it works for me!
You'll notice that, in general, we're not afraid to use the pronoun "I" around here, but general Gothamist network guidelines dictate the use of the editoral "we." For posts that are more universal in scope, as opposed to more column-based, we try to stick with that guideline.
So you are all dating the boy? All gained 6 lbs back? Whatever, just seemed weird in the context of this post.
I know, I know. But if I used "I," it would come across as "please help me with my diet," whereas I think that using "we" universalizes it to the extent that, hey, there are probably other Phillyist readers out there who might benefit from comments on the topic.
hahaha
Fortunately, we've all figured out poster #2's secret -- even if we wanted to buy food, all our money is spoken for.
try packing a lunch and a snack instead of stopping at the cheesesteak vendor.
sandwiches or food with lots of spices (indian food for example) as well as crackers and carrots and such keep very well without refrigeration.
Also, don't carry cash, it makes buying crap food on the run much more difficult.
Peanut butter sandwiches are a magical food. Well, assuming you like peanut butter, which I unequivocally do. Use whole wheat bread and you've got a great high-fiber, protein-rich, quick meal.