Tuesday, 25 February 2014

HUMP DAY: Not as "depressing" as Monday, Not as "exciting" as Friday!



Weigh In Wednesday!

Well it's finally here - the Mile-Stone of the 2 STONE (28lbs) OFF!!
Yippee - another 2lbs Off this week. It's taken 6 weeks since 
I started on the 8th of January. So here's to the next 2 STONE!

One thing that I've been watching lately, apart from the devine
"House of Cards" is the WINTER OLYMPICS. Every night 
I would sit down at 7:00pm with my calorie controlled Evening
Meal and watch the consummate Clare Balding review "Today
at the Winter Olympics" So addictive!!


I particularly liked some of the Outfits:



However, I read this the other day online in "The Daily Beast". 
 Yes, I do read the internet!  I know the Olympics are 
now over, but I figured I can use the advice for other TV viewing:



Ways to Avoid ‘Sochi Gut’ While Watching the Olympics (or TV in General)!

"Unless you’ve got a stationary bike in the living room, chances are you’re not the most active when you watch TV. 

 "Cheering and jeering at the television an average of 5.3 hours per day was associated with a higher risk of obesity. These disappointing results persevered even after adjusting for other bad behaviors. I would never recommend watching less of the Olympics, but there are things we can do to minimize the impact of a 230-hour bout of sedentary living.
These healthy reminders will help you avoid gaining that “Sochi gut” while being a supportive fan."  

 So, instead of the "Sochi gut", I'm going to try and avoid the "Oscar gut"!  I think I can incorporate these pointers from one event to the other.




1.  Careful how many times you drink to that

The opening ceremonies are over and you already played the over-or-under drinking game where you predict the number of athletes representing each country as they entered the stadium. But drinking for every triple Lutz, British flag or smirk from Putin could cause a calorie avalanche and sick Sochi gut. If you must, then alternate between a libation and spritzer of seltzer water with a splash of cranberry juice cocktail and lime to save on calories and post-podium hangovers.  

 For the opening ceremonies of The Oscars, I can always just have a little gin and slim line tonic!  I can sip when Ellen introduces the show and have a little sip for each winner.  I'm not like others in my family (who shall remain nameless), so this won't be a problem.  They would drink each time that Jack Nicholson was shown on camera or drink to any nominee who was shown on camera.  In fact, they would all just drink every time they saw an actor on screen.  In fact, I'll drink to that!

2.  Give a standing ovation


Get involved in the action by standing up and clapping when an athlete deserves it. Show your team spirit and burn some calories.  What I’m saying—get up and move around during the games.  

 So, I will stand up and cheer every time that Ellen dances!  Or when she says something funny!  I will stand up and cheer every time there is a winner.  Or when I like the speeches!  I will even stand up for the losers!  And I will stand up when I disagree!

As far as regular viewing, I can stand up every time that Dot Cotton smokes a fag on "EastEnders".  Or when I shed a tear during "Deal Or No Deal".  How about every time that Kevin Spacey taps his ring on something in "House of Cards"?  It's endless!  I'm exhausted just thinking about it!






This is the time of year when I miss living in Los Angeles!  Enjoy the Oscars!  Have you picked your winners? 

OSCARS:

Here's My Pick For the Evening:

ACTOR in a Leading Role: Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club)



ACTRESS in a Leading Role: Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine)




ACTOR in a Supporting Role: Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips)



ACTRESS in a Supporting Role: Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle)




BEST PICTURE: 12 Years a Slave



Thanks for reading my Blog again and enjoy the Oscars if
you get around to watching them!

Here's a comment from a recent email I received from
my son Angus in Chile:

"So proud of you, two stone in such a short time, it's like an entire Bella."


Bella is Emily's youngest daughter aged 4!!


Jenny McNeice has come up with these items below that weigh 28lbs!

THE CALABAZA PUMPKIN



Also:

    28 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA REPORTEDLY FOUND DURING A 1-94 TRAFFIC STOP






 
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13 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 00:47

    Well done Dad! That's such a massive achievement, you must be thrilled. I always look forward to Wednesdays! I have only seen 2 of your oscar pic 12 years and C.Philips, going to get watching! Leon and I have started the new HBO series True Detective with Mathew McConaughey, only on the second episode but it's good. You should watch it and let me know what you think!

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    1. Fats Bannerman26 February 2014 at 06:46

      Thank you Sweetie! Yes, I've got TRUE DETECTIVE recorded & can't wait to see it. xxx

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  2. Katelion26 February 2014 at 01:05

    SOOOOOOOOOO PROUD 2 stone brilliant. I shall be watching the Oscar LIVE sod the highlights! I am sad that Idris Elba didn't get a mention for Mandela but maybe that because I fancy the fuck out of him! But back to you...well done amazing achievmnet. Ok that's quite enough now let's talk about me...No? Too soon..ok...love ya xxxxxxx

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  3. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 05:10

    Two stone is a huge achievement. So proud. I also like the idea of you watching the Doc Martin box set while on a standing bike in your living room. xxx

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    1. Fats Bannerman26 February 2014 at 06:44

      The Prodigal Son has returned - so thrilled to have made contact with my boy from Chile - bless his Andes-Goat-Herd-Sockies, so
      nice to know he is still capable of abusing his Big Daddy!!..xxx

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  4. jmcneice26 February 2014 at 07:17

    I love wednesdays for this reason! Congrats, Ian, you're making huge strides.

    And continuing the trend, it's time for things that weigh 2 stone. I had to look up how much a stone weighs but here it is, things that weigh 2 stone (28lbs):
    This calabaza pumpkin:
    http://redlandrambles.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/calabaza-28-lbs.jpg?w=500&h=667
    This haul of contraband:
    http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pounds-of-marijuana-reportedly-found-during-i--traffic-stop/article_bdcac504-5b1b-11e0-a4e1-001cc4c002e0.html

    Your post last week got me curious about what it takes to track calories, and what 1500 calories looks like in a day, and it's very difficult - it puts all of your very hard work into perspective. I clocked 1590 calories yesterday on this iPhone app "my fitness pal" and am convinced it's a low estimate of how much I really ate (this was cooked with butter, that was made with chicken stock not water, and so on). Anyway enough from me, congrats, you're making it look easy.
    Lots of love, Jenny
    xx

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    1. Fats Bannerman26 February 2014 at 07:59

      Thank you Jenny! I've posted the photos of the Pumpkin & the marijuana above - too funny!..xx

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  5. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 09:27

    I would give anything if you had 28 pounds of Mary Jane stored away somewhere! God only knows I could use it! Congrats on the weight loss! As Henry Fonda said, "That's San Frantastic"!!!!! So, if you continue to lose 2 pounds per week, that would be an additional 48 pounds by Em's wedding, making it a total weight loss of about 76 pounds. Maybe you can shake it up a bit! Perhaps you can turn the 5:2 Diet into the 4:3 Diet twice a month? Any thoughts? Or are you staring at the screen thinking "fuck you bitch"? I'm proud of your determination! You're going to look great in a Speedo! Love, Cins xxoo

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  6. Fats Bannerman26 February 2014 at 16:57

    Comment from Travers:
    "Congrats small daddy! Very proud. Best blog to date! I remember last year Jenny and I came 1st and 2nd at an Oscar party with yours and Cindy's picks. Keep up the great work. Cheers to you! Trav xx"

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  7. Anonymous28 February 2014 at 13:00

    Your prompter nominates you for the Oscar for leading dieter in te UK and I am in awe although I definitely don't agree with your Oscar nominations:
    Best actor has to be Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender for best supporting role.

    I'm so jealous of your Oscar dining and viewing experience. My non -television watching husband will not suscribe to Sky! Please supply updates on wondrous weight loss+ Oscar results.

    Prompter Pen
    xxx

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  8. Anonymous28 February 2014 at 15:19

    Two stone? TWO STONE? Lawdy, lady, I am going to have to give up spuds and bread now. I cannot stand the idea that you may become more svelte than me. I imagine you sneaking into my closet to steal all my best gear (and I know you would, I've seen those jealous stares). Dammit, you've got more hair than me (less teeth maybe…) so this is gonna get nasty. See you in the Petite section, Evil Unc x

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  9. Fats Bannerman28 February 2014 at 16:25

    Recipe from WICKED UNCLE MONGER:
    POACHED SCRAMBLED EGGS

    Bring A LARGE WIDE saucepan of water to a boil.
    While it's boiling beat 2 EGGS and find a large solid spoon (or ladle) and a slotted spoon or sieve.

    When the water comes to a boil use the large spoon to furiously stir the water in a circular motion - you want it to look like bathwater disappearing down the plughole. When that's achieved IMMEDIATELY pour the egg mix into the vortex (that's the middle to you). SWITCH OFF THE HEAT. Put a lid on the pan, wait 45 seconds. When you lift the lid you'll see the poached scrambled eggs have floated up to the surface. DO NOT pour them out into a sieve (that'll break them into bits of goo) instead either put a sieve under them and lift them out - or use a slotted spoon. With either make sure you SHAKE OUT EXCESS WATER.
    If allowed, pour on a half tablespoon of good oilive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Eat ASAP.
    Enjoy.

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