Monday 23 March 2015
Thursday 18 July 2013
Friday 19th July 2013 - Final Post
Though intending to continue the experiment to the Autumnal Equinox, I have decided to wind up the blog now, as I have already drawn my final conclusions. However it will be left online so anyone can review the data.
The Hypnotic Gastric Band in my experience does NOT work as a standalone method for weight loss, though it has some merits that may make it useful as a part of a wider strategy. It certainly taught me better eating habits.
In the near future from this post I will be launching an entirely new blog using my own weight-loss method, and again with myself, and possibly one other as test subjects.
If you have any questions relating to this blog, the method or my personal experiences, contact me at info@garyblonder.co.uk
The Hypnotic Gastric Band in my experience does NOT work as a standalone method for weight loss, though it has some merits that may make it useful as a part of a wider strategy. It certainly taught me better eating habits.
In the near future from this post I will be launching an entirely new blog using my own weight-loss method, and again with myself, and possibly one other as test subjects.
If you have any questions relating to this blog, the method or my personal experiences, contact me at info@garyblonder.co.uk
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Day 99 Tuesday 25.6.2013
Today's
Consumption:
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
1 quarter roast chicken + beans + 2 slices buttered bread
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
1 handful peanuts
2 choc biscuits
Supper
1 quarterpound burger + 1 fried egg + beans+ grilled garlic mushrooms
2 slices Angel Cake + Ice Cream
I moved about a bit in the garden and did the milk run for today's exercise.
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
1 quarter roast chicken + beans + 2 slices buttered bread
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
1 handful peanuts
2 choc biscuits
Supper
1 quarterpound burger + 1 fried egg + beans+ grilled garlic mushrooms
2 slices Angel Cake + Ice Cream
I moved about a bit in the garden and did the milk run for today's exercise.
Monday 24 June 2013
Day 98 Monday 24.6.2013 - supplemental
Today's
Consumption:
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
2 slices buttered wholemeal toast
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
1 can condensed tomato soup
3 hunks buttered crusty bread
2 choc biscuits
Supper
1 steak pie+rice+peas
2 slices Angel Cake + ice cream
No exercise today! I intend to move more on Tuesday
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
2 slices buttered wholemeal toast
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
1 can condensed tomato soup
3 hunks buttered crusty bread
2 choc biscuits
Supper
1 steak pie+rice+peas
2 slices Angel Cake + ice cream
No exercise today! I intend to move more on Tuesday
Sunday 23 June 2013
Mid-way - Day 97 Monday 24.6.2013 8th Weigh-In
Current Weight: 15 st 3lbs
Total Weight Loss since Day 1 = 4lbs
Here are my interim conclusions of the Hypnotic Gastric Band technique at the mid-way point of the experiment:
1. This is not a guaranteed foolproof technique which will work for everyone
2. It could succeed for those who are already highly motivated - I wasn't.
3. It does make permanent beneficial changes to eating habits.
...In terms of being a weight-loss program, the "headline fact" is that for me thus far it has failed utterly. That said, there are benefits that I have gained from it.
I was from the start curious rather than motivated. My weight, though above the recommended for my height, is not causing me any kind of problem. A major contributing factor towards it is the shift to a home-based lifestyle, going from working full-time at ASDA to weekends only to devote my time to my Hypnotherapy practice. I am consequently moving much less.
However, there have been permanent beneficial effects of the program. Though not drastically changing, neither has it gone up - in fact it has been remarkably stable. That in itself is a great benefit - I certainly do not want to get any larger. In addition, the program has changed my eating habits. I no longer "binge-eat" at all, and I now almost never get heartburn, which previously was an almost nightly occurrence.
I am thus eating in a more sensible way, but to drop to ideal weight for my height, more would be needed then the program itself does. I would have to change what I eat and move more. The incentive to do this is low - I am currently very happy with my life just as it is in and doing what I'm doing.
The second half of the experiment will be devoted to seeing if small subtle changes are sufficient to make any impact on my weight.
Total Weight Loss since Day 1 = 4lbs
Here are my interim conclusions of the Hypnotic Gastric Band technique at the mid-way point of the experiment:
1. This is not a guaranteed foolproof technique which will work for everyone
2. It could succeed for those who are already highly motivated - I wasn't.
3. It does make permanent beneficial changes to eating habits.
...In terms of being a weight-loss program, the "headline fact" is that for me thus far it has failed utterly. That said, there are benefits that I have gained from it.
I was from the start curious rather than motivated. My weight, though above the recommended for my height, is not causing me any kind of problem. A major contributing factor towards it is the shift to a home-based lifestyle, going from working full-time at ASDA to weekends only to devote my time to my Hypnotherapy practice. I am consequently moving much less.
However, there have been permanent beneficial effects of the program. Though not drastically changing, neither has it gone up - in fact it has been remarkably stable. That in itself is a great benefit - I certainly do not want to get any larger. In addition, the program has changed my eating habits. I no longer "binge-eat" at all, and I now almost never get heartburn, which previously was an almost nightly occurrence.
I am thus eating in a more sensible way, but to drop to ideal weight for my height, more would be needed then the program itself does. I would have to change what I eat and move more. The incentive to do this is low - I am currently very happy with my life just as it is in and doing what I'm doing.
The second half of the experiment will be devoted to seeing if small subtle changes are sufficient to make any impact on my weight.
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Day 91 Tuesday 18.6.2013
Today's
Consumption:
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
Roast chicken in peppercorn suace
2 hunks buttered crusty bread
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
2 Penguin Bars
Supper
1 Quarterpound burger+fried egg+beans
2 hunks crusty buttered bread
2 slices Angel Cake
Today's gentle exercise mainly involved the ironing!
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
Roast chicken in peppercorn suace
2 hunks buttered crusty bread
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
2 Penguin Bars
Supper
1 Quarterpound burger+fried egg+beans
2 hunks crusty buttered bread
2 slices Angel Cake
Today's gentle exercise mainly involved the ironing!
Monday 17 June 2013
Day 90 Monday 17.6.2013
Today's
Consumption:
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
2 slices buttered toast+pate
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
1 bowl beans+2 hunks buttered crusty bread
1 Cherry Bakewell
Supper
1 can beer
Steak Pie+Mash+peas
1 Penguin Bar
There was some exercise today as I did the house and garden, and by lunchtime I was ravenous! Supper however left me feeling a little overfull, but I cetainly had no inclination to snack in the evening. The plan is to keep moving somewhat, every day from this point.
On Waking
6 squares dark choc
Breakfast
2 slices buttered toast+pate
1 Cherry Bakewell
Lunch
1 bowl beans+2 hunks buttered crusty bread
1 Cherry Bakewell
Supper
1 can beer
Steak Pie+Mash+peas
1 Penguin Bar
There was some exercise today as I did the house and garden, and by lunchtime I was ravenous! Supper however left me feeling a little overfull, but I cetainly had no inclination to snack in the evening. The plan is to keep moving somewhat, every day from this point.
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