The George Costanza Weight Loss Approach

LorinaLynn
LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
in Motivation and Support
Remember when George Costanza on Seinfeld worked so hard to avoid getting a job? Pretending to apply for Vandalay Industries? Trying to seduce the lady at the unemployment agency? He worked harder to avoid working than he would have if he just got a job.

So many posts on here remind me of that. People asking if this fad diet or that pill or this supplement or that "superfood" works. Asking if HCG is "too good to be true." (I can't find anything GOOD about eating 500 calories a day. :noway: ) Asking if a laxative tea is the way to go. Raspberry keytones.

You don't need the gimmick.

Look, I know I haven't ever been very overweight. I haven't lost much. But many of my friends have, and the same approach worked for them as worked for me. And that's to DO THE WORK.

Eat right. Not too much, not too little. Get good nutrition. Make sure most of your food is at least close to the form in which it is found in nature. Get your heart pumping with regular exercise. Pick up heavy things once in a while.

All the gimmicks and short cuts don't teach you how to eat and live right. They're more work in the long run than just doing the work.

And you won't end up face down in your friend's apartment with your pants around your ankles yelling, "SAY VANDALAY INDUSTRIES!"
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  • Mistyblu08
    Mistyblu08 Posts: 580 Member
    LMBO right on!!!
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Can I get an amen?!
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
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  • suztheq
    suztheq Posts: 168 Member
    Love it! Just the laugh I needed to start my day. :laugh:
  • Wenchilada
    Wenchilada Posts: 472 Member
    Perfect.

    Though I must admit, the first place my mind went with this topic was the episode where he was trying to combine his two great loves - eating and sex - and had a pastrami sandwich stashed away in his night stand. :sick:
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Pastrami is the most sensual of the cured meats.
  • leelafit_mtl
    leelafit_mtl Posts: 132 Member
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    Ahaha, Citizen Kane applause Lorina, nice :)

    great post my friend!
  • LottieLou13
    LottieLou13 Posts: 574 Member
    I wish more people would read this and take your advice!
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    Perfect.

    Though I must admit, the first place my mind went with this topic was the episode where he was trying to combine his two great loves - eating and sex - and had a pastrami sandwich stashed away in his night stand. :sick:

    :laugh: I love this episode!
  • Modmomma79
    Modmomma79 Posts: 42
    Great point!
  • MuscleJunkieK8
    MuscleJunkieK8 Posts: 44
    AMEN!
  • GretchenReine
    GretchenReine Posts: 1,374 Member
    Love this!!!
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    :drinker: So true!!!

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  • Evoken
    Evoken Posts: 36 Member
    Hahaha awsome.. so ture
  • char_char_piper
    char_char_piper Posts: 98
    Remember when George Costanza on Seinfeld worked so hard to avoid getting a job? Pretending to apply for Vandalay Industries? Trying to seduce the lady at the unemployment agency? He worked harder to avoid working than he would have if he just got a job.

    So many posts on here remind me of that. People asking if this fad diet or that pill or this supplement or that "superfood" works. Asking if HCG is "too good to be true." (I can't find anything GOOD about eating 500 calories a day. :noway: ) Asking if a laxative tea is the way to go. Raspberry keytones.

    You don't need the gimmick.

    Look, I know I haven't ever been very overweight. I haven't lost much. But many of my friends have, and the same approach worked for them as worked for me. And that's to DO THE WORK.

    Eat right. Not too much, not too little. Get good nutrition. Make sure most of your food is at least close to the form in which it is found in nature. Get your heart pumping with regular exercise. Pick up heavy things once in a while.

    All the gimmicks and short cuts don't teach you how to eat and live right. They're more work in the long run than just doing the work.

    And you won't end up face down in your friend's apartment with your pants around your ankles yelling, "SAY VANDALAY INDUSTRIES!"

    Can I get an AMEN!?!
    Thanks again for 'saying it plain!'
  • Secondgoround
    Secondgoround Posts: 61
    Moops
  • superpapa16
    superpapa16 Posts: 244 Member
    Great way to put it! I have some friends who just don't believe it really is this simple (not easy necessarily, just a simple idea)...
  • linz1125
    linz1125 Posts: 441 Member
    Seriously...best.post.EVER!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
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  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    Right now all I want to do is watch Seinfeld reruns all day. That show is funny every single time.
  • IamBlackMamba
    IamBlackMamba Posts: 229
    Was just thinking something similar the other day!

    LOVE THIS, thank you.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Perfect!
  • journalistjen
    journalistjen Posts: 265 Member
    Amen--Thank You. I have friends I want to choke the s*** out of because they don't get that there's no around this. If you don't permanently change your overall eating habits and sweat a little--WEIGHT LOSS AND KEEPING THE WEIGHT OFF WILL NEVER EVER LAST.
  • MrsWJO
    MrsWJO Posts: 9
    Well said!! And spot on!
  • PuggleLover
    PuggleLover Posts: 261 Member
    Love that episode... and great comparison!
  • ellehcimyelhsa
    ellehcimyelhsa Posts: 110
    Now if only the people who needed to read this actually would! Great post :)
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    LOL! Yep, so very true!
  • Grlnxtdr0721
    Grlnxtdr0721 Posts: 597 Member
    not just like...LOVE it!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    It's frustrating, isn't it? Seeing people spinning their wheels trying sooooo hard to lose weight with all kinds of tricks and hoaxes, when doing things "the hard way" is easier and more effective.

    It's like wanting to take down a tree. I can go outside and push against a tree with all my might, and that sucker isn't going to budge. No matter how much effort I'm putting into it. But if I use a little knowledge and the right tools, I can take that tree down easily.
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    Remember when George Costanza on Seinfeld worked so hard to avoid getting a job? Pretending to apply for Vandalay Industries? Trying to seduce the lady at the unemployment agency? He worked harder to avoid working than he would have if he just got a job.

    So many posts on here remind me of that. People asking if this fad diet or that pill or this supplement or that "superfood" works. Asking if HCG is "too good to be true." (I can't find anything GOOD about eating 500 calories a day. :noway: ) Asking if a laxative tea is the way to go. Raspberry keytones.

    You don't need the gimmick.

    Look, I know I haven't ever been very overweight. I haven't lost much. But many of my friends have, and the same approach worked for them as worked for me. And that's to DO THE WORK.

    Eat right. Not too much, not too little. Get good nutrition. Make sure most of your food is at least close to the form in which it is found in nature. Get your heart pumping with regular exercise. Pick up heavy things once in a while.

    All the gimmicks and short cuts don't teach you how to eat and live right. They're more work in the long run than just doing the work.

    And you won't end up face down in your friend's apartment with your pants around your ankles yelling, "SAY VANDALAY INDUSTRIES!"

    I have some pretty smart friends. :)

    Also .... "and you wanna be my latex salesman."

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