The Carless Weight Loss Plan

I've been getting a good response to the article in the Star today.  In it, I mention that since selling my car, I have discovered the Carless Weight Loss Plan, which involves getting fit by walking and biking.  One man wrote to say he was interested in the diet and had Googled it but couldn't find anything.

Herewith: THE CARLESS WEIGHT LOSS PLAN, by Beth Kaplan

1.  Sell your car and buy some good walking shoes, a backpack and a bike.  

2.  Walk or ride the bike (carefully) whenever possible.

3.  Eat lots of vegetables and fruit, locally grown if possible.

4.  Eat fewer refined, processed foods, less pop and sweets.

5.  Have a glass of red wine and some dark chocolate every day and enjoy every sip and bite.

That's it.  Those of you who lose five pounds or more, please send $25 to the address on this website.  

One of the great things about fruit and vegetables is that they're a lot lighter, except for watermelons, than cans and packages, so you'll even be able to carry more home in your backpack.  

Someone has written a negative response on the Star website, pointing out that thousands have lost their jobs at car plants.  I am very sorry that car plant workers have lost their jobs, just as it's hard that, if we turn into a non-smoking society, people who plant and harvest tobacco might have to find another way to make a living.  As the wheels of progress turn, some are crushed.  But turn they must, especially if we are to continue breathing.