Searching the worldwide wacky web I stumble across: “Lose ten pounds in three days!”
Intrigued, I find myself on a discussion page for a “fantastic new diet.” Let’s review, shall we? (Warning: If you are capable of rational thought, tread carefully.)
Day One
Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea
half cup grapefruit
one slice toast
two tablespoons peanut butter
Lunch:
half cup tuna
one slice toast
coffee
Dinner:
seven slices meat
one cup string beans
beets
one small apple
one cup vanilla ice cream.
Day Two
Breakfast:
One egg
half banana
one slice toast
coffee
Lunch:
one cup cottage cheese
three saltine crackers
Dinner:
two hot dogs
one cup of broccoli
half cup carrots
cup of vanilla ice cream
Day three is a virtual repeat. Beyond that, instructions include, “Do not vary or substitute foods. In three days you will lose ten pounds and then you can eat normal food, but do not overdo it. After four days of normal eating, start back on the diet.”