The Philosopher's Diet
by Richard Watson
“Fat. I presume you want to get rid of it. Then quit eating so much!”
Obviously, The Philosopher’s Diet is an old book. Had Richard Watson tried to get his book published in the past ten years, he would have been tossed out of every agency and sent hate mail. This book just couldn’t be written today, and it’s only the very sturdy reader (or one with an old-fashioned sense of humor) who can read it without writing an angry letter or post all over their social media how offensive they find Watson’s tone.
Personally, I loved it. I loved his spot-on philosophy that the vast majority of dieters are people with just a few extra pounds to lose who don’t really have any intention of doing it. They just like the excitement of fad diets and the extensive social activity of talking about it. Those who really have a lot of weight to lose love food too much to give it up. Losing and keeping weight off forever takes enormous discipline, and it requires you to get new friends and replace your food obsession with something else. Watson likens it to quitting smoking, which is true in many ways.
This thin – pun intended – diet book is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re at the end of your rope, it might be the one that works. It’s a quick read that will make you chuckle and also make you feel like the author finally understands how you feel about food.
Obviously, The Philosopher’s Diet is an old book. Had Richard Watson tried to get his book published in the past ten years, he would have been tossed out of every agency and sent hate mail. This book just couldn’t be written today, and it’s only the very sturdy reader (or one with an old-fashioned sense of humor) who can read it without writing an angry letter or post all over their social media how offensive they find Watson’s tone.
Personally, I loved it. I loved his spot-on philosophy that the vast majority of dieters are people with just a few extra pounds to lose who don’t really have any intention of doing it. They just like the excitement of fad diets and the extensive social activity of talking about it. Those who really have a lot of weight to lose love food too much to give it up. Losing and keeping weight off forever takes enormous discipline, and it requires you to get new friends and replace your food obsession with something else. Watson likens it to quitting smoking, which is true in many ways.
This thin – pun intended – diet book is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re at the end of your rope, it might be the one that works. It’s a quick read that will make you chuckle and also make you feel like the author finally understands how you feel about food.