Wrong Words, Right Results

3 followers
0 Likes

Sometimes we think we are clear in what we say, but we're not. The results can be surprising!  An amusing post on Rick Weaver's blog tells the story well - -


The dieter
The doctor tells his patient, “You are too overweight. If you don’t take off some pounds you will either have a heart attack or risk diabetes.”

Explaining he was a traveling salesman so weighing or measuring portions would be difficult, the doctor recommended a new diet.

“Eat regularly for two days then skip a day,” the doctor ordered.

When he returned two weeks later the doctor was amazed at a 40 pound weight loss.


Read the rest of the story here: http://www.getmaximpact.com/blog.html


(scroll down to the September 5 entry)


What's your weight-loss secret?


(Thanks, Rick!)


 

4 Replies

LOL - Thanks Rick and Linda!  As a follow up you can read the "Amelia Bedelia" books. The series is written for children but shares an interesting perspective for adults in perception and wording.


I am challenged with a short attention span, so I have a tendency to read through things quickly.  I remember a school assignment that the first instruction is to "read all instructions" before starting the assignment.  Most of the students skipped that one and went on to do much more work than required.


 

My Dad used to always say " I am not overweight, I am just UNDER-HEIGHT"

Your father is clearly a very wise man, Ben - and I agree with him!


 

I have the same short legs and as we age losing weight is harder, I dislike that last


comment so much. But apple cider vinegar can help, put a tablespoon or two in


a juice glass and drink fast. Do this a couple times a day and you'll be surprised


and also the benefits are amazing if you stick with it.

Reply
Subgroup Membership is required to post Replies
Join Motor City Connect now
Linda Anger
about 16 years ago
4
Replies
0
Likes
3
Followers
720
Views
Liked By:
Suggested Posts
TopicRepliesLikesViewsParticipantsLast Reply
"Life Remodeled" Grand Opening
Mark Besh
over 6 years ago
00594
Mark Besh
over 6 years ago
Giving Thanks - Holiday Party Networking Tips - Events
Terry Bean
about 7 years ago
00801
Terry Bean
about 7 years ago
Edinburgh Short Film Festival Submissions Now Open:Animation Awards
Albert Alley
over 7 years ago
00840
Albert Alley
over 7 years ago