Mark Bittman on VB6

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:20 pm

Here Mark Bittman is interviewed (scroll down and click on #6) by Evan Kleiman about his new book VB6. What he has to say about dieting or eating well in general is interesting.

leafy_greens · Post by **leafy_greens** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:28 pm

Interesting, but too strict (diety) for me.

Post by **reinhard** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:52 pm

It's certainly no-s compatible, and some of the psychology (need for simple rules) is shared (and he's even into oatmeal!), but for the most part I'm with leafy greens.

But I could see taking elements of it. Maybe vegan before six unless eating with company. Or VB6 except on S-days. Personally not tremendously appealing, but I could see that making sense for some people.

Reinhard

Thalia · Post by **Thalia** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:12 pm

He says in Food Matters that he's an all-or-nothing guy, and does better with absolute rules than with moderation -- it's easier to not drink than to have one glass, that kind of person. So I can see why this works for him, but I wouldn't want to do it.

Blithe Morning · Post by **Blithe Morning** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:14 pm

I do VB6 as a guideline, not a rule.

Thalia · Post by **Thalia** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:18 pm

How have you been liking it, Blithe? Are you finding it pretty easy to do?

leafy_greens · Post by **leafy_greens** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:18 pm

Having an S-opportunity every day (after 6pm) is still too dangerous for me.

Nicest of the Damned · Post by **Nicest of the Damned** » Wed May 01, 2013 4:56 pm

What does it say about me that my first response to this thread title was puzzlement about why Mark Bittman should be interested in Visual Basic 6?

Blithe Morning · Post by **Blithe Morning** » Wed May 01, 2013 10:32 pm

Thalia wrote:How have you been liking it, Blithe? Are you finding it pretty easy to do?

Very easy most days. Some days I'm vegetarian, meaning I have plain yogurt for breakfast or a bit of cheese on my salad. Some days I'm vegan. It's not something I'm very strict about at all but I find if I get too heavy on the animal products, I start feeling not good.

Post by **reinhard** » Thu May 02, 2013 2:39 pm

What does it say about me that my first response to this thread title was puzzlement about why Mark Bittman should be interested in Visual Basic 6?

Yeah, I always took him for more of a perl 5 guy.

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:33 pm

An article by Emma Christensen at the Kitchn about VB6.

noni · Post by **noni** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:20 pm

That's nice that it's working for her. I find No S more simplistic, less a diet and for me easier to do. Interesting to read. Thanks, wosnes.