Jahanshah Javid

Monda, "cheers"! ;) I crack you up? Message from my mirror:

"Then there's a pair of us.

Don't tell

Or they'll banish us."

JJ, chaagh shodi. Here is a diet for you

You want to lose weight fast, here is a diet that works: go completely vegetarian for at least 3 months and exclude all animal and dairy products as well during this time. You may eat fish, however, once  or twice a week as long as its boiled or bbq-ed (no animal product based additives or spices though). You can get protein from all kinds of other sources besides red meat or poultry as well. Also drink lots of brewed Green Tea, and if you have a problem with energy dilute your water and tea with Goji juice. No white rice, brown only. Keep your startch intake at a minimum, so watch those bananas.

Now exercise 5-6 days a week focusing exclusively on cardio for at least an hour and a half a day and do at least one hour of Yoga a day as well. If you can get a good heavy (punching) bag and work on that for your cardio, you'll rip through the fat like butter and build muscle as well. If possible also sit in a good sauna for about an hour each day if you can. After the first two weeks, your metabolism will start to speed up, and by the the end of fifth/sixth week you will have lost (conservatively) 10-15 kilos if not more. 

If you can keep the diet for at least three months, and then afterwards only gradually reintroduce your normal diet, while exercising for at least 4-5 days a week, you can keep the weight off for a long time!

Tahirih jan, dance away!

Don't listen to your son :o) my daughter used to make similar comments when I took tap and ballet classes.  The clips on IC's stuff are really fun to dance to sometimes. For instance this morning I must've played Jai Ho at least 5 times to wake me up, then drank a good smoothie for breakfast and had tons of energy all day long. 

Dance and be happy. Your combo sounds great, you must be nicely toned.

Monda 

Marjan! :o)

You crack me up woman! 

Food is underrated

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JJJ's glasses are SUCKS TO CANADA!

Yes I agree we're sick and tired of these glasses!  Yani che? Oon as Islamic Republic in as JJJ! 

Switch sides? Green is for ever! What other side?  There are and will not be another side.  One side fits all! 

Everything is sacred.

Specs are so 1980's

Mr Javid, if your eyes allow it, get Lasik, you'll love it and the only glasses you'll ever buy afterward are sun glasses. The best thing you'll ever do for yourself is to rid yourself of the need to wear Rx eye glasses.... 

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IRAN FIRST

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Anon chiyeh missy?!

Hala ma anon shodim?! When you do it for yourself and look and feel better, obviously there will be a side effect of looking good for others too which will reciprocate.  Who doesn't want people to like him/her?  Well maybe Jaleho!

As for your hair I don't know if it is short or long but change is good from time to time.  My hair is short so I will have this one style and pray that it stays this way and doesn't get any less!  JJJ's haircut in that Paris photo which I suggested as a new avatar is a good cut but he didn't keep it or use that photo and now we see the result in this blog! 

Everything is sacred.

Anon

he can get round frames that don't make him look like he works in a lab with pasteur. come on. and just a change would be nice. we've been looking at the same pair for like 2 years + now. che gonahi kardim?

green would be loos. besides what if he changes sides? he'll be stuck with it. can he afford a new pair? I don't know. he'll have to blog forever to convince people he's changed sides.

No lasik. the glasses thins his face out. without glasses kheily bad mishe. and he looks more intellectual this way anyway.

me out

Anon

i beg to differ. it's a perfectly appropriate, to suggest a make over for others. there's a tendency to applaud and encourage people in this situation, and that's perfectly sweet. but the problem is, he'll take all the sugar and dump it in his chaee! he should lose it privately, clean up a bit. And the feel good about himself and just get back to life. no need for announcements.

As for me. you're right. i probably need a make over too. i should do something different with my hair.

anyway harfeh khodamo zadam. good luck

BTW click on "fitting guide" on the links I provided

For round faces (like JJJ) it says:

If you have a round shaped face, you'll want to avoid looking for frames that accentuate the roundness of your face. Choose frames that are triangular in shape or that have distinct angular features. This will make your face appear narrower and longer

So since current JJJ's frames are round they are accentuating or highlighting his round face.  Another words they are making JJJ look more round than he already is!  Right?  

Everything is sacred.

I suggest these frames for new glasses

I suggest these frames in this order.  I have done LASIK but for years had to go through glasses.

1st choice

2nd choice

3rd choice

4th choice

If I were JJJ I'd choose a new green frame ;-)

Everything is sacred.

Mrs I agree a new makeover, new glasses & haircut will help too.

I was going to suggest that a new makeover also helps in feeling new and starting fresh but didn't say it because I once suggested a new avatar and that didn't work out!  So now that you say it, yes a new makeover is always a good tactic, for yourself not others. 

Everything is sacred.

Facts of Life

The only thing that makes people fat is eating too much! Just put the friggin’ fork down. Cut your intake by 50%. Be javoonit rahm kon.

No matter what you do, those cheeks and ghab ghab will always weight you down. That’s just you. It’s your face. Change your glasses and fix your hair. That might help combat the pumpkin effect. In the still frame of the vid, you look like an old lady in a rocking chair with her KAAMVAA on her lap. Sit up straight like the young man you still are and shout out, I BELIEVE I CAN FLY, I BELIEVE I CAN TOUCH THE SKY. Why do you wear glasses like you work in a lab with Dr. Pasteur?

Don’t film yourself (unless it’s on a cell phone while you jog). You’re setting yourself up for defeat. It’s the 22-Bahman effect. You set the bar purposefully and publicly so unrealistically high...it’s almost like you want an excuse not to shape up if you fail this time.

Think of your nephew. Teach him that getting healthy is a private life style change that needs commitment and responsibility. Not a video camera and empty promises.

I don’t know. Maybe you need a bit of attention? Call me. I’ll give you some. And I know you have friends and family. They love you. And ladies waiting for you to shape up. Maskhare bazi basse.

I’m telling it like it is. Don’t sugar coat any of this because you’ll probably eat it!!!

I’m still not talking to you but when fat issues come up, I have to talk. That’s just me.

Dear Monda:

 My favourite dance is a mix of Persian, belly dance and Lambada:)))) none of them done professionally but in my family room with you tube 's help. I really believe that we do not need to formalize the activity ,if we make it easy and convenient we would do it regularly.

The only catch is that my son is scarred for life :))) that's how he explains his experience of watching me dance:)) Therefore I try to dance when I am alone at home :-)

Take care,

Tahirih

DK jaan you right! JJJ any hunger strikes in Mexico u can join?!

It doesn't have to be about Iran you can join a hunger strike for the spotted owl or saving an old tree or something! 

BTW you still smoke?  That'd be really bad in this day and age. 

Everything is sacred.

FYI/Hunger Strike in NY This Weekend

Global Campaign for Human Rights in Iran's Symbolic Hunger Strike in New York on February 20 MEDIA ALERT by Solidarity Committee for the Advancement of Democracy in Iran

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JJ - So Green with Envy that

one slithering attempt of a lovebite could constitute your entire annual phyto nutrient requirements.

Here's another tip:

Colonic irritation now I'm serious(almost). Except for specific herbs and spices e.g. chilies, only eat things that you know your bottom wouldn't totally refuse to take up. 

Think about it. It makes total sense.The thought of that hormone-ridden hamburger hernia....

Oh and, could you please do the dreadmill on stilts in the next video? a can-can would be great start.

Your own personal (in training)

AKHteest

PS So where is the list of stuff you do and eat? 

Tahiri jan, breakfast and dance

are definitely sure ways to keep light.  You are right on. I should take your advice and be more mindful about consistently implementing them in my life.  I haven't been to dance classes for the past 3 weeks and I do notice it in my energy level, mood and the way I fit in my clothes.  What's your favorite dance?

Diet in-law

All you need, my friend, is a wife with her live-in mother. Then you'll start losing from hair on the top, all the way down to your love handle; even your tattoo will fade away. Believe you me.

Fun video! I liked it, but you cheated on the opening scene!

First of all what kind of vazneh is that?! Electronic and two wires? What is the other wire for? One to power up and the 2nd one?!  If a poor kid in streets of Tehran has access to this vazneh he can charge people dooble, possibly soobleh!

You cheated on the first scene, you had 10 pounds of clothes and shoes on you! The watch itself is 5 lbs!

I don't know of any good diet or eating technique, so far I never had to loose weight but as I get older I see more!  So I can't give much of an advise except to ditch the ipod headset, why you need to hear music when you're sweating and running?! I also recommend eating a lot of entree salads, like salads with chicken breast or fish and sometimes shredded beef.

 I think that'd help.  Basically make it so that you don't enjoy eating, eat food with no taste for a while, like toufood!  But seriously getting used to entree salad (big salad ;-) I think may be the key to salvation and ultimately democracy in Iran!

Everything is sacred.

BREAKFAST!!!!

Dear JJ I watched your video and one thing caught my attention about your diet and it is skipping breakfast.

 It is a proven fact that people who eat breakfast are slimmer, because they do not over eat at the end of the day. That's why we say eat your breakfast alone, have lunch with a friend and give your supper to your enemy!

Also  keep in mind that changes in your diet and life style must be in a way that you can sustain them for life to avoid yo yo dieting. 

 it also appeared to me that your not enjoying your exercise, and it is very important to participate in an activity that you enjoy, because it will motivate you to continue your activity.

I HATE treadmills and other gadgets, so I dance every day with a favourite music and it really works and you will stay tone and lean:)))also keeps your spirit high, a natural antidepressant:))))

Keep up the good work you already look good,

Tahirih

Lower your caloric intake

Keep it under 2000.  So long as you do that, you can eat pretty much anything you want.  Although you may want to be careful about other things such as cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.  Exercise is also a big factor.  You can have high calorie intake if you exercise a lot.  I'm a long distance runner, so I eat like a pig (huge bowls of ice cream-mango being my favorite flavor- I get it from an Indian grocery store).  But I burn all those calories.  I figure that I burn about 1100-1200 calories minimum with every run.  

The bottom line is watch the calorie count and you should shed a few pounds very easily.  It's hard for most people to lower the amount of food intake which comes with lower calories.  But you should know that it's hard at first, but after a few months of lowering the food intake, your stomach will actually shrink, and you won't even be able to eat large amounts of food.  It's pretty amazing.  

Keep up the good work! 

doing a good job...

Generally, healthy weight loss is about 2lbs per week. 

But I see JJ everyday and he is eating well (lots of veggies, good meals, and very little sweets or junk). 

He gets plenty of rest and sleep which is necessary.

Not smoking.

Drinking just on occasion and not too much (couple of beers, 1 margarita or so).

Not taking any drugs.

Exercising well.

I don't see the excessive weight loss as unhealthy.  He will be able to maintain his weight loss if he continues to be aware of what he is eating and continues to exercise consistently.

Good job!  Very good!  :)

Thanks sisi joon for your comment, JJ is wonderful himself, and so are you :)

Thanks from khepeloo

Nazy: Thanks for being kind. But I don't see any significant visible signs yet. Well, my ring is not choking my finger like before, but that's about it. And yes, Robert is awesome. So talented for his young age.

Yolanda: I meant it! Dealing with "these people" is a real challenge, albeit a fun one -- for the most part.

Khar: There will be a Part 2. Robert will be standing on top of the stairs with his camera, you hear the theme from "Rocky" and I'll appear looking like Sylvester Stalone all fit and ready to kick ass.

Mitra: I owe everything to IC readers. Eenam roosh :>)

Samsam: You suggested "morning; wake up 4am, black tea + 1hour treadmill+1/2 rowing+1 hour stepmaster+ lift weight & body tuneup + barfix 45 min + sauna." Meemeeram baba! I'd rather stay fat.

Monda: Once you start and get on a roll, it doesn't take determination or will power. It becomes routine and actually the opposite becomes unbearable.

Setareh: How about a little challenge? We'll compete to see which one of us loses more weight each week. Come on... it will be fun!

Princess: You need to lose weight? How many green apples do you eat each day?

Ramin: Regime change... good one! :)))))

Marjan: Hasoodeet shod 14 pond kam kardam? Yes, I was and probably still am obese. More reason to get in shape. Thanks for the tips. Alhagh keh artisti!

It tired me out

just watching you running on the treadmill :)). There is a much easier solution that requires no exertion whatsoever and costs only $5. A roll of ducts tape:)). Free advice to a man who deserves the best.

Your secret admirer,

Bahram G

OH, just one suggestion if I may....

JJ jan,

Some parts of our bodies are just subject to accumulate and keep the fat cells, more than other parts. This is what we call the "local fats" and it won't disappear so easily with the diet and exercise. The only radical way to get rid of that is to do a LIPO.

This is something you may think about in the near future as you are nearing the 50. The area under the chin is mostly one of them and will give a very good result under the LIPO.....Some of my friends did it and are very satisfy with the result.

Some years ago, I got LIPO on the saddlebags too and am very satisfy of having done it :)

Bust lucks. 

how horrible. I put on ten pounds by just watching the video!

Don't pat yourself on the back. If you've lost 14 pounds in 3 weeks, chances are that you were clinically obese in the first place. No normal person looses that much unless on hungerstrike in the middle of the Sahara!

Aren't you bored?Wanna bet money, that you won't be able to keep it up this way?

Thousands of years of entertaining games and you use those idiotic repetitive beyond boring - suicide -inducing gadgets. Or are you trying to improve your maths by counting calories?

What happened to your photography walks? Go macro on weeds and worms. You'll have to bend down!

Go dancing, learn fencing, play tennis, jump up and down or go French and really be democratic and go demonstrate along the streets on a weekly basis! With extra sine zani, that should work out your biceps too.

Here are a few other tips.

Learn Ballet. You'll be all peachy in a pink frou-frou and you'll learn how to cheat the weighing machine on your toes.

There. 20 pounds gone already.

Chew your food! Chew your tongue if you like. Tongues are quite heavy, so that should loose quite a few kilos! Just spit out the blood at the right time. A bit like the Edwardian Chew-Chew diet. This has been highly recommended for women by their husbands.

Become a Hausmann

Help your sister around the house. Lazy Iranian chauvinist! Clean the windows, mard, I promise you your eyesight will improve almost instantly.And if you fall off, gravity will teach you how to fly angelically

Your laptop Just put it somewhere where you have to stand to fiddle with it. Mine's on top of the washing machine. I loose weight when I watch it wiggle on the hot cycle. Yeah, genius!

Eat your heart out Stop eating animal products every day. Can't help it? Eat your heart out, if you can reach it!

Failing that. Get a job at your local Chinese butcher's. Trust me on this, it's the ultimate appetite suppressant!

Or go Green. Get yourself a carnivorous plant that munches on your thighs.

Discover religion and find your soul. Souls weigh a minimum of 7 pounds. 

The trick is to then become an atheist and you instantly, magically loose 7 pounds on the spot. There is no empirical data for this, but hey, it's all about faith!

Agnostics, bad luck. Serves you right though for being so wishy-washy. You'll only loose half.

Go find Sally (or was it Sandy. I can't remember)on the other side of town. Exert yourself. It's all about love and sharing afterall!

Plan for  your future Do anything sinful you can think of. You'll end up in the sauna (hell) and as long as no one leaves the door open to cause a draft, you'll be in shape Forever!

Pull all your teeth out. together with mercury they weigh tons. You won't be able to stuff yourself so much and the probability of loosing your false set is quite high.

Be Stupid Stop reading books or do anything even vaguely cerebral. All the energy will go to your brain instead of working it off your giant belly.

In fact, only consume this sort of drivel!

(Am in the same boat, but luckily not together in the sinking ship!)

We all need to change our regime!

Our current regime is bad for our health. 

You actually looked Very Good on VOA ;0)

But to re assure You I feel the same with my weight and YO YO Diets.

Good Luck and hope you will be slim for your Knighthood Ceremony on Time ;0)

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