Today we start a new series here at Colaspot. Unfortunately named “On The Spot”, it’s an attempt to fool myself into posting more. I’m going to pick a topic and talk about it for 5 minutes. No more, no less. Another 5 minutes tops to edit and add any necessary links.

First up On The Spot is the Shangri-La Diet. I read about this last week on Kathy Sierra’s Creating Passionate Users site, and it seems to be the darling of the blogosphere. Here are the rules:

1. Pick a two-hour window during the day. Do not put anything into your mouth during this time, EXCEPT water and:

2. 1-3 tablespoons canola or extra-light olive oil, OR:

3. 1-3 tablespoons sugar dissolved in water (apparently the effect varies with the amount)

4. There is no rule 4 (well, the sugar or oil has to be taken in the middle of the two-hour period.. that’s it).

This method (”diet” really isn’t the right word) is supposed to trick your brain into thinking that food is scarce and reducing your appetite accordingly. Go read about it yourself. My time’s up.

Want to see your topic On The Spot? Let us know.