5:2 Diet book author and TV presenter, Michael Mosley, missing

[danny la rouge]

Search under way after TV presenter Michael Mosley goes missing in Greece Michael Mosley: TV presenter missing on Greek island of Symi

There would appear to be strange circumstances surrounding his disappearance. But it doesn’t sound good.

I’ve watched a few of his documentaries. I also read his 5:2 book and tried it, but put on weight over the four or so months I did it. (I was also very grumpy on fast days).

 

[nogojones]

I’ve watched a few of his documentaries. I also read his 5:2 book and tried it, but put on weight over the four or so months I did it. (I was also very grumpy on fast days).

So this marriage thing was just setting up an alibi then?

We won't snitch.

 

[felixthecat]

It's very odd. It's a relatively small place to go missing in isn't it?

 

[nottsgirl]

Apparently he tried to walk back from the beach to the centre of the island by a route that’s impassible and difficult. I hope they find him ok.

 

[BassJunkie]

I've enjoyed listening to his "Just One Thing" series on R4.

Perhaps because of that, I've also enjoyed the pastiche of those on Dead Ringers.

But having heard this news, it makes me feel sad, as I feel fond towards him for those reasons.

 

[Orang Utan]

I hope he hasn’t forgotten to monitor his blood sugar levels

 

[ChrisD]

Perhaps because of that, I've also enjoyed the pastiche of those on Dead Ringers.

The last tweet he's posted is about that...
I do hope he's ok.

 

[8ball]

Just heard about this.

V. odd - hope he’s ok.

 

[Wilf]

Yes, very odd. Aside from some sort of deliberate disappearance or kidnapping, he should have been found by now. Don't know the island, but with drones and human/dog searchers you'd think they'd have discovered him, be it good news or bad. Hope it turns out well.

 

[danny la rouge]

CCTV appears to show Michael Mosley after leaving beach Michael Mosley: CCTV appears to show TV presenter after leaving beach



It’s getting odder.

 

[sojourner]

I like this fella, his Just One Thing is excellent. It's really not looking good

 

[Orang Utan]

Lots of concern about him on social media.
Dunno why - he was one of those diet grifters who gave dangerous advice. Fuck him.

 

[danny la rouge]

Lots of concern about him on social media.
Dunno why - he was one of those diet grifters who gave dangerous advice. Fuck him.

He really wasn’t. His advice was always based on science.

 

[Johnny Vodka]

Lots of concern about him on social media.
Dunno why - he was one of those diet grifters who gave dangerous advice. Fuck him.

Bit of a shite thing to say Orang Utan Not sure if he's a grifter, TBF. He's a bit twee, but, like other posters, I've enjoyed his Just One Thing podcast. (Depending on how this turns out I hope that podcast name isn't used as a joke. )

 

[Orang Utan]

A diabetic friend of mine took his advice and ended up in A&E, so….

 

[Orang Utan]

Though I believe pretty much anyone who writes a diet book is a grifter (with caveats, of course)

 

[danny la rouge]

A diabetic friend of mine took his advice and ended up in A&E, so….

Whenever I saw his shows he always said “if you’re diabetic, etc etc, consult your GP before doing x, y or z”.

 

[danny la rouge]

Though I believe pretty much anyone who writes a diet book is a grifter (with caveats, of course)

Depends whether you mean “a book on diet” or “a diet book”.

 

[Orang Utan]

Depends whether you mean “a book on diet” or “a diet book”.

A diet book.

 

[Orang Utan]

Whenever I saw his shows he always said “if you’re diabetic, etc etc, consult your GP before doing x, y or z”.

Their GP recommended the book

 

[Cid]

He really wasn’t. His advice was always based on science.

Not really. Even 5:2 is not particularly well established. Keto certainly isn't. And a lot of this stuff, even when it has some level of 'scientific backing' really means 'it works if you stick to it for a limited period, and have a specific lifestyle, but then your body adapts and you feel like shit because it's clearly your fault and thus unto eating disorders'.

Still, hope he is found of course. Plenty of friends who are worse cranks.

 

[Orang Utan]

I have probably been radicalised by the Maintenance Phase podcast, but am not a fan of weight-loss diets, though was hardly a fan of them before

 

[Plumdaff]

I have probably been radicalised by the Maintenance Phase podcast, but am not a fan of weight-loss diets, though was hardly a fan of them before

I think I've permanently screwed my metabolism having dieted for extensive periods of my adult life and that podcast has been a real help in ditching that mentality. I got to meet Aubrey Gordon earlier this year after a showing of her film, she's a phenomenal person.

Still hope this man is found, awful for him and family.

 

[marty21]

I like the TV shows I've seen , seems a nice chap , but not looking good atm.

 

[Red Cat]

He does seem a nice chap (and exactly the kind of person who should be described as a chap). I don't even watch much TV but he's on the Radio a lot, I hear him often when I'm driving.

 

[Orang Utan]

Btw i only know him as an author of diet books. Did not know he was also a media personality.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Btw i only know him as an author of diet books. Did not know he was also a media personality.

His podcasts "Just One Thing" are really good.

Also his his TV programme about the brain and neuroscience was very interesting. Plus he once ate a tapeworm to test what effect it had.

Tbf his diet books, for me, are the least interesting thing about him

 

[Boris Sprinkler]

Maybe he’s just on a diet from society?

 

[kalidarkone]

Maybe he’s just on a diet from society?

Too soon man......

 

[Boris Sprinkler]

Too soon man......

Just a thought. Maybe some people don’t like our neo fascist society? Can we not consider stepping out when all our so called culture offers is usuary enslavement for the sole purpose of been born.
I can certainly see why someone would put their passport in their shoes and fuck off.
But no one has any better ideas do they?
Oh noes he disappeared!!
Maybe he fucking wanted to live?