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Thanks doc, you’re right and that is the main thing I have an issue with regarding fasting, the complete shutdown of one’s system. And then abstaining from food entirely doesn’t allow me to practice a different relationship with it. And it’s incredibly fast compared to everything else out there, it’s basically light speed in terms of dieting.…[Read more]

Hey Chloe –

I get the idea of motivation waning as time goes on. BUTTTT – one thing I’ve learned is that it’s much easier to RIDE THE MOMENTUM than to INTERRUPT the process.  It’s so much hard to get back on once we over-indulge and increase the quantity. This is one instance where I’ve found that it’s really important to AIM FOR THE BULLSEYE!!…[Read more]

Great!!

Right, Chloe.  There literally isn’t a better, faster weight-loss program out there.  So if your progress is slow at times, remind yourself that there is no diet that would be more effective, except going on a complete fast.  But even a complete fast has it’s issues that I don’t like.  You are shutting down the GI tract completely, and this is cou…[Read more]

Dr. Lewis, Thanks for this word.  I have generally avoided granola bars and such things.  I guess there is nothing magic about Snicker Bars.  When I finish my last six Snicker Bars, I will get some other “treat” to get the last 12 pounds off! Sean

Right on, Gayle.

Whatever you want: Payday bars, Kind bars, Granola bars.  They are all a good 5-bite meal option.  But ensure that the bar is about 2 oz (no king-sized bars!)

Breakfast finished, mischief managed!Down a another half lb today, keeping my habit structures going. Some new thoughts and feelings have come up that I’ve had to combat a bit:

sabotaging thought: “Only half a lb down, this is going to take forever!”

Response: “It will take longer if I give up and don’t push myself forward. It’s guaranteed to…[Read more]

Hello Day 5!!

Well I made it through yesterday. There were some tricky moments – but they were only moments. So glad I stayed on plan. I wasn’t close to going off. Today will be jam packed and I am am going to mentally focus and get ready. I may try new bars because the artificial sugar in the bars I’m eating may be wreaking havoc on my belly. I…[Read more]

Great observation SCS!!

When I think about how fleeting those extra bites are – I wonder why I partake? Literally the only difference of taking those extra bites is a few more seconds or minutes of enjoyment. Unfortunately – I don’t feel more satisfied. I just want more and more anyway. Waking up with a flatter stomach and less fat around my body…[Read more]

Great job! One day flows into the next. Time marches on quickly. Might as well make it well spent.

Anyone have ideas for savory bars instead of sweets like snickers that may fit the bill? Cannot believe I’m saying this, as im a chocoholic.

2nd meal went well today, keeping strong, drinking coffee and water, reminding myself what I’m trying to accomplish.

Yes, Dr Lewis, the first few bites of the potatoes were amazing, for sure. The last few bites were repetitive and the deliciousness had a diminishing return.

Great suggestion, spiderchlome! I had a cup of tea after my lunch today and it was the perfect warming comforting “ending” to my meal!  And thanks for the weight loss encouragement, too

Hi Chloe –

Thanks for responding so thoughtfully! I greatly appreciate it!! I try to do the same. I enjoy the communication. It helps to keep us motivated and on track. It also gives us some ideas and useful perspective. In addition to a mindset shift, having the smaller portions and resetting that hunger stat is a physiological change that…[Read more]

I know that horrible feeling as well, it helps to remember how bad that feels when you sense yourself thinking about eating a 6th bite, instant deterrent. Also if you’re looking for something hot and comforting, tea and coffee can really do the trick. like if the thought is “aw but these potatoes are so warm and comforting” you can respond with…[Read more]

I find that part about the not eating anything put in front of you vs fighting your cravings. The switchover to that mindset is the craziest thing I’ve experienced regarding this diet and it is a total superpower. So much so that it’s hard to believe that we’re capable of it! In fact I did the same thing and went back to watch old videos to see…[Read more]

@drlewis I love that phrase “the gradual and comfortable snuffing of hunger”. Because I’m taking so much time (20 min total) to finish the meal, the sense of wanting to be done overrides the excitement of eating even by the time I get to the 3rd bite! I have also had success with just eating 5 bites real quick and moving on with it so I don’t want…[Read more]

The chats are a GAME CHANGER!!