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“You already got 100% of your value out of that food by taking five bites “- Dr. Lewis

For me it was around the start of week 2 when i noticed my energy level going up…like way up.  More so than before I started the diet.  Hope that helps.  I just figure its my body tapping into all the excess fat to use as fuel.  I have so much energy now that I decided to try adding in a short workout today.  Felt pretty good.  Even though I’m s…[Read more]

I just bought caramel macchiato flavored coffee…..amazing!!

Since I’m only used to drinking one cup of regular coffee in the morning I hope I’m able to sleep tonight  

I’m still hanging in, still feeling weak and exhausted but not giving up

Right guys.  Just trust the process; the rest will take care of themselves.  Amy, if you back away from the scale (and don’t use it as a subconscious crutch) you may find that you adhere to the diet much better than you otherwise would.  Good luck!!  

AWESOME, Marie!  7 pounds in 3 days is BRILLIANT!!!  Doesn’t it feel amazing?  Doin…[Read more]

I would not be able to resist lol.

For the first time in years I’m actually looking forward to stepping on the scale each morning.

I might weigh myself, just to keep things real. Lol. Only if the scale is out and available at my daughters house. I’m not sure I can resist, actually. 

Off to the airport soon!

Another great reminder about buying and eating regular food:

“You are paying for the opportunity to taste the food, not finish it.”- Dr Lewis

This will be my mantra this week!!

That’s wonderful Marie! So glad you stuck it out yesterday.  Hope today is a little easier

Dr lewis- I was congratulating Marie on her 6lb loss not saying I lost 6 lbs. But I’m hoping the scale will show at least a 6 lb loss for me this week. So far it’s only showing 4.4lb loss. But i still have today and tomorrow before my week 2 weigh in.…[Read more]

It’s so hard to believe I am down 7lbs since Tuesday morning. I got on the scale this morning and I’m down to 164. Tuesday morning I was 171.

Feeling good. I can’t wait to see what the scale says next Tuesday after one full week.

Yep.  But hang in there.  It gets better fast.  PLEASE, though, eat the same amount of food when you do eat.  Don’t vary the amount!!!  

Those numbers all look logical to me.  Again, your body loses about 8 oz of fat/8hours.  Variation is because of your scale.

Still, you are doing GREAT!  Keep up the good work.  Since you aren’t going to be weighing yourself while on vacation, make a point of just taking single bites of items of food.  Really go for the flavor, nothing else.  Tas…[Read more]

Marie – Great.  Fight the good fight.  Just one more hour …  Stay busy, keep your mind occupied with other things.  You’ve got this!!

Amy – Congrats!!!!  

It’s been a rough morning, not gonna lie. I have never had more than one cup of coffee a day. I just poured myself a second cup to get past the hunger hump right now. I’m not allowing myself to eat until noon. One more hour, I can do it

Well 4 lbs is 4 lbs !   May have been less than you expected but just think of what that 4 lbs of fat looked like.  I like to picture it…like those pics you see online of what 5 lbs of fat looks like.  Have a wonderful time on your vacation! And looking forward to the quotes you will be posting about eating out. Those will definitely com…[Read more]

6 lbs already!!! Yippee🎉🎊🎆

Have a great vacation!

On to day 4. Today’s weight 165. Down almost 6lbs in the first 3 days. I’m going to weigh daily for the first week then only once a week until goal.

Amy you’re right about not entertaining those thoughts. I know I can “talk” myself in to eating if I start thinking one or two extra bites won’t matter. Then I’ll end up with way too many “extras”…[Read more]

That’s great Rebekah!! Good to see you!!