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Gomyers –

Adding amino acids to your diet will not give you increased energy. As long as your body has fat on it, that will be the preferred carbon source that your body uses. Excess amino acids that float around your blood stream may be broken down for gluconeogenesis (creating sugar out of them) and then used that way, but again your body is…[Read more]

Hello Chigirl,

I am not exercising to increase weight loss. This diet has exceeded my expectations for quick weight loss. My original motivation to loose weight was to get ready for a 197 mile relay from Mt Hood to the Oregon coast in late August. While the weight loss us essential, being able to run 3 six mile legs of the relay requires a lot…[Read more]

I start to ready your book again plus being conntected to Slimmingstation has help. Like you said it takes time you do learn from trail and error. Like I’m doing but each its getting better. After I eat I brush my teeth and sit in my quiet room exercise and read and listen to music.
I have gone back to diet food. But re-reading your book and…[Read more]

Hi Dr. Lewis ~ Thank you for your response & added support with this program. I am sticking to the 5 bites as we discussed, but I gained back the 1/2 pound I lost yesterday. It is a bit frustrating but I am trying to really hang in there this time. I have not had a BM in about a week, so I am sure that has something with the fluctuating weight. I…[Read more]

Chigirl – It sounds like you are very motivated and determined. That is an excellent first start. I don’t know why your weight is fluctuating from day to day, but your body can’t "hold onto" its weight for much longer, no matter how much your body want to "hold on". Your body is constantly striving to keep it’s weight constant (which will make…[Read more]

Hi Kimmiepooh ~ Thanks for sharing your story & words of encouragement/support. I am also glad to hear that you are going to give it another go. We all went through our setbacks, struggles & achievements. But, we all know that this program really works & pretty fast! You will lose those 10 pounds that you gained back in no time at all. Then you…[Read more]

Hi Gomyers ~ Welcome & thanks for your story about the exercising while on this program. I was doing a lot of aerobics, walking & some running before I started the 5BD. But, I was barely seeing any weight loss results, even with eating less. Once I started this program I have only been taking walks outside for 30-60 a few times a week. I only walk…[Read more]

Good for you for giving it another try! I am doing exactly the same thing, today is day 2! I started back in November, lost 45 pounds by January – then have started and stopped for 5 months! I gained back 10 pounds, but I believe that I will make it to the end this time! You can too!!

Kim:P

Hi Barbara ~ Thank you so much for your reply ~ it is nice when I know someone is encouraged by my daily posts. I wish more people would share their stories, daily struggles and achievements! I know it really helps me to keep going strong when I know that I am not in this alone. I just joined this forum last week after going at this "alone" since…[Read more]

:angry: Thanks for the good words. I am counting on myself and this forum to get me through 50 useless pounds.

Hi Barbara ~ ~ Welcome Back! I know how hard it is to lose the weight and then gain some again. I also started this at the end of February ~ I would have reached my goal awhile ago if I just stuck to this program. I have gone on & off many times myself so I know the struggle all too well. This is the best "diet" that I have ever been on with…[Read more]

Great! Welcome back, Barbara!
Use the weight tracking feature so I can help you with your progress.

We are all here to help!
Al

Hi Arleen ~ Thank you so much your message & words of encouragement today as well. I am now going through the acid reflux (GERD) stage of the program. But, I took some acid reducers that prevent and relieve the pain & discomfort ~ very similar to Prilosec OTC. I am feeling much better today, but there is still a bit left ~ but it’s manageable. I…[Read more]

Hello Chigirl,

Thank you for your story and words of encouragement. Also Congratulations on this weeks success and motivation. I have been dieting and trying all kinds of different weight loss methods. In a course of 7 years I lost 125 pounds. That would have been great but unfortunately I have still another 100 to go. I was on a three year…[Read more]

Hi Brian ~ Thank you SO much for your very happy message. Yes, I am feeling great today & got into a pair of pants that I was not able to wear before ~ amazing to me! I am glad that we are here to give each other a much needed boost. This program does really work, so make today a great one! I hope you have a wonderful week too!

Chigirl,

Way to go – it was just one week ago that you were down. What a difference a week makes. I believe this is the only true way to lose weight. It is definately not easy but nothing worth while is. Have a great week!

Hi SkinnyGirl ( ~ It is so wonderful that you shared your story with me & everyone. I know how it feels to have gone off & on the program many times. Joining this forum has been a great support for me to really stay motivated & on track this time. It is nice to know that you understand my struggles and we have things in common. Today is the start…[Read more]

Hey Chigirl! I am a lot like you in the fact that I am 34 years old and I to started back in Feb. I have started and stopped so many times. At first I lost 28 lbs but I have since put back on about 38lbs. I don’t know why I can not stick to this. I am very successful in every aspect of my life except my weight. It is a constant battle. I…[Read more]

Great Renewal. Glad to hear that everything went well. I think it would be great if you added your weight loss data to the weight tracker and copied the code to you personal profile so we can all follow your progress.

al

Hi everyone

Dr Lewis, I had my surgery on july 2nd..the results are awesome. I weighted in at 176 on friday and this is due to the swelling and the fluids that was used. My Dr told me that I will be losing even more as the swelling goes down…a total of about 5 pds was lipoed.

I will definitely keep you up to date.