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Hi Shanni,

Thanks for your question. Firstly, I think it would be a good idea to see a physician to help you with this and to prescribe medication. You are accurately describing the symptoms of depression, and I think you have a ‘mixed type’ (though I would have to ask you more about it). A ‘mixed type’ depression is one that has both…[Read more]

Absolutely–a huge difference. It is this:

If you stick to 580 Cals/day, that might mean a LARGE salad for one meal, yet a SMALL chocolate cake for another. Because your stomach, then, is experiencing different stretches for each meal, you will always be hungry. This just doesn’t work. I don’t want you to be hungry after the first three days.…[Read more]

Still, a great job! Spread the word!

Al

Thanks Dr Lewis. If I was not having my ps done I would have kept on going. The fact that I was focused and lost 30-35 before a month is inspiring for me.

I am indeed tempted to continue and lose the extra. I keep thinking about it and hey next month this same time I would be 140 pounds. However based on our previous conversation I must…[Read more]

Great.

Good job, Renewal! I think that leveling off at 170 is fine for a while, but there will come a time, not too far in the future, when you get an itch to get thinner and healthier. Then jump back on board. We are always here to help!

Al

Rae. Come on. What are you playing games for? Let’s just finish this thing. Start now–five bites, twice a day. Realistically, It’s just not that hard. So get on with it and get done with it.

Al

Georgiarf –

No. I do not count bites. I’ve just learned what’s right for me. I’m a fairly young, active, guy, and for me my typical day goes like this:

Starbucks grande latte in the morning (nothing else, but plenty of calories there)

Double Cheeseburger at McDonalds, no fries, small reg coke

Split a typical restaurant dinner with my wife…[Read more]

Georgiarf –

Thanks for the questions.

First, every single time you stick to five bites for a meal, it counts. All those meals that you eat perfectly add up and amount to a lot of weight loss. ‘Falling off the wagon’ just delays the time when you are going to be finished with this diet, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that your body is…[Read more]

Well, I’m on my third day and things are going well. I am definitely not starving altho I’ve only lost 1 lb. I’m going to try to stick to Snickers this weekend. Weekends are sOOOOOOOOOOOOO hard!:sick:

Great, Barbara. Remember: you are running a race. Once you start, there’s no point in turning back. In fact, keep the pace going quickly so you get done sooner. And once you cross that finish line, you are done for the rest of your life. I’m here to help you cross it. Let’s do it this time!!!

Al

You can do it Shanni!!

Great! I can’t either.

Al

Thanks for yout response–that helps a lot. Yes, this past week has been wonderful. I’m on my sesond week and cant wait to see how much weight I lose next!

Hello Shanni –

I wrote a long response to this yesterday, but it evidently didn’t post. So it goes again:

The concept that eating very few calories causes your body to hold onto fat is absurd. The only people who would propagate such a misconception is someone (or group) who has financial interests in keeping you overweight. (For example,…[Read more]

I know I’m sure here! I love reading the threads, the online chats, etc. and getting the motivation and support that always helps me out.

is anybody out there? did i miss something about the forum being over or something?

Ah, great! Thanks for responding—-I was curious about that; if one meal a day was dangerous for maintenance, even though it feels normal for me. And you are right, that’s what got me to the 95 lbs. —-Five Bite Diet—-literally, 2x a day. No way to fail if you eat only 2 2.07oz Snickers bars a day, that’s for sure. :cheer:

Yep. If that works for you, that’s perfect. The regimen of five bites 2x/day, though, works the best for most people to get to their dream weight (it WILL get EVERYONE to their dream weight). Once there, I leave it up to you to find a regimen that feels comfortable for you and that is easy to control. Sounds like you have it–GREAT!

You didn’t ‘mess up’, but what you are eating is more than five bites. I don’t like that. Just get the job done. If you stack your slice of deli beef, deli turkey, and swiss cheese, and have 5 small bites, more than half of it will be left over. All bites will taste exactly the same, and the larger number of bites that you are eating will mean…[Read more]