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I am in complete agreement with you, Kathy!

Trick and switch the craving. For example, when I banished ALL chocolate out of my diet (before finding the 5BD), whenever I’d get a craving for it, I’d buy a box of the diet hot chocolate mix. Each packet was only 25 calories, 0.5g fat, but I’d still get all the flavor and it would ‘trick’ the craving. I always try to find a way to trick and…[Read more]

man, i wish i could like pickles, lol

Rae that is a great idea!!! I’m always craving something salty too!!! Gotta go buy those pickles!!!

I don’t think there is any legal issue with ordering and paying for a kids meal when you are an adult. They give you less and charge you less so it should be fine. I saw 2 teenagers at Disney Land order a kids meal and slpit it!! No one said anything to them. If you guys/gals are eating at restauarants with that stringent policy….. I’d choose…[Read more]

so… what about carrying a card that says something like "i am on a restricted volume diet… please allow me to order a child-sized portion", etc? is this a possibility?

you know… speaking of child-size i actually stocked up on some Gerber’s Toddlers foods. they make a really good assortment of meals and snacks in small sizes do they can be…[Read more]

Rdr72 –

Regarding your ideal weight, it is ultimately dictated by how much fat you can pinch around your stomach. It should land you somewhere between 137 and 172, probably closer to the former. You’ll just have to see as you go. Good luck!!

Re: Ten Snickers for ten days

I think the snickers bar was to get us to realise that five bites look like. I have done that and it seems to work fine for me. However, my choice it to make healthier choices eating fruits, grains and veggies so I can make it a healthier ride for me and my body on the five bite diet.
Snickers to me are great but…[Read more]

I’m 6′ 0".

Hi Klculmer,

Yes I know what you mean. During this time of the month I get these cravings. I had already had my last 5 bites for the day when the craving began. I tried to ignore it. I focused on other things but alas I gave in. Guess we all cannot be strong like Rae, but we would like to be I had another 5 bites but when I weighed myself…[Read more]

By the way, we were looking at some older pics of my husband today, and he put on the same clothes he was wearing in the pics and I re-took his picture to see/show the ‘before/current’ pics of him. WOW. WHAT a difference 30lbs makes!!Post edited by: Rae, at: 2008/04/29 09:49

Thank you for asking! My husband actually deploys this weekend. Originally, he had a duty day (where he spends all day and night on the ship) just before they leave, but he paid a crewpal (who is single) $100 to take over his duty day just so’s he can have 1 extra day with me. Things like that make me want to cry and hold him close and never let…[Read more]

GREAT!!! Love it!!!

Well, thanks. I appreciate it.

Firstly, the kids meal thing is very interesting. Of course we can’t break the law, but hopefully popular opinion (or tons of people joining the FBD) will eventually persuade restaurant owners to open their kids meals to everyone.

KlCulmer, Yes. I am perfectly OK with not cheating, but everytime you do it makes it harder to get back on track.…[Read more]

Hi Renewal!
If I have a craving I force my self to wait until meal time then eat just that for my 5 bites, like 5 bites of ice cream, or brownie, or a hot dog, etc. Snacking, in my opinion, may be the reason we are all overweight!! Good luck.

Hey Rae, is your husband deployed yet? I want to remember to pray for you both during the time he’s away. How did the family reunion go? Were they really surprised at your weight loss? All my family is so supportive. I’ve slacked off a little cause I’m at the weight that I am comfortable at, even though I should lose another 20 pounds. I…[Read more]

I also would like to add to that as well and 2nd that. Where else can you go that gives so much support, coaching, help, and answers? I’ve read quite a few diet books, but NEVER has the author provided an online support forum or has even volunteered to take time out of their day (and they weren’t doctors!) to answer questions and coach people like…[Read more]

This is why I’m hoping that the law won’t have a problem with it, cause then Dr. Lewis could hand them out to those of us who wanted them!! I just don’t know the laws surrounding this, if it’s legal, etc. cause the last thing I want to do is to have his medical license taken away.

wow i’m curious about this too–i’ve had places that wont seel me kids meals as well…