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By the way, my husband said it’s FAR much easier on this diet than with any others he’s ever been on.Post edited by: Rae, at: 2008/04/23 08:34

EXCELLENT point Shanni!! It’s amazing how much money we’re actually saving on our grocery bill alone. I read things in the news that says Americans are starting to choose between gas and food, and maybe….just maybe, this *could* be the cure for America’s obesity epidemic LOL. People can’t afford to eat, so they lose weight driving everywhere, or…[Read more]

Hey Doc,
Do you have any stats on successful weight loss and how long those successful ones kept it off? I’m concerned about what to do when I finish losing my weight. I’m over half-way there, now, and would like to start making a plan for "after-5 bites".
Kathy

Hey Rae, you have the same stats as me except you are much younger. I am 55. I think this diet is the best thing I’ve tried. I just went back on 2 candy bars a day, starting Sunday, to jump start so BIG weight loss. I started at 194 in March and am down to 164.4, today!! I’m totally happy, though Doc says it should have come off…[Read more]

Outstanding post. We all could learn from these words. Thank you, Shanni.

I am going to comment on the potential here:

During menstruation you lose not just blood but endometrial tissue (CELLS) that your body then has to start rebuilding for the next month. Prior to your period, as the tissue is growing the most, a lot of estrogen is being produced by the ovary to STIMULATE your appetite so you have more sugar around…[Read more]

I agree–It’s often a very emotional time. And it’s also very accepted as the "norm" for many women to give into overeating during that tom. I actually would have started last week but put it off because I know what I’m like starting anything when I feel that way. But now that I’m really committed to this i’m trying to inundate my head with only…[Read more]

Shannon,
Stick with this group! They are great motivators for us to achieve success!!!

Kathy,
Looks like you and I have the same stats…i’m 5’7" and starting off at 194!!
Any tips? Have you stuck to only 5 bites twice a day, and you lost 30 pounds in 6 weeks?
Congrats!

Marina

Rae!!!
That is how I felt this past week!
Last night I was craving so badly, but i did what you told me to do…I pinched an inch of fat and thought I need to get this off first!!! It worked!!!

Thanks!

thank you Kathy! congrats on your success so far, that’s great!

Good. Thanks.

But the results are…oh, so much fun! Just focus on the finish line, and getting there will become fun! Trust me! Good luck!

Hey Shanon – congratulations for starting!! There always seems to be a point in our weight-life that we say, "I have to do something, now!" This diet is so simple that it doesn’t take any brains, measuring, counting or other diet restraints. Just 5 bites twice a day and you are on your way to success. I have been doing this since the first week…[Read more]

Thank you–she hasn’t yet been placed on meds. I gave her the book and am hoping she will seriously try this. I will bring this up again once I know what medications are prescribed.

Lost 3 pounds last week. Switching to "Fun Size" Snickers this week. Doesn’t really sound all that fun…

The only drinking I’m doing is water and Diet Coke, both 0 calories. I’ll see how tomorrow’s weigh-in goes and then maybe I’ll adjust down to the smaller Snickers bars…I’ll post the latest results tomorrow!

You can do it hon. A lot of times when I start feeling hungry (usually about 20mins. before it’s actually time to eat), I grab an inch somewhere and think to myself, "Eat that then!" It just reminds me that, although I may feel really hungry, I have plenty of food packed on me still.

Welcome back Marina!

If losing weight were easy for everyone, I wouldn’t have this website. But that’s what we are here for. And you’ve already conquered the hardest part–committing yourself to the finish line. Let’s have fun and get it done!

I want you to inundate your thoughts with images of you as a thin, energetic person. Just image how…[Read more]

I have you to thank, Rae! Thanks for spreading the word, yer a lifesaver ((hugs))!

That is AWESOME Tadpole!! You are SUCH a motivation to a LOT of us yourself!! That story about your husband made complete sense to me, as well as a "key" to maintaining. You’re awesome hon!! I"m SO SO SO glad you decided to join, and I’m thrilled you were able to lose your weight. It’s really great to see that Dr. Lewis’s way of doing things is…[Read more]