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KizzyKay –

Once again…are you someone who really wants to lose weight? Do you want to look spectacular (like only movie stars and models)? Do you want to feel like a kid again? If your answer to these questions is yes, then how in the world can you give into other people’s persuasions? Where you are going is so far above them and their…[Read more]

It’s absolutely possible. At your height, you could be down to 140 in a 3 months. Just stay focused. You’re going to do great. I love the idea about reading the book frequently!

Al

A generic multivitamin is fine…I usually recommend the Centrum Chewables. But whatever…

Great! And we are all here for you. But just think…if you eat less and lose 40 pounds per month, you’re only 2 months away from perfection!

Renewal –

A 180-pound body can’t support itself on 500 calories a day (not even close), and that’s assuming ALL of your bites are CALORIE-LADEN. Five bites of a typical diet might add up to 200 calories or less. Your heart requires 15x this everyday, and I don’t suppose your heart has stopped beating since you started this diet. Also, the…[Read more]

Your metabolism doesn’t end up much faster, but a little bit. The reality is that we can’t change our metabolisms much one way or another–but at the very least our metabolisms DON’T slow down!

Rodger –
how tall are you, and how much do you weigh?

Somehow, some way, you are getting too many calories into your body. Either you are unaware of little tidbits here and there that sneak their way in (your eating more than 5 bites 2/day) or your bites are WAY too big. But I’m not there to watch you eat. So you have to figure this out on your own. But do so, and your life will be incredible!

ABSOLUTELY! But don’t expect that you will lose much weight just because you are exercising. Rather, use the ‘hard work’ spent in a gym as a constant, daily, reminder to only allow 5 bites of food to enter your mouth. Remember: you actually don’t need to eat at all if you have fat on your body, and you can exercise all you want on your fat…[Read more]

Two potential reasons:

1) As you get thinner, your body produces more aponectin–a hormone that suppresses your hunger. So, you may not in fact be eating as much as your think.

2) Once you reach your weight loss goal and stabilize there, your metabolism actually pick up FASTER than when you started. So, you will be able to eat more without…[Read more]

Life happens. No big deal. Just start again as soon as you become excited with how extraordinary you are going to look–not to mention how healthy you will become or how great you will feel!

Solid work, Rodgersinger. Let us know how you’ve done at the end of the first week. Keep up the good work!!

Al

I don’t know, Shebih…but this post posted. Let me know if you are still having problems.

I prefer the teaspoon. Go as small as you can, and stick with it. No point in playing games here. And there is no difference in taste between a tablespoon and a teaspoon.

I am in complete agreement with you, Kathy!

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!!

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]

Rdr72 – how tall are you?