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I have not heard that a BMI of 19 is associated with infertility, but WITHOUT DOUBT being over weight is.

I would think that a BMI of 16 is too thin, but I would need to know more about you. Are you maintaining that BMI for health reasons (were you diabetic, have a stroke, heart problems?) or because you think you look best at that weight. I…[Read more]

A well-known physician once gave a lecture to our medical class entitled: "To Air Is Human". It was whimsical and light in nature, but the essence of the lecture was that most people perceived their gas emissions as excessive when in fact they are quite normal. If your bowel movements are normal, then everything is working as it should, and…[Read more]

Yes, popcorn is mostly air, so 3 kernals might be less than 1 bite. BUT, again, it is OK to eat less than 5 bites for a meal, just never more than 5 bites for a meal. So give a few popcorn kernals a try.

You can try fiber (Metamucil, Fibercon, etc) or simethicone (Gas-X, etc). Be aware, though, that the gas may be coming from the chocolate in Snickers if you are displaying early symptoms of lactose intolerance. You might want to try a lactose tolerance test: Eat cheese, chocolate, dairy, etc for 1 week (but only 5 bites : )), then 1 week of a…[Read more]

The results are great. I haven’t compiled the exact data, but people do phenomenally well keeping the weight off. People who want to lose the weight and put themselves through the FBD have no problem keeping it off–after all, you are not changing what you eat, you just get to eat more of it! All I can say is this: let’s talk about this more…[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]

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!

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]

Your thread is a great one, sums up this program, and should be a motivating factor for everyone here. Thank you, Tadpole, for sharing your experience with us!

Al

Make sure they are the 2.07 oz Snickers Bar. If they are, and all you eat are 2 of them, you, at most, can only be eating 560 calories! That’s just not much for a day! Now it is possible that you have an extremely EFFICIENT metabolism, and that your body can run beautifully on not much more than 600 calories a day, but you would be extremely…[Read more]

You don’t need to add exercise, though this would be fine. You DO, however, need to take smaller bites. MUCH smaller bites. For your height and age, there is not reason why you can’t lose 15 pounds per week! No reason at all. I’ll help you get there, just keep me updated on your progress. Have you tried the Snicker Bars thing?

Super. Your on a good path.

Tadpole-

Welcome. Thanks so much for joining the club. How long did it take you to go from 136 to 95? Tell us about your experience. And since you are now done, you have a whole new perspective to share with others here. Thanks!!

Al

If she was just diagnosed with diabetes (and probably hasn’t been placed on diabetes meds yet), then by all means she should do this diet!! Diabetes never makes your blood sugar levels fall too low–the medication that you take for diabetes pushes the sugar too low. If she is on medication, I’d like to know what pills she is taking.

Al

Firstly, good luck when you ‘officially start’ on Sunday. I can’t wait to hear your updates.

The thing about the hungerstat is this: once it is set, you may be hungry unless you put in that amount–BUT, putting in less (and maybe being a little hungry) won’t mess things up. In fact, you lose weight just that much more quickly. So, if a bigger…[Read more]

No, and in fact losing weight is the first and foremost treatment for PCOS. You will do great–just hang in there.

Al

Just wait it out. Not much you can do. You can try drinking a little extra water, but in a few days the cramps will be gone.

Hi Shannon.

Welcome! Delighted to have you aboard!

A bite is a bite. Every time your fork raises to you mouth, it counts as a bite. Keep your bites small–a small bite tastes the same as a big bite. Get used to the small volume you are putting in you stomach, and before very long you will feel spectacular (and look it too!) I like the idea…[Read more]