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Yes!  Fantasize about how extraordinary you are going to look when you are skinny!  But in the shorter term, think about how good it feels to stop at bite number 5–when you do so successfully.  It really does feel good.  You feel empowered, optimistic, energetic.  The hunger goes away quickly.

 And thanks for joining me at the chat last night!!

Exactly right.  But there’s nothing that feels as good as when you succeed in achieving your own personal goals.  So set those benchmarks and hold yourself accountable.  But also enjoy the process.  You are able to do something that very few other people are willing to do themselves.  And it feels SO GOOD to be able to d that.  Take a few bites…[Read more]

Coming back here is the first step when things seem out of control.  But you have taken that first step and are on your way.  Might you be able to join me tonight at the chat?

It fun when you are on track.  It’s exciting.  You are filled with hope and optimism.  You can only imagine how much better your life is gong to be when you are finished losing weight.  And all of these feelings are far better than the enjoyment you get from eating.  So don’t take that 6th bite–ever!  Avoid snacking.  Welcome the hunger.  Do wh…[Read more]

Hi Jaz.  Again, the BEST way to suppress your appetite is to eat a constant, set VOLUME of food and never change that volume–EVER–until you are done.  But, if you need an additional aid to help control hunger, then you are going to have to take some kind of stimulant.  The most conventional is caffeine.  But all stimulants can worsen your anx…[Read more]

GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!!  The first time is a huge monumental feat!  Now that the food is gone, PLEASE don’t justify snacking or extra bites at your next meal–rather, cement the great gains you’ve made by continuing to throw everything else away.  It really is doable, and the more you do it, the easier it gets.  Then, before you know it, your hun…[Read more]

Brilliant!

Now that you’ve come this far, might you go a little farther?  See if you can’t push the limits every single day that you are on this diet.  It kind of makes the whole journey exciting each and every day!!

Right, right, right!  Great job yesterday.  Remind yourself when you are really hungry that what you are feeling is the fat breaking down.  It’s a good–no, GREAT–feeling!  You want to keep that feeling going.  So, how did today go for you?  Were you able to stay strong?

Great.  So that tomorrow is TODAY.  How are you holding out?

I like that.  How about join me for the chat?  Maybe I’ll be able to inspire you.  

Hi Strawberry!  Welcome!

This is a tough journey, but it IS doable, and we are here to make it as easy as possible.

Please engage in the community forum as often as possible.  I find that this will really help you.

Fill out the weight tracking info.  When you do I will look at it and get back to you with a bunch of questions.  I will be abl…[Read more]

Right.  If you look too far down the road it can be overwhelming.  Instead, there is a prize waiting for you at the end of each day: you are a little lighter, you feel a little better, you are a little healthier, and you are a little closer to being done forever.  It’s all good, and you get to experience these feelings EVERY SINGLE NIGHT until yo…[Read more]

I second that, Rachel!

BK — how are you doing?

Because fruits and veggies are PURE CARBON!  You body breaks down all those chains of carbon (cellulose) in your stomach, the indifividual carbon atoms are absorbed into the body, and then they are reassembled as sugar!  So, eating fruits and veggies is eating sugar.  How much sugar?  Well, that all depends on VOLUME.  That’s why volume is key.…[Read more]

Right.  But once you realize that this is your top priority, and that, without a doubt in your mind, you are going to do the plan perfectly, this enormous weight is instantly lifted off your shoulders.  You instantly feel excited and giddy about the future.  Because, from that point on, no one and nothing can stop you!

GREAT JOB, Shelly!    I so happy for you!  Honestly, now that yesterday is behind you, and you thrilled that you didn’t finish anything?  Given how good you feel now, wasn’t it worth it to not finish the food?  And so will always be the case all the way down to the finish line.  Great job!!!  And have an incredible time on the beach!

Really?  6 pounds in less than a week?!  You are doing GREAT!!!