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Hi again, Shelly.  It sound like pretty classic anxiety (demodulated depression).  As a first step, I encourage my patients with this to exercise–but just the right amount.  You want to get your heart rate up and keep it up for 20-30 minutes M, W, F, and once on the weekend.  Even though this will stimulate your appetite some, we MUST manage you…[Read more]

Brilliant!  You are in the perfect place, and I can’t wait to get the show started.  From the sounds of it, you are going to do GREAT!!  

Al

But there will ALWAYS be obstacles to trip you up.  Always!  And there will never be a better time to start this diet–when the waters will be smooth all the way through to the finish line.  SO, recognize that you need to do this diet now, and you need to remain true to your five bites until you are done.   Your friend from Germany will be bac…[Read more]

Shelly.  I’m sorry I didn’t get this earlier–I’m in Central America on vacation.

I understand: you are simply overwhelmed and it feels like the easiest thing to do is just give up on everything.  I’m not a psychiatrist or anything (and I do advise seeing one), but focus on one small thing at a time.  When you are at work, can you focus on ju…[Read more]

I love it!!  

Hi Palomino.  I’m sorry that this wasn’t resolved, and I’m more sorry that your daughter is ill.  I wish her the best.  I will take care of this for you (have Chris take care of it for you).

Yep!  Susan is right on!    

That’s cute!  I like it.  

Indeed!  18 in 2 weeks is great.  Keep up the focus!  

Wonderful, Qian!  You are in the perfect place!  Welcome, and I can’t wait to work with you!  

Al

I love that, Susan!!  It’s just incredible.  BUT, you are not quite at the finish line yet, so keep pushing forward with urgency.  Let’s see if you can get done in a week!  

AWESOME, SK!!  

Right.  Coffee is your best friend.  You’ve got this, SK!!!  

That’s it!  The second you realize you fell off plan, the damage done becomes part of the past, and you are instantly back on plan.  Now keep everything going exactly the way you intend it to go!  

Brilliant, Sharon!  You are absolutely in the groove.  Please don’t change a thing.  Ride it through to the finish line!  

Wow!  Brilliant, Susan!  Thanks for sharing that!!  

Hi Susan:  I’m sending you positive thoughts and strength all the way from Burbank, CA!!!  Use those good vibes to stay strong, and PLEASE don’t let either of us down!  

Right, SK!  I hear you.  I’ve been there.  And you are right about this: the longer you go without restarting, the harder it gets.  So please: restart this very second.  If you are chewing, spit it out, and we go.

Use the time when everyone is away to lose weight, not to eat!  It’s harder to five-bite when other people are around than when you a…[Read more]

I love the fact that you’ve learned the food is an inadequate, subpar stress reliever, Kelfro, and that you’ve faced those hardships head-on.  GREAT!

SK!  Right: There will ALWAYS be stress.  There will also always be excess, free food around.  The two do not mix well.  The FIRST time you CHOOSE to not resort to food when your life gets stre…[Read more]