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Because, frankly, water does nothing to stimulate your senses.  It has no taste, no smell, no texture (i.e. no carbon).  So drink it on ice (or HOT) to stimulate your temperature fibers.  But again, there is no need to force yourself to drink.  But if you get thirsty, water is your go-to.  I do recommend, though, getting a few cups of coffee in every day.

Wonderful!!  I CAN’T WAIT to follow your progress here.

If you stick to that commitment, I can promise you that you can be 110, if you want, and get there relatively quickly.  If you were to stick to the program perfectly, you could be 110 in 2 months.  So go for it!!!  Just remember: any extra bites that you might entertain eating along the way…[Read more]

I really don’t want you to have your 10 bites at once.  It turns your hungerstat too high.  Keep it at 5 please.  It is FAR better to have 5 bites twice a day, separated by at least 4 hours, then 10 at once.  But, stay strong and fight the urges to eat later today.  Tomorrow is a new day!!  

How is today going, Corey?  

I like that, Corey.  You WILL get into those jeans.  Now that you have a “break” from school, use this time to do the amazing–the unbelievable!  You CAN DO THIS!!

I love that idea, Corey!  You deserve a massage every day that you adhere perfectly to this program.  I say on a really good day of hardly eating, reward yourself with a full hour or two!!!  

You too!  Happy Memorial Day to all!  

I agree with both of you.  It is A LOT harder eating just 5 bites of food when you are eating out.  BUT, overcoming a much harder challenge produces an even greater sense of accomplishment.  The reward is massive, and you will feel invincible.  You will have accomplished a feat that that but a handful of people in the country can do–maybe eve…[Read more]

Slolady – great job!, but does the exercise not stimulate your appetite?  Or are you keeping the walking at an easy, comfortable pace?  Remember my take: do WHATEVER it takes to get all of the excess weight off as quickly as possible, THEN exercise, work out, etc.  Of course, exercise may be appropriate for anxiety and other issues, but pr…[Read more]

You are right on track, Sharon!  A true inspiration to us all!  Keep up the great work!!  

Agreed everyone!  Your body is talking to you when you go astray.  Listen to it and learn from it!  Your body WANTS you thin, so go for it!!!  

I can’t wait!  Drum roll …

Right.  Being back at this weight–your lowest ever–every pound you lose in the next 11 days is just icing on the cake.  Really good icing.  SO, give everything you’ve got.  Eat nothing but 5 bites twice a day.  The second you start to crave a sixth bite ask yourself, would you rather have that sixth bite here or at the wedding?  Think of how m…[Read more]

Right.  The only meal that matters is the next one.  Focus on perfecting your next meal.  That is ALL you need to worry about at this time.  “Hmmm.  How am I going to eat my next meal in five perfect bites.”  That’s the game.  That’s everything.  

Once again:  If at first you don’t succeed (or at second, third, forth, etc.), TRY, TRY AGAIN!!!  

Great!

And Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all you wonderful mothers out there!!!    

Great job, Gilli!

Yes, I will be at the chat tonight, but I don’t know if anyone else will show, SO:

I recommend that you transition to fast-food.  But be perfect.  Fast food doesn’t come wrapped up in a perfect 5-bite size.  So COUNT YOUR BITES.  Make sure each bite is the same size as one fifth of a Snickers bar.  Other than that, just enjo…[Read more]

Great plan, Susan!!  

I absolutely LOVE your will power, Gilligirl!  Love it!  When is weigh-in day?