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Libby–I am SO EXCITED for you!  You are EXACTLY RIGHT ON!  When you 5-bite correctly, as you are, it is remarkably liberating.  You can eat absolutely anything, and five bites of what you are craving is often much more filling than 100 bites of something you’re not really craving.  I cannot wait to see where the loss of the next block of wei…[Read more]

Hi LM —

When you are in social situations, imagine that you are playing a game.  It’s a challenge–a very difficult game–but have fun playing it and set out to win it.  Your game is to get through the entire night, as hard as it might be, on 5 bites of regular food.  Go in with that mindset and prove to yourself that you do indeed have the ex…[Read more]

Yes indeed, Gayle.  It is always so exciting to see someone approach the finish line.  These are exciting times!!  

Shelly–how are you doing?  Are you still journaling?  Please update your weight tracker for me.  

Good luck, Pia.  My recommendation: forgo your lunch and keep your dinner to as close to 5 bites as possible (but, the reality is, it will probably be closer to 10 bites, so the day as a whole will be perfect).

Right!

Perfect.  The first day is the hardest.  Believe it or not, it is all downhill from here!  

Right, Michelle!  You can enjoy everyday like no other just knowing where what your destination is.  It allows you to appreciate the good things in your life right now.  By losing the weight, you are going to perfect your health, and that’s everything, but every day that you get closer to that destination you are a little healthier and you look a…[Read more]

Great, Lynda.  Even if you need to add a splash of milk to your coffee and sit down, that’s FAR, FAR better than nibbling.  So do just that!  

I love it Lynda.  Yes–your skin should “loosen,” but will again firm up when you get to your goal and plateau.

Only thing, Katie–be a little careful of too many “diet” or “zero” calorie drinks.  Remember: ONLY water has 0 calories.

Fantastic post, Michele!

First, you are right.  Stay away from all other “advice” out there.  That “advice” is why America has gone from a 10% obesity rate to a 50% obesity rate in just 20 years!

I LOVE your insight.  When you compare the pain and misery of being hungry, feeling weak, and headaches to the much-longer-lasting pain that stems fr…[Read more]

So Shelly … Is it helping?  How are you doing?

Right.  This will pass.  Just stay the course.  You are doing GREAT!!!  

Perfect.  Check the first day off on your track to live an extraordinary new life.  On to tomorrow …

Right Christine!  Losing weight is hard, and it seems that the entire world is working hard to keep you overweight.  So if your going to do this, you have to set aside a block of time to do nothing but establish a new you–a skinny, extremely healthy and active new you.  But you have to go all in and block out the rest of the world.  Come here and…[Read more]

I LOVE that, Katie!!  That is a PERFECT attitude!  And when you are done (which is right around the corner) you are done!  Very, very exciting!!  

Right!  And there is no better time to buckle down than right now.  Just do it!  Start as soon as you read this: 5 perfect bites, twice a day, and just go with it.  The future is extraordinary!