klculmer

The first 3 days are the worse but it can take a week to really notice you are not STARVING all the time. I lost 35 pounds about 6 weeks ago and then left the program for vacation and "felt like it". I’m back on and this is day 2. It is so much easier the second time around. My "experienced" advice is to eat eactly at the same times each day…[Read more]

I don’t think there is any legal issue with ordering and paying for a kids meal when you are an adult. They give you less and charge you less so it should be fine. I saw 2 teenagers at Disney Land order a kids meal and slpit it!! No one said anything to them. If you guys/gals are eating at restauarants with that stringent policy….. I’d choose…[Read more]

Hi Renewal!
If I have a craving I force my self to wait until meal time then eat just that for my 5 bites, like 5 bites of ice cream, or brownie, or a hot dog, etc. Snacking, in my opinion, may be the reason we are all overweight!! Good luck.

Hey Rae, is your husband deployed yet? I want to remember to pray for you both during the time he’s away. How did the family reunion go? Were they really surprised at your weight loss? All my family is so supportive. I’ve slacked off a little cause I’m at the weight that I am comfortable at, even though I should lose another 20 pounds. I…[Read more]

I don’t know about anyone else, but I would never trade five bites of real food for popcorn. It is mostly air. You would be starving before you got out of the movies. I think I have done reallywell but one thing I would change would be…. eat 5 bites of real food, a mixture of meat, bread, veggies – not just 5 bites of a taco, which I love…[Read more]

Hey Doc,
Do you have any stats on successful weight loss and how long those successful ones kept it off? I’m concerned about what to do when I finish losing my weight. I’m over half-way there, now, and would like to start making a plan for "after-5 bites".
Kathy

Hey Rae, you have the same stats as me except you are much younger. I am 55. I think this diet is the best thing I’ve tried. I just went back on 2 candy bars a day, starting Sunday, to jump start so BIG weight loss. I started at 194 in March and am down to 164.4, today!! I’m totally happy, though Doc says it should have come off…[Read more]

Hey Shanon – congratulations for starting!! There always seems to be a point in our weight-life that we say, "I have to do something, now!" This diet is so simple that it doesn’t take any brains, measuring, counting or other diet restraints. Just 5 bites twice a day and you are on your way to success. I have been doing this since the first week…[Read more]

Thanks Dr Lewis. I feel better knowing that my weight loss is "acceptable" and average. If I feel the need to kick up the speed, I may try 5 bites of vegetables for a week. How’s that sound?

Thanks so much for your response. I made my comment over a week ago (I think) and no one said anything except Dr. Lewis. He just says take smaller bites. You sound intelligent and very similar to my experience so far. I think I could do this "diet" for the rest of my life but I probably will add 5 bites of breakfast and kick it up to more…[Read more]

I’ve been doing this diet for 7 weeks. I have not lost weight as quickly as Dr. Lewis says I should, but I am happy and continue to loose. I read his book and agreed with most everything I read. I think the reason this isn’t as unhealthy as you think, is that the time it takes to loose the weight is so much shorter than Weight Watchers or…[Read more]

I’m with you on the praying part! I see this as a serious sin issue that we can pray for His help. I’m not loosing as fast as Dr. Lewis says I should but I’m happy and it’s consistent. I am really good with self-control when I pray and apply myself but I guess my "bites" are not EXACTLY the same every meal, so I am not loosing 10 pounds a week.…[Read more]

Thanks for your response. I just had a physical but hadn’t done my blood work since I was afraid that the candy bars might affect my blood sugar. I started this diet after seeing my regular Doctor. If the muscle aches and fatigue don’t clear up, I’ll pay him another visit. I think that 5 bites is pretty severe but 3 BITES, wow. I’ll have to…[Read more]

Hi Rae – Don’t fear going out to dinner. I’ve had to do it a bunch of times and it may not be "fun" but it is workable. Just order an appetizer or split the dinner with your husband. That way you both get a treat but you don’t have to violate the "plan". We have enough deprivation on this diet, you shouldn’t have to avoid family, too! Best…[Read more]

No I’m not taking any meds. I have tried the 2 candy bars per day for the past three days and I am able to endure the sugar but have not felt any more energy or less muscle fatigue. Plus, I have only lost 2 pounds in those 3 days. I’m only 55 and feel 85.

Yeah, I thought about switching multi-vitamins but I also take an extra 1000ml of Vit c, Fish Oil, calcium, Vit b-12. My co-worker had the bypass surgery 5 years ago and she remembers achy muscles and feeling tired. It’s worth it. I’ve lost 24 pounds and it hasn’t been that hard. I wish it was like his book and 10 pounds a week. I’d rather be…[Read more]

Hi Dr Lewis. I had some questions about chewing sugar free gum. Is it allowed? I am feeling really sluggish, still. I take vitamins and now take some liquid "miracle" juice with lunch. It only has 15 calories but it is supposed to help fight fatigue and free radicals. Do you have any suggestions? My daughter-in-law has been on and off Atkins…[Read more]

I love this diet! I got my daughter on it and she is loosig and I just got my daughter-in-law to try it. She has done Atkins on and off for 4 years. My advice to anyone who is still struggling with the 5 bites is to JUST DO IT! Give your will power the challenge and do it! It doesn’t hurt at all after the first few days. Day one has to start…[Read more]

Rae, thank your husband for me, too! We would probably we under constant attack if men & women like your husband weren’t sacrificing for our country. I’ll pray for his safe return and for your depression.

Isn’t that (mainly protein and fat) the foundation of the Atkins Diet? I guess, since I am trying YOUR diet, I’ll do small bites of whatever. I wish I could handle the snicker’s bar, but it gives me major heartburn.:cheer:Post edited by: klculmer, at: 2008/03/29 01:42