Thank you for sharing this so openly. What stood out to me most was not how much you ate, but how curious and observant you were throughout the experience.

It sounds as though you were able to notice the difference between physical fullness and the desire to keep eating, which is actually a very valuable skill. Many people never reach the…[Read more]

For years, I thought the solution was to remove certain foods from my life.

Not just from my plate.

From my mind.

The croissant.
The pastry.
The pizza.
The foods I loved most.

But they never really disappeared.

They simply moved.

From the plate to my thoughts.

And there, they took up far more space.

I know that voice well.

The one that…[Read more]

For years, diet culture taught me that if I entered a supermarket hungry, I would automatically make bad choices. As if grocery shopping were some kind of test of willpower.

Buy the yogurt.

Buy the chicken breast.
Buy the “safe” foods.…[Read more]

And I always say it after a couple of cookies.

Why it happens

When I deprive myself, sooner or later what I enjoy comes knocking at my door.

It’s not hunger.

It’s deprivation.

The problem

Two or three cookies are not the problem.

The problem is when I tell mys…[Read more]

Thank you for such a thoughtful reply. I really enjoyed reading it.

What resonates most with me is your point about moderation not coming naturally to everyone. I think Dr. Lewis often emphasizes that different people need different levels of structure, and there is no virtue in making things harder than they need to be.

Personally, I don’t f…[Read more]

What resonates most with me is your point about moderation not coming naturally to everyone. I think Dr. Lewis often emphasizes that different people need different levels of structure, and there is no virtue in making things harder than they need to be.

Personally, I don’t f…[Read more]

Thank you for the suggestion. I actually don’t know Dr. Ted Naiman’s work, but I’ll take a look at it. 😊

Personally, I try not to restrict entire categories of food. The 5 Bite Diet is already challenging enough when I need to rein things in, so mentally I do better when I allow myself some flexibility and follow my cravings withi…[Read more]

Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ I’m starting over too, so we’re in the same boat. I have an acute sciatic pain that it is totally blocking me from all activities.

As for running and swimming during 5B, I personally continue to stay little active, but everyone responds differently. My suggestion would be to listen to your bod…[Read more]

you’re truly a master of the 5 Bites Diet! I’m really impressed by your discipline, consistency, and the results you’ve achieved. It’s not easy to follow such a structured approach, and you make it look effortless.

You’re honestly inspiring—thank you for sharing your journey and showing that with the right mindset, anything is…[Read more]

you lost a lot!

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how are you? Thanks for writing and reading my posts.

i am doing quite well. Maintaining my weight with little hights and lows.

Hard times, but I keep going. Strong cravings hit me, yet my body seems to burn what it desires — as if those hunger signals are telling me, “you’re losing weight.”

where are you now? In Italy 😍?
I am here

The truth is, I’ve had this anemia since birth — even back when I…[Read more]

I wanted to share my recent experience with you.

Because of my congenital anemia and my chronically low iron levels, I was admitted to the hospital for some checks. Even though all my tests came back perfect (vitamins, cholesterol, glucose, vitamin D, vitamin K, etc.), except for the iron which has always been low for me since…[Read more]

I totally understand what you mean — it can be really hard to stick to 5 bites with normal food. Using bars as a structure until your hungerstat is reset sounds like a smart temporary solution.

You’re not alone in this, many of us have gone through the same struggle. Seeing others who have reached Dr. Lewis’s goal and maint…[Read more]

I really appreciate your encouragement 💕. The swimming race went well, and I felt proud just to participate 🏊‍♀️.

You’re right, with all the swimming I’m doing, I probably need a few more bites for extra fuel and energy. It’s always a balance between following the plan and listening to my body.

I’m so grat…[Read more]

in these days I am a bit lost with bites and maintainance.

we are swimming a lot.

3-6 kms a day.

i am probably eating too much to keep the time.

you are doing it

I am now in Sicily

Today I have been eating too much

go back tomorrow

let’s do a challenge!

one week 5 bites of whatever we are craving!

however I still pinch fat around my bellybutton.

more than I should have.

@drlewis should I loss more weight?