Susan

Can you skip the 2nd meal since you had 10 bites for lunch??

Just a thought. I don’t want you to feel defeated!! When I feel defeated I try to do something to counteract. Like skipping my next meal. It does wonders for my psyche and my weight loss!!

Chocolate covered espresso beans must be loaded with caffeine. Do they help suppress your appetite?

Hi Marie!

Welcome!!

My son got married in 2014 and my daughter got married in 2015.

12.5 months apart.

I lost 112 pounds between the two weddings.  People were shocked! I went from a size 22 to a size 8. All with this diet! You can do it, it will be amazing!!

I should mention that it did not take the full year to lose that weight! In fact, I…[Read more]

I am putting this in here today because I really love this idea. I am not sure who Beth said gave her this idea but it was Beth who said it in a chat.

I count my bites backwards. 5,4,3,2 and 1.  that way I don’t leave the door open for bites 6 ,7 , and 8. After bite number 1 it is  0. The end!! 

OK. I am doing this.  I’ve been awake for about 2 1/2 hours and really really really miss my coffee! I miss the clarity that it gives me, the appetite suppressant,  and  it was tough driving an hour this morning without sipping it! No water either.

I feel “off”.  

I wouldn’t want to live like this. But, I think I am going to do it for a co…[Read more]

I do understand, and want to lose that kind of weight.!

I think I will try that tomorrow just to see. I will do my morning weigh ins and not eat or drink for 8 hours. Is it ok to go that long with no fluid? It will be from bedtime tonight thru 2 pm tomorrow.

If I do take a sip or two I will notate it. That will only be if I’m feeling true t…[Read more]

“If you want this, just do it!”  – Dr. Lewis

Yes. It makes sense, but it’s not happening for me and there must be a reason why? I am breathing consistently all day. I don’t hold my breath in the morning between getting dressed and eating lunch. But, that’s when I gain weight.

Something is up and it’s not extra food. I have been perfect. And there is no carbon in water. So, could it be the 3…[Read more]

Wow! First of all I want to  thank you for your thoughtful response to these numbers.

I have no idea what to think about metabolism. I would assume it runs faster during the day then it does at night. Yes. I would also assume that my metabolism ran faster before menopause than now, after menopause or at least that’s what I’ve read. I would love…[Read more]

Wow!! That is awesome!!! Great Job!

So worth it!! 

“The extra bites will taste so much better when you’re thin. The guilt you have now, taking the extra bites, makes them not taste as good.” – Dr. Lewis

Here is my weight diary for the last few days. Not sure why I am still losing slow.? Only 2.5 pounds over 3.5 days. 

Wednesday Night 3/20

Before bed 159.6

Bedtime 11:30 pm

Thursday 3/21 up at 6:00 am

before bathroom 159.2

After bathroom 158.4

Dressed 161.4

After Snickers lunch (noon) 163

No dinner (6pm) 162.0

Before bed…[Read more]

“I want you in almost a giddy state, like a kid going downstairs to open their Christmas stocking. I want you to be so excited about what it’s going to be like, and what it’s going to feel like to be thin. And then do whatever it takes to get there.”  –

Dr.Lewis

Looking for the positive in everything is like a challenge, I play it like a game. When something crappy is happening I challenge myself to find the silver lining. I always do!

Although sometimes it takes longer than other times lol 

And like he says we will finish this even if we have to crawl over the finish line!!

Yes! That’s my attitude for sure.

Not: I can only have 5 bites twice a day.

Instead: I get to have 2 candy bars every day!  and lose weight!! 

Thank you!!

Another great thing about going on vacation, at least for me, is all the stuff I have to do to prepare keeps me extra busy.

I take care of my mom full time and I have to get her and her house ready for other caregivers to come in and take care of her (grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, writing notes, her dog to kennel, making sure…[Read more]

“Food is good. But, it will always be good. You are not missing out on anything by not having it today.” – Dr. Lewis

Hi lm12!

Thats a great analogy that Dr. Lewis uses and it’s quite fitting. I have to know what it feels like to cross the finish line!!

The suspense is killing me!!