SYount2020

I love that, Matt!  For the naysayers, you might even try a comeback like: “You are right.  This diet is crazy.  It’s only works for very few people.  I wouldn’t try it, if I were you.  But I’m one of the lucky guys whose body can handle it!”  

The Chats (have you not seen them?  They are part of the first thread on the community) are a chance to video conference with me personally.  It’s like having office hours with me from anywhere in the world!  Often it’s just one or two people with me, so I can really hone in on your particular hang-ups and we can tackle those.  Honestly, my off…[Read more]

Don’t worry about this, Pia.  But right now, when you overeat, you WAY overeat.  I can remember times when I used to eat two 12″ Subway sandwiches for lunch.  That’s a TON of food.  (Granted, I was running 50 miles/week, so I thought I was burning the calories, but I wasn’t–I kept gaining weight).  If you had told me at that time I would neve…[Read more]

Hi Alexsie!  Welcome!

Yes: Fat cells secrete a bunch of these tiny inflammatory chemicals called cytokines.  IL-1, IL-6, TNF-alpha are just a few.  We know of 50 different cytokines that are produced by fat cells.  The cytokines are the beginning of a cascade of chemical reactions that drive our immune system into a state of chaos, thereby lea…[Read more]

Right.  Sometimes you have to imagine that you ARE incarcerated–stuck in jail or on a deserted island with no access to food.  You have to play that imaginary game despite being surrounded by food.  The key, though, is to set your hungerstat so that hunger doesn’t push you over the edge.  Stay strong.  Play the imaginary game and ALWAYS WIN!.  

Hi Vita!  Welcome!

Everyone’a idea of a bite size is different.  For me, a bite size should be 1/5 of a Snickers bar.  I think a McDonald’s cheeseburger is closer to 8 bites. so I want you to shrink your bite sizes down a little.  A little bite tastes just as good as a big bite.  And even more importantly I want you to get used to throwing food…[Read more]

GREAT!  (But again, I’m all about taste.  If you’d rather TASTE a Big Mac over a jr cheeseburger, then order the former, but just don’t eat much of it.  You’re only throwing away a few bucks–certainly money well invested when you consider the medical expenses of dealing with chronic disease down the road.)

I like this topic.

1. I’m MUCH quicker on the tennis court, and my endurance is way up.  I could play for hours!
2. I love know that, when I walk down the street, I’m the thinnest guy around.  (Living in the media capitol of the world, people assume I’m an actor.)
3. I’ve been doing pilates to work on my posture and increase my range of motion for s…

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Right on, guys!  Think of this program like a boot camp.  I want everyone to have a sense of urgency about getting to the finish line.  Only then does your true life begin!

Here’s the thing: When doing a challenge like this, people forget that weight-loss can be plotted out on a gradually-plateauing curve. The less adherent to the diet you are, the more the curve plateaus. For this reason, people plan out a game of attack prior to starting the challenge and assume they are right on course to succeed, but…[Read more]

Right. Stay strong and LEARN. Learn the triggers that cause you to lose focus and avoid them. Learn how good it feels to stay strong despite a barrage of external pressure.

Great job, Kristina!

Right: Your weight does not define you. It just defines your health. So lose all of you excess weight because you NEED to. But the new, older, wiser you will find the strength, courage, and knowledge to avoid the psychological/emotional/physical trauma you suffered when you were lower in weight and younger in years. THIS…[Read more]

YES, Kristina. It is time. Say good bye to the old identity, and grab a backpack and walking stick, and start exploring new, uncharted territory. Leave the old self behind and find that new, STUNNING, EXTRAORDINARY new you!! :laugh:

YES!! Success–in all things–stems from being able to delay gratification. You can always wait and taste a bite of that later. You don’t need it right this second. Excellent recognition.

Great! Hunger means you are breaking down a lot of fat. Just hang on for what? … for a couple of DAYS before the hunger goes. In exchange for a LIFETIME of being thin, fit, and perfectly healthy? Hmmm. Let me think … is it worth it. OF COURSE IT IS!!! :woohoo:

Right on! I mention that to my patients as well: once they get to their goal weight, if they don’t absolutely love it (although it’s healthiest for them), then they can always eat a bit more and gain some weight back. But absolutely: take PERFECTLY SKINNY for a test drive! :woohoo:

I really, really like your frame of mind!

This sounds like a reasonable plan to me, Kristina. Great work.

I love the fact that your family is noticing; just smile and say something like, “You know, I’ve noticed that I’m losing weight too!”

And if this program is bringing out “demons,” that can only be a good thing. Again, in the end, your life is going to be INCREDIBLE. And again…[Read more]

Kristina,

People have different comfort levels. When I did it, I just did it, and encouraged people to ask me why I was eating so little. I would then go through the science of it an explain that, as long as there was fat around my belly, I didn’t need to eat at all, let alone 5 bites. I was solid in my conviction to lose weight and my…[Read more]

Beautiful! It looks as though you are right on track. Yes … this entire journey is a learning and discovery venture. You not only will learn about your body and it’s needs (and how well it is designed to thrive off of fat alone), but how to better control your emotions, relationships, and overall organization in your life and around your…[Read more]

Right. And when you are REALLY hungry for dinner tonight, remind yourself that tonight is the night when you put your foot down and stand strong. Tonight is the night that you begin living that new life you’ve been dreaming about. Tonight is the night–after all this time–that you take that first step. Yes, you are going to be hungry, but SO…[Read more]