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I am not looking for anything other than healthy eating and exercise to maintain a permanent weight loss. I was hoping something like this (my friend used OxyElite Pro and lost 80 lbs) would be a temporary tool to boost my metabolism and help curb my cravings while I change my eating habits. I can tell you, I took one pill…

Scapez, I know it can be done because I've already done it once, last year... without supplements, I lost over 40 lbs... BUT, because I didn't stick with my new "lifestyle" I've gained most of it back, and was very discouraged. I'm trying to not let that keep me from starting again, and I was thinking (after watching my…

Thanks Krizzle for actually responding to my question. I KNOW exercise, eating right, etc. The fact that I've already lost weight, only to regain it because I went back to my old bad habits, is DEMOTIVATING enough without strangers' sarcastic comments... I know it's a change in lifestyle, healthy eating, exercise, etc. If…

Just to add to my response... since you don't know me. I have previously lost over 40 lbs before so I know what to do... At my age my metabolism is slower so I wanted to try a supplement, as I've watched others successfully do, to help expedite losing the weight so I can then focus on my new lifestyle to keep it off...

Thanks for the advice, but that's not what I'm looking for... I know what to do about "getting serious" but there are a ton of supplements out there that people take EVERY DAY to help expedite the loss. Anybody who has actually taken this product, please reply... otherwise, keep your comments to yourself. Thank you!

Thanks! I think I agree, it's not a once a year thing, or it shouldn't be, it's for a lifetime, so even though I had a "break" I'm not at my goal yet, that I originally set, so I'm leaving it all alone... If it takes me two years to hit my goal, so be it! Once I get there, I can reset for maintenance, or not... I'll decide…

I was weighing myself daily and losing weight; about early/mid November I took a "break" and gained 15 lbs back... knowing full well what I was doing but not caring, using the holidays as an excuse to make bad food decisions... As of 1/1, yesterday, back to daily weighing (I was thinking weekly, but why fix what isn't…

Debra, the 17 day diet may sound "faddy" but it's overall principles are good, healthy eating that are long term and substainable. I too gained a little from one day to the next; it could depend on when you ate last, last had an "elimination", maybe retaining water... these are all reasons to probably NOT weigh yourself…

I think a lot of factors contribute to this, but in general I agree that eliminating starches in the "loss" phase of your journey does speed things up... I added back brown rice, etc. and did see my weight "plateau" but not go up. I think weight gain occurs when you say "screw it" and go back to "that brownie is ok, as…

I picked this BTW because I had lost about 40 lbs and was stuck (and actually up some lbs, so down to a net 37 lost when I started again) because I knew I had to follow some plan to get through this second weight loss segment (the first 40 came off strickly with calorie control and min/mod exercise). The last 20 I have to…

I bought the book (hard cover) at B&N. Very easy to read, funny, and I LOVED the sections on ethnic foods and shift work (both applicable to me and my husband). It's been very easy to follow, I'm in C1D9, looking forward to the variety the other cycles offer! For some reason this plan just makes the most sense to me, after…

On C1D6, going great! Down to 146.0 today, so excited! Sticking to the plan EXACTLY today, very excited to see what the scale brings tomorrow! Weighing daily, it is keeping me motivated... might slow that down when I get within 10 of my goal weight, but for now I need it...

I've been having about 1 can of diet pepsi every other day for a while now, it definitely takes care of that something "sweet" need, without any danger of adding additional calories, and it's not like this stuff is sitting in your mouth and rotting your teeth, so if you are only have some every now and then, along with…

On C1D4, no weight loss today, but no gains either! We ate a late dinner, which I know probably has something to do with that, but I'm sticking to it STRONG! I've got a lot of resolve, just like I did when I started some 40 lbs ago, so glad that's back!!! That's the key, nothing else. Whether it's this diet, SBD, Atlkins,…

Great job! Congrats!

Hmmm... wonder why shrimp isn't on the list? Oh well, haven't had any! Haven't been able to read the whole book yet so sticking with what I think is right... eating strawberries/yogurt for breakfast, then veggies/cottage cheese for lunch (not sure about the cottage cheese) and I have some thin sliced ham... I'll read the…

Awesome posts! Very inspirational! I haven't finished the book yet, so I'm on Day 2, had a few nuts (which on Atkins/SBD would be totally fine) I'm way within my 1,200 cal intake, no added sugars at all.. and sticking with the water intake as well!!! Can't wait for the scale tomorrow! Hungry now, but going to drink a BIG…

I'm so with you guys!!! I was down 45, then got "lazy" and lost focus, gained 8 back! BUT, I started at it again yesterday, committed to the 17 Day Diet, already lost 1 lb (I know not a lot, but it's a start!) so I'm now back to 38 lbs lost, I know by the end of the week I'll be back to 40+ and on my way to my goal, which…

Don't beat yourself up too much... Just get started! Try something new, a new eating plan, new exercise plan, really get your mind around what you want to do, then pick a day in the future (so you have to anticipate it) and then start... I just had to "reboot" myself, I had lost 45 lbs (61 goal) and gained 8 back because…

Foodstuff, it's the "17 Day Diet" it's a "new" diet that came out about a year ago, just got the book yesterday.. My initial observation is that it's the best of Atkins/South Beach/Zone combined, focusing on good carbs, low carbs, low fat, lean proteins... low cal. The first 17 days are the most restrictive, just like…

Thanks, everyone! It seems the general consensus is to weigh daily, but a lot stressed not putting to much "weight" (no pun intended) on the daily fluctuations... So, I started the 17 day diet on 11/1, which is a Tuesday, so going to stick with "official" Tuesday weigh ins to record on here (my official log), but go ahead…

Today was a great start, no cheating and I ate chicken twice! LOL... yeah, I can see where that'll get old, but turkey is a good alternative, along with fish. I love tilapia and salmon, both, and shrimp is always a good low calorie choice, so it's possible to do without red meat for 17 days... heck, it's possible to do…

Thanks! Glad to hear it is working! I'm encouraged by the 9 lb loss... I know they say it's "water" but as the book says, it's still "weight"! I friended you, so we can chat and encourage each other... I want to lose 25 lbs, so excited this is out there to try! SW: 186 CW: 149 GW: 125

Good luck! My husband and I have lost over 100 lbs together (him 60/me 40) he doesn't use this site but I do, and it's really helped me stay focused and on track (when I use it!) I have 25 more to go, he has about 10, so we are back at it today (on "Phase II" of our journey)... we began at the beginning of this year, and…

I'd love to be below 140 at Thanksgiving, I'm 149.2 as of today... it's very possible!!! I'm starting the 17 day diet today, I hope it works!

5'3 and 1/2 - Stretching to 5'4"... SW - 186 CW - 146 GW - 125 I've been struggling the last month or two with being "unmotivated..." I got the 40+ lbs off and reached my low of 141.4 about a month ago, and since then I've been eating poorly, not exercising, etc. and I'm back up almost 5 lbs! I'm very mad at myself, feel…

Thanks!!! This will do it for me today! I have lost 41 lbs, I want to lose 20 more... I've been playing with 3 - 4 lbs up and down for the last 60 days, but I want to get serious and get that last 20 off! I started on 1/1/2011 too! And yes, eating a strict calorie (but whatever I wanted within that count) has worked for me…

Hi Melinda! I have the last 20 to go of a 61 pound weight removal. I've been playing with these same 3 - 4 lbs for about a month and a half, not serious about going down that last stretch! I need some motivation!!!!

I agree, you have to take the emotion out of food... Don't reward yourself with food, don't feel guilty when you "cheat..." It's OK to want that piece of cake! Just only eat one! I am down to the last 16 lbs to reach my goal, and I am just now starting to realize that my obsession with losing this weight is going to have…

"This too shall pass..." Try to stay positive, don't let stress take you off course of your weight loss goals, feeling better about yourself and improving your self confidence will help you in the job market, too... And, we all hit "plateaus" or have our up times, you have to push through them, stay the straight and narrow…