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Peter
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Posted: 22 November 2005 06:15 pm |
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http://www.caloriesperhour.com/faqs_spot.html
Peter
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nevd
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Posted: 22 November 2005 09:14 pm |
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I'd agree with Peter's FAQ link. The face usually shows it first.
That's when you're losing. Then, if you add a bit of muscle to keep shapely, you can carry a little more body fat, so the face fills out again.
Trouble is, in these overfed days, if you're anything below 15% body fat (male) people tell you how 'gaunt' you're looking!
NevD 
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 22 November 2005 09:23 pm |
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Especially your mother!
Peter
P.S.
My mom's generation went through WWII, during which people were starving to death. Mothers wanted their babies fat so that if they ran out of food they would have a better chance of living.
I'm 59 years old and when I'm looking my best she still says I look sickly. 
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Madcow
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Posted: 23 November 2005 02:14 pm |
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Hello Everybody!!
OK, I have decide to start the WL4I on Monday, not because I want to delay the shedding any longer, but because I want to have my cheat days fall on the weekend, like a lot of people I imagine.
Anyway, I think I will do OK on this, I mean, what sort of a useless person if I can’t even stick something for 11 days?
I have read all the testimonies, but I am a bit worried because there aren’t any from veggies who have done this and I’m worried that vegetarians find it really hard or something...
If anyone out there is veggie and has done this diet, I’d love to hear from them...
Also, for those of you who have done it, does it contain lots of processed food? Because I keep hearing of foods like mayonnaise and bread, and I am just concerned that it’s not for me at all, because I am a bit of a home-cooking freak and I don’t buy anything processed...
Thanks for any input!
Oh, I have about 20lbs to lose, which I suppose isn’t that much. Did anyone else with not a lot to lose try this and lose weight?
Ta!
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nevd
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Posted: 23 November 2005 04:42 pm |
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I'm surprised that you seem to be committed to this diet, yet you are asking questions about what it entails...
Shouldn't that be the other way around?
NevD
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Madcow
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Posted: 23 November 2005 06:32 pm |
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Yeah I'm a but of a nutter that way, I just decide something and go for it, at the end of the day it's only like 20 squids or somehting so if it goes wrong it's no more than what I'd waste on the lash down the pub on Saturday.
I've just registered for it and will start on Monday. I've downloaded the menu and it looks alright, no way near as horrendous as what I feared.
Have you tried it?
PS, I was born in Parkstone!
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nevd
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Posted: 23 November 2005 10:59 pm |
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PS, I was born in Parkstone!
It's a small world 
Have you tried it? (FL4I)
No, I follow my own regime, which has served me well for many years now.
But, I'm interested to know what your diet will be. It'd be good if you keep us appraised of your progress (and your 'intake')
NevD
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Madcow
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Posted: 24 November 2005 04:01 pm |
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I certainly will keep you all updated. I am going to start on Monday. It's going to be hard one evening when I am going to a Chinese but I think I shall just eat before and then just have loads of water at the restaurant...
I think I wil be OK t do it because it's just 11 days and then time off... also the veggie version is quite nice to be honest, I've changed the tofu and soya products for eggs and nuts because I don 't like tofu, and the strawberries from the shake for oranges because strawberries are out of season, but aside from that I am going to stick to it religiously...
I'll keep everyone updated...
Antonia
ps, yes, it is a small world!
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nevd
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Posted: 24 November 2005 09:42 pm |
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Try 'Cauldron' brand marinated tofu (most big UK supermarkets). It might change your mind...
NevD
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Lorelei
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Posted: 27 November 2005 06:34 pm |
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I've been watching the forum for a couple of weeks now and have recently finished my first round of the diet. Now, after 11 days of dieting, I can't help but wonder about few things. First, by following the instructions (4 meals a day, eat until satisfied, etc.), I have realized that I have been consuming only 800-1000 calories daily... Which puts me right into a low-calorie diet, the one that FL4I worns against. Second, I printed out at least 8-9 different menus and tried to figure out the food sequence that everybody is referring to. I looked for all kinds of patterns and the only one that I was able to come up with was that each day consists of two protein meals, the other two being made up of carbs or carb/protein mix (but NOT in any sequential order according to the food type). [Just to avoid any misunderstanding, I am not referring to the order in which you eat your meals - I know you can eat them in any order on any given day, but I am talking about the combination of foods throughtout the diet.]
With all of this in mind, I am afraid that I just finished 11 days of a low-calorie, high-protein diet. I think the "trick" is to eat four meals a day (so you don't get hungry and then overeat), eat until full, drink plenty of water, and eat good, wholesome, unprocessed food. So, with this in mind, I think one would be able to lose weight without following the meal "sequence" because I am pretty sure that there is none.
I am not trying to be negative - apparently, the diet has worked for a number of people in this forum, and I truly congratulate all of you who have lost weight on this diet. However, I do feel a bit taken for a ride because, in my humble opinion, the so called "sequence" has been made up only to justify the price of the download.
If anyone else has figured otherwise, please let us all know.
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Peter
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Posted: 28 November 2005 12:38 am |
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Very interesting.
Except for the point about high protein, your summary basically describes the diet plan put forth by my FAQ... highly nutritious, low calorie, unprocessed foods... eating frequently and drinking plenty of water.
The reason that I don't argue against Fat Loss 4 Idiots or any diet plan is that we are all such different animals... some of us just do better with something very specific to follow. Or something we pay for.
Peter
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Madcow
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Posted: 28 November 2005 05:28 pm |
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I am on my first day today and it is going really well, too well in fact... I haven't felt hungry at all for the moment and I've just got a feeling that this is going to work.
How much did you lose in your 11 days stint, Lorelei? I agree with Peter that it would be great if the people who used to post loads on this thread back in August and October would come back and let us know how they did...
I see what you are saying Lorelei, and the chances are you're right, I mean what sort of magic formula is there out there that allows us to not calorie-count, eat as much as we need, not have to check carbs/protein ratio, not have to weigh our food, and still loose weight? NONE. It's impossible in my opinion! I purchased the downloadable diet thinking the whole while that they must have named it "diet for idiots" because of all the morons who think "hey, maybe this one will work" and hand over their credit card number, but I did it because of the feedback on this site where everyone was loosing loads of weight.
At the end of the day if it works, I don't care what the formula is, I just want to be slim!!
FIY, I am a vegetarian who eats NO processed food whatsoever, I have a healthy balanced diet generally starting with grapefruit and orange in the morning, pasta with tomato sauce for lunch and then something stupid for dinner generally involving cheese and vegetables and a couple of glasses of wine. I also excercise by walking about 10 miles at the weekend, and everyday I walk about 3 miles. I know where my excess weight comes from: going out and drinking beer and wine and eating cheese and bread, but no more than ALL my skinny friends. It's just that for me things are different, and always have been. Having said that, I weigh 150lbs and measure 5'4", I am not majorly overweight or anything, just that I can't wear the nice clothes all my friends wear and I don't feel happy with the way I look...
I was just saying that in case the answer was going to be "you just need to eat a healthy balanced diet and excercise a bit" Because I already do.
Anyway, I'll keep everyone updated every day on my progression...
Antonia
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shamrock
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Posted: 28 November 2005 10:15 pm |
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I'm on my second round of 11 days -- I weigh in again on Friday. I've only printed out two of the "generated" menus so I haven't tried to figure out any particular pattern. I have noticed that one day may be all protein, the next day carbs, the day after a mix of both, etc. I think the "trick" to this diet is that it tries to keep your metabolism revved up by constantly switching up what you eat. Before I started this diet, I ate pretty well, but predictable. I tried cutting calories and exercising more but my body just readjusted to my new routine and weight loss was extremely minimal after much effort. This program switches things around so much, I think my metabolism has finally reawakened. I can see and feel a change in myself.
I do think that you need to keep the menu as real to your lifestyle as possible. I don't always eat what is listed on the menu, but I do keep it in the same family (carb for carb, protein for protein, etc.) that way, you can stick with it easier.
So far, so good as far as the weight loss has gone. I was going to join LA Weight Loss or Weight Watchers when I stumbled upon FL4I and I'm SO glad I did. I guess it really is all about finding what works for you.
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switches
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Posted: 29 November 2005 07:19 am |
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I'm new to the forum and I have read most of the post. I am really for the first time( I think serious) about needing to shed the pounds (100) at least. But, how realistic is this diet and can it help me possibly to jump start my program. Or, should I see this as something that in the long scheme of things will not help me be as effective? I want to lose but I wish to be successful and smart with changing my pattern of eating and behavior towards food.
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Peter
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Posted: 29 November 2005 07:29 am |
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Hi Switches,
Whatever you decide about this diet, I suggest you start learning about eating good foods because you will ultimately have to do that to maintain weight loss. My FAQ are a good place to start.
Peter
caloriesperhour.com
eatwellandexercise.com
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Bee
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Posted: 29 November 2005 11:37 pm |
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Hi all,
I just started this diet yesterday. It seems to be going well, but its only day two. I have a question - does the diet allow sugarless gum?
Thanks
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Lorelei
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Posted: 30 November 2005 04:50 am |
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Madcow- I lost about 4 lbs during the first 11 days, which I find to be pretty good given that I ate out twice (with no limits as to what and how much), and that I have only 8-10 lbs to lose (so the weight loss tends to be slower). The diet seems to give you a good jump-start, but I believe that if it helps you form new habits (drinking plenty of water, eating small meals throughout the day, etc.), then it is definitely worthwhile trying.
I won't be back on the diet until next week because I'm going to be away. Once I resume the diet, I am thinking of following the basic "rules" but without actually following FL4I's menus. I'll let you know how things go.
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Madcow
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Posted: 1 December 2005 05:30 pm |
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Thanks Lorelei,
Well I am now on day 4 and still thoroughly enjoying it, but it still seems far too good to be true! I am never hungry, the food which is on my menu is always absolutely top, and I can't see how it's going to make me lose any weight. I am drinking all the water, and the only thing I haven't done is the excercise, more for time reasons than anything else. Tonight I plan to go on a 1 hr long walk, so hopefully that should help.
I was challenged the other night because I went to a restaurant with my friends, but all I had was 3 glasses of wine and loads of water, I know I wasn't supposed to have the 2 extra wines, but it was a long evening!
Everyone ate gorgeous food and I just didn't, I must admit it was quite hard because I really wanted to, but I had already had my meal just before, and I was VERY determined to be strong!
I suppose it just all depends on how motivated you are and on what you really wnat. I mean, at times I have been depressed about my weight, but obviously not enough because instead of doing somehting about it, I just carried on stuffing my face. Then suddenly one day, it just mattered more to me to be slim than to eat things!
Now I have my menu everyday, I still see my friends, I save a load of money because I don't eat when I am out ;-) and I hopefully will be slim very soon.
I don't know if this diet will work, because as I said, it seems to good to be true, but in any case, my skin looks amazing and I am so full of energy from not getting drunk every other night, it's great!! I honestly had not felt this good since last year when I was raw for a few months!
So I am defo going to keep it up... I'll keep you posted after the weekend,
Bye bye
Antonia
PS, Lorelei, I would be happy with a 4lbs loss to start with!! I don't have that much to lose either (about 20lbs) so 4 would be a good start!
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shamrock
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Posted: 2 December 2005 04:51 pm |
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| Well, just finished my second round of 11 days and lost 4 lbs. putting me at the grand total of 13 lbs. lost! I'm very happy, particularly since my 3 days off and Thanksgiving were included since my last weigh in. The next several weeks are going to be a challenge -- lots of holiday get togethers. I'm going to try to be good, but I also plan to enjoy the holidays -- I guess I'll just try to do everything in moderation!
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msutx
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Posted: 4 December 2005 12:05 am |
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Hey guys,
I just purchased this program for $27 today and I hope it works! Just a couple of questions that I hope you guys can help me out with... If you do the program where they choose your menu such as Chicken, Ground Turkey, Banana Milk shake and Omlette, can you substitute your choices. For example: Instead of Ground Turkey- just regular Turkey Breast? Can you replace a protein for a protein? As far as the hamburger..it says any hamburger with whatever toppings...does that mean I can use a regular hamburger bun even though it's kind of like white bread? And also on the cheat days, can you eat ANYTHING?! haha! There has to be some limits I guess on how much you eat! I just hope I don't gain all the weight back I lost from my cheat days! Well any information that you guys can provide will really help. Thanks in advance! :D
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shamrock
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Posted: 5 December 2005 05:44 pm |
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Welcome to the diet! I constantly substitute what is on the menu, turkey breast for ground turkey isn't even a substitution in my book! On the day you can have hamburger, I'd skip the bun -- I don't think it is allowed.
On my cheat days, I had pizza and burger king, but really didn't go too wild! Believe it or not, I really didn't want to go too crazy because I really am psyched about the weight that I'm losing and I didn't want to blow it.
Today I'm starting round three of my 11 days.
Good luck!
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letta
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Posted: 5 December 2005 06:52 pm |
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I ate the hamburger bun and still lost weight. The difference to me is a hamburger patty is only the meat- a hamburger includes the bun. If you choose egg salad, the diet instructions says "No bread". Therefore I felt that if you can't have the bread it would have said so. If you notice on the diet generator, the choices are a sandwich-any kind, hamburger or hot dog--they all have bread.
You may wish to go back to page one (at the bottom of this page) and read everyone's comments. I think a lot of your questions have been answered. I read each one before I started the diet and it really helped me.
Good luck to you. It does work.
P.S. I have lost ten pounds so far. I got sick and had to take antibiotics; this seems to have stopped my weight loss temporarily. But...I didn't gain a pound during Thanksgiving! Yippee. I still eat four times a day (till I am satisfied) and try to eat one or two food types at a time like the diet says. I have been reading about food combining and this seems to be the key. We overload our digestive process when we eat a variety of foods at one meal. It is important to wait the 2.4 hrs before eating again. I will get back on the diet as soon as I feel better.
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msutx
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Posted: 6 December 2005 07:20 am |
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| Hey Shamrock- thanks so much for the info.. I lost 5 lbs in 3 days!! I guess it's all the water weight! But still a pound is a pound. So for the hamburger no bun? Maybe I can use a multigrain bread for the hamburger? Anyways how are you doing with the diet? Best of luck!
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msutx
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Posted: 6 December 2005 07:23 am |
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| Thanks Letta for the clairfication.. it's nice to have a support type group with this forum! It's too bad that the website doesn't have one. It really helps out, especially since the website is very plain in format. Congratulations on you weight lose! Good luck!
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msutx
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Posted: 6 December 2005 07:27 am |
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| P.S- I hope you feel better!! Once you do-- keep losing!!!
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2bgolden
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Posted: 6 December 2005 05:48 pm |
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OK...I started WL4I yesterday and lost 5 pounds...yeah i know it is water weight but i dont care. I have had 2 surgeries in the past year and gained about 20 pounds.
Plus I got comfortable in a relationship...which also puts on the weight.
Anyways, I had lost about 20 pounds 3 years ago and I did it basically by eating the foods that WL4I is telling us to eat.
So I know that this will work. Not sure about the walking yet...I am use to the Elliptical machine but i am going to try walking.
I'm 5' 6"
my start weight 157
current weight 152
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mellaine
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Posted: 6 December 2005 11:27 pm |
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Madcow wrote: I agree with Peter that it would be great if the people who used to post loads on this thread back in August and October would come back and let us know how they did...
I found this thread back in October and couldn't remeber where I found it so I posted in diet struggles, but I will reiterate what I said on that post. Sorry it is so long. By the way, I followed the diet exactly, except I do work out a lot harder and longer than it suggest, only because I don't feel I've worked out if I don't.
I wanted to wait a little while before I did any posts regarding my weight loss. I was very wary of this diet at first, however, it has turned out to be a healthy diet. At least, as far as the food is concerned. I really have no idea what causes the weight loss and I was concerned about losing water or muscle, or both. Before having my first child I never had a big stomach and couldn't understand the big belly struggle. I couldn't lose any inches in my hips, but my stomach I could always get to a pretty decent size (for a large person, if that makes sense.) Since having her, I haven't been able to lose any weight, not even in my stomach. I did crunches, but not to lose inches because I know it takes fat loss to do that. Well, I am happy to say that I did lose weight on this diet. To date, from November 12, when I started, I have lost 15 pounds. I work out daily, including weight training (3 days/wk)and aerobics. The first 11 days, I did lose 9 pounds, I thought it was all water. Unless, however I carry 2 inches of water in my stomach, it wasn't. I'm never hungry, I don't count calories. I eat until I'm full. This is something that I've learned to do. I now know when I eat to much and when I've done just right. As of now I've lost 3 inches in my waist and 1 inch in my hips. People who don't know I'm "dieting" have commented on my weight loss! I do intend to get fat callipers because I would like to measure that also. I know that slow and steady is the way to go, but I have been at a platau for so long. In fact, last week, I only lost 3 pounds, I wasn't disappointed at all. I'd rather lose it in a healthy way, just so long as I continue losing. I've watched The Biggest Loser and have seen them lose 10 even 20 pounds in one week. This diet is not a "quick fix" for me because I've learned when my stomach is full, I've learned to drink 10 oz of water every day. I have more energy. There is a "3 day cheat period." I don't use it as a "cheat period" I use it to practice eating until I'm satisfied without having food boundaries. This diet is not like Atkins, I eat fruit, vegetables, and occasionally bread. There is a meal plan, though that limits the kinds of foods to eat. I do intend to continue until it no longer works. Again, I don't know how this works, what I do know is counting calories has never worked for me. Maybe I needed to eat more calories, I don't know if I am or not, I haven't counted them. Anyway, I will post my successes and failures whenever I get a chance, probably not more often then monthly. Luckily, I do not have a thyroid problem, so...I guess my body just needed a jumpstart. I'm now 214 pounds.:D
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Posted: 9 December 2005 12:27 am |
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| I started this diet on the 30th. So far I've been doing well on it. The fruit and veggie day was hard though. I was hungry all day no matter how much I ate. I've lost 6 pounds and am coming up on my days off soon. I'm pretty excited about the weight loss since I just don't lose very quickly -- even at the start of a diet, and I came from a low carb diet, so I wouldn't expect a lot of water loss. I'm really attracted to the fact that I can eat fruit, oatmeal, a sandwich and pasta once in a while. I've been on and off low carb diets for so long that it's difficult for me to allow myself to even choose those foods. What a treat! I notice I don't have the discouragement I have at the beginning of a diet -- "I'll never get to eat that again, I really miss fruit, I need some chocolate." etc. It's easier to just have to wait 11 days for a reasonable amount of mu favorite treat than to think it will be months before I have it again (and then go crazy when I eventually give in).
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sandy b
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Posted: 9 December 2005 11:34 pm |
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I just downloaded the wl4i diet and am quite excited about it. I was glad to read all the positive feedback regarding this diet. I have tried numerous other diets, unsuccessfully. I am having trouble getting rid of the weight after having 3 kids (I put on more each time). I need to lose 75 lbs. Keep posting your results; I find it motivating and I am sure others do as well! I will post mine (when I have some to post.)
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Posted: 10 December 2005 03:10 am |
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Okay, Sandy. Looks like we're about the only ones active right now. Guess no one wants to start a diet around the holidays! If you start on Monday, your 3 days off will come Christmas weekend!. That's what I'm counting on.
Mary
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msutx
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Posted: 10 December 2005 06:41 am |
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Hey Sandy,
You've made a good choice in downloading the diet. It's a great head start to losing weight. I've been on the diet for about a week now and lost 10 lbs!! I started out at 200lbs.. and now I'm 190! I was very excited- I haven't been 190 in years! My healthy weight is 178lbs..so 12 more lbs to go and I know that they will be the toughest to lose! But I will not quit! Basically just follow the menu they give you. You don't have to follow it very strictly. For example if they say omellete like 5 times for that week and you don't want to have eggs that much a week, you can substiute it with mixed nuts or a protein, etc. Make sure you drink your water- 10 glasses a day! This is a must! It has also helped me bring my blood pressure down to 130/80. It used to be 140/90! This is key in losing weight so make sure you don't go thirsty anytime throughout the day. Other than that- do your exercise- only 30 minutes of walking a day and you'll be fine! good luck!
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sandy b
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Posted: 12 December 2005 03:37 am |
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msutx - do you find it restricting at all? Eg: chicken for supper and that's all; a broiled chicken breast (or 2). Also, do you cook separately for your family and do you find that difficult? I am starting tomorrow and a little bit nervous. I have tried (and failed) at so many other diets. I really want this to work.
Sandy
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msutx
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Posted: 12 December 2005 04:20 pm |
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Hey Sandy,
Yes it is somewhat restrictive but it helps with not overeating. When your menu just consists of chicken,I usually add some vegetables with the meal...they can never hurt. Not mashed potatoes or anything but like broccoli, asparagus, etc. Eat as much chicken as you are satisfied. USually, my family eats the same meals..say if I'm cooking a whole chicken, then that's what they're eating, but would make some other side dishes for them. Remember, the diet isn't so strict as where when it says tuna salad~ you don't have to eat that, it can be replaced with another protein such as eggs, nuts, chicken, fish, etc. Also, I've been having soups with chicken and vegetables, which are very filling and satisfying as a full meal. They also help out on your fruit and vegetable day ..since we all know veggies and fruit alone can't be that satisfying. If you have any other questions, ..just ask! Good Luck!
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sandy b
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Posted: 12 December 2005 10:11 pm |
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msutx - thanks for the reply. This is my first day and all is well so far. Its good to know that its not so strict; that if I need to I can add a veg with my meal.
Mary: how are you doing. Is this your first day too?
Sandy
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sandy b
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Posted: 13 December 2005 09:29 pm |
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If anyone can give me some feedback on this, it would be very much appreciated. I have the fruit/veg day coming up soon. What kind of vegetables are you supposed to eat? Salad (lo cal dressing ok?) cooked unseasoned veg? potatoes ok? I have no idea; please let me know what has worked for you. I can't see me being satisfied all day on 2 salads.
Thanks
Sandy
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shamrock
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Posted: 14 December 2005 06:35 pm |
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| That turned out to be one of my favorite days! For breakfast I had a BIG fruit salad. For lunch I had a big salad with a vinegarette dressing and for dinner, I chunked up some onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, yellow squash, asparagus (basically anything I had) drizzled it with olive oil, salt and pepper and roasted it at 350 degrees for about a half hour -- it was delicious and filling!
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sandy b
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Posted: 15 December 2005 12:05 am |
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Roasted vegetables, wonderful idea. The added fat (dressing and oil for roasting) wasn't a problem was it? Here I though I was going to have to eat canned veggies or plain salads. Thanks for the info.
Sandy
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shamrock
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Posted: 15 December 2005 07:05 pm |
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| The dressing and olive oil wasn't a problem -- don't overdo it, just enough to enjoy!
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sandy b
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Posted: 15 December 2005 11:38 pm |
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This is day 4 for me. I must say, I am getting a bit tired of ham and pineapple; although I am eating less of it now than on Day 1 (probably out of sheer boredom). Cant wait for the three days off. I should have started on Tuesday so my first day off is on Saturday, that way I can have xmas leftovers on the 26th. Does anyone think it would be a problem if I repeated Day 1 after Day 11 then took the 3 days off?
Sandy
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msutx
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Posted: 16 December 2005 04:07 am |
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Hey Sandy,
About your ham and pineapples..you don't have to eat that just because it says it on the menu. Eat like chicken and grapes instead. Replace a protein with a protein , fruit for a fruit. It can't hurt. Anyways, switching your days.. I say go for it. Instead of doing 11 days and then 3 cheat days, do 12 days and then 3 cheat days so you can enjoy Christmas left overs. Just don't overdo it. I've switched my cheat days around and still did well. Yes the diet can get boring but just keep focusing on the goals you have set and play around with the menu. Make changes...be flexible- I'd die if I had to eat as much tuna salad as the menu tells me to! lol! Well good luck!
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sandy b
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Posted: 16 December 2005 05:54 pm |
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mustx & shamrock - how long have you been on this diet and how much have you lost? I need to lose 63 lbs to be healthy and 78 to be at my "wedding dress" weight. I have lost 5 lbs so far (5 days) which is motivation in itself; but it always helps to hear from people who have stuck with it and had good results. The food may be getting boring, but it is training me not to make it the focus of my life.
Sandy
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shamrock
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Posted: 16 December 2005 06:01 pm |
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Hey Sandy,
I just had my third weigh this morning and lost 2 more lbs (which I consider a good thing since I have been to MANY holiday parties this week). So, after three cycles I've lost 15 lbs. I'm very happy with this progress. Of course, the first cycle I lost the most and have been going slow and steady since which is okay by me.
Good luck!
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sandy b
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Posted: 16 December 2005 08:46 pm |
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shamrock: wow, that's like a pound every couple of days. Amazing. I hope I can do as well. I had a visit with my mom and sister this morning. I watched my diabetic 350+ lb sister eat a brownie (mom's are THE BEST). Was sorta of hard, but the 5 lb loss so far helped. Looking forward to lunch though.
Sandy
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msutx
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Posted: 17 December 2005 04:18 am |
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Hey Sandy,
yeh I'm in the same boat as Shamrock.. I lost 10 lbs in the first weigh in and only about 2-3 lbs this past weigh in. I think the more you weigh, the more you lose every week. I'm near my goal weight so the pounds are coming off slower then the first week. In your case, you may lose more since you want to lose more than 20 lbs. It's still good for me,as long as i keep chipping away , I'm fine! Everyone at work keeps telling me, you look thinner and all, but they don't see what's underneath the clothes...probably going to have to do more situps and toning with weights!! But yeh, you lost 5lbs in 5 days?! That's an awesome start! Congrats! Keep at it! Just remind yourself after 11 days...3 cheat days!! I've noticed that if I don't splurge and eat everything in sight on my cheat days, you should maintain the weight you have lost in those past 11 days. So even though it says eat anything you want...again it's in proportion...eat 2 slices of pizza..not 6!! or have a slice of cake...not 3 slices..stuff like that! And remeber to always drink your 10 cups of water..even though its not a diet day! And my advice is to instead of walking only a half hour, walk an hour on the cheat days..it'll help out with cutting back some of the higher calorie foods you will consume on those days! Well any other questions, ask!
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sandy b
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Posted: 19 December 2005 08:22 pm |
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Its day 7 for me and so far so good. I'm down 6 lbs; yea! I had a whopper from BK yesterday as the "hamburger" and totally enjoyed it although I picked off lots of the top bun. Didn't really like the gooy white bread thing. I hope it continues as well as it had. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions.
Only 57 lbs to go.
Sandy
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bigloser
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Posted: 26 December 2005 11:37 pm |
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Well, it seems like the majority of those on this diet are having great success. I am excited to say I will begin the diet tomorrow and hopefully be on my way to a thinner me! I would like to lose 40 pounds. I have exercised and somewhat dieted for the past 3 years with really no success. I lost a little bit of weight then maintained it with no problem at all. I am hoping this will jump start the weightloss for me. Wish me luck! 
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sandy b
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Posted: 28 December 2005 09:13 pm |
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bigloser: good luck with the diet. I am actually enjoying it; and the advice on this board helps! I gained back 2 lbs over Xmas, but still down 5 after 11 days on WL4I. I am back on it now; this is day 1 of the 2nd 11 day cycle. I am getting used to the simple meals and really looking forward to more weight loss. Its easier to diet when you see results every few days instead of every few weeks!
Sandy
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bedbug82
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Posted: 29 December 2005 05:55 pm |
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Hello all! Just started this diet on Monday and am noticing some room in my trousers already! At one point I had lost 2.5 stone (35 lbs) by running and low cal. After I moved to England I started putting it on again. The diet rules and explanations made so much sense and now i know why!
Anyways, I love to cook and would be interested in any recipes anyone had. I have quite a few for tuna salad and groud turkey I would be willing to share. Anyone have any for chicken?
All the best!
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sandy b
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Posted: 30 December 2005 07:03 pm |
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I marinade a couple of breasts (boneless, skinless) in lemon juice over night. Drain and pat dry, sprinkle with lemon zest and brown sugar twin (a pinck of lemon pepper is nice on top too). Bake for 30-40 min. Yum. This is a good recipe for the rest of the family too, but I dredge theirs in a mixture of flour, paprika, salt and pepper and fry till brown first. I use real brown sugar on theirs and cook in different pan than mine. A bit of broth keeps it moist.
Sandy
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msutx
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Posted: 31 December 2005 08:21 pm |
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Hey Sandy,
Congrats on your continued weight loss.! Another word of advice is to walk to lose extra lbs. quickly. I walk for about an hour (about 3 miles) and I really noticed that when I wasn't losing anymore weight, walking for a longer time helped those extra pounds come off! It's true when they say it's better to walk then run because when you run, you're just burning carbs and when you walk, you burn fat. I've noticed it and have great results. Christmas was such a pig fest, I gained like 5 lbs! But...usually after a pig out day, I usually walk more and have a veggie/fruit day. I think you can play around with the menu sometimes. Remember like the website says: the body will burn the calories that it thinks it will consume the next day, asumming what you ate the day before. So if I pigged out and had like 4000 calories (ex: Christmas) and then the next day I had my fruit and veggie day , probably only around 1200 calories, my body (metabolism) will burn the extra 2800, because of what I ate the day before. Makes sense? haha! Just trying to give some more advice. And also remeber..the second cycle is always the toughest...so keep strong and walk a little more to lose those stubborn pounds! Good luck!
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