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Originally posted by Tordan How do you motivate yourself to stick with it and not stray? It must take considerable will power to do this.

Not at all. The weight comes off so fast that you see results all the time. Results are a powerful motivator. Plus, believe it or not, I was rarely hungry.... the B6/B12 shots speed up the rate at which your body breaks down fat, the fat being converted back into useable energy keeps you well nurished. The water helped too, tricks you into feeling full. Oh, and the cost.... the diet is expensive ($360/month at the time, don't know what it is now) so the motivation to get to your goal weight and off the diet as fast as possible is pretty high.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

I'd love to go on a diet, but that diet sounds nuts! I think you have to have a lot of will power as well as patience. Im a huge dairy fan, and Vegies of underground. . . .and well being a soccer player, I need Crabs..soo...yaaaaa I don't think I could do it. Good job to you and your friend though, I don't think I could pull this one off.

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Originally posted by OrZonE Isn't it easier to eat right and stay active? Diets seem so unnecessary to me.

Easier said than done for most people, including myself. I love food. I eat when I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I'm alone, or with friends. And I struggle to get to the gym.

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard Not at all. The weight comes off so fast that you see results all the time. Results are a powerful motivator. Plus, believe it or not, I was rarely hungry.... the B6/B12 shots speed up the rate at which your body breaks down fat, the fat being converted back into useable energy keeps you well nurished. The water helped too, tricks you into feeling full. Oh, and the cost.... the diet is expensive ($360/month at the time, don't know what it is now) so the motivation to get to your goal weight and off the diet as fast as possible is pretty high.

LOL so true.
People only seem to appreciate things when they put a large price tag on it (not saying this was you...)

Kutos to you for pulling that off! Wow...

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard Not at all. The weight comes off so fast that you see results all the time. Results are a powerful motivator. Plus, believe it or not, I was rarely hungry.... the B6/B12 shots speed up the rate at which your body breaks down fat, the fat being converted back into useable energy keeps you well nurished. The water helped too, tricks you into feeling full. Oh, and the cost.... the diet is expensive ($360/month at the time, don't know what it is now) so the motivation to get to your goal weight and off the diet as fast as possible is pretty high.

Thanks for sharing! Wow! I'm crazy impressed, and glad I started this thread!

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Originally posted by The Wiz I heart Weight Watchers and everything it stands for. Bahah im like Fergie, practically their spokesperson. WW allows you to eat whatever you like within reason. Everything is divided into points and depending on your weight/height you are allowed a certain number of points per day. I couldn't survive without bread, cheese and chocolate!

ah, yes, you are going to have to teach me this system.

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Originally posted by Nikitha It would seem that way but a lot of ppl ( much like myself) need an extra diet boost to speed their metabolism up in order to actually start losing weight just be eating healthy and staying active Nikki

Theoretically a eating 'right' should provide you with enough energy. Eating smaller portions and eating more often will increase your metabolism.

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard Actually exercise is an extremely inefficient way to lose weight. Diet, a well structured diet, is the best way.

Reducing your caloric intake and running considerable amounts will shed those lbs very quickly. However, I wasn't suggesting proper nutrition and exercise as a means to lose weight but rather as a lifestyle.

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Originally posted by muzzybear Easier said than done for most people, including myself. I love food. I eat when I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I'm alone, or with friends. And I struggle to get to the gym.

Well, I can relate on both counts. For me it's just a matter of making my attendance to the gym a routine. After that it's easy.

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^ Margaret, its a good diet. LOL, You'll love the online option aswell.

Ill bring my WW stuff with me next time I go over.

the most weight i lost was 30 pounds in a month (like 2 years ago)...but it was because of the medication i was on.

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Originally posted by muzzybear Have any of you tried this or what diets have worked for you?

The best thing that ever worked and I actually enjoyed it was my routine last July. I got 2 weeks vacation starting Canada day, so during those 14 days, I woke up everyday ate a banana/protein shake and went to the gym to do the eliptical mahcine for 45 minutes. my first 15 minutes were hardcore(within the limits of my fat burning heart rate) and the last 30 minutes were moderate paced(150-155 bpm).. and then i would come back to the gym in the afternoon after 5-6 pm and lift weights.... in 2 weeks, my skin wrapped around my stomach and i was getting cut and bigger as well. the 8 pack came out, too whcih was awesome. i was like woah!! so it worked very well. burn fat in the morning, gain muscle in the evening.

If you have the luxury of getting some cardio done in the morning DO IT!!!


oh BTW, i forgot to mention- during those 2 weeks, i didn't really diet. I ate pretty much what i usually eat which includes stuff like pizza, pasta, steak, ice cream, etc.

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard In March 2000 I weighed 289lbs.... by the end of July I weighed 168lbs. Thank you Dr. Bernstein! FYI, I'm now at 185... most of which was intentional weight gain because I was just too damn thin for my own liking.

What makes you think this is healthy for your body?
I want to smack people that go on Bernsteins diet. but then again, it's your health you're gambling with, not mine!

I've only ever been on weight watchers and had great success with it. I lost about 20lbs of the 60 total I've lost since I was about 18. The rest I lost with exercise and just being more conscious of what I was eating.

It amazes me the things people will do and the money they will spend and the risks they will take to lose weight.