But I don't know how actual physicians can put their name behind an 800 calorie diet - especially for someone like me at 5'7" and 165 pounds and just .8 into the "overweight" BMI = 6 more pounds and I'll be "normal weight". They welcomed me in with the same enthusiasm they did my friend at 360 pounds. And gave us the same exact diet plan, and same amount of calories.
My own issues aside - that's kind of irresponsible.
fast weight loss is such a lure. my sister has dropped TONS of weight with aid of diet pills, laxatives, and other terrible methods. even though i know it isnt healthy, and that she'll probably gain it all back (shes a yoyo dieter big time) i still get jealous and want to listen when she encourages me to use those methods. its been really hard for me to drown her voice out and think to myself, "NO! im doing it the right way this time!"
you can be supportive and loving toward your friend without sacrificing your health and giving up your plans.
good for you for realizing the effects of this sort of weight loss and turning back around!
fast weight loss is such a lure. my sister has dropped TONS of weight with aid of diet pills, laxatives, and other terrible methods. even though i know it isnt healthy, and that she'll probably gain it all back (shes a yoyo dieter big time) i still get jealous and want to listen when she encourages me to use those methods. its been really hard for me to drown her voice out and think to myself, "NO! im doing it the right way this time!"
you can be supportive and loving toward your friend without sacrificing your health and giving up your plans.
good for you for realizing the effects of this sort of weight loss and turning back around!
I love reading your posts - you're so smart and brave :) Good for you for resisting the easy way (wrong way).
And if it makes you feel any better....the STUPIDEST part of the whole thing is...
I've gone from 1800 calories a day to 800-1000
And...after starting the PWLC diet last Tuesday, and losing 2.3 pounds between the Friday before and Thursday morning (and eating 2500+ cals a day last Saturday and Sunday on the food holiday...)
I weighed the same darn thing this morning as I did last Thursday! LOL
If that's not an argument for doing things the right way I don't know what is :)
Thanks again for listening everyone, your support really does help.
I love reading your posts - you're so smart and brave :)
oh my gosh thank you so much for the kind words. you just made my day. :D