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[violann44]

Hi to Everyone! I have massive huge enormous amounts to lose but after 6 days, I finally think this is doing me some good. I have fibro and two of my doctors think it will help if I'm at least a little lighter than now (slightly less than a battleship). I'm a stress eater and even though the last several days have been full of stress on many fronts, I haven't tried to eat my way out! Will post when my week is over!       V

[Pinkmug]

Hi V,
Your sense of humor is evident. I admire people like you who know how to laugh at themselves instead of playing victim all the time. So, we'll be looking forward to your news and wishing you steady progress! Welcome!

[tek_vixen]

Gee V, you sound just like me.  I knew I was in trouble 2 weeks ago when I complimented a good friend on her weight loss and then confessed that I feel like a cow.  I haven't quite graduated to the "battleship" label, but I'm sure it's coming if I don't do something about it.  Last week I mustered enough willpower to reign in my eating enough to lose 2 pounds.  I was really happy to find the WW article.  The definition of insanity is to keep doing things the same way and expecting different results.  I've done Weight Watchers for years, and have little trouble losing the weight.  I'm a lifetime member and was a leader for two years.  But the first time stress rears its ugly head, I make a beeline for the junk food, and the weight is back in no time at all.  I need something different.  With high hopes, I took 1/2 T. of ELOO this morning.  I'm starting slowly because I tend to have a sensitive stomach.  I can be patient and wait for the results.  In fact, I have $200 worth of size 16 clothes on the way from a catalog, because if I spend $$ on clothes, I'm guaranteed to lose weight!    I might as well look as good as possible while I'm on my journey, right?  Anyway, good luck to you.  May we each achieve the "Hot Mama" label in due course.

[Penne]

Hi There
I just registered and decided to join this chat forum. I too read this in womans world and thought I would give it a try after reading all the forums. Sounds like there is controversy with some and others it seems to be working. I took my first dose one tablespoon of oil this morning about a half hour ago and I feel alittle unsettled in the belly. Not sick feeling , just an I don't want to eat. I do not have much wait to lose. I have been approx 10 lbs over for about a year and fiqured it was time. I am going to see if this will work and then maybe be able to introduce it to my husband who struggles with his weight incredibily ( beer is his huge down fall ) so if this oil helps with making him lose appettite for that he will be set. I plan on trying it for a couple weeks and telling him about it.
If any one has any suggestions for me Please Help
Thank you 

I followed a link to the Freakonomics blog about six weeks ago and finally decided to get a copy of the book -- wish I had picked it up in the beginning!  Although this board and the experienced members offer everything you need, the book has it all laid out in one nice little package for easy reference, and best of all -- it is so inspiring.  If I had one piece of advice to offer, it would be to read The Shangri-La Diet book from cover to cover. 

I mentioned it to my DH and got the look  :| but after six weeks on Thurmond's body makeover, he was complimenting me on the improvement.  Now that I've read about SLD in depth, I see why the plan worked for the first six weeks and then fizzled for me (unsalted, unsweetened home-made food  :? on a limited menu that quickly got boring and monotonous once I got tired of cooking five meals a day.)  I'm surrounded by skeptics here at home, but you know, I feel much less fearful about losing control with this knowledge and that's worth a lot to me.  As a result, I'm much more calm, cool, and confident enough to practice what my faith preaches about taking no thought for what I eat and drink (or wear, for that matter.)  Three cheers for Seth!

Wishing you and everyone here a warm welcome to the group