tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767508514053541797.post3237219433180360793..comments2008-10-30T15:51:09.021-07:00Lisa Delaneynoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767508514053541797.post-57922917430130489872008-10-30T15:51:00.000-07:002008-10-30T15:51:00.000-07:00Hi...I am exactly in your shoes, but a couple of months further into the journey: I went from years of ZERO workout (except running around with my kids, I guess that counts for something) to going to the gym 4-5 days a week for pretty intense group exercise.<BR/><BR/>I have about 20-30 lbs to lose, and my scale has only gradually inched ints way down by about 5 lbs. However, I do see a lot of change:<BR/><BR/>I am stronger. I feet fitter. I have alot easier time keeping up with the exercises for the full hour. I have built a lot more muscle. I have started to look thinner "on the outskirts", even though I still have a ton of belly-fat left.<BR/><BR/>But I just figure: if it has taken me years to put on the flab, it probably will take a good while to take it off again.<BR/><BR/>So I figure, I'll give it some time, stick with it, and meanwhile congratulate myself for really toughing it out with my "lazy self" and doing my best.<BR/><BR/>I think it'll work - just give it some time...good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767508514053541797.post-90907416243694072162008-09-19T19:44:00.000-07:002008-09-19T19:44:00.000-07:00Hi~ I think Michael Thurmond's advice is sound, but his program is pretty extreme and I didn't have the willpower to stay on it. For much less money, check out his book of the same title (maybe at the library?) and learn about what you'll have to do. I think it could work GREAT if you can do it! More power to you!!! ~Still a Fat GirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767508514053541797.post-15305702500336752192008-06-28T17:38:00.000-07:002008-06-28T17:38:00.000-07:00Hi angela here original poster of this question<BR/>I decided to go on Weight watchers and I LOVE IT<BR/>I have been on it now for 5 weeks and i have lost 13 pounds<BR/>I have never had a good time dieting before<BR/>anyone feeling that their at the end of their rope like i did?join ww its been my lifesaver, well ww and Lisa of course.<BR/>Thanks lisa, reading your book changed my life!angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490350009278848485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767508514053541797.post-75758481865266122692008-05-30T12:34:00.000-07:002008-05-30T12:34:00.000-07:00I tried the 6 Week Body Makeover several years ago and was not successful. I think it depends on how much weight you have to lose and your body type. The reason I say this is because when I tried his plan, I had well over 100 pounds to lose and so that made me a Type A body type which drastically limits what you can and cannot eat. His meal plans may have changed since then, but I do remember that he wanted you to eat collard greens for every meal if at all possible. That was just too extreme for me. Now, 10 years later, I have lost 130 pounds by cutting back on portions and working out. I agree with Lisa, you can't just rely on the scale for progress. Stick with it! If I can lose the weight, anyone can! Good luck!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com