Think and Lose®: How It Works

SOME RECENT POSTINGS FROM THE “THINK & LOSE FORUM”

All postings below came from the Think and Lose Forum during 2008 and are 100% absolutely real! Because these were part of Forum postings, all names have been removed to respect privacy. However, you can find every one of these postings by visiting the Forum (many at the "Success Stories" board) and you will see names as long as they were not originally posted anonymously.

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NOT HUNGRY FOR 'FAT' FOODS - LOST 12 LBS MY FIRST WEEK: This is totally unbelievable!!! I lost 12 pounds the first week! Best part is, I didn't really try. I just am not hungry for the "fat food", that includes fast food. I am eating basically fruit and veggies and maybe a chicken breast or salmon filet and I am totally enjoying it. I have a pint of sorbet in the freezer and after just a couple of spoonfuls, I don't want any more.

This is so incredible, I never really thought this would be so effective so soon. The best part is I consciously did not change anything, it just happened. Thank you Don and thank you to the wonderful support staff and thank you so much for everyone in the forums who have been so kind and informative.

Now I know this is going to happen for me. It really is a life changing experience.
THANK YOU DON!: I wanted to wait until I was sure that this was the thing I thought it was, and it is! So here goes...For anyone that is out there reading the posts, like I did, trying to get a feel for this thing...wondering if it could be for real...let me tell you it's for real!!! I have never had the freedom and control of my eating that I feel now. I have dieted all of my life, on every plan you can imagine. I've lost alot of weight and gained alot of it back. I used shear willpower and denial to get weight off in the past. This is so different! Like nothing I've ever done before. I was very unsure if this was my path, but now I know that it is. And when you find something that works, you want to help everyone discover what you know. I listen to the cd's faithfully, and agree with Don's suggestions and it works. I have no desire to overeat anymore, and I look forward to being that number on the scale that I want to be because I know it will happen. I'm calmer now and I don't worry anymore about things in the future...I just go with the flow.
Don's voice is soothing to me, and I look forward to my next session. I am amazed at how much the weight struggle was in my mind. I had no idea. I will never diet again, and I have dieted my whole life. So for that Don, and for the gift that you and your soothing words are to me I thank you! I just wanted you to know that you have changed our lives and we are grateful!
THIS PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT!: Hi, I have been overweight most of my life. All the diets made me feel like I was starving and deprived. The think and lose program is different!!! I started on Jan 15 2008. I have lost 18 pounds in 4 weeks!!!!! I have a thyroid problem that makes losing weight hard. This life change is not hard. I have not felt hungry or deprived once. It is easy and you sleep better, feel healthier and more posistive. Definitely try this product. You will not be sorry!!!!!
THINK AND LOSE IS SOOOO EASY!: OH MY GOODNESS!

I was really skeptical when I first purchased this program, but I figured...Hey, there's a 30 free trial, why not!....This Program is NO GIMMIC! I REALLY WORKS!

I have been on the program for 3 weeks now....and though I have only listened a few times (not nearly as often as I should be, but as much as possible with 2 kids, a full time job and a husband) I feel like I just woke up one morning and I was 14 lbs lighter! I have lost 14lbs in 3 weeks! I just couldn't even believe that this was so Easy!
You know they always say that it's easier to gain than it is to lose, but not with "Think and Lose" this is just soooo easy!

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful! I am sooo excited I can't wait to keep losing. This will not be nearly as hard or take as long as I thought! I am selling my weight watchers and all other dieting CRAPOLA!! Think and lose is the program for me!

Thank you SO much!

This is the first time I've been under 200lbs since my first child was born 3 years ago!! I am Thrilled to pieces!!!
I ONLY LISTENED ONCE AND LOST 17 LBS IN ONE MONTH!: My program was delivered to my door June 15. I unwrapped it and eagerly listened to the first program on the MP3 player, "Think and Lose". I set it on the shelf and forgot all about it thinking this would never really work. I weighed 250 pounds on that day.

Fast forward one month to July 14. I hadn't listened to the "Think and Lose" program all that past month and only had one day left to return for a refund if I didn't want to keep the program. I looked at the shelf, full of the past diet systems that promised results and had failed. I decided to return the program. I would stop by the post office after my doctor's appointment that day.

When I was weighed, I was flabbergasted. I had lost 17 pounds! No special or additional exercises; and I had only listened to the program that one time when it came in the mail. I actually screamed in the exam room. My blood pressure was perfect and I felt great. My doctor was thrilled. When I told him how I dropped that much in one month, he said he didn't believe that it could work but, "Keep up the good work".

Since then, I have lost an additional 6 pounds, making my total 23 pounds in 40 days. Now that I'm a little lighter, exercise is easier and more pleasant now that I finally see some results. I'm down to 227 pounds. I'm wearing clothes I had not worn in almost two years. Even my shoes are too big now. I've also been sleeping a lot better.

So, I will not be returning my program to you. I will be listening to it at least once a week, every week!

Thank you so much for giving me my life back.
LOST 12 LBS AND SLEEPING BETTER WITH NO PAIN – IN FIRST 3 WEEKS!: I'm an 18 day user of my programs and all I can say is - ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! I got the programs, of course, to lose some weight, but I just am so thrilled with the Pain Relief and Sleep programs, I could dance for joy!

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia several years and have struggled mightily with weight gain, pain, and lack of a decent night's sleep. In the space of 18 days, I've lost 12 pounds, reduced my use of pain medication and muscle relaxers by a third, and have actually been able to sleep through the night.

When I get home from work, I turn off my cell phone, collapse in my favorite chair and "plug in." I cannot begin to tell you "how good it feels to feel so good." For an entire hour, I listen to Don's soothing voice and just drift. Heaven!!! I seem to learn something new every time I listen and the more I listen, the more I believe this can be a lifelong solution to my "professional dieting".

For anyone who's been on every diet known to man and then some, try the Think and Lose program. This is not a "diet"; it's a way of life.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Don, for your wonderful programs. You make my heart sing!
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!: Hi my name is Richard. I'm a full time bus driver. After taking a Weight Loss survey for my health care provider about weight loss surgery I decided that there had to be a better way. Surgery was just to dangerous and drastic. After all I'm 52 years old and only 317 lbs and a size 48.

Well I stumbled on the "Think and Lose" commercial one night shortly after that and thought this sounds like bull, but the price is right and hell, I tried diet after diet and nothing worked.

Well IT WORKED. I'm in about my 10th week and I I now weigh 293 lbs and have dropped to a size 46. I'm not going hungry; I'm sleeping better and have so much more energy that I don't know what to do with it. I have bad knees and just the loss of 24 lbs has made such a difference in my health that I can actually take the stairs now and not be in too much pain.

My goal weight is 225 and I'm well on my way. I'm also doing the Stress Relief, Increase energy productivity and lift your spirit CD's and have noticed a change in these areas also. (waiting for some other CD's also)

Thank you Don Mannarino!
MY 30 DAYS ARE UP – I’M NEVER RETURNING T&L: You could not pay me enough money to make me give back my Think and Lose program!! I almost fell off my scale this morning. In 30 days I have lost 17 pounds and I feel AWESOME. I have to keep pinching myself to believe this is real.

You know what I like best about this program? I don't feel deprived, I don't feel guilty, and I don't feel panicky about food anymore. When I walk into the kitchen, I take a deep breath, say "half only" to myself, and eat what I want. Half the time, I'm full before I even get to "half only".

I think one of the best-kept "secrets" about the Think and Lose program is how good it makes you feel inside. Not only do I feel good about the weight I'm losing, but I feel like I can accomplish anything. My energy level is off the charts. I walk around grinning like an idiot for no particular reason!

I have a long way to go before I reach that magic "number" in my mind and I look forward to the journey. I really feel this is a new way of life for me and not just another diet to endure until I can eat again. I'm finally making that disconnect between actual hunger and emotional eating.

I love, love, love all your programs and I cannot thank you enough for facilitating the changes you've helped me make in my life!
LOST 10 LBS IN THE FIRST WEEK!: I can't begin to tell you how much better I feel since I received your program last Monday Feb. 4th! I am working on losing weight and this being Feb 11, I have lost 10.5 lbs!
I also feel so good because I have much more control over my eating habits which were totally out of control! My goal is 110LBs-I am at 154 this morning. I find Don's voice very soothing, positive and extremely encouraging. I really appreciate having the MP3 to use at work first thing before I start my day and at lunch, just before or during my break.
I thank God so much for letting me find you by chance on a cable station in the middle of one of my restless nights! This program has been and will continue to be really important to me!
Thank you so much!!! God bless!
WORKED IMMEDIATELY: I am new here and I just wanted to share that I recently started this program and after the very first cd I saw instant results. That very day I wasn't even hungry let alone want to eat only half. It has continued that way now for an entire 2 weeks. Every time I go to eat, nothing even sounds good, and when I do find something, I end up with 3 or 4 bites and not wanting anymore. I've noticed that I end up eating this way several times throughout the day (many really small meals within each day) and I've lost 7lbs in is what is almost two weeks. I am also listening to Love to Exercise and that too, worked immediately. I am exercising every day because I WANT to, and I've never wanted to exercise in my entire life!
For anyone who is having trouble, hang in there! I found that the more you do it the stronger the results, and also to really concentrate on your breathing. That helped me tune out the things that I would normally be distracted by. It really does work!
IT'S THE REAL DEAL!: I've been using my mp3 player for about three days now and feel so much more under control. It's different this time. This program addresses your cognative thinking, not just about what and how much of what foods to eat. My "self talk" has changed from saying "Oh I can't have that so if I have some I better have alot of it!" Now I hear "slim and trim" and I see my desired weight flash in my mind. So much more control this time.
If anyone is considering ordering this, do it, you won't be sorry plus, it's a free trial! It's different, it's not hokey, a scam, not unhealthy for you, it's the real deal...
LOSING WEIGHT AND LOSING STRESS: I have been on this program for two weeks today! I have lost around 10 lbs. already. I am amazed that I can eat half and leave half and I don't even want the rest! Sometimes I test myself and think "I'm going to go ahead and eat the rest this time and see what happens." But every time I try, my mind won't even let me pick up the fork anymore. I am totally satisfied with 1/2 only! There are times when I eat sweets or chips because they are sitting in front of me (such as M&M's in the candy jar at work) and in the back of my mind I feel like I should feel guilty for eating them, but I don't, maybe because instead of eating a whole 1 lb. bag like I used to, I eat about 6 or 8 and I'm totally satisfied (most of the time they don't even taste good anymore). I'm finding that it seems easier when I eat out than when I eat at home. When they bring me my food at a restaurant, I eat only half of what they bring me, but when I make dinner at home, instead of eating half of what's on my plate, I try and only put half of what I would normally eat on my plate and it confuses my mind. I think the key to doing well at home is to get the plate of food you normally would have gotten and then eat half of it. That is the only place I'm having any difficulty at all. It still feels like I have a ways to go before I get all of this 100%, but I am confident that it is going to work and that I will see my goal weight of 160 on that scale again! I have just received a promotion at work in the last week and I have been under a lot of stress which would normally cause me to binge eat excessively! But instead of turning to food, I've listened to Don's CD more often finding that not only am I listening to it to stop eating, but that I really enjoy how relaxed it makes me feel and how easily the stress is relieved from my body after hearing it. I'm glad to hear that it will only get better and easier as time goes on. That was one of my biggest questions! Thanks Don, for making life positive again and for giving me the gift of knowing that this goal of losing weight that has seemed impossible and negative all of my life is now within reach and under control. I have heard my stomach growl more in the last 2 weeks than I have my entire life. I actually listen to my body now when it tells me it's hungry. It's very different, but it's wonderful!! I have a very, very long way to go, but I KNOW I'll get there! For the first time in 9 years, I eat less than my husband! WOW! I can't wait until I weigh less than him, too! And I know someday, I WILL!!!
THE AMAZING SUCCESS OF THINK AND LOSE: On May 13th 2008 my husband was watching TV and he saw Don's infomercial and told me to come into the living room and watch it with him. After watching and hearing that I could try it for 30 days at no cost to myself, he urged me to try it.

More than 10 years ago, he was hypnotized for social anxiety and after the very first session we could both tell a huge difference. With his success, he is more than positive that hypnosis works. SO, at his urging, I ordered it.

On May 19th, 2008 I received my Think & Lose and couldn't wait to get started. That evening I watched the DVD and then listened to the 30 minute full length program. The next morning, when I was eating my cereal, I noticed I could only eat half the bowl. I was amazed, after listening just one time, there was already a difference.

I had been exercising for about 5 months, at least 5 days a week for at a minimum of 35 minutes each time and was getting absolutely no where. No progress was being made at all.

I weighed 145 when I received my Think & Lose program. I had weighed 145 for, at least, the last year and was completely convinced I would never again weigh any less. After listening for a week, I had to weigh myself, since so many people had big weight loss numbers after the first week, I was expecting the very same thing. I knew something was happening, I was eating a WHOLE LOT less, my jeans were fitting looser. I just knew, I had to have lost weight also. Well, the first week, nothing showed on the scale and I was a bit disappointed but not discouraged. I talked with the TNL coaches and they are very, very supportive and helpful, and told me that the scale is not how you measure your progress. I left the scale alone for a while and when I finally decided to go ahead and weigh again, low and behold, I weighed 143. I was so excited!! I didn't think I would ever see the scale say anything other than 145.

I continue to listen at least two times a day. I listen at night when I go to bed. I listen to either the 30 minute full length program or the 10 minute reinforcement program, depending on how tired I am, then I listen first thing in the morning before I get out of bed. It's either the 10 minute program or the 2 minute Power Program depending on how much time I have.

The best part is I don't feel deprived, I'm not hungry, and I don't have to limit myself to certain food groups only. I can eat, as Don's says, whatever I want, where ever I want, when ever I want and I eat Half Only. The Eating Half, Leaving half rings through my mind all the time. It's fabulous!

I have always been a 12 plus cups of coffee a day drinker. Now, there are days I don't even drink coffee. If I do drink it, I am only able to get, at the most, two cups down. The funny thing is, not drinking coffee wasn't even one of my goals.

I don't crave salty foods, fattening foods or pop. It truly does not taste the same.

I have been on the TNL program for almost two months (July 19th will be two months, today is the 12th) I have lost a total of 20 pounds and have 5 more pounds to go to get to my goal weight.

I cannot thank Don enough for this life change. For the chance to take back control of my life. Also for the support of the TNL coaches and also everyone on the forum.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
USED TO BE SKEPTICAL: ORDER, ORDER, ORDER!!! I too was skeptical and checked out this web site - READ EVERYTHING!!!! It alone will convince you this is for real and that it works!!

My suggestion is to also get the MP3 player. You can take it everywhere with you and it has been preloaded with the 30-minute, 10-minute plus the quick 2-minute on it (along with other programs).

YOU WON'T BE SORRY!! Just please keep in mind, some people get quick results and others it may take a couple weeks (or longer) but it will work!!! It all depends on your level (in my opinion) of psychological eating!! It really is based on each individual person and where your level of eating is. Sweets, junk food, pop, you name it, you will literally be amazed at how one day, it will all just "click" for you. You won't be hungry for that portion you normally eat - in fact, you will feel full and satisfied after only having 1/2 without even thinking about it!

You will also be amazed at how GREAT your sleeping is at night! You have all of us here to support you as we support each other and if you're like me, you'll make this a daily part of your routine (checking out the posts).

This program has changed so many lives and saved so many!! You will start to feel better about yourself and get that confidence back.

Also at times, Don will respond to our postings and to me, that's worth its weight in gold being able to hear directly from the creator of this amazing program!!!

So, that being said, won't you join our family?
LOST 30 LBS WHILE IN NURSING HOME: My sister and I started this program together and now have both lost over 30 pounds. The incredible part is my sister. She is in a nursing home, had three heart attacks,cannot walk,is in a wheel chair, needs help in just about everything she does. She needs to lose 130 pounds. Not just so she can walk again but to SURVIVE. She owes her life to Don. She has been in hospitals and nursing homes for over three years now. Depressed and eating herself to death. Nothing has ever worked except this.

THANK YOU DON.
I DON’T FEEL DEPRIVED AND I HAVE NO URGES!: Since my first day on the TNL program, I've felt this incredible sense of serenity and calm when it comes to food. I was wondering if anyone else was having the same experience. Every other "diet" or weight loss program I've been on has produced a high level of anxiety and stress - counting calories, measuring food, weighing, chopping, slicing, dicing....aahhhh! Don't even get me started on menu planning and having to go grocery shopping!

I don't feel deprived on this program. I don't feel the urge to self-sabotage and eat something "forbidden". I feel peaceful and calm when it comes to my food choices and what I put in my mouth and "half only" is more than enough.

I had to laugh when I got to the checkout at the grocery store the other day. My shopping cart was half only! Is that subliminal or what?!!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts on how the TNL program makes you feel. Thanks for sharing!
13 LBS IN 21 DAYS AND I JUST FEEL HAPPIER: I'm glad to know it's not just me. :)

Since I started T&L I feel happier about everything. I smile all the time and I don't worry about things like I used to. It's a great feeling. Today is my 21st day since I started the program and I've lost 13 lbs. It's probably just knowing that I'm doing something good for me. As for grocery shopping, I've noticed the same things. I didn't buy anywhere near my usual amount of groceries and the things I did buy where all 'healthy' type foods. I didn't even realize it until I was checking out. :)
IT’S MELTING AWAY: Thank you, don,
you're right--fear does immobilize me in many areas of my life and i can already see a difference in how i think about things. i totally believe in what you're doing, love the program and have lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks. they are just melting away and in a completely stress free way. thanks again.
I LOVE IT - FROM DAY ONE!: I have started the program on Sunday (16 Feb 2008), and I was amazed at the fact that on Sunday night i had food left over on my plate, that was so weird and when I first dished up i was thinking about the 1/2 only so i dished up less and still after that i had food left on my plate, that was the best feeling i have ever had. I have seen people leaving food on there plate and always wished i could be that way and now i can... and to add to that it was my favorite meal. and yesterday i really craved a chocolate and then i was thinking about the 1/2 only and guess what I only had 1/2 and that was impossible for me before, I really hope that this will continue because i love it! I am still new to all of this and need the support. Thank you all for this wonderful invention.
LOST 82 LBS IN ONE YEAR THANKS TO T&l!: I ordered your program over a year ago. I went to my doctor and weighed 317. About 7 months later, I weighed 262 at the doctors office. Now I weigh about 235. My 'vision weight' is 220. I have gone from size 44 to 36. Of course I want to go further after reaching my vision. Thanks for talking to me.
IT’S SO EASY: I just wanted to check in and give props to Don again. I'm so grateful for his program. I have a lot of weight to lose (over 100 pounds) and it's going to take time but I KNOW this is working! I've lost 8 pounds in the last month without dieting. I sleep better and feel happier and I credit Don's motivating guidance! It amazes me how I truly HAVE to stop eating where, before, I would've just plowed through and maybe gone for second helpings! It's also great not to have to go through the guilt and stress that accompanies (often imperfect) dieting.

Don's method is incredibly effortless because, as he reiterates, it's ALL in the mind and the mind can be CHANGED! I think I always knew this but had NO idea how to incorporate it. He's also right on about repetition being KEY. I never want to return to my bad old eating habits so I'm happily invested in these CDs!
LOST 10 LBS IN THE FIRST WEEK WITHOUT ANY EFFORT: I received my DVD and Cd's on Friday January 25. I was so excited like many others just waiting for them to get to me. In the meantime, I too, have been visiting here and seeing what all is told and answering my own questions and having the years of skepticism ringing in my ears. However, this is my last ditch effort to try to become healthy and lose weight. I weighed on Sat. 302.2lbs. I watched the dvd and did the first 30 minute session friday night. I enjoyed the relaxation and the breathing made my lungs pain free. Quite addictive I say.

Yesterday, I had appt. already set up several weeks ago because the doctors suggested that I should look into the LapBand procedure. Went to the appointment like a good soldier. They completed the measurements and then explained the procedure. After spending a hour there, they told me that my insurrance would not pay. I was actually releived inside. I left there without feeling rejected because I still have the TNL program instead, and the best part was that nothing is altered on the inside of the body physically. I have several health problems with pulmonary embolism and the weight doesn't help. While at the appt. they weighed me. Knowing that all scales are different and did not put much thought about it except telling the nurse that I like her scale better. I could not believe for the life of me that I could have dropped 11lbs since Saturday!!! All the way home I kept convincing myself that maybe lost about 5 or even 6 pounds tops due to different clothing and shoes taken off at the appt. And convincing my mind that I should wait until Sat. when I go to the Grocery store again that I would weigh on the same scale to just see what I really lost. However, I drove over to the store with an excuse to pick up dinner since I did not set something down the night before to cook. Weighed myself on the same scale that i used on Saturday. I have lost 10 lbs. without any effort. I know and expect that through this process that I will not always receive the same results, but I at least know that I am not always wanting to eat food. I have been cutting down on the sugar in my tea, only eating one breakfast taco instead of two, drinking more water, finding myself eating only one plate of dinner and half of what I normally eat without feeling like I have to make something different for me than what the family eats. One other thing is that when having to be on blood thinner for rest of my life, I have to be careful about how much of the "GREEN" (Good for you) food. It counter acts with the medicine. This has been the greatest problem of all the past two years. It is then when I started putting on the last 40 lbs. I know this is going to be a long journey ahead but at least my mind is going in the right direction, Thanks to Don and his program. Thank you so much, Don. You have already made a great impact in my life.
DON’S OTHER PROGRAMS ARE GREAT, TOO!: I'm nowhere near an expert, only been doing it for a month, but a month is longer than I have ever stuck with anything and I'm still going strong, you will too!
The one thing I realized just the other day, even though I cut down on the quantity of food at my meals, I was still indulging in late night snacking, not the binges I was used to but still... So, I started listening to the Break Bad Habits, because let's face it, food addiction is a bad habit. Well, it worked immediately! I stopped even thinking about what food I could eat at night, after my husband went to bed.
So, just wanted to point out that Don's other programs are well worth listening to also.
You will be really thrilled when you see how well you feel and how easy this is and that it truly works, where nothing else has.
LOVE THE MP3 PLAYER: Thank God for the mp3 player, I love that little thing. Well, its been two weeks since I started and I'm down 10 lbs, only 110 to go!!!!! Yippee.
WAS CYNICAL – NEVER BEEN HYPNOTIZED BEFORE: I just received the program this last weekend. I played the 30 min session before bed...this I can say, I've never been hypnotized and I was extremely cynical as I laid there. It literally felt like minutes when I was brought back to my conscious mind. My fiance reassured me I had been out for over 30 minutes! Unbelievable.

So I still felt that cynic before me, I got up the next morning listened to the 10 minutes reinforcement session and went to grab my fav morning snack, a chocolate muffin. I took a bite and immediately my throat felt closed and extremely dry and my tummy did a little roll. Insane. I put it back after a couple of bites and grabbed grapes, they went down smoothly and was delicious. Basically, I'm not a cynic anymore lol. I look forward to next few weeks
FINALLY – SOMETHING THAT WORKS!: I have been on the TNL program for 1 week and have lost 5-lbs. It is great. Repetition is definitely the key to success. I have noticed that the more I listen the more I respond positively. It gives you a great feeling inside that finally this time things will change in your life. Keep up the momentum, best of luck to everyone.
CRAVINGS HAVE GONE AWAY: This program is amazing I just really love how it makes me feel. I admit it was alittle slow the first couple of days but the more I listened to Don's programs the more I saw and felt the changes going on inside of myself. 5 lbs. gone in the first week, which I realize is the easiest but it feels different this time. My way of thinking about food is changing I notice that my portions are getting smaller, and my choices are getting smarter. I actually enjoy eating salad and fresh veggies, I really like the flavor rather than craving food that is not so good for me..It is so crazy to think I can enjoy eating healthly choices..but I am and I do...I listen to Don every evening and every morning or midday...I truely feel that is changing ME to the way I want to be.....Thank YOU So Much....Cheers to ME and to All of you on this program WE are on our way!!!! Talk to you all Soon!
TURNING AWAY JUNK FOOD FOR FIRST TIME: well i am well on my way to my second week of my program and i have lost 6.5 pounds i can not believe it. i listen to my program at night before bedtime , in the morning before i go to work and at supper time i listen again. it helps me out so much. i have been turning away junk food which is so good for me. i just ordered the mp3 player for my lunch at work and i also ordered the recorded version i can keep on my keychain just to listen when i need it most like in the grocery stores and all. i think this is a very successful program and i like it alot. keep up the great work everyone i know i will be on to a skinnier me before i know it.thanks don you are the best. take care all thinkthin.
WEIGHT WATCHERS USER: I tried Weight Watchers and they taught me to keep a food journal. When I was at the point where I was eating fresh fruits and veggies I did go down on weight, no constipation but by the end of the week I would eat pizza and chocolate, more then one serving on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Monday morning I would be depressed I gain some weight.

I stopped WW and started this program. I am losing about 1 or 2 a week, I am still eating fresh foods but when I want some Doritos or chocolate I find myself eating half of what I use to, so I am still losing while not feeling deprived. For me I could not give up all the cravings altogether and I couldn't stop at one serving. With this program I eat 1/2 and I am still enjoying food. I never had the will power before but with this program it is just naturally happening.

I am working on exercise now. I am listening to the love to exercise every morning and think and lose every night. I made it through 5 consecutive days of exercising, yeah!

Thanks Don.
DON’T GIVE UP: Trust me after trying nearly EVERYTHING for the past decade to lose weight you won't be sorry with this program. But, give it time to work. It took about 5 weeks before things started becoming automatic for me. In the beginning I decided that I was going to keep listening no matter how long it took for this to be the one thing that works. I will admit however that in the beginning I was also still drinking 3-4 cokes a day and I just figured that would be something that wouldn't change because I've been doing it most of my life. I was fine with that, but This week (6 weeks in) I have had only 3 the whole week!!!!!!! I haven't missed it or even really wanted it. That alone is amazing. I used to have this horrible habit of every time I got in the car I felt I had to stop somewhere and get a fountain coke. I have been out and about this week several times and havent' felt that urge in fact I brought a water bottle with me instead (unheard of before). Mind you that habit had been in place for over a decade. I also used to eat fast food EVERY day even though I didn't want to I felt compelled to. I am pleased to say that I have only eaten fast food (1/2 only of course) 3 times in 6 days instead of 1-2 times every day. I have lost 8lbs in the 6 weeks and even though I'd like to see a bigger drop at this point I am pleasantly surprised at the mental changes that have been taking place. Not only in regards to the foods I'm choosing and only choosing to eat half but also that finally that little negative voice in the back of my head that would always whisper "this won't work" isn't there anymore. I'm actually feeling confident that I will succeed. I just ordered the Love to Exercise and am looking forward to start a walking program to speed things up a bit. I say if you're going to try one more thing to finally lose weight let it be this program, you won't be sorry.
LOVE THE PLATINUM PACKAGE: hello everyone!! I lost 5.5lbs in my first ten days of starting...i am so excited!! i love this program as well as all the others in the platinum package!! Here's to feeling good and looking good without the cravings!!
NO MORE AMBIEN- SLEEPING GREAT WITH DON’S PROGRAMS: Just wanted to let you know that I have had insomnia for over 20 years, and Don's CDs have helped me so much. I've had a couple of nights that I have a hard time falling asleep and turn on the cd and I'm soon relaxed and sleeping GREAT! I used to have to take Ambien also, but no more thanks to Don!
NO CHOICE BUT TO LOSE WEIGHT WITH THIS PROGRAM: My husband and I watched the DVD on monday when we recieved it (it was minus 15 degrees outside, so inside stuff was good). The DVD was great (made me feel like a noodle).
Right before I was ready to go to sleep I listened to the 33 minute part of the CD. I slept like a rock. That NEVER happens.
So, tuesday morning I took a half a bagel to work with me and was amazed at how it was enough. I brought a tiny dish of left over dinner with me for lunch and felt very satisfied. Dinner went well and was very surprised that I didn't want that big bowl of popcorn later that night. Listening to that CD before bed is great!!! I haven't slept that well in years!!!
Today was my "test" day. I was running late to work, didn't have time for breakfast. Stopped at McDonalds for a quick something before I had to be at work. I got a regular hamburger and nothing else. I was about 3/4 the way through, and was convinced that if I ate another bite, that things were not going to go well as far as my stomach was concerned, I threw the rest away. 2nd test of the day...I went to caribou coffee to get a drink. I always order with skim milk, but not thinking...I ordered a large, as I usually do. I threw half of that away too, it wasn't appealing any more after a few drinks.
Okay.....maybe the average person would not think that those events are that big of a deal....they were for me!!!!
I have only had the program since monday night, so I haven't bothered to weigh myself or anything, but just the fact that I'm sleeping like a bear, and noticing a difference in what I'm capable of eating in just a short amount of time is making me think that I have no choice but to lose weight.
I love these message boards and all the positive people that are out there supporting one another. It's nice to have that kind of support.
My brain is telling me that this is going to work, good luck to all the rest of you out there that are on the same journey.
JUNK FOOD DOESN’T LOOK GOOD ANYMORE: Well my package arrived Wed.and I immediatly sat down and viewed the dvd,then I did the 30 min dvd,I felt wonderful. That evening for my favorite meal I could only eat half,and I was happy. Thurs at work I had my favorite salad and again could only do half. OK so far so good. Friday came and I am usually alone all day running errands catching up on things and of course eating. I can tell you that I threw away my secert stash of candy corns(they didn't look good at all), I didn't eat my usual stack of pancakes for breakfast, drove by Burger King and didn't miss my whopper,fries and large vanilla shake, didn't eat the rest of the bag of marshmellows, and now its 2pm,the eating usually continued from there,and it didn't. I have been doing the cd daily with the short one daily also,and I have lost 7 lbs. but when you consider what I was eating and how I am eating now ,it will go fast for a few days. I drink diet rite by the gallons and find I can hardly drink one in a day. My goal is to loose as much as I can before we go to Aruba in March, and to be 116 lbs. less before I turn 60. I FEEL WONDERFUL,My goal is 160 lbs before I turn 60 and I have 11 months to allow my self to do it,as Don puts it WE have lots of time!!!! So I will be reading daily for all your help and support God bless you. Sandi:)
LOSING WEIGHT WITHOUT EVEN EXERCISING: No diet pills, no pre-packaged food - 1/2 only WORKS (and I didn't even exercise!!!)

Woo-Hoo!! Way to go ME!! This may sound crazy but now, this gives me that motivation I need to start back on my exercise regime.

Thank you, Don and Coach!! I have to say I really had doubts - not about you or the program but in myself. This has really helped me!
LOST 72 LBS IN A YEAR AND KEPT IT OFF FOR 4 YEARS: I HAVE BEEN AT MY OPRESENT WEIGHT FOR APPROX 4 YEARS. I STARTED DON'S PROGRAM AND LOST 72 POUNDS IN LESS THAN A YEAR. NOT ONLY THAT, MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS NORMAL AND CHOLESTEROL IS GREAT AND NOW I AM EXCERCISING 3 DAYS A WEEK. AT ALMOST 61 YEARS OLD I DO 250 PUSH UPS AND 500 SET UPS. THANKS DON
LOSING 1 POUND A DAY - MIND BLOWING!: I PURCHASED THE THINK AND LOSE PROGRAM TWO WEEKS AGO. I RECEIVED THE PROGRAM LAST SATURDAY EVENING. I WATCHED THE DVD SUNDAY AFTER COMING HOME FROM CHURCH. IT IS MIND BLOWING! I LISTEN TO THE CD EVERYDAY SINCE THEN. AMAZINGLY I HAVE LOST 6 POUNDS AND HERE IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE SEVENTH DAY. WOW!!! THAT'S LIKE A POUND A DAY!!! I WILL BE THIN AND SLIM AGAIN, FOREVER!!!
THANKS DON
GOD BLESS YOU
I’M DIABETIC AND WONDERFUL THINGS ARE HAPPENING!: I too am diabetic and have been on T&L for the past two weeks. Wonderful things have happened since I started the program! The first and most noticable is the fact that my blood glucose levels have gone down to where they SHOULD be instead of in the mid to hi 200's.... Praise be do Don!! I started off the program with getting complete blood work done and went to see my diatician and general doctor, mentioning that I would soon be starting the T&L program. Basically they said that any weight that I loose would help my diabetes tremendously and that maintaining good BG levels will help in the long run. I'm still on the diabetes meds, Glucophage and Glyberide, insulin at bedtime, but will get checked in 3 months to determine if with the T&L, exercising, eating right and loosing weight I may be able to cut back on the dosages!! With two weeks in I've lost 5 lbs!! I'm shooting for 2-4 lbs a week so I'm on my way to better health!! YOU CAN TOO!!
SO HAPPY NOT TO BE ON A DIET: Thought I'd check in today. I lost 3 pounds my first week.
*During my TOM and with some holiday goodies still hanging around!*
I'm thrilled!

I am so happy not to be on a DIET this New Year.
I've been seeing all of the articles & ads in magazines & on TV.
Get going! Time to start your New Years diet! Etc, etc, etc.
And I feel a little funny for a minute. Like I'm late for something. LOL

I thought about it last night and I feel this huge sense of Freedom! (and relief)
I've been on a diet on & off for more than 30 years!
And I'm more than 80 lbs overweight......how does that work?????

Now I'm not on a "diet"......I've eaten whatever I've wanted to this week and I've lost 3 lbs.
Of course I haven't finished a plate full of food all week either LOL.
(it's a little scary.....but I'm starting to trust it)

Kudos to all of you using the CD's with a diet plan. I'm sure you will have fantastic results.
But, I am so darn happy with the thought of never having to count points, calories, carbs or drink a stupid shake for lunch again....I can't even express it.

I am now using the Love to Exercise CD as well and I am looking forward to having a "normal" thin persons lifestyle.
Having control over my eating and being active is what I want.
Being healthy, attractive and happy! And never having to go on a diet again!
YOU SAVED MY LIFE: WoW it has been 4 weeks since i started on this new lifestyle.15 pounds I am so happy have not had a coke and the only sweet i eat is Fiber one bars and only half of it. (but it is enough to help my choc. craveing but adds exta fiber to my diet that i need.) all other sweets taste sicking. and i am getting out and walking 2 miles a day and doing yoga, before i as had to be made to do it.......... Ty Don you saved my life. I still have 40 punds to go. But i know i can loose it now. ty god bless and good luck to everyone.
LOSING WEIGHT AND SAVING MONEY – “NO EFFORT WEIGHT LOSS”: My husband and I have discovered a great side effect to the Think and Lose program. It is going to a restaurant and actually sharing a meal. Imagine ordering only one meal and sharing it with your partner. IT IS GREAT! Also very cost effective!

We have really been listening intently to the other hypnosis programs to KEEP POSITIVE about this weight loss. We KNOW we didn't put the weight on overnight and do not EXPECT to drop the weight overnight so keeping the positive mind pumping is critical. The great benefit to this program is the no effort weight loss. It is becoming a natural way of life now. There is very little effort needed when your stomach actually SHRINKS. This is GREAT!

Thank you Don
THIS SYSTEM IS A GOD SENT!: This is the first time ever I wrote to a company that I bought a product from, but this system is a God sent!

I am spreading the word as fast as I can about this program! I can not tell you how this has helped me to 1 forgive those who have hurt me in the past and 2 to set boundaries when people are not showing respect in the present. My confidence is as high as when I was a high school athlete and Cheerleader! I love this program!

I am already so confident since using this program!!! I am setting boundaries when people are rude to me when I have never ever done this before!!! I am empowered for the first time since highschool!!!! (over 20 years ago!)
LOVE THE OTHER PROGRAMS ON THE MP3 P LAYER: I listened to my tapes again on the MP3 player and I feel so reguvinated! I didn't think I needed the "Get rid of Anxiety and Fear" but after I was finished listening to it, I could visualize myself giving speeches and not being afraid! Again thank you for this wonderful gift as I write about 7 lbs lighter!
I DON’T FEEL LIKE I’M ON A DIET AND MY SON’S HEADACHES ARE GONE: I have only been using the weight loss CD for 2 weeks, but I am already losing weight and all I want to lose it 10 lbs. It is so easy and I don't feel like I'm on a diet, I just don't craze food unless I'm hungry. My grocery bill has been significantly reduced. I have a 10 yr old son who gets occasional migraine headaches. He had a bad one today, vomiting, and crying that he can't take the pain. This went on for at least 2 hours, then I told him about my "pain loss" cd and he agree to listen to it. To my amazement is reduced his headache significantly after we listen to the cd the first time, and he requested a second time, then he rest for 15 minutes and got up with a smile on his face and ate something. He said his heachache was completely gone. I only whish I had thought of it a couple of hours sooner. I will know to use it next time. It is truly amazing. Thank you!
I HAVE CONTROL OVER FOOD: THIS JUST SNEAKS UP ON YOU DONT IT. I STARTED THE CD AGAIN A DAY AGO AFTER NOT DOING IT FOR 2 WEEKS AND I GET SO FULL NOW BUT TODAY TWO THINGS HAPPENED I WENT TO THE CAFETERIA AT WORK WHERE I GET WEAK BECAUSE OF ALL THE PASTRIES WELL I DIDNT EVEN LOOK AT THEM THEY HAD FRIED CHICKEN I WENT TO GET A WING AND PUT IT DOWN I HAD TURKEY BREAST WITH ME AND I MADE MY BIG SALAD WITH MY TURKEY AND HAD A SCOOP OF RICE I WOULD OF NORMALLY AT THE CHICKEN AND MY FOOD AND 2 PASTRIES BUT BACK AT MY STATION THEY HAD DONUTS AND NORMALLY I FREAK OUT AND EAT THAT AS WELL. TO MY SURPRISE I DID GET ONE I ATE IT AND GUESS WHAT IM SATISFIED IM REALLY SATISFIED ONCE I HAVE A TASTE I WANT MORE BUT I DONT SO I CONSIDER THAT HALF ONLY BECAUSE I WOULD OF WENT BACK TO GET ANOTHER ONE EVEN IF I DONT LOSE WEIGHT AT LEAST IM GAINING CONTROL OVER FOOD NOW.
AMAZED AT HOW FAST IT WORKED: Okay, I'm completely amazed.

I received my TNL program last Friday (Dec 28). I watched the DVD that afternoon and listened to the CD that evening before bed. And then I listened to the CD Sat morning again (the 30 min).

On Sat I only had the urge to eat half of everything.
The same thing today. I'm blown away.

We met family for dinner tonight & I literally couldn't eat more than half of my hamburger and 4 onion rings. I purposely picked up another onion ring (I'm stubborn...had to test it) and took a bite and my stomach tightened up and it tasted really greasy. So I put it down & asked for a box.

I really want this to work. I really hope this will work. And I'm really ready for it to work.
But I'm completely shocked at how fast it worked. I figured that it would take a couple of days, maybe weeks to "kick in". But bam! And I hope that this will keep working.

Thanks Don! You've given me hope that I can finally get rid of this extra 80 pounds of fat that I've put on since having my children.

Happy New Year to all!
SO EASY NOT FINISHING A MEAL NOW: I ordered the TNL program because I would always finish my entire meal especially if I was eating out! I had no problem finishing an entire burger, fries and dessert. I knew I didn't "need" any more but could not stop. It was very frustrating to know it was a mental thing and yet having no control as my mouth watered looking at the food left on my plate. I have used TNL consistently for a month and have lost 8 pounds so easily it's amazing. Although my carvings for sweets is still there I am now satisfied after only a couple bits. I sit down to eat as often as before but eat slower, with smaller portions and feel more satisfied when I'm done. I just ordered the sleep hypnosis for my mother who has not been able to get moe than 3 hours a night for years. If it works half as well as the TNL for weight then I know she'll be feeling better in no time.
NEVER EXPECTED IT TO WORK: I figured it's free, I'll try it and never expected it to work, but it does. I couldn't be happier.
I’M A HAPPIER PERSON: I'm sure all my family and friends are getting tired of me talking about all the changes I've been going thru with the TNL program. It isn't just my weight, it's about my happiness, my self image, my putting the past behind me, about my energy, my mood, my being able to sleep deeply and feel rested after 25 years of insomnia...and the list goes on and on....
They are very supportive and never tell me to shut up, but I am just soooo excited, I just can't stop talking about it!
LOST 10 LBS IN A WEEK EVEN WITH MY ASTHMA BOTHERING ME: Thanks to all of you for your support. Last week was tough with my asthma knocking me out of the running. But guess what, one week and 10 lbs. lighter. I am walking on cloud nine. I was really afraid that with the steroids that my lungs needed to open up so I could breath would cause me to put on pounds due to the horrible hunger pains that they cause. However, everytime I wanted to eat I would listen to the cd and choose if i really was hungry or if the meds were the problem. Thanks again to all of you and hope to talk soon.
THIS IS THE REAL DEAL!: I waited anxiously for my package and kept reading the posts and was encouraged. My package came on 1/30 and I watched the DVD and listened to the 30 min cd that night. Every night I have listened to the cd. I wasn't sure if I was sleeping during the suggestions or hypnotized but I wouldn't remember listening to all of the cd and then it was over.

Saturday, my son & I went out for breakfast and we both had breakfast burritos. I could only EAT HALF!! I know I would have been able to eat the entire thing before. My son, who is 8, ate it all and asked for more! For dinner that night, I had 1 slice of cheese pizza and was FULL!! This morning, I had to drive to work in terrible conditions and brought along some licorice to 'comfort' me. I ate a few pieces and COULDN'T EAT ANY MORE! I have had a small bowl of oatmeal today and I am eating a small bowl of rice with a few shrimp on top and I don't know if I can even finish it!! This is amazing!!!

I have to admit, while I was really encouraged by the board I was still skeptical. Well, this seems to be the real deal! I plan to weigh myself tomorrow so I will know if I am losing any weight but I AM EATING LESS!! I just wanted to share what I have experienced so far with everyone, especially those who are waiting for their cds to arrive.
I CAN’T EVEN SABOTAGE THIS PROGRAM: It's truly amazing how quick this starts to work......if you let it! This program is so simple yet it's easy to get caught up and make it difficult! Anymore, I just plug in, relax and let Don do the rest!! It's a great break from my day.

Although my schedule last week didn't allow me time to listen as much as I normally do, every time I sat down to eat I thought to myself, "ooooh, I'm gonna really pig out on this!!!". And only ended up eating - yep, 1/2!!!!!! It's funny, I'll look at food portions and think "that's not gonna fill me up!" and it does and I end up having to take the other half home with me!! That really ticks off my brain!! I just laugh. Seems now, as hard as I try to sabotage this, it backfires. 'Bout time the table started to turn in our favor don't ya think?

The more I listen, the more is absorbed, weight goes down, and we are happy, happy, happy little people forever in-debted to Don!!!!

Okay, well another new week and another new day for all of us - which also means, one less cookie, slice of pie, serving of mashed potato's, gee, guess our grocery bills will also be reduced too!
LOVE IT FOR SO MANY REASONS: I have been on the T&L program since mid December and have lost 15 lbs. I just want to go on record and say that more then the lbs lost, inches by far supercede. Everyone should keep in mind that you can not judge success by the numbers on the scale ONLY. I haven't lost any more weight but my clothes are definitely fitting better and I have been able to get into my smallest pair of jeans in my closet that I have not been able to wear since initially buying it. I totally love this program for many reasons and have made a concious decision to make it a part of my life forever. I purchased the Platinum Package but have only listened to the T&L, Breaking Bad Habits and Love to Exercise. Will expand into all of the others slowly but did not want to take my focus off the initial reason of my purchase. I wish everyone all the best and keep posting because by doing so, we all help one another.
CARRY MP3 WITH ME EVERYWHERE: I really like this program because its teaching me to change my way of life not just another diet to fail AGAIN,,,I have even started walking now 3 days straight and I even look forward to doing that everyday, Dons programs are so inspiring and motivating, if I miss listening to him I definately can tell a difference, so I make it a habit to carry the mp3 player every where I can, except when I am driving but any where else so I have it with me. I wish u much success in your life change and please keep in touch, I have completed 2 weeks and have lost 7 lbs and I am very pleased about that..
COULDN’T BE HAPPIER: I have been using the T&L program for 6 weeks today. I could not be more happy!! I feel so very blessed. As a result of listening, I have been able to get my lazy body up to go to the gym 4 days a week at 5:30 a.m. The days I haven't gone I have felt like a lump. Food has not been a problem either. In fact today I went on a business lunch at one of my favorite restaurants and was able to eat only a small dinner salad. I had to "think" but it wasn't a hard choice at all. The waiter was both amazed and dissappointed. LOL. I look forward to going to bed to listen to the tapes. Regardless of how long or short it takes, I couldn't be happier.
IT’S THE ONLY THING THAT’S WORKED: I'm so proud of all of us for giving this program a try, & for knowing that it's the mind we have to work on, not some crazy diet!! I've been there & done almost all of them, but this is the only thing that worked on the mind & relieved the cravings & diet rebellion! Thanks so much, Don.
MY HUSBAND IS GETTING HIS WIFE BACK: I have been on TNL program for 2 and 1/2 weeks and have lost 7 lbs and feeling great getting on track to a healthier me and feeling better about me is whats the most important thing I have gained out of this. My husband is starting to get his wife back and my boys are getting their mommy back and most of all Im getting ME back!!!!keep the great messages coming.
I HAVE FINALLY FOUND THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: I would start a new, different program, & I would always initially lose some weight. THEN, ultimately, I would always defeat my own purposes with negative, pre-programmed, faulty subconscious thinking. Consciously, I wanted to lose all the weight, but my subconscious mind would NEVER allow me do it! Until now. I have finally found the secret to success, & it is with this hypnosis program. My subconscious mind is being retrained to want to eat sensibly & lose pounds, & it is happening! I am so excited to have finally discovered this answer to my subconscious dilemma.

We can stop the madness, and WE CAN ALL FINALLY EXPERIENCE THE SUCCESS WE HAVE LONG BEEN DREAMING ABOUT!
MY CRAVINGS WERE COMPLETELY GONE AFTER THE FIRST SESSION: I am totally amazed at how well hypnosis works for me! After listening to TNL the 1st time, my cravings were completely gone. I have listened to the other CDs and have had great results as well. Thanks Don!
LOSING WEIGHT AND SLEEPING BETTER: I love this program. I am losing weight and sleeping better than I have in years. Thanks for helping those who have lost hope find it again.
I DON’T FEEL DEPRIVED AT ALL: OK, it's been 2 weeks, and I'm down another 3 pounds, for a total of 8 pounds gone! (Only 57 to go!) I can't listen to the full program at bedtime -- it always puts me to sleep -- so I listen to the 10 minute at bedtime and do the full one on my days off. I'm sleeping better than I have in years. This is such a wonderful way to lose excess weight -- I don't feel deprived at all. For example, today at work our manager put out HUGE big candy bars for everyone -- I just had a couple bites and I was satisfied. (and I LOVE chocolate!) Do I expect to lose 8 pounds every couple weeks? Of course not, but I do expect to keep losing at a reasonable rate. How cool is this.....
THE TRUE SECRET TO WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS: Thank you very much. I really appreciate this Think & Lose program. I'm 57 years old, and after years of trying this diet & that diet & failing & trying again and again, I've finally found the true answer to my weight loss dilemma. It is all in reprogramming faulty thinking in the subconscious mind. We now possess the power to succeed. I sincerely hope more & more people discover this true secret to weight loss success.
HOORAY!: Today, after being on the "Think & Lose" program for one full week, I weighed in and I've lost 4 pounds!!! HOORAY! Last night ~ Valentine's Day ~ my husband & I went out to dinner, and try as I might, I could not eat more than half the food. My stomach tightened up, and I literally could not eat any more without feeling sick! So today, because I was so thrilled to realize this hypnotism is really working, I felt inspired to write the following Think & Lose poem ~ in honor of Don Mannarino. Here it is:

"2008 ~ A DATE WITH FATE TO LOSE THE WEIGHT!"

We've finally found the program,
And it is really great!
Don Mannarino's hypnotism,
To lose all of our weight!
It is powerfully working
In both my body and my mind ~
"Half only" says the brain,
While the stomach's in a bind.
Together we can do this,
Success is our true fate...
By just "eating half and leaving half"
Of the food upon our plate!
Think & Lose Today!

HOORAY, DON MANNARINO!!!
SWEET AND SALTY SNACKS DON’T TASTE AS GOOD: I've been using Don's program for about two months and every day I notice how much it works on my subconscious! I don't weigh myself anymore but my clothes are looser so I KNOW the weight is coming off. I've also stepped up my exercise routine consistently and I also try to quickly replace the old, fat thoughts about myself by visualizing myself at my goal weight wearing beautiful new clothes in activities I love!

It amazes me how it works sometimes! Sweet and salty snacks don't taste as good as they used to (thank goodness!) and even my old favorite fattening foods which I sometimes buy at my grocery store's buffet seem to have lost their appeal. I can never eat more than half and I end up sorry I wasted the money because it seems to have very little flavor. I know that's the hypnosis WORKING! This works SIMPLY by just committing to a few minutes a day of LISTENING to Don's CDs -- what could be easier?!
MP3 PLAYER WORKS LIKE A CHARM: just wanting to let everyone know this is the best investment i have ever made. the mp3 player works great for at night in bed. it is little compact and works like a charm i love it. plus it is so easy to add your own music to it. i am so happy i got this. if anyone is thinking twice about buying the mp3 player don't stop yourself. invest in it now . i love mine. take care all.
THE BEST PROGRAM I HAVE EVER FOUND: I have been on think and lose for 5 weeks today what a great program i have lost 12.0 pounds so far and i am still going. i eat alot healthier now i am buying food with less fat and i only eat half when i eat the unhealthy stuff. i don't crave the sweets like i used to . i can tell i am losing alot of inches. i have a old pair of pants i could never think to get into and i tried them on the other day and i can almost button them now. a few more pounds down and i will be wearing them again. i have 40 more pounds to lose and i know i will be there by this summer. this is the best program i have ever found. i have tried so many diet pills in my life time and nothing worked so i basically gave up until i found think and lose one morning i was going through the shows and this is the best investment i made. thank you so much don. you are the best. keep up the great work all and i will keep you all posted how i am doing each week. i am on my way to a better me. and i feel better about myself to. thank you again don and coach . take care think thin
I GOT INTO A PAIR OF ‘HANGER’ JEANS!: Ok I did it I got into a pair of hanger jeans. Hanger jeans you say , well those are jeans that have only been fitting the hanger in the closet, for quite some time. I have them in various sizes and when I get to to the smallest ones I will go get new jeans. then no more hanger jeans. I have been doing the program for 3 weeks and I am blown away by the response I am having, I feel so much better, I do not have poundage numbers because my scale is in the closet with the other hanger jeans until the morning I leave for Aruba, March 8th, I am not having any problem eating half and leaving half, nor do I have any cravings , candy corn ( I remember them) are part of my past, and I love it. So for all of you who are waiting for your packages and those of you who are going slowly and hanging in there I am a believer and a life time thin and slim person. I am so pleased the the MP3 palyer is going to Aruba where I will live the thin and slim mantra daily.....God Bless you all
MY MIND IS GETTING “FIXED”: I am so impressed with this program. I've struggled with my weight for the past 35 years. I've dieted myself fat. I definitely know how to diet, I just don't know how to keep it off. Several months ago I picked up Dr Phil's book on weight loss. I started to read that if I have 2nd helpings, it would be an additional 50 lbs per year, he went through all my bad habits and told how many lbs it meant. Also several months ago I went to my sons and his wife's for dinner. I was full when I got there, but I decided to eat anyway. Well Matt gave me a huge serving and I ate it, then Matt made the comment that I always have to have 2nds. I realized I have a brain problem here. My parents went through the depression so they taught me not to waste my food. I had to wipe my plate clean with a slice of bread every meal. I know I always went back for 2nds and thirds and fourths, etc. I have been looking for something to fix my brain. I had started on Nutrasystems the first of January, I did good for a week or two but deep down I knew that wasn't fixing my mental problems. I saw your info commercial around the 1st of February and ordered. I started one week ago. I absolutely love it. It seems to reach the areas that I was having problems with. Last Sunday we had a family dinner and of course I only ate half of my plate.. Well my son in law made his wise cracks, and I know that it would of thrown me off, but because of the positive affirmations in the tape I'm fine. I am very happy with my progress. Yes in a week I've lost 6 lbs. but that's not the important thing. The important thing is that I've only had half of normal servings each time. My brain seems to be getting fixed. I know it's important to listen to it daily if not twice a day, but this program seems to be an answer to my prayers. I know I'm going to be successful on this for the rest of my life. Life Don says, my mind got me into this problem, and my mind can get me out. Thanks So much.
FOOD IS NOT MY MAIN THOUGHT ANYMORE: I too feel so much better since I have been on this program. Best part is I don't realize that I am doing anything different, it is just happening that way. My loss is 14 pounds in 2 weeks so far.. But this is the first time that I actually believe that I will do it. It is so calming to listen to the cd's and that really makes it effortless. Good luck and you are right, food is not my main thought anymore. When I sit down to eat all I hear in my mind is, eat half, leave half, eat half, leave half. I go the refrigerator for something and I hear thin and slim, thin and slim. Then I see my weight flash in front of me. Does this mean that the hypnosis is working? I'll say it does.
THEY FIT! I WENT FROM A SIZE 28 TO SIZE 22 IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS: I used to be a devout scale watcher until I realized it was making me neurotic and just plain crazy. I only weigh once per week on Saturdays now. The first week I lost 12 pounds and the second week I lost 2. I feel that I am losing now and my clothes are fitting so much better each week. As an example, a few years ago I bought a pair of jeans that I loved. Very stylish and so cool. They were a size 22, which I could not get into back then, but I kept them around just in case I found a weight loss program that works. This morning I tried them on and THEY FIT!!! Hello, that was an incredible moment for me, to go from a size 28 to 22 in 2 1/2 weeks. I am so thrilled.
THE MP3 PLAYER TAKES THE CAKE (OUT OF MY HEAD): hello all . i have the mp3 player and it is the best i also have the voice recorded key chain and i like that to. i thought that would help me when i am in the supermarket. but the mp3 takes the cake. they both are very helpful. i take my mp3 player and put it under my pillow at night and i put the ear buds in my ears and listen to it in bed then when i am done i know where it is when i wake up . with the cd player it is alot harder to keep under my pillow. but yes mp3 player is the best.take care
THANK YOU FOR LITERALLY SAVING OUR LIVES: I looked back and noticed that in the three weeks of reading and one week of listening I have lost 11 pounds. I am so happy with the results that I am doing a happy dance. I am learning more every day and it has been wonderful meeting so many great people here on line. Here is to our continued success. Thank you Don and Coach for helping us literally save our lives.
I LOST 5 LBS WHILE WAITING FOR THE PROGRAM!!!!: Ok, all, here goes. After ordering,(it's been a week and a day so far) and still waiting for my package, I got on the scale this am. I also measure at the same time. A couple of my measurements were smaller, one by 1/2 inch, one by 1/4 inch. I thought "Hmmm", took a breath, and stepped on the scale. Then I stepped off. Then I stepped back on to be sure I saw what I saw. I did. 5 pounds less!!!!
Now I'm REALLY waiting to get the program!!
I FEEL DIFFERENT – I FEEL CONFIDENT AND THINNER!: Hi, Ive had my program for about 3 weeks. Now the scale is depressing for me, when i weigh it doesnt budge very much. I didnt weight in before I started the program but did about a week after i started. I think I have lost about 5 lbs.(so the scale says) BUT!!! the really cool thing is that I feel diffrent! I FEEL more in control of eating, I DONT want to finish all my food, I dont FEEL like Im deprived of what I want, and the sweets and stuff dont really satisfy me, I eat sweets much less than I would of in the past. I will eat maybe a small handful of m&ms or something like that and I dont want anymore! i dont eat candy very often anyways, but before I would eat and eat until I felt sick. Heres the kicker, I found some old pants that i havent worn for about a year because they were just to tight and uncomfortable to me, I can wear them now and they fit great!

I have alot more confidence in myself and when i walk around at work I feel thinner! I use the cd when Im going to bed and i think I might go to sleep very soon after i start listening to it, so I have started trying to listen while Im awake more often. I really relaxes me. i have listened to the 30 min. one every night since i got it and try to listen to the short ones once a day. My tummy seems to be shrinking, and my sides feel different, thinner,and my legs feel thinner, I even went for a walk last weekend! I feel restless and want to be more active!
I KEEP SMILING FOR NO REASON: I don't mind grocery shopping now and planning meals. My focus is not on the food any more. I enjoy eating healthy foods again and having the occasional sweet. I can't help but smile when this feeling of being in control comes over me. My husband wants to know what my "secret" is when he catches me smiling at times for no reason. More often than not I've been been feeling euphoric, and I can't help it. For me I think it is a combination of listening to the CDs, taking the energizer supplements (I call them my happy pills) and finally being in control of my body again. Since I started the program (January 5) I've lost 10 lbs and have been able to get back into a few of my clothes that didn't fit anymore (another reason to smile). I have about 15 more lbs. to go to my magic number and I know that it will happen again. This time around I WILL REMAIN THIN and SLIM AGAIN!
NO LONGER NEED WILL POWER: I felt in the beginning like I still had to use some willpower but eventually I had to use less & less until it just came naturally. In the past I had a huge hang up over diets. I couldn't stand someone telling me what I had to eat, it would generate a lot of anxiety so needless to say I never stayed on them long enough to benefit. Sometimes just the thought of having to give up control on what I ate made me eat more. But since using T&L I don't freak out over diets anymore. I know this program is not a diet and I have lost weight using it all by itself but recently I needed to speed things up due to an event coming up soon. It's a diet that I'd done before in the past and it was pure hell before. Now it's a breeze because I'm not so obsessed with food anymore. After my event I will continue on just T&L by itself because it DOES work by itself and there's NO deprivation so it's something you can do for the rest of your life. I fully intend on listening to Don for the rest of my life. Sure I may get to a point where I don't need to everyday like now but I know it will always be there if and when I ever need it. I'm so looking forward to reaching my goal and staying there forever. So far 18 lbs lost! 65 to go. But for the first time since I've been over weight I truly believe I will get there. Before I used to hope, now I KNOW.
DOCTOR WAS SHOCKED: I have been on this program for 5 weeks, I had to go the doctor because I had a bladder infection, because I had not been drinking enough water. I never get on the doctor scales in his office because they only go to 350 lbs anything over that, they have to put an extra weight on. They did that to me a couple of times, and the nurse kinds of look at me funny with a look of disgust on her face. I told myself I will never get back on a scale again. When i got on this program I weigh 371,I have notice that my pants and shirts have been fitting me loosely. So she ask me to step up on the scales, I always tell her no and told her that I weigh 371, to spare me the embarrassment of her adding that extra weight on the scales, but this time I told her yes, when I got up there I thought why in the world did you do that, here come that extra weight peice. Well quess what she said Dorthy you weigh 349 I almost fell off the scales, she did not have to add that extra piece anymore. I was so happy. My doctor said what have you been doing to lose 22 pounds. I told him eating only half my food and at nite when I come home instead of eating a full meal, I will eat a 1/2 bowl of cereal of some fruit, he said keep up the good work, Thank you God and Don. PS I got me a soda today and had to throw it out did not want it.
NO MORE PITY PARTIES – SWEETS DON’T BOTHER ME ANYMORE: I am writing in affirmation to cement and continue my progress. This is also to encourage those out there who are still wondering and hesitant. I was very skeptical and no I did not get tingling and I never felt like it was working, I did not feel like a zombie in a trance so I thought this was not working.
I started on January 26th, I honestly do not know how much weight I have lost nor do I want to know right now, all I know is that my clothes feel great, people are telling me I look great. Now let me tell you what made me how I know it is working, my biggest craving was everything sweet and then some, especially half gallon containers of ice cream I would devour in one sitting, that was my best friend. Now I go to the store and I stand in front of the freezer and no emotion whatsoever, at the office I pass by all the sweets containers. They have cake and I say no, as a matter of fact now that I see those things, I really do think I get queezy. My breakfast used to be four slices of bread I now eat one. I am making better choices, I am loving salads , my dead mother would be proud of me. Do I need to go on? People it works, and what is great for me is that there is no restriction, so I am able to eat all that I love - half only. I buy Chinese and once I get home I portion in out in about six containers, I live alone. I used to order the pizza specials and have me a pity party, no longer, I still eat pizza when they have it at the office but I have started choosing not to bring it home. There is the control which I am still learning to master, and I may have a bad day, but then I analyze and see what triggered that go back to the CD's and know what to do in the future. I listen whenever,at nights, early morning, I even listen in my office at my desk and no I do not fall asleep, I find Don's voice so soothing. So to all I say thanks for your encouragement and keep up the good works, I am in this for the long haul to be thin and slim forever.
YOU SAVED THE LIVES OF ME AND MY DAUGHTER: It has been a little over a month already that me and my daughter started this. We are both amaze and feeling good. I haven't weigh myself except when I went to the my doctor 2 weeks ago, I had lost 21 pounds than. He was very happy with that lost, he said if i keep losing the weight,I might can come off of my blood pressure meds, my pressure was excellent. My daughter has also lost weight, her doctor told her if she keeps losing she will not have to use her sleeping machine at night anymore, because the weight was keeping her from breathing at nite, she had sleep apnea. Now people are asking me Dorothy you are losing weight girl. I can tell in my clothes and when I go out to eat, I eat only half and put the rest in a doggie bag and eat it the next day for lunch. My stomach lets me know when I try to eat over half, I start feeling sick, so I stop. The other night at work I got a Dr. Pepper and throw it out, I took a sip and I did not want it, so I got some decaff green tea with splendra. We are making healthier choices, we also got us a George Foreman grill to cook our chicken and fish and veggies. Just want to say on behalf of my daughter and me, Thank you for saving our lives and helping us to gain new confidence and positive mental attitudes about ourself and food.
SLEPT ALL NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 YEARS: Hello. I finally got my program yesterday! I'm so excited about it. I'm trying to keep a good attitude about it. (All my past experiences I have failed). Anyways, I did listen to the Restfull Night Sleep CD last night and for the first time in about 6 yrs. I slept all night. I work at our hospital in the lab and we have to take call. So I don't ever get a good nights sleep. I usually wake up 4-5 times throughout the night. So I never feel fully rested. I listen to the CD around 8:30 friday evening and the first time I woke up I looked at the clock and it said 5:30 a.m.!! I could not believe I slept that long and never woke up. So with just this one thing happening to me so far, I believe this program is going to work!!
I’VE LOST 18 LBS WITHOUT STARVING: This program is awesome, I can't believe I have lost 18 pounds without starving.
CRYING TEARS OF RELIEF: I received my Letting Go of Anger & Depression CD a couple of days ago, and that is a Godsend. It has helped me tremendously. The first night I listened to it, I think I needed and wanted it soooo bad, I became the most relaxed I have ever been. I listened to every word. Tears even rolled down my cheeks, but they weren't "sad" tears. I am not for sure how to explain it.
DON’T NEED GASTRIC SURGERY NOW: Hey everyone! Went to my grandson one-year old brithday party tonite. And had a blast, My daughter had all kinds of food and even a big cake, I really wasnt that hungry like I normally would be, My husband said look at your plate, I just automatically made me half a plate of food, I wasnt even thinking about it, I just did it. I knew the time when I would have side broads on my plate pile high with food. i ate what I had on my plate and I was full, I did not even get brithday cake, I did not want any. My husband was very impressed, he said that he watch me put only healthy food on my plate and skip the fries food without skipping a beat. I also used to bite my nails, since I was a young girl, Since I had started this program I have no desire to bite my nail anymore. WOW this is so weird to me that after all these years that now I choose to eat what I want to eat and that is healthy and 1/2 only.I went thru my old clothes in my closet and now I can wear about 15 shirts that I could not get into before. I have more energy now that I stop thinking about food all the time. All my cabinets and refrigator has healthy food in them now. My whole family is eating this new lifestyle. My back does not hurt anymore, I could pick up my grandson and play with him without getting out of wind, can climb my steps without being winded. I get up earlier in the morning feeling good about my self. I just turned 55 years on March 12 and I feel good. Thank you Don and crew for caring to help people get our mind on track. the doctor had wanted me have the gastric bypass operation, but I told him no that is not a healthy way to lose weight to me. My brother had one and lose about 100 pounds, but because that was a quick fix and he did not renew his mind about food, He still ate the same and gain all that weight back. So when I lose so more weight I am going back to that doctor and show him How I lose the weight I needed to lose without any one cutting on me and I learn how to be slim and trim forever.
I KNOW IT WILL WORK!!!: After the first day I was a little hestant about the porgram, but I thought what the heck, I'll keep trying. The next day I ran some errands and stopped at Burger King for a meal. I got the small meal as I usually got but after 1/2 way through the burger I decided I didn't want the rest (I did not link this event with my program , yet!). Later I finally realized, I was thirsty and I continually drank water instead of my usual diet soda. Then each time I would reach in the fridge, I'd get fruit, yogurt or cottage cheese as a snack insted of cookies or chocolate. I noticed these changes the second week. They came so naturally, without me even thinking about the choice. But also was amazing the 2 times that I ate out of boredom. It was on a Friday night, watching TV, I ate a bagel and a 1/2 turkey breast sandwich, then nibbled on cheese crackers.
I noticed that I was getting sick afterwards - I had a lot of indigestion and gas. It didn't strike me until the next day what had happened. It was REALLY my stomach telling me to STOP EATING that I did not need the food! I have started feeling better too! It's really amazing how your choices changes after listening to this program. It is our brains making us fat - because we listen to what we think it's telling us. Thanks a lot Don for this program. I am also listening to the "Love to Exercise" and "Sleepless Nights" sessions daily!! I plan on listening to the others that I purchased too. I KNOW IT WILL WORK!! I can't wait to see how the next two weeks go!
LOVE THE PROGRAM!: Quite a few of my clothes that have not seen the light of day for far too long are out and looking good on me ! I've been doing the program for a couple months -- lost weight right away and then nothing for several weeks. I hung in and kept on keeping on, added in the breaking bad habits and love to exercise tapes a few times, changed around the frequency of the programs, and voila! I'm back in business ! Down 12 pounds and a couple sizes -- LOVE THE PROGRAM !!! I've been overweight most of my adult life and have tried every crazy diet and trick out there short of surgury. THIS ONE WORKS !!!!!!!!!
LOST 10 LBS MY FIRST WEEK: This is my first week and I have lost ten pounds. I listen to the 30 minute version every night before bed and the 10 minute version mid-morning. The other session to which I have been listening daily is increasing productivity and energy. I find the hypnotic state to be relaxing and actually quite enjoyable.
LOSING WEIGHT AND NO ARTHRITIS PAIN: Started the program the middle of January with the Think and Lose using the MP3 player. Have lost 12 lbs and 2 pants sizes! In addition, I feel better and using the Pain Control tape has helped with arthritis pain. Also like the other programs. Very easy and relaxing!
THE PROGRAM IS LIFE CHANGING!!!: One of my friends asked me the other day what I liked about the hypnosis.. LOL I told her I could write a book about it.. The program is Life Changing!!!!!! I have stopped taking the sleeping pills I have been on for 12 yrs. I don't take as many pain pills for my leg as I was taking before the program. My hubby and I are communicating about situations that arise where as before we would just deal with it in our own ways. I am calmer in sooo many ways. I Adore the "Nothing and No One" !! My hubby still tries to put more food on my plate.
The biggest thing!! Before starting this program Don suggests that we give up coffee. I said out loud "No way am I giving up MY coffee". LOL Well Don had the last laugh!! I can't handle the smell of coffee now. I now drink Green Tea and flavored water.
On Tues I will be on this program 4 weeks also.
You are sooooo right.. Small changes, Make all the difference.
I CAN EAT ANYTHING AND STILL LOSE WEIGHT: I have tried every diet.. Yes they were successful - but only for so long. Life would happen and I would give up..
What Don does is works on all the things that make all those diet plans not work.
As the coach mentioned each person will have different results.
I can eat anything and not be deprived because of a "Diet". To answer your question,, No I am not on some other diet plan along with this program. So if I really want that chocolate, I can have it - only 1/2 serving of what I would normally have.
I have been on this program a month and have lost 8lbs, & 5 inches overall. But it is the other things that have been more important to me.. I use the Pain CD - I am not taking any pain pills because of that program. I am not taking any sleeping pills. I was on them for 12 yrs. I am not drinking coffee, I now drink green tea. I don't sweat the small stuff - life is too short. So sit back - relax and enjoy the program!
Why am I a success story - Because of Don and his program, his coaches, and ALL the people on this forum.
NO MORE CLEANING THE PLATE FOR ME!: WOW! What power! I have had two days in a row of eating 1/2 and leaving1/2 - which means throwing food AWAY! Don't know about any of the rest of you, but it was POUNDED into me as a kid to clean the plate-the power rush of throwing food away makes me want to do it more! It has taken about 10 days for the CD's to sink in but now I listen to the 30 minutes at bed time and the 10 minute when I get home from work and then the stress reduction CD at some point in the afternoon-I hope and pray I have FINALLY found what clicks!
I FEEL REALLY GOOD: Tried every diet but they didn't stick. TNL has done so much for me. It gives us the power not only to eat less but to eat better. Counting calories/points, so many times have I forgone breakfast and even lunch so as to use them at dinner only to find that I used those alloted calories and so many more! (I know, you've all been there). Now as I sit here this morning at my breakfast consisting of a drink of ground flaxseeds mixed with milk and lightly sauteed mixed vegetables with coconut oil (instead of butter) with chia seeds and fresh parsley on top I am fully prepared and even looking foward to my (new) daily trek to the gym with Don's voice in my ear. And that is after my fairly strenuous chores in the barn are done. Chips are my downfall but now if I indulge I eat organic tortilla chips, a small bag, and it lasts for several days. In the past I could eat a large bag in one sitting and look for candy after they were finished. I FEEL REALLY GOOD, Thank you so much Don and everyone at TNL! That includes all you great people writing in.
WORKED FOR ME ON DAY ONE!: I have tried every weightloss program I ever could over the years. Finally in 2001 I was having serious back pain from all my yoyo diets and had reached over 300lbs. So I had weightloss surgery. I had the DS which is the most effective wls but also the most dangerous. They actually cut out half of my stomach. And within the next year I lost 160lbs. (I eventually had a bowel obstruction about a year later, had to have more surgery and most of my small intestine was removed).

I lost the weight and i could eat only small portions, yet My eating habits did not change, I like chocolate anything,cake,candy,ice cream whatever, so for the next few years I still ate chocolate more than I should. I did not exercise at all(hated it!). I do most of my work at the computer so I was sitting all day and long story short over the past 5 yrs i have managed to gain back 60lbs.

Now that is really not a lot considering I put forth no real effort to change my eating habits. However I had a self awareness awakening at the beginning of this year, you see i am turning 50 in a few weeks(april 13) and something about turning 50 has triggered this need to find the "Fountain of youth" in me. And everything I read or try says EXERCISE.

So At the beginning of the year I decided to start walking, however i was still not able to conquer my eating habits, and after having weight loss surgery and almost dying in the process i began feeling like a failure.
(Would i do the wls again YES, would i recommend it to others, NO. NOT UNLESS YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT. It's a last resort and it is only a tool not a cure.

That is what most people fail to realize or fail to learn. I am just now learning it after regain.) However the tool does still work so now i have added exercise to my daily life, and the pounds are coming off again.)

But overcoming the all day hunger was unbearable until now. The first day with Don was amazing it was right before lunch, and I fixed my lunch and was so full by HALF I was in awe.

I played the tape at night, then again the next morning. Then i went out that morning to run errands. I decided to get a sausage biscuit from McDonalds. And guess what I only wanted half! I was so happy, and this is how my day goes. I have only had half of everything for the past 2 days. And I had my chocolate ice cream and didn't even want half of it, i didn't want it!!!! wow!!!

My main downfall is late night eating,-- eating after 7pm, I simply could not stop before i started listening to The tapes with Don.

Now I listen to the 2 minute tape right at 7pm and I am no longer hungry after 7pm! I also listen to the exercise tape and the pain tape and they all work for me.

I can't wait to exercise i love it!(I was walking 30 mins, now i walk 1 hour or more) And my back pain is going away. This program is like precious jewels to me, if I had to leave everything in my house and only take one thing it would be these tapes.

Also,I got on the scale this morning(2 days later) and I had dropped 5lbs!
Now 3-4 is probably from the walking I was doing before the tapes came but I am looking forward to more weightloss with the tapes. thanks and i will check in with progress reports as soon as i can.
LITTLE DID I KNOW THE OTHER PROGRAMS WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE: I bought Don's cd's to lose some weight. Little did I know how his positive thinking cd's would change my life.
I know losing weight is a big seller, but you seem to play down his other cd's & I think they are the best.
Please tell Don he has change my life, & given me a hope & confidence I desperately needed.
I have started using the lose weight cd's more regularly since I have a 50th high school reunion coming up this fall. I should be the "Belle of the Ball" thanks to your program.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
THIS PROGRAM IS NOTHING LIKE A DIET: Skinny as a child and young adult, I had NO IDEA how hard weight loss could be. Well, now I do.
I tried a couple of diets for short times, but...
I don't like special food
I don't like being told I can eat this and not eat that
I don't like eating different from my husband
I don't like weighing my food
I don't like having food be all I think about: there are other things in life
What I like about this program is I don't have to do any of the above. This program is easy on my husband, too; he dosen't have to deal with a fussy b____ who can't have whatever and feels deprived.
And, I get the luxury of true relaxation a few times a day. So nice.
LOST 20 LBS IN JUST OVER 2 WEEKS – I’M ECSTATIC!: I have been using the program for two and half weeks and have lost 20 pounds. Needless to say, I am ecstatic! The tapes have been a real blessing. Being able to eat half and leave half has been much easier than I ever imagined.
Thanks to Don, the coaches and all the members who post on the forums. Reading the responses has been a great motivator for me.
DON’T WANT DIET COKE ANY MORE. SHOCKED!: That is what happened with Diet Coke - I drank at least one every day (afternoon boost) and now don't want them at all. They just don't taste good anymore! I'm really happy about that. Hmmmm...hypnosis vs. caffeine...I think I'll take mind over matter!
WOW WOW WOW WOW!: Good morning, I could not wait til my cd's arrived kept calling to see when shipped, well I recived them and sat right down and put that in was not sure the first day but now i'm in my 4th day and WOW!! Last night only ate half but realy didnt get it at first my tummy was full so I put one more bit in and WOW WOW WOW did i have a TUMMYACHE, I get it now then this morning i ate only half oh my thank you thank you Don you are my life saver. The other thing I know it is still only 4 days but when will I stop making excusses not to go to curves to work out I just do not have the motivation to go yet.
I weighed this morning and have lost 5 pounds since last wed only started program on [tue 4-8] YEAH YEAH I am so very excited Thank you again.
NO DESIRE FOR ICE CREAM NOW: I too have had a bad chocolate habit and my salt cravings have always been for fritos. I made fudge for a present for my brother the other day and did not even want to lick the spoon! I was amazed! I just don't have that craving for chocolate that I had less than a month ago! If I eat some, because somewhere in my head I think I miss it, it just doesn't taste that great and I just keep pushing it around in my mouth and don't even really want to swallow it. Now I am completely surprised at this!

When I listen to the cd and Don speaks of the sugary sweets, etc. that do not satisfy your mind anymore, I add chocolate and ice cream to this list. This worked immediately for ice cream. I have had ice cream in my freezer for days and have had no desire to have any of it.

I still plan on ordering the new cd because there are other subjects on it I want to get help with, like sabotage. It seems like people are always pushing food at me now and I want support so I can say NO!
LOST WEIGHT EVEN WITH A THYROID PROBLEM: Okay, I started the T&L program in mid December. So far I'm down 26 pounds!!!! the weight loss is a little slower for me because I have hypothyroidism, so for those of you with thyroid issues I'm living proof it can still work. I just recently started listening to Peak Performance and I have to say what a great program it is. It's really helping with my self esteem and also helping to erase some fears and anxieties about losing weight and my body image. For any of you out there who are wondering if the program will work for you, IT WILL....but the time frame is different for everyone. As you can see from these message boards, with some it clicks right away and for some it takes a little bit longer. Don't give up!!! Please forward a HUGE THANK YOU to Don on my behalf....if not for him I'd still be stuck in a rutt and would be 26 lbs heavier and feel horrible about myself. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
WORKS GREAT AND I’M DIABETIC: I purchased the program a little while ago, but only just started using it because I'm type 2 diabetic. (I was considering if the program would be right for me with the 1/2 only concept in relation to diabetes.) Since starting 4 days ago I have noticed that when preparing my meal I am only placing what I'm allowed or need to eat for that meal on my plate. So far it has only been healthy foods. (I even 'measured' my portions Go figure.

So, it appears that my mind and Don's suggestions have met the understanding that I'm doing my "half only" before the food hits the plate. I have not had a problem eating my meals and have not had the cravings. I feel satisfied with what I've eaten and don't want more and no longer insist on having that 'dessert' that we both know -no diabetic needs but wants. When I have to have my mid-meal snack, again, I'm only portioning a very healthy and reasonable amount. I was even at a church covered dish dinner last night and to my astonishment never even looked at the dessert table.

I hope this helps you some. If you can come to an understanding with your mind before your meal, portion only what you need for that meal or snack and eat all of it, (remember you did your halving before placing it on your plate), you may feel more satisfied. Your sugars should run more true and that should reduce the cravings. If you know you have eaten a balanced meal and you still crave - CHECK your sugars FIRST before putting more food in your mouth.
CHANGING HABITS THE FIRST MORNING: I watched the DVD, and since the 30 minute program follows I just stayed where I was and did the whole thing. And when I got up the next morning and started fixing breakfast I was already changing my bad habits. What a wonderful surprise it was!
I DID NOT SNACK OR SNEAK!: This morning I am still doing great! half breakfast and off to work. I really feel good, even energized. I am so thrilled. People are saying, "Wow, you're in a good mood!" ...and I am.
I listened to the cd about 9pm and I didn't go lie down until about 12:30pm. I listened to the 10 minute program before I even got out of bed the next morning.
I was very worried about snacking when at home last night. Like I heard someone say in another post, "eating a meals worth of calories, before dinner"...i am so guilty of that. It is the worst time of day for me. It's like a switch goes off and I go on an eating spree and then I eat dinner...but not last night. I cooked. I stayed out of the kitchen when I didn't need to be in there. My guys,(husband and two sons) went out for a while and I was home alone...huge flags are going up, dangerous situation, me, alone at home with food. I have that "if no one sees me eat it, it doesn't count" disorder. So I listened to the 2 min power program and busied myself and it worked. I did NOT snack or sneak. Unbelieveable! Thanks for your response and your support.
HAVING THE RIGHT ATTITUDE IS KEY!: I think one of the hardest things for some of us on TNL is to have complete faith that this will be the one program that will work for us. Many posts have a tone of "will this really work for me?" and "I have been doing this but it has not kicked in yet." I have dieted most of my life and at first I approached this as a similar weight loss type of program with expectations and doubts as to if I would finally be successful based on past experiences. I have always tried to use willpower as a means to achieve my weight loss goal and have always gained back the weight because I have "given in" to temptations.

Recently I have realized that this method is totally different. I have learned this from a book I'm reading called The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. One important thing Don says is to be in agreement with the suggestions that are made to the subconscious mind. If the conscious mind has not yet come into this agreement with the suggestions placed in the subconscious mind then a conflict arises. I think that harboring any doubts that this method will succeed starts self-sabotage. We are so used to thinking thoughts like losing weight is hard, I have so much to lose I will never be able to do it, and it may work for her but I'm not sure it will work for me. Many of us try to make it much harder than it is by worrying about the one-half portion thing.

So the point of this (long!) post is to say that I think eliminating any doubts that this will work is one of the keys to having it work. This program is totally different from other ways of losing weight and must be recognized as such. Throw away your willpower and use your belief power to make this as easy as it really is!
AMAZING THAT I CAN ASK QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO DON: Thanks, Don. I love that you come and answer our questions. I don't think there's any other program available that that happens.
IT’S LIKE A DRUG WITH NO SIDE EFFECTS: Hello everyone.My program arrived yesterday.I've watched the DVD and listened to the 30 min cd twice. Wow, its like a drug.Does this make any sense? After I listened to the program last night, I only ate half a banana and half a yogurt! Not sure why but thats all I wanted. I even threw the other half in the trash. Thats a big step for me as well. But thats better than eating twice as much. Better in the trash than on my gut, right?
I CAN EAT WANT I WANT AND I’VE ALREADY LOST 16 LBS.: I have been on the program for about 3 weeks and I have lost 16 lbs. I have tried other weight loss plans and they work for a while. But after about a month or even sometimes less I always begin to slip. I am happy to not have to tell myself NO. I can have what I want. I can have some ice cream, but I don't want to eat a whole pint in one setting. I can have candy but I don't want the whole bag. I believe that I have finally found something that will help me become healthy again.
THANKS FOR CHANGING MY LIFE – AT 60!: There must be something to this program. Since starting the program, I've finally started to let the old ideas GOOOOOOOOOOOO.
I can eat half, and leave half on my plate and not feel guilty.
The ideas drummed into my head as a yound boy are finally leaving after 60 years.
My wife is suprised and happy.
Being 60 yrs. old and overweight is a real DRAG.
I was always thin in my youth, but the weight and age just snuck up on me.
I'll be retiring this year and want to be healthy for myself and my family.
I'm a very active person and want to enjoy this stage in my life.
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Now for the good news.
In the first week on the program, I've lost 5lbs. Though this may seen small, my attitude has changed.
The change is both mental and physical.
I keep the MP3 player with me and use it for quick motivation.
I'll be purchasing the keychain this week.

For some reason, I don't feel alone on this quest anymore.
I know the weight didn't come on in a week and will not be gone in a week.
Again, Thanks for the HELP in changing my Life and Attitude towards food.
LOVE THE NEW PROGRAMS!: I got my "Popular Request Series" cd and the one on Emotional Eating was the trigger I needed. I have only listened to it four times and it is working !!!

I know it is because today at work there are trays of cookies, pies, brownies and cakes and I have NO DESIRE to eat them !
I cannot believe this !

Everytime I think I want it I do the trick mentioned in the cd !
I am on my way !!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH, DON !! You are THE BEST !
LOST 19 LBS MY FIRST MONTH!: Here I am, a month into the program and I have lost 19 lbs. YAY! I was soo happy to see that my clothes are a bit baggy on me.

I have tried several different diet plans. The last one was not only expensive but hard to follow. It was a no sugar, only 20 carb a day diet. I had to take pills and lasix to counter the effect the diet pills had on my blood pressure and once a week i had to get a b12 vitamin shot. It was soo hard and although I lost 15 lbs in the first month the second month did nothing but make me depressed. I quit it and gained the weight back.

Then, one day I was looking for something to watch on tv and saw the infomercial for Think and Lose. I watched it and realized that the people talking were not super skinny and trim like all the other people in weight loss adds. And with the 30 day free trial I thought , " why not" . Trying it was the best thing I have done in a while.

Now I have recommended it to my friends and co-workers.

THANK YOU
PAIN RELIEF... WOW!: My husband got up this morning and listened to the the Pain Relief CD which arrived Saturday. At first he wasn't sure about it especially when Don talked about the tingling in the hands. Since he has severe rheumatoid arthritis, tingling in the hands usually means pain. Then Don says something about a bright light and my husband GOT IT! Afterwards he was able to lift both arms over his head with NO pain for the first time in months. He's one very happy camper today!!!!

Thanks Don!
I LOVE THE POPULAR REQUEST SERIES
: I have been listening to the program for 1 month now and began to feel significant changes after about two weeks. At 3 weeks I noticed my weight starting to go down. I've lost 3 lbs since starting which is great for me. I only have 14 lbs to reach my "number" and have never lost quickly.

Anyway, I thought it would be helpful to share how everyone is doing on a day-to-day basis. I've scoured the threads and felt this would be a good way to support, cheer each other on and offer advice for any setbacks.

By the way, I have all of the programs now and I LOVE the popular request series! They are really going to help me straighten out my thinking.

I'll start out by saying that even though I've had some success, today was not a good day for listening to my body. I let some donuts into the house, overate them and have had the wonderful/awful tension and tightening of my stomach. I actually feel nausea. I've learned a couple things from this...1.Even though I feel "cured", I still need more time and need to keep trigger foods out of the house. 2. I sabotaged myself today...keep listening to the "sabotage" program. 3. One bad day doesn't undo what I've done so far. My body is telling my I made a mistake.
NO DESIRE FOR SWEETS!
: I got my "Popular Request Series" cd and the one on Emotional Eating was the trigger I needed. I have only listened to it four times and it is working !!!

I know it is because today at work there are trays of cookies, pies, brownies and cakes and I have NO DESIRE to eat them !
I cannot believe this !

Everytime I think I want it I do the trick mentioned in the cd !
I am on my way !!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH, DON !! You are THE BEST !
NOT DOUBTING ANY MORE – THIS REALLY WORKS!
: Wow! I'm amazed! Forgive me for doubting, but it really does work!!!

I got off to a rocky start. Before bedtime I relaxed and popped the DVD into my computer. I got through it and into the hypnosis session--relaxed up to my neck (literally)when my computer died! I was so relaxed that I was barely able to get up, stagger to the CD player and get the CD into it. I was finally able to start over, but wasn't too sure how things would go with the interruption. Before I got out of bed I listened to the 10-minute session. All day I ate 1/2 and was satisfied. During the evening I had my usual ice cream, but this time only 1/2 cup. Usually I have a cup then go back for more because it tasted so good! But this time I was completely satisfied with the smaller amount and no desire for more.

I'm positive that this time I'll actually make my goal. I was thin until in my 40's (I'm 71)and think of myself as thin until I look into the mirror. Finally I'm going to match the "me" in the mirror to my self-image. I'm gonna make it this time!
I AM SIMPLY AMAZED
: Guys, guys, guys!!! I received my CD's on Saturday and I am simply amazed! I had not weighed myself prior to starting because that is one of the most depressing things for me to do. Anyway, after 6 days, I can just tell things are going down!!! I know my body very well and I know which spots start dropping first.

Forgive me men but, I have to say this to the ladies. Ladies, I know you understand when your bra gets tight due to your back getting larger, well for the first time in I can't say when, I was actually able to turn my bra around without sweating!! You know that is major! That's how I know things are changing.

I am sooooooooooo excited, I haven't felt this good and positive in a great while. I had actually stopped looking at my self in the mirror and now I am beginning to actually see myself differently. To those of you still waiting, it is definetly worth it. I will weigh next Friday, I think by then I will know for sure!

Have a good one all!
I’M PUTTING MY FORK DOWN. WOW!
: I have been on the think and lose program for a month now and am putting my fork down between bites,eating half only, parking far away from the store door and racing my husband from the store to the car, SINCE WHEN has that ever, ever happened to me!!! I'am 10lbs lighter also! This is absolutely amazing! Thank You sooo much Don!!! Donna
I FINALLY SEE THAT I WILL BE THIN AGAIN
: I've been on the TNL program for about 2 weeks now and so far I have lost 11 lbs ! I have noticed a real change in my attitude towards food. I've always been bad about eating just because I was bored and it seemed a good idea at the time, but I only eat now when I am hungry. I've never been one to eat breakfast-but I do now. I'm always a eat fast and eat on the run person, but now I've been taking my time and enjoying what I eat and I realy do notice that I am full and eat much less. I am finally seeing that I can and will be thin and slim again! Thank Don!
PASSING UP THE JUNK FOODS THAT MY KIDS EAT
: I've felt it too. I have noticed when I have taken my kids out to eat fast food that I no longer order fries and I seem to order the grilled chicken sandwiches or salads instead of the Big Mac or Whopper with Cheese and King size onion rings . I was at the Dairy Queen the other day and watched my kids eating Dilly bars and Blizzards and didn't even consider getting one for myself-I had an Ice Tea? I've never been able to pass up a MooLatte before !
MY ENERGY LEVEL HAS SOARED
: Do not despair! These programs will give you so much energy, you'll be amazed. Exercise after a day at work seemed like a chore to me, too. I work long days also, and all I wanted to do was get home and take a nap! Every since I started listening, my energy level has just soared.

My supervisor at work says I "bounce". I never bounced before! I work all day, go home, listen to my programs to de-stress and then jump on the treadmill for 1/2 an hour.

Trust me - you'll love the way TNL will make you feel! Welcome to the program.
DON’T CARE ABOUT SWEETS ANYMORE
: I've got a terrible sweet tooth, too! I've never met a doughnut I didn't like. Cookies, cakes (especially cheesecake), anything that's sweet and has lots and lots of fat. And chocolate - don't even get me started rhapsodizing about chocolate!

Let me tell you about an interesting experience I had at work the other day. Whenever we have a staff meeting, the boss brings in a big box of my favorite doughnuts. I was getting a cup of coffee before the meeting and the doughnuts were sitting right on the counter next to the coffeepot.

As I was pouring my coffee, I could smell the doughnuts. After a couple of seconds, my stomach started doing flip-flops. I couldn't stand the smell of them! I didn't even want to look at them. I closed the lid on the box and walked away. That has never, ever happened before.

I've been using TNL since May 1st. The first couple weeks were somewhat hard as far as trying to "half only" sweets. I've reached a point though, where instead of eating something sweet, I grab an orange or some applesauce or some raisins and eat those. Every once in a while I'll have a piece of chocolate, but after a couple of bites, even that doesn't taste good.

Like Don says, keep listening. You don't have to give up sweets completely. Unlike other programs that are big on denial and "forbidden" foods, there is nothing you have to deny yourself as far as food goes on TNL. The more you listen, the more the concept of "half only" sinks in and the better able you are to judge what's healthy and what's not.

I have Fibromyalgia also and have to eat something with my meds. Since I was diagnosed several years ago, I've gained 25 pounds. It's been a constant battle and a vicious cycle between eating, gaining weight, and trying to exercise through the pain. Don's programs have given me hope and some great weapons to fight with! Besides the TNL programs, I listen to the Pain Relief and Restful Sleep every day.

Hang in there! The most important thing - KEEP LISTENING!
NO STRESS AROUND FOOD
: I am feeling calm about food, which is such a blessing. I am just not stressing about, 'what will I eat', 'how will I stop myself', 'can I talk myself into or out of dessert'. It is great!
I HAVE THAT SPARK I NEEDED
: My package came in two weeks. I was itching to go by the time I got it. I had seen the infomercial several months ago, and thought, 'that's interesting, I wonder if it really works.' Then I began watching that short program that was on TV in March and April, Paul McKenna's I Can Make You Thin. It combines behaviorism and visual imagery. Some interesting suggestions, but I found it so hard to implement them. I have been using a low-carb diet, which I have success with and feel great on, but whenever I 'slip' it is very difficult to get back on. It is like the sugar takes over. I was moaning to myself about keeping my motivation up, and in that mood, saw the Think and Lose infomercial again. I decided to try it, and got very hopeful, that it would give me the additional spark I need. I listened the day after it arrived, and saw changes in my behavior at once! Things I wasn't expecting, like eating slower, and that I hadn't even consciously picked up on listening the first few times. It is early days yet, but I have eaten a sweet two times in the past two weeks, and been able to eat just a little, and what is better, STOP with that little and not spiral downwards.
I hope you have as good success when your program arrives. The wait is worth it! I have a total of 40 pounds to lose to get to what I feel would be reasonable, or 55 for my dream weight. The first week I had the dramatic water loss of 10 pounds, the second a much more reasonable three, so I am hoping to hit my first goal around September. Maybe you'll be there then, too!
I’M DIABETIC AND IT’S WORKING
: I'm a type 2 diabetic. When I started this program, about 1 1/2 months ago I was taking metformin, actos and 45 units of lantis. (I'm also on SEVERAL other meds for other medical conditions.) I also have been told that it will be almost impossible for me to lose weight because of my conditions and because of the meds.

Well I'm here to say that I'm down at least 10# or so. (I stopped getting on the scale, except for my weekly weigh in, because it gets too depressing.) BUT, I stopped taking metformin and the lantis is down by 5 units. By using Don's program, I do not crave the sweets and carbs as much as I used to, and by reducing them I have been reducing my blood sugars. And, NO, I'm not working at it because I'd give anything for bread and ice cream. The TNL program is responsible.

Ah-ha! proof that we can, we will, and we will continue to succeed because we want to! As Don usually says, "Stay positive."
LOVE THE SUPPORT THE FORUM GIVES
: I didn't notice the forums until after I received my programs. Now I'm in them EVERY day. They really help support me when I get down. And I reread them for any suggestions I may have missed or new ideas to help me over a particular hump. I still think they are the most incredible part of the entire program. How many times do you have the author, and a coach, of your favorite program taking a personal interest in how you are doing and personally offer suggestions to make SURE you succeed?! This fact alone helps me many times to keep going when I have the urge to give up.

I think I was purchasing on impulse when I first heard of TNL, desperate for anything to help; also I'm usually leary of money-back guarantees because of a past bad experience. But, when the site offered to ship them before they were paid for, I deciced to take the leap of faith. (Boy, am I happy that I did!) I even paid for them up front since I had the money at that time.

Thanking you for all you do, Don and Coach.
ALL THE PROGRAMS ARE A HUGE HELP
: I am also in my 3rd month and had a very slow month. Lost 0lbs So I re-analized. My food was continually at 1/2 and my choices were good (so I thought). I was unknowingly adding in hidden sugars and fats. Those salads can be killers. It is now the season of salads. Watch yourself!! The Popular Request is a HUGE Help!! I kept listening faithfully, &I even started exercising again last week! This morning I am -- drum roll -- Under 170lb.. Yeah Happy dance. 9lbs away from my first goal! Everything fits soooo much better!! I feel Marvelous! Keep Listening and keep the faith.. You will get there. Thanks Don and your wonderful team!!
LOST 65 LBS AND LOVING IT
: Hi Don, I lost 65 lbs since starting the hypnosis program in September.

I just wanted to thank you so much for helping me! I am almost at my original target weight and thought it was time to get some reinforcement from the forum and aim for a lower number. I love your Think and Lose hypnosis; it's great and it actually works!
I WAS CHANGED THE FIRST TIME I LISTENED
: I have been using my Think and Lose program for two weeks and I have had an immediate change in my appetite. After listening to the full program the very first time, I was changed. It's amazing. I listen to my programs every day. When I eat, the words eating half, leaving half, ring through my head. It is truly a very remarkable, life changing program.
THOUGHT IT WOULDN’T WORK – I WAS WRONG!
: Well like probably most of you I went towards this with the idea in my head that it would not work. Was I sure surprised! I am two weeks in and have lost 8 lbs! Not only am I losing weight but I was having problems sleeping thru the nights and now that I listen to the program before bed I sleep soundly and thru the night. It not only is helping me lose the weight but I am more relaxed! I know the first 10-15 pounds are the easiest to lose but I know I will be able to go past that and reach my goal weight!
I LOVE IT!
: I just wanted to say thank you for this program. For the past three or so years I have been struggling to lose weight and have not had any success. I ordered this, at the prompting from my husband, and after listening to the full program of Think and Lose, there was a difference immediately in how I ate and the eating half, leaving half, rings through my head as I go through my day. I LOVE IT. I have not had any huge weight loss but I have lost 4 pounds and that is 4 more than I have had any other way in the past.

In the past I would eat less, and sit and starve until I could eat again. Now, if I eat, I eat half or less. Generally it's a bite or two and then I'm full. I don't like sweets, except ice cream, and I can't eat salty things like chips or crackers. They just don't taste good. Thank you so much!! More often than not, if I am hungry or feel hungry, I will try to think of something to eat but nothing sounds good so I will drink a glass of tea and that does it. I couldn't be happier!!

My husband got hypnotized for social anxiety about 10 years ago and that is why he suggested I try this. He is a firm believer and now I am too.

Thank you so much Don!!!

You have a very satisfied and loyal customer!
IT’S NOW EASY TO LOSE WEIGHT
: I have had a lot of success. Although I've read the posts of people losing weight before they even got their packages, by following the eat half tip, that didn't work for me. One of my problems was that I know how to lose weight, 'doing it' is the hard problem. Or was! After listening the first time, all those techniques were just easy. I didn't have to think about it any more: I just did it! I hope you have as much instant success. If you're interested in specifics: this morning it has been four weeks, and I've released 15 pounds.
IT’S THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME
: I just wanted to say that I am at the 2 1/2 week mark and I couldn't be happier. I have lost 7 lbs already which is HUGE for me. I am sleeping great and feel fantastic. I can feel a change in the way my clothes fit as well. I was not expecting it to be this drastic of a change in my life. Food was always a struggle for me. I was always hungry and thinking about what I could or couldn't eat next. This program has completely changed the way I view food. I have found that I'm eating a lot less and not hungry in between meals at all. I am so grateful that I ordered this program. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I finally feel like I can do it and I will get into my thin clothes in the back of my closet!
SO SIMPLE, YET SO GENIUS!
: Hi everyone. I just started the program on Tuesday night and I've already lost 5 pounds! I don't intend on constantly jumping on the scale. Anyway, I had a feeling that I had already started losing, so I checked and I have.

My personal observations about the program is that it's about learning how to eat less, which in my opinion, is why so many Americans are overweight. I've always believed that I was overweight, not because of WHAT I ate, but because of the massive amounts I would eat. You always hear about how the French eat rich, fattening foods, but aren't overweight because they just eat LESS of the rich, fattening foods.

That being said, even though I knew why I was overweight, I felt powerless over it. I felt as though I had no control over stuffing my face. Now that I am focusing on eating 1/2 only, I am learning to slow down. I normally eat so fast! I am trying to hurry to gobble the bite in my mouth so I can hurry up and get the next bite in. Hello! So, now I am focusing on enjoying what is already in my mouth. I even ate my cereal with a small spoon this morning. Normally I use a big spoon, so I can cram the food in my mouth.

1/2 only. It's so simple, yet genius!
NO LONGER CONSIDERING SURGERY
: Dear Don &the Think &Lose Team

Thank you very much for personally responding. I must say, I am quite impressed.

I must say it worked wonders. Ate only 1/2 , was always satisfied, and never ever ravenous. I've done 'em all, Weight Watchers, OA, Slim Fast, low carb, calorie counting, and whatever else has been out there. This truly is my last chance to do this myself before I consider surgery. Which, to be honest, scares me to death. I've heard too many horror stories, and I truly don't want to do it, but to be healthier, it seemed like my only option. Now, I've got a much more sensible option, and I really don't have to even think about it. Just like you say on your CD, you can go anywhere, eat anything - 1/2 only! What a great service you are providing. I just hope others will avail themselves. I NEVER buy anything off an infomercial - this had to have been fate!

My sincerest thanks for your response.
THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER
: I love how Don says 'to thine own self be true.' I have been on diets where I'm being denied what I want and miserable so I'll think, "Hm, a little of this won't hurt. Or, since I'm allowed nonfat milk, maybe I can eat nonfat ice cream." Don brings to mind the fact that we're doing this for ourselves because we all really want to be thin. If we try to "cheat", we're really only cheating ourselves. It's helping me to keep it all in perspective. The greatest thing about this is that we don't even have to suffer! I don't know about you all, but I think that is the BEST thing ever. We can get thin and healthy and do it without feeling deprived.

I just ate half my sandwich and was tempted to eat the other half because I think I still feel hungry. I told myself to "be true to me" and wrapped it up and put it out of my sight.
WE CAN DO IT!
: I am a newby too. I got my CD's this past Thursday and can already tell a HUGE difference in the way I think and eat. Just for example...being Father's day and all,