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I had seen the infomercial many moons ago, and I vaguely remembered hearing ‘it's based on science' after watching my start up dvd that came in my kit. I had been watching Extreme makeover every week like a fanatic wishing that I could figure out how they could lose so much weight in 6 weeks! Every week I'd tell my husband. I wish THAT GUY on there would make a video for us on diet! My daughter-in-law had ordered the program, but was keeping it a secret from everyone...she was so ashamed to have spent so much money for this program and was worried that we would think she was foolish. While she was contemplating telling me about it, we went to a family event and my Sister-in-Law, who has NEVER been thin since I've known her, had dropped like 80 lbs from Christmas to June!! WOW!!! I was shocked! My daughter-in-law went and chatted with her and found out that she was on that same program that was sitting on her table at home! Seeing that it really worked, she immediately told me about it. When I found out that 'THAT GUY' from Extreme Makeover was the author! I told my husband we've got to order it!!!!
My husband sat me down and told me, Kim, you can order this, but this is the LAST money I will put into your dieting! I want you to think about that and stick with it. Now, don't think he is a Meany...cause, he's NOT! I've just tried so many diets...and I was looking for something easy and fast, and we all know that everyone tells you that's not possible, but, it is! (and I'm proof!) It took several weeks before I finally ordered it. I didn't want to blow it!! I convinced my husband, and myself, that it was cheaper than the ‘other' major plan out there (of which I am a lifetime member) especially when I was able to pay 19.95 a month for 6 months!!! YIPPEE I felt GOOD about that!! When the kit arrived, I read through the material like 3 times and still felt like a total idiot! I kept holding off and finally I decided to begin on August 8, 2005. I was going to give this a shot for 6 weeks.
I had to be very frugal, so I became a Sale shopper or a 'cherry picker' as they call it in the grocery industry! We aren't wealthy and never have been. I learned to sale shop! I also discovered, through journaling, that chicken and cauliflower worked best for me! So, guess what I ate day in and Day out!! LOL May sound funny to you guys, but It worked and I wanted to reach my goal - AND I needed to do it as cheaply as I could! So, I'm proof that you CAN do this on a BUDGET!!
Well, the rest is really history! I made it for the first 6 weeks and many weeks after that without a single cheat!! I am the weakest person when it comes to will power, but this was working and QUICKLY! And I wasn't going to mess it up with cheating! Christmas came and I went off plan for that one day...It was probably the biggest mistake of my life! What was ONE Christmas? I had the toughest time getting back on track...but, I did and here I am, and I'm much happier now than I was before. Many people have tried this plan because of watching me...many couldn't do it without all the ‘ick', but, when applied this plan works and I'm proof that anyone can do this!!
I went from a size 22W to a size 8/10 and was at goal in 6 months! My health has improved GREATLY. I had horrible Cycle problems and was having several tests & organizing records for an OBGYN at the time I began this diet ~ believe it or not. I NO LONGER have any trouble!! I am as normal as they come and LOVE IT! I feel healthy because I AM healthy! My thyroid was actually growing nodules and was visible from the outside and NOW, I can hardly feel it or see it!! In January at my next yearly physical...I am excited to see what the Doctor says and if things have changed. I'm no longer tired or sluggish - PRAISE GOD for this Plan!!
I think the weirdest thing for me was realizing that I had to eat MORE to lose! I always said I was the fattest person who hardly eats! I used to be so glad when I could go to bed a little hungry, thinking foolishly, that my body would begin to chomp on my fat cells for food; made sense to me then, but I laugh at that now! Through out this whole process, I've learned that moderation is the key. This is where I'm at right now; just learning how to live life without feeling unable to control my eating. That, my friend, is a mental battle. Food that once made me very happy is now seen as something that can destroy everything that I have become, and keep me from becoming all that I want to be. I invite you now to join me in maintaining this journey of ours. To truly find the ME inside....My true TREASURE!
UPDATE (5/8/07)My thyroid tests came back normal! So bye bye meds! 
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RE: I'm Proof this CAN be done on a Budget!
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11/30/2006 3:37:22 PM
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What an awesome story! I, too, have experience tons of health benefits.. and this at only a 30lb loss so far! I can only imagine what life will be like at goal  Thanks for sharing and I am indeed joining this journey for a lifetime! Tracy
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11/30/2006 4:32:36 PM
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your story sounds like me i found the food that work for me and i stick with it and it has to be on sale im so upset summer is over because the berries or not on sale anymore so i found grapfruit and that isnt cheep one time the store had them for $1 a pound now its 2lbs for $3 i stocked up anyway because thats the only fruit i eat that works for me and chicken turkey and fish i stick to those i dont need anything fancy as long as its working im happy
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11/30/2006 4:54:24 PM
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WAY TO GO! You will feel so much better once you get to goal!! Keep it up and stay on these forums...THEY'RE AWESOME!! ORIGINAL: TwoTees What an awesome story! I, too, have experience tons of health benefits.. and this at only a 30lb loss so far! I can only imagine what life will be like at goal Thanks for sharing and I am indeed joining this journey for a lifetime! Tracy
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11/30/2006 5:02:38 PM
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Thanks for visiting my thread! I'm so glad that there are others like me!! Some people thought I was crazy! But, I didn't care...it was a tool! I know what you mean about the summer being over...even some veggies will be going up...but, we can do it RIGHT?!! YOU BET! You're doing GREAT! Keep up the good work! ORIGINAL: getreadyforme
your story sounds like me i found the food that work for me and i stick with it and it has to be on sale im so upset summer is over because the berries or not on sale anymore so i found grapfruit and that isnt cheep one time the store had them for $1 a pound now its 2lbs for $3 i stocked up anyway because thats the only fruit i eat that works for me and chicken turkey and fish i stick to those i dont need anything fancy as long as its working im happy
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11/30/2006 6:08:19 PM
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question did you plateau at all if you what weight
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11/30/2006 6:28:13 PM
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Congrats on a job well done, you look AWESOME.
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11/30/2006 7:11:46 PM
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Yes ma'am I sure did around 35 or 40 pounds. I was glad to be on the threads cause I learned that a lot of people do that! I didn't retype or anything like that...I just stayed the course and it did eventually pass...about 3 weeks I think. ORIGINAL: getreadyforme
question did you plateau at all if you what weight
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11/30/2006 7:12:23 PM
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Thanks! ORIGINAL: Associate BMOS Annie
Congrats on a job well done, you look AWESOME.
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Congratulations! Well done  Thank you for sharing your story of success with us. Very inspiring indeed!
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12/1/2006 6:51:47 AM
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WOW - You are a wonderful inspiration. I too wished that I could have Michael help ME as I sat watching Extreme Makeovers!!! Chicken & Cauliflower hmmm. Ironically I hadn't eaten cauliflower in ages, prior to the 6WBMO, but now we have it on a regular basis. I especially like when I can find purple and orange!!!! My girls think it's fun.
Congratulations!!!!
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12/1/2006 7:59:33 AM
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YOU ARE A WOW TOO! Amazing. I haven't tried the purple or orange...do they taste the same? i get that eeeeuuuuuuwwww feeling sometimes with that stuff LOLOL Silly I know! ORIGINAL: my3kiwis
WOW - You are a wonderful inspiration. I too wished that I could have Michael help ME as I sat watching Extreme Makeovers!!! Chicken & Cauliflower hmmm. Ironically I hadn't eaten cauliflower in ages, prior to the 6WBMO, but now we have it on a regular basis. I especially like when I can find purple and orange!!!! My girls think it's fun.
Congratulations!!!!
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Thanks! I'm glad others can benefit from what I've done. ORIGINAL: Gold777 Congratulations! Well done Thank you for sharing your story of success with us. Very inspiring indeed!
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Kimberly - Congratulations on a job well done...you look amazing!
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Thanks so much for sharing your story, you have done a GREAT job and your success is well deserved. I have been on the program since April and have lost 30#'s...almost said only, but when I work the program, the program works. Just curious, you said you never cheated..just once and it was hard getting at it. I, too am an emotional eater, more so than I thought...how did you keep yourself motivated or get motivated again, when it's just not there???
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12/1/2006 10:21:37 AM
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ORIGINAL: xstitcher
Kimberly - Congratulations on a job well done...you look amazing!
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 You truly do give me inspiration I stalled at 43 lbs and have been playing the yo-yo game with the same 5 lbs.. I have had the motivation this week to get off my butt and get back to 100 % POP its the only way to do it. Once you let the ick out of the closet its hard to put it back under lock and key. ORIGINAL: kammeraadclan
To truly find the ME inside....My true TREASURE!
I'm going to find the ME inside I know I'm still there just got to find ME needed the push to look again.
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Well, I am a huge goal setter! so, I use goals to keep me motivated. After Christmas, my goal was my son's wedding...and that really helped me, but I struggled horrible at it. I didn't realize how goal oriented I was until this program came into my life!
You really must decide for yourself that this program is what you want more than anything else..or at the very least...a new body! ORIGINAL: JCaldwell
Thanks so much for sharing your story, you have done a GREAT job and your success is well deserved. I have been on the program since April and have lost 30#'s...almost said only, but when I work the program, the program works. Just curious, you said you never cheated..just once and it was hard getting at it. I, too am an emotional eater, more so than I thought...how did you keep yourself motivated or get motivated again, when it's just not there???
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12/1/2006 10:25:24 AM
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You are so right...it's like trying to stuff feathers back into a pillow that just exploded! Keep at it...the only failure is not trying...no matter how many times you fall! ORIGINAL: msmoosie You truly do give me inspiration I stalled at 43 lbs and have been playing the yo-yo game with the same 5 lbs.. I have had the motivation this week to get off my butt and get back to 100 % POP its the only way to do it. Once you let the ick out of the closet its hard to put it back under lock and key. ORIGINAL: kammeraadclan
To truly find the ME inside....My true TREASURE!
I'm going to find the ME inside I know I'm still there just got to find ME needed the push to look again.
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Kim - What a great life story - I had to chuckle a bit when you talked about Extreme Makeover - that is just how my mom and I felt too watching that show - in fact that was the whole reason we bought the plan when we found out it was "that man" who created it .. I was so excitted when they brought back the show this September but devestated when after one episode it was cancelled it  I too am a lifetime member of that "other" plan and I have to agree there is nothing out there that can touch this 6WBMO plan! It so rocks! I got alot of comfort out of reading that you were able to do the plan on a budget - we have been faced with sky rocketing grocery prices where I live and I had begun to wonder if I could eat on plan and afford it now - but hearing what you said gives me hope that higer prices and a budget do not mean giving up my plan Thank you So anyway I just wanted to say a big ole Congratulations you make a wonderful December Pin up girl! Enjoy your month of fame it is so well deserved! Barbara
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