Comments on: Less of Beth – Week 1

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 07:39:00 +0000

In reply to Aubrey. Aubrey, thank you so much for your lovely comment! It means a lot to me that you would take the time to encourage me and share your story. CONGRATS on getting serious and getting to your goal! That's a huge accomplishment, one that I aspire to. I'm doing the whole food plant based thing now, for the most part, but convenience foods do make their way on my plate more than I want them to, so I know that food plays a major role in this. I've definitely considered the intermittent fasting thing, and I'm glad to hear it worked so well for you. I'll definitely shoot you an e-mail soon, I need all the encouragement I can get! Thanks again. <3

By: Aubrey

Aubrey — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 19:17:09 +0000

Hi Beth!
I’ve never commented before, but I wanted to tell you that I’m amazed at your courage and I’m cheering for you! Your recipes are fabulous and I know you can reach your goal, since you’ve got half the battle down, learning to eat right! After 4 kids, my weight has crept up and up, and this year I got serious. I’m now 5 pounds away from the weight that I was when I was married, having lost 35 pounds in the last 6 months and a total of 50 in the last 14 months. The two main changes that I made were switching to a whole food plant based diet (basically vegan) and intermittant fasting 2 days a week. I would highly recommend two books that I read on the topic of IF, the Fast Diet, and The Obesity Code. They make a case for the fact that our bodies are resisting insulin – and if we can give our bodies regular rest from digestion, our cells can stop resisting and our bodies can use insulin again. If you want to talk about this, don’t hesitate to email me, I’d love to be a support for you!

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 05:11:39 +0000

In reply to Diarmuid. Thank yo so much Diarmuid! That means the world to me.

By: Diarmuid

Diarmuid — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:37:39 +0000

In reply to Beth. I wish you every success and happiness and look forward to following your progress! Good luck - I'll be rooting for you all the way.

By: Kasia

Kasia — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 19:20:22 +0000

Wow, wow, wow! Beth this is incredibly brave and fabulous to get-back-up. Again. and again.
And I love the name of your project and the punch line of this post.
I’m also turning 40 next year and I hear ya, Girl!
I love your recipes and your blog (I share it with all my clients, who all need more veggies 😉
and I’m convinced that you’ll be able to do it! <3
Loads of Love your way!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 18:51:19 +0000

You go girl for sharing your journey publicly and holding yourself accountable! I have more weight to lose than I thought I ever would (probably 50 pounds) and I got here because I kept telling myself “size doesn’t matter, it’s not that much different” with every 10 pounds.. But what really matters is if you are COMFORTABLE and healthy and if you show up for yourself. I look forward to seeing your updates! xxo

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:40:35 +0000

Hi, Beth – I am right there with you! I used to be regularly 10-15lbs overweight, but these last couple of years I’ve had a lot of life and illness, and now I’m 30+lbs overweight! I finally caved earlier this summer and bought the next size up of shorts. I’ve been working on myself using Weight Watchers since June, and have lost several ounces. I needed the time to straighten my head out, and I’m ready to fully commit. Starting Tuesday when I return from my first cruise! Looking forward to seeing your updates! (And I second the Anthony William suggestion made above.)

By: Eden

Eden — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:19:25 +0000

Hi Beth! I am so excited for you! I will be cheering you on every step of the way! I can’t wait to receive updates! I totally understand not feeling comfortable in your own skin. I was obese my entire adult life, my highest weight at 320, but I averaged around 250s but then crept up to 278 in January 2015. I have Multiple Sclerosis so I knew I was adding insult to injury by carrying around the extra weight. My mobility suffered, my MS was impacted, i had MS symptoms a mile long. My weight was debilitating. So I got serious in January 2015 and by February 2017 I’d lost 145 pounds. My Multiple Sclerosis symptoms disappeared when I began a whole food plant based vegan diet in 2016! I lost weight and regained mobility.. and I can move and flex and I feel like a completely different person, I feel 20 years younger than I am. (I turned 42 in April.) So many people told me “I was fine the way I was” but my weight was not healthy… yes my blood pressure and cholesterol and all of that was fine on paper but I wasn’t healthy. I’ve been able to keep the weight off ever since and my symptoms are still 100% gone. I am so grateful that I lost the weight. It was holding me back from so many things! I just know you are motivated and will achieve great success with your weight loss journey, Beth!! You have so many people cheering you on! I’m excited for you! Your family I’m sure is so proud of you!

By: Phyllis McIntyre

Phyllis McIntyre — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:11:50 +0000

I think you are just amazing to reach out for support, telling it all. You have helped a lot of people by doing that???? Know that you can do thisI just wanted to share a story with you. My Dad was 300 pounds, and at 71 decided to go on a diet. He lost 100 pounds in 10 months. He had been heavy for about 25 years. H,e ate 60 carbs a day, and was never hungry. His only "cheat" in 10 months was 1/4 inch slice of apple pie his dear cousin was famous for baking. He kept the weight off until he passed. He would allow himself to gain 10 pounds, then carb diet. He studied the carbs in food and learned a lot, therefore he was successful. Know that you will. be successful Remember to drink those 8 glasses of water a day, flavored with veggies or lemon or lime helps. You are amazing, so full of fun and laughter. I just love watching you on AMNW. Know we are all supporting you and you can do this. I loved your wedding picture. Just think you'll fit into your wedding dress on your 10 th anniversary Hugs

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:28:17 +0000

In reply to Yolanda. Hugs to you, Yolanda, <3 What's most important is continuing to try. We can get victory over this! <3