Well today is Monday, day 1. I just had foot surgery a few days ago & am layed up, doing nothing. What better time to start a diet. I like many people saw GMA and ordered immediately. My goal is to be 30 lbs. thinner by February 1. The testimonials are great..so I am hoping for great results as well. My exercise has to be upper body for a while along with this diet-so we'll see. Wish me luck!
Debbie, Blairstown, NJ, United States, November 02 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: I do wish you luck, Debbie, even though luck has nothing to do with it. Follow a reduced calorie diet and I guarantee you'll lose weight. Your goal (30 pounds in three months) requires you to lose ten pounds a month. That's not an uncommon rate at which to lose but it requires discipline. If you're serious about succeeding, be sure to have your doctor monitor your diet. Also, consider using the calculators found in the Resources section of CookieDiet.com.
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I have recently ordered the cookies and I am excited!!! I am starting the cookies today on my Birthday!!! I thought what better way to make a change in my life than that day that would change my age!!! I will keep you updated!!!
Latoyia , Winston-Salem, NC, United States, November 02 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: I can't think of a better birthday present to give yourself, Latoyia, than improved health and appearance. Please keep us posted on your progress.
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I have order a month supply of your cookie diet/shakes and looking forwarding to getting started once I receive your products being that I am over here in Iraq working as a contractor. I will be going on my vacation toward the last week of this month and hope to get started right away. I will send you a before and after picture once I see the difference in my appearance.
Susanne, APO, AE, United States, November 01 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: Thanks for writing, Susanne. I love hearing from our customers who are overseas and serving in the armed forces. Many have told me that it can be difficult following any reduced-calorie diet in such a challenging environment. I admire your determination and look forward to seeing your photos.
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I have been on this diet for 6 days and lost six pounds! I weigh myself every morning and I'm consistantly losing a pound a day! It's great! Normally I would have cheated by now, but I think because it's a week by week thing I'm just trying to get through the week! Also, I know I'm going to get something good for dinner and the cookies taste good, especially warmed up! Thanks Dr. Siegal!
Joanna, Lakewood, CA, United States, November 01 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: You're welcome, Joanna, but you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. The most fat that one can burn is about a half pound a day, and on 1,000 calories the rate is a little less. At the beginning of a diet, weight (not fat) loss can occur somewhat faster but it doesn't stay at that rate for long. I'm sure you won't complain if you see ten pounds or so come off each month.
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I saw your show on Good Morning America and went out that day in search of the cookies. Our GNC did not have them but they ordered them for me and i received them on a Tuesday evening and started them on Wednesday. I have been on them for almost 2 weeks and I have lost 13 pounds. I am eating what i want for supper and eating your cookies for morning and lunch meals. I just signed up to order from you direct even though it is cheaper to order from GNC. I wanted to try the other flavors. I need to lose at least another 80 pounds but this will make it easier. Thanks for listening to Women it makes a difference when a Dr. Listens.
Brenda, Biloxi, MS, United States, November 01 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: I've heard that hundreds of GNC and Walgreens stores have had trouble keeping the cookies in stock. That problem should ease very soon as we have dramatically increased production in our bakery. As for your weight loss, I'm glad that you're off to a good start. By all means, see your doctor as often as he or she feels is necessary. Your chances for success will be far greater if your doctor monitors you while you lose.
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This morning begins my 5th day of the cookie diet. I really like the cookies. The consistency and taste appeals to my cravings. I have lost 8.4 pounds by following exactly what you said except that I do have some cashews during my evening meal. I had been eating part of an apple, but I didn't have any last night. I am totally amazed by this rapid reduction. I know it won't be like this throughout the whole diet, but it certainly is motivating me to keep going!! Thanks!
Beth, Winchester, VA, United States, November 01 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: It's not unusual at the beginning of a diet to see dramatic weight loss but remember that not all the weight one loses comes from fat. On 1,000 calories a day, the average adult loses around ten pounds of fat per month. Any diet plan that promises much more than that should be avoided.
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I started your cookie diet last week and I have lost 5 lbs. I have been on every diet imagineable. The BEST thing about this diet is that you know if you are putting ANYTHING in your mouth before dinner you are CHEATING. That makes it good for us "grazers". The is no guessing about what to eat or when to eat it. You don't have to pre-pack all your food for the day, you did it for us.
I can't wait to lose this last 30 lbs. I will send you the before and after then!
Maureen, Bristol, TN, United States, October 29 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: With that kind of enthusiasm you're going to get to the finish line, Maureen! Now, keep going and don't stop until you reach your goal. In my experience, those who stick to a diet without falling off the wagon before reaching their goal are far more likely to get there. When people "take a break" from their diet they rarely resume it until they've gained back the weight they lost.
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I started the diet cookie 10/28 and to my surprise I only ate 5 cookies. I had a fzn dinner and yogurt for dinner with 3oz of orange juice-for my immune system. I was surprised that I wasn't hungry although I did keep thinking about snacking. In one just day I realized I eat without being hungry which explains my weight gain! I skimmed thru most of the book but couldn't find anything in regards to eating fruit. Is it allowable?
Fanny, Chicago, IL, United States, October 29 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: Fruit? If you aren't hungry (which would surprise me) and are sticking to a reduced-calorie diet then go ahead. But it's definitely a no-no on Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet. Fruit is fine once you reach your goal and are living a lifetime weight maintenance lifestyle, Fanny, but not during the weight-losing phase. Fruit is mostly sugar (that is, carbohdyrate) and carbs can stimulate hunger. The suggested diet is six cookies during the day to be eaten at hunger times and a reasonable dinner of chicken, fish, or turkey and some steamed green vegetables for dinner.
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Dr. Siegal I started my cookie diet today! The cookies really did control my hunger during the day. However I was wondering if it would be possible to eat low calorie frozen dinners instead of protein and veggies? I work full time, go to school full time and I don't have the time to actually cook in the evening. It would make my life so much easier if I could just pop in a frozen dinner in the microwave! Thanks!!!
RR, San Jose, CA, United States, October 22 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: Absolutely. In fact, frozen dinners are good because there's no guessing as to the nutritional breakdown (calories, carbs, fat, and protein). In Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet Book, I provide guidelines for choosing frozen foods and a list of those that meet the requirements.
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I just started the diet on 10/20 and so far so good. The cookies really help satisfy my hunger. I do have a question. If I haven't seen a doctor yet, is there a big difference between eating 1000 or 1200 calories. Will my body think I am starving if I am suppose to have 1200 but I am only doing 1000. I feel fine and I have been on it for 3 days.
Sofie, Los Angeles, CA, United States, October 22 2009
DR. SIEGAL REPLIES: That's not quite it. The reason why you should see your doctor before starting any diet is that your doctor may have reasons why you shouldn't be on a diet or why one diet may be more appropriate than another, based on your medical history. Also, I believe that those who follow a diet under their doctor's supervision have a greater success rate.
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