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Dear Carolyn,
I have a question for you. I am
doing well on the diet. I have
lost eight pounds so far. I had
a week where I just couldn't do
it, but I got my diet buddy the
next day and she got me right
back on track. I have had a few
times when I am standing that I
feel light headed and feel like
I am going to faint. I am
exercising three times a week
now for 35-40 at a gym.
Other than that I am feeling
healthier and I don't crave the
really bad foods anymore (I
never thought that would
happen). Also, what is your
opinion on the 100 calorie pack
snacks. Are they ok and
how often? Thanks for your time.
K. C.
Hi Carolyn,
I am stuck and I have
been eating poorly on the weekends. I am trying to get
myself back on track and would love to have some suggestions
from you! Thank you for emailing
me!
P.S. I love this program. I am so glad I started
this plan. I never thought I could lose 20 lbs. and
now I feel I can lose any amount I want. Thank you
again. S.B.
Carolyn,
Thank you for
getting in touch with me about this. The first
couple of weeks have been hard to acclimate to the
designed meal plan, but I feel that this week I've
really hit my stride with following through on my meal
plans. I also have started working out again which
gives me the motivation. I would appreciate any
tips you have that make it easier to stick to this plan.
Overall I have been losing since I started. The
increases in weight have happened the last two weekends
I think due to the fact that I have consumed alcohol and
eaten more carbs than I normally do when I'm following
the meal plan. The exciting thing about the meal
plan, exchange system, and this service in general is
that it has made me much more aware of the amount of
each food group that I've been taking in. I've
also noted how when I don't follow the general
guidelines then my weight will go up. From here on
out I am much more focused on sticking to the plan (even
on the weekends). Your support is greatly
appreciated and again, any tips you may have to keep my
willpower and motivation up would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks again.
J. C.
J.C. Also wrote:
Craig,
Thank you so much for your quick reply. It was
very helpful and informative. Have a great
day!
Would you please cancel my acct?
Thank you. I have enjoyed using
the
program and will continue what I learned. L B.
Wow, that was quick. Thank you so much.
I am all ready to start tomorrow and have my meal
plan for the rest of the week set up based on the
foods I have in the house that fit with the choices.
I can’t wait to go shopping next week so I can work
on next week’s meal plan!
I just started
your program today and I'm very excited! My friend
(S.W., Name Removed) recommended your site to me years
ago and I joined but never followed thru, now I'm 25
pounds heavier! Not Fun! Anyway, I was wondering,
should I be taking a multi vitamin, calcium, omega
supplements??? ... Thank you, C. B.
C.B also wrote...
Carolyn,
Thank you so much!
I'm doing really well, I will do a Women's Multi Vitamin. I
have been following the plan and I feel great, I'm not
starving and I feel like I'm getting the foods that are
important. I haven't had any regular soda since I started
(big for me, I used to drink a lot of it!) and I'm not
really into the Diet Coke thing, so I've been drinking water
with lemon.
I
would like to do another 6 months. I really enjoy the
program.
Thank you so
much for your email answering my questions - You explained
everything so clearly for me and cleared up all my
questions!! I really appreciate it!
I also found
the tab to click on to send you food and snacks to consider
to add to my Plan A Meal. Neat thing!! I love the Plan A
Meal - it gives me what I need - structure with flexibility.
It does not get better than that!!
To Carolyn,
I am off the blood pressure medicine and now only take (edited
for privacy). Blood pressure is normal. Have thin bones - so
take ((edited for privacy)) for that - have arthritis in my hip
which makes walking alone outside difficult - My doctor wants me
on a walking program. I must finish getting this weight off in
the event I may or may not need hip replacement. That will be a
last resort!! I keep coming back here because this is the best
thing there is - and I don't do well alone without guidance and
support. I signed up for 6 months this time - so I can not worry
about having to renew for awhile - and can be here for
maintenance.
Thank you very
much for the added diet plans and your attention to my
concerns. It is very much appreciated.
Regards
I'm very
happy to give you feedback. I used your services 6
years ago and was very happy to shed 15 pounds. Now, my
weight has crept up again and here I am! I tried to do
it on my own, and was trying to remember the
"exchanges", but 6 years is a long time. I was happy to
be able to find you still on-line and with an updated
level of service. I look forward to shedding another 15
pounds quickly and easily.
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for your
prompt reply and especially your
kindness and understanding of my
question. It may seem like a
small, "it's my job" kinda thing
but when I know that I signed on
to a weight loss program that
said it had a real dietician to
help with support I thought "
o.k. don't expect too much for
$9.99 a month". You exceeded my
small expectations. I really
liked that you emphasized how
bodies change with age (you had
to take the time to research
me). Thank you for taking the
time to do that for me.
Sincerely,
TD
I am soooo glad I found you! I
never knew planning and eating
the many choices of meals could
be fun. Easter weekend I was at
271 Lbs. After starting your
plan, I am now at 263Lbs within
7 days. I know I shouldn't get
too excited yet, because the day
of the Plateau will come and
lower or dampen my spirits. But
until that time, I will enjoy
losing the Lbs. Until now,
eating was very boring for me. I
was eating all the wrong foods
to rid myself of boredom and
that was part of my problem for
gaining weight.
Thanks Much!
SAME CLIENT LATER IN THE
PROGRAM...
NOTE: I have not increased my
calorie intake while introducing
weight training back into my
program. My weight loss has
slowed down some because of
weight training, but I?m getting
into clothes I have not worn in
4 to 5 years and people are
taking notice wanting to know my
secret.
D. H.
... I wanted to thank you
program so much. I have lost 15
pounds. I have to tell you when
I first started I skeptical for
several reasons. First I, like
everyone else had tried every
single imaginable diet and NONE
worked. I am sure you have heard
this story so many times. Plus I
could tell every time I went off
of one of the FAD diets my body
paid for it. I felt tired and
unhealthy. When I first tried
your program I thought a pound a
week, please, this is so slow
because the FAD diets always
promise (and sometimes deliver)
fast weight loss. But of course
you put it right back on. I
started your program and I did
well for a 2 weeks, then I went
back to my old habits for 2
weeks. Finally, starting to see
the weight coming on again, I
went right back on it. And, I
have been on it for about 12
weeks now. I used the chart
religiously I crossed out
something every time I ate. I
carried it in my purse so I
wouldn't forget. And, it started
working. I feel so good. I still
have about 10 pounds to go, but
I know I can do it, just as long
as I stick to the program. I
think the key for me was
snacking. I had a yogurt every
afternoon just before my hunger
urge kicked in. My weakness was
dinner time, when I got home
from work. So by eating
something before this curtailed
the hunger. I also had a piece
of low fat string cheese and
nuts to offset any hunger. I
loved you program. Please feel
free to put my compliments on
your web page.
Thank you
LR
Please Cancel my Account. thanks
for the help I have lost 20lbs
and lowered my cholesterol.
J.J.
Hi, Carolyn!
I just found the "Right-on
Tracker" that is going to be so
helpful for me. I've been adding
specific items on the calendar
of what I eat each day...
Thanks!
D.F.
I haven't been using my
Right-On-Tracker recently but am
satisfied with my results and
was wondering what kind of
maintenance diet I should now be
on to maintain a weight of 120
pounds? Thank you for all your
help.
Sincerely,
K.T.
This will work just fine for me.
I can prepare my own fat free
pudding with skim milk and I can
add a slice of cheese just as
easily. Thanks for explaining it
to me. Also, I discovered
following the plan yesterday my
blood sugar remained stable! It
was the first day I used your
plan, and that was the first
time my sugar remained stable
all day since I was diagnosed
two months ago.
Thank you.
M.M.
Hi Carolyn,
I am now getting a message that
it looks like I need some help
and to contact you. Do I? I
weighed myself this morning and
am now at 234. I realize that's
heavy, but it IS 10lbs lighter
than when I started less than
three weeks ago. I AM finding
this system easier to stick to
because it allows for so much
choice. Next step will be to
gradually cut down on the fats
and oils I use in cooking. What
do you think?
S. G.
Hi! Things are going well with
the eating plan. I like it
because it's very flexible and
teaches me how to know what I am
eating as well as how much I am
eating. In a way, I feel like it
gives me a lot of "freedom" to
choose. I have a question about
the pounds I should lose per
week. I lost 5 pounds in the
first week. I know one loses
more the first week because of
water weight, so that is okay.
But I noticed this morning that
I am down a pound from
yesterday. Should I be losing
weight so quickly? I guess I am
only concerned because I have
heard it is best to lose only
1-2 lbs a week and if I lose
more it may be tougher to
maintain. I'm not sure if that's
accurate or not, but I just
thought I would check.
Thank you!
L.S.
I (name removed in respect of
client's privacy) would like to
cancel my 3 months membership
with personal diet. Thank for
the support and good start on my
diet.
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for all your
precious answers to my numerous
questions. They were really
helpful!...
A.S.
To Carolyn...
Please help!
This morning I wanted to go to
my diet plan and Hotmail (bless
them) removed it from my in box
because I have had it there for
more than 10 days. Is it
possible to ask you to change my
e-mail address (name removed in
respect of client's privacy) to
(ditto) I am having nothing but
trouble with XXXmail and I have
now lost everything I have
entered on this program. I am
very pleased to say I am losing
2 pounds a week and want the
exact program back and I can't
trust XXXmail. Also I am still
waiting for a pal to compare
notes with...
CV
Thank you very much for your
clear & quick reply. One of the
reasons that I picked your
particular plan was because I
wanted someone "in the know" who
could answer questions if I had
them & you certainly have. I
really appreciate it.
C.D.
 Carolyn,
I really want to thank you for
all your help. I have lost over
69 pounds so far, over a seven
month period. I have also lost
over 7 inches from my waist. I
cannot begin to tell you how
wonderful I feel since these
changes. I've tried many other
diets but none has even come
close to the success I've had
over the past seven months from
following your recommendations
and from what I've learned using
the Personal Diet. I would love
to thank you in person but
realize how many others you have
had that have expressed similar
request after they have
succeeded on your diets. I
really feel like I'm on my way
now and just thought others
should know how wonderful you
and your program are." "I have
gotten truly expert advice from
the Personal Dietitian staff
(esp. Carolyn) as well as quick
responses to all my questions. I
had no idea just how much
difference a diet professional
could make and have been truly
satisfied with the whole
program- from the cost and value
of the program, to the support,
and my outcome I couldn't have
asked for more than I've
received for my money. While I
no longer need to continue my
membership program I know I can
always rely on my Personal Diet,
and I'll assure you the
membership program (including
Carolyn's diet) are what's
called for. I really owe you and
all the Personal Dietitian Staff
my sincerest thanks.
Thanks so much,
L.H.
Hello, Please help, as I've lost
my login information and would
like to review my diet again. My
email address is (name removed
in respect of client's
privacy)and my name is JF. I
lost about 10 pounds at first
but I'm on a plateau. I'm hoping
that if I try to stick to the
diet better I will start to lose
extra poundage.
Thanks!!
J.F
I thank you for the help that
you've provided these last four
months. I've lost a total of 35
pounds... I'm not where I want
to be yet, but I feel like I'm
really on my way! I'll keep
using the plan you sent me and
my dr. will make any necessary
adjustments if and when I need
them.
- J.P.
Later J.P. wrote:
So, yes, I'm sure the exercise
helped, but I know the eating
plan was the big difference. I
was just NEVER hungry! I always
tried to save a fruit or yogurt
for mid-morning and
mid-afternoon. Spreading out
some of the exchanges instead of
just eating three meals a day
was great. With your plan, I
knew just what I could do to
have a healthier diet and
lifestyle.
Thanks again,
J.P.
I've been trying to lose the
same 20 pounds for the last ten
years. I know quite a bit about
nutrition and knew what I needed
to do, but life kept getting in
the way of my efforts. I ate
pretty well, but didn't have
much control over my portions
because I eat out a lot. What my
Personal Diet Plan did for me
was give me the focus and
structure I lacked to make it
happen. I didn't realize it
would be so easy once I got
started! I'm already half way to
my goal and it's been very
motivating. It gave me control
over portions and I didn't even
have to change my habits all
that much. I really like the
flexibility, I knew I needed a
plan where I could make my own
choices and not have to go crazy
trying to stick to one of those
regimented meal plans. Thanks
for giving me a plan I could
stick with!
J.K.
Thanks for taking care of the
problem so QUICKLY! I find the
information you send extremely
valuable (and interesting) and I
will very likely continue my
subscription. (My biggest
problem is controlling the
portions and eating at night.
From you, I am learning WHAT to
eat. Now I need to learn when
NOT to eat.)
G.F.
Set me up for the minimum 3
months. I went from 238 to 185.
The 4 miles a day didn't hurt,
but nutritional information was
great.
Regards,
D. J.
Hi,
I've been receiving your
messages, but didn't feel like I
needed additional support. I
think I'm doing okay, just need
to stick to the guidelines and
follow the advice/tips that are
provided in the weekly focus. I
misplaced my tracker sheets
while we were on vacation, but
was able to follow the plan, so
I feel good about that. I even
lost weight while on
vacation.... now I need to get
more exercise. Can you give me
more hours in a day to do
everything I need to
accomplish??? Thanks for the
help and offers of support. I
will use them if/when I feel the
need.
J.D.
Hello, The diet plan is working
extremely well for me. As a new
mom, I really wanted to loose
those extra pounds, but safely
since I am breastfeeding. I
started on Jan. 1and have lost
12 pounds (written 2 months
after she started) , and can now
fit into most of my clothes
again! My son is now 3 months
old and keeping me very busy.
The thing that helped me most is
what to eat and the portions. I
now make sure I get enough
fruits and veggies a day, which
I think has helped me loose the
weight. I really appreciate the
plan you made. I plan on
sticking to it....I guess once I
reach my desired goal I can
maintain by increasing the
bread, fat area, correct?
-Lisa P
Thanks again. I really
appreciate the time and effort
put into my plan. Wow! Such
great help, and you answer so
quickly. I had another plan that
was so rote it didn't take into
account a lot of things that I
considered important. And I
didn't have options like on this
one, which I need because when I
eat out it is usually on the
spur of the moment. Being
Realtors, my husband and I never
know whether we will be home in
time to cook. I had a problem
with almost every meal on the
other plan. I have started an
exercise program encouraged by
my doctor ( I will be walking or
swimming for 45 minutes at least
5 days a week). I'm now on my
way and feeling enthusiastic.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
D.H.
P.S. This eating program is
wonderful. I've completely
changed my eating habits in only
2 weeks and I don't even crave
some of the unhealthy foods that
I used to!
K.R.
Hi, I would like to cancel my
account. I have reached the
desired weight I have wanted to
reach for a long time. I can
also say that my eating habits
have changed considerably. I
have actually recommended this
site to all my friends and
family and they are willing to
give a try.
Thank you so much!
M.B.
Hello,
I am unable to keep the monthly
payments at this time, so I
unfortunately need to cancel. I
am very happy with all the
information I received from your
site, the meal plans, etc. and
they are and will continue to be
very helpful to me for the rest
of my life. Thank you for your
support, expertise and
educational material which I
enjoyed and learned so much
from. I hope to come back at a
later time. Please feel free to
send me the cancellation
confirmation at this email
address or at (email removed to
respect client's privacy)
Thank you again,
A C.
Hi!
Thank you for your suggestions.
I have lost 14 lbs, so far.
Please cancel my subscription,
as I do not need it any further.
Thanks!!
C. C.
Dear Dietitian:
I started your program on March
2 2004, and lost 6lbs the first
week, which was a very big
surprise. I am on my second week
and very encouraged. I realize I
will not continue to lose at
this rate, but I have stepped up
the exercise to lose a little
quicker than the 1 1/2 per wk
for the calorie intake. I find
the diet contains enough food
that I can stick with it. I am
looking forward to trying some
of your great looking recipes. I
am writing to let you know my
new e-mail address, also I am
not receiving the weekly focus.
Thank You,
K.M.
Carolyn, I was thrilled to come
home and find my diet! Wow! Its
incredible!! Looks like you did
an excellent job. I have already
recommended the site to my dad
and sister. Thank you for all
your hard work on it. I have one
teeny question....I am an
admitted chocolate
addict...peanut m&ms, regular
m&ms, kisses basically. How
would I count a regular (is
there such a thing) size serving
of those? They are a daily
happening that I will one day
give up. I just want to say you
have a wonderful site and I am
truly impressed!
J. M.
I'd like to cancel ongoing
support at this time. I feel
that I have my diet well in hand
and am exercising regularly.
Personal Dietician is a very
good plan and I recommend it
whenever the opportunity arises.
Thank you for everything!
C. W.
Hi. I just wanted to give you my
new e-mail address so I don't
miss my weekly focus. It's:
(email removed for member's
privacy) Thanks for the help!
It's working, I have lost 15
pounds!
Thanks again,
S.O.
I received my personal diet and
was very happy with all of the
information. I really did not
expect that detailed of a plan,
and was quite impressed.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Beverly S
... I have started in February
and thanks to you and YMCA I've
lost 25 pounds. I'm still
working hard , exercising and
trying to eat healthy food. Now
I know that it will be very easy
for me to work together with my
body ...
M.G.
I think your website is
fantastic! I am so thrilled
about finally getting the sort
of individual attention in
regards to my weight problem,
that I have been looking for for
6 years! Getting to a weekly
meeting is almost impossible for
me and so being able to turn on
my computer when my kids are all
in bed at night, and getting the
sort of information I want is
wonderful!
J.W.
Hi:
Thanks for your site. It is
truly wonderful. My cholesterol
is up to 244 and I've got to get
it lower. I have a re-check in 7
weeks. They've also started a
walking / running club at my
school where I teach. I'm going
out there twice a week with the
kids! I can usually do a mile
each time. I really think this
plan is 'do-able'. Hard to find
meal plans like that.
Thanks again
- B.K.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you,
Carolyn I just know this is
going to work for me thank you
L.M.
Hi Craig,
I took the test that scores you
in weight-loss related areas,
and I wanted some advice. I have
met with a dietician many times
in order to get me to lose some
weight and lower cholesterol and
trigs. I am very happy so far
with A Personal Dietician, it is
I'd say, the same as what the
dietician said but laid out for
me to see, rather than me
hearing it all in the Dr's
office and going home with mind
reeling. However, I know the
major problem with me is having
faith, and sticking with it. I
have tried so many different
diets and the weight doesn't
come off. I am not even a yo-yo
dieter, I tend to always stay
the same. So, I have little
faith the weight will come off,
and so the problem of not
sticking with it arises. Can you
give me some help with this? I
am glad there are so many
resources here, it's very hard
to have a half hour even with
the best dietician and then not
have any help until you return
for the next visit! Thanks for
your help.
B.M
"A Critical Step in Any
Successful Diet is to Identify
Your Diet Challenges First"
- Carolyn Classick-Kohn,MS,RD,
PersonalDiets chief dietitian
and cofounder
An Expert's
Diet & the Expert Help you need
makes the difference!
Good morning,
I wanted to thank you for this
plan, I have finally found a way
of eating that I can stick with
that's healthy. I am almost to
my desired weight and I was
wondering if you could send me
the maintenance eating plan for
a weight of 150 pounds.
S.B.
Hi. I wanted to let you know
that I am losing weight easier
than ever before on my new
eating plan. I have lost 16
pounds without any feelings of
hunger.
J.P.
This is great! Where did you
come from? (When my daughter was
a little girl, my dad would ask
her that, and she would always
answer- Heaven.) So far (just
printed everything out, quite
successfully -- I was holding my
breath) this looks fantastic.
Comes at just the right moment
in my life, too. Thanks. I'll
study everything carefully and
start getting organized today.
Peggy M
Again, thanks for all your
attention to me and my problems.
I have lost 15 pounds, so that
is progress. I have a personal
trainer, so don't worry about
me, I'm doing okay. I have
gotten a LOT of help from
reading the Personal Dietitian
information.
-PM
I have been very pleased with A-PersonalDietitian.
I lost 12 pounds within the
first couple of months and have
had no trouble keeping it off.
This is the first diet that I
have ever tried that actually
works and that allows me to be
in complete control of my
weight. I like the flexible and
personalized nature of the diet
and the fact that the diet
provides me with the knowledge
to understand what types of food
I should eat and why. In the
end, it has turned out not to be
just about losing weight, but
about being healthy and feeling
good.
Thank you.
-NK
Hi! I've been using my diet plan
for about 7 weeks now and have
lost about 13 pounds! I'm so
excited! It's a good, healthy
plan for me and I feel I can
keep working it. One question -
how do I know when I'll have to
have a new food plan developed?
In other words, will I stop
losing weight on this plan at
some point? I only weigh myself
once every few weeks because I
need to go the doctor's office
to do so as my scale doesn't go
up to my weight. Thanks for your
help and a great plan!
AR
Dear Carolyn
I've lost 10 lbs. Your
recommendations and guidelines
were very easy to follow!
However, I don't find many
frozen entrees with food
exchanges. Typically, I only
find weight watchers point
system. Do you have a system
that converts their point
systems to your food exchange?
(YES-we do!)
Overall, I can't believe that it
has been so easy!. I remember
feeling discouraged (impatience)
once or twice.
However, I have the following
questions!
1) How long after losing weight
is my weight stabilized?
2) Should I try to lose an
additional five lbs (I'm not
planning on returning to my old
eating patterns, but I want to
be on the safe side) or go on a
maintenance diet? If you
recommend a maintenance diet,
please provide one.
3) Please explain why I can eat
more on a maintenance diet and
still maintain my weight.
4) In my eating recommendations,
you indicated that my diet was
compared to a diet that is
25-30% fat, 18-20% protein, and
50% carbohydrate. (How did my
previous diet rate in these
areas?)
5) Additionally, from reading
your assessment of my prior
diet, it is really hard to tell
where I was having the most
difficulties. Was it in the
carbohydrate area? Or was it
portion control in general? (I
don't want to repeat the same
mistakes)
6) I believe I have one more
month on this plan. Can I try
transfer my month to my husband?
He's very impressed with my
success!
7) In general, I feel that the
American diet sucks! As
consumers, what can we do to
encourage the food industry to
prepare more health foods.
Health conscious people have to
work so hard!
RS
Just want to let you know that
I've been very successful on
this diet plan. I think I've
finally found the one that works
for me!
DB
Hi, my name is (name removed for
member privacy) and I've been a
member of your weekly focus
program since 10/26/02. I've
been following your
plan/guidelines for about 30
weeks now, and am very happy to
report that I've lost 38 pounds!
I really enjoy your weekly
e-mail newsletters, but I'm
missing about "six" e-mails...
Thanks you thank you so much! I
never thought a diet would have
such an impact. I have lost 2
inches around my waistline, my
pants (once very tight- to the
point that they hurt my back)
now fit loose and fit very
comfortably around my waist.
Thanks to your diet and program
I look and feel great. I haven't
been this healthy and light
since I was in my 20's - really.
After we had our child I just
stopped exercising, started
snacking and eating more and
somehow my weight just got away
from me. The diet and meal plan
have been very flexible and the
meal plan has been so convenient
enough that I have been able to
tailor it into something I truly
could live with - as you say.
The diet really made the
difference for me and I really
appreciated the weekly support
and emails you've sent. To be
honest I was worried about your
program at first. I had
previously paid to the nose at
ediets.com as well as joining
some other free online diets.
Having joined these other
programs I almost didn't join
yours but because I saw that my
diet would be designed by an
individual I thought I'd give it
myself one last chance. I'm sure
glad I did!
I only have 3 pounds to go now
to obtain my goal. This has been
so much easier than any diet
I've ever done. It's always
difficult to diet but thanks to
your personal considerations and
assistance it has made all the
difference for me. I look
forward to receiving the free
maintenance diet. Do I get that
through you or can I just sign
up in the members center?
Thank you for all your help. I
look forward to getting my
maintenance diet and getting my
increased calorie level- just
kidding!
KC
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