The Birchall Diet Forum http://www.birchalldiet.com/ This is an XML content feed of; The Birchall Diet Forum : Last 10 Posts Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:23:34 +0000 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:25:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.54 30 www.birchalldiet.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp The Birchall Diet Forum http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_images/banner.png http://www.birchalldiet.com/ Newbies : working for me so far.. http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=33&PID=73#73 Author: The Author
Subject: working for me so far..
Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 3:25pm

Hi,
 
Firstly, thank you for buying the book and secondly thank you for taking the time to post your comments.
 
Your point is very valid, I could not agree more,  but I did all that I could to try to make it clear that you never need to starve yourself and I also pointed out that if people look at what they weigh and then look at how much they want to lose, then they should  be able to see that they do not need to radically change much at all.
 
I too worry that some people may take ANY diet too far and that is why I recommend the regular weighings, so that people can monitor their progress closely and act before it becomes a problem.
 
I do feel that the body will soon make you feel so uncomfortable that the starvation sensation starts to prevent you from going too far.
 
Starving is VERY BAD, it robs your body of essential energy and can make you very ill very quickly. I do have a link  on the diet web site to specialists who can help if people feel that they may be suffering from anorexia or bullimia etc.
 
The one fear I have with producing a successful diet that works is people overdoing it, it almost stopped me from publishing in the first place, but I thyen thought of all of the people who want to be healthier and lose weight for health reasons and so, on balance, I felt that the diet would have an overall positive effect. I do feel that if you "listen" to the signals that the body produces, you won't go too far wrong, starvation is a VERY unpleasant signal and you cannot keep it up for  long.
 
I can see quite clearly that you are not being critical but expressing a very real concern and I thank you for that.  Your constructive comments are most welcome and will hopefully add more weight to the warning to not starve.
 
I am so pleased that it is working for you, after a couple of weeks you should start to feel as if you are fully in control of your weight loss.
 
I hope that you (and your sister) manage to improve your health and feel good about yourselves.
 
Thank you very much indeed.
 
Please do keep us informed of your progress.
 
 
 
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:25:32 +0000 http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=33&PID=73#73 Newbies : working for me so far.. http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=33&PID=72#72 Author: nicharper
Subject: working for me so far..
Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 12:59pm

Hi, I bought the book 3 days ago and read it in one sitting. I started the diet straight away and I have already lost 2 pounds. I think the diet is good although I worry that someone may take the 'going hungry for a short while' a bit too far when they start to get results. I know you say in the book never starve yourself but I just worry someone might. I like the diet and I am not being critical, it was just a thought I had when reading the book.

I am getting results so I am going to recommend the book to my sister. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:59:44 +0000 http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=33&PID=72#72 Newbies : BMI http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=31&PID=64#64 Author: The Author
Subject: BMI
Posted: 31 Jan 2010 at 6:00pm

Hi,
 
Firstly, thank you for buying the book, I am sure that you will find it interesting and it should change the way you think about food etc.
 
There is a link to the BMI chart on our web site "links" page (www.TheBirchallDiet.com) but here is the direct link to the BMI chart.
 
http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyweightcalculator.aspx?Tag=Calculators?WT.srch=1
 
I would suggest that you aim to be in the high part of "normal" and no less. I personally find that just fractionally above normal suits me best.
 
If you are planning to have a baby then you must put your health first. Losing some weight will obviously help, but please try to make this a slow and careful process. Your baby will need you to have plenty of energy and for your body to be strong.
 
A severe diet can leave you short on valuable energy.
 
Whatever happens, your doctor knows what is best for you and your baby, so please listen to your doctor and remember - HEALTH FIRST - BODY SHAPE second!
 
Sorry to make that sound a bit like a lecture, but it is so important.
 
At least on this diet you will be eating normal foods (I hope) and not diet foods that are artificially produced to "trick" your body into thinking that it has something wholesome to digest.
 
I have found that people who are following my diet become a LOT healthier because they are now listening to their body (and it really DOES know best).
 
I wish you the very best of luck with your health and your baby (you won't need luck with the diet, it WILL work if you follow it reasonably closely.)
 
I am always here to help if you are unsure of anything.
 
Please keep us informed of your progress (with both things!) and let me know what you think of the diet when you have read the book fully and started to try it out.
 
Thank you


Edited by The Author - 31 Jan 2010 at 7:12pm]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:00:26 +0000 http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=31&PID=64#64 Newbies : BMI http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=31&PID=63#63 Author: Marielvira
Subject: BMI
Posted: 31 Jan 2010 at 5:44pm

Hello, I am in the beginning of the book. I am 34 years old, 185 pounds and 5'9'' tall. I have gained 30 punds in the last 10 years and it has been very hard for me to get rid of the extra pounds. I am planning to get pregnant but I know I must loose all the weight I havI would like to know wheree gained.

I am starting this week the diet and reading the book at the same time.
I have a question..
 
Where  can I find the BMI chart??
 
Thanks Star
 
 
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Subject: The Diet Show 2010 - London
Posted: 23 Dec 2009 at 9:59pm

Hi,
 
It has just been confirmed that I have been given two slots in the lecture theatre to tell everyone about The Birchall Diet.
 
One slot at 4pm on the Saturday (Lecture Area 2)
and one slot on the Sunday at 10:30 (Lecture area 1)
 
I hope that some of you may be able to attend.
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Subject: newbie
Posted: 13 Dec 2009 at 11:10am

Hi Stella,
 
Firstly, thank you for buying the book and thank you for taking the time to post on here.
 
I am SURE that you will find it nothing like anything else that you have read on the subject of dieting.
 
It will definitely make you think differently about food and you should find it helps even just by reading it !
 
I will do all I can to help, so please post as many questions and comments as you like.
 
You may find that it will help if you post details of what you want to achieve and then you can post as and when you progress. This helps you keep focus and it is another reason to stick with it. But that is entirely up to you.
 
Once again, thanks
 
 
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Subject: newbie
Posted: 12 Dec 2009 at 7:58pm

Hi I bought the book as I wanted to try something new. I have failed at so many diets I wanted something that wasn't like anything else. So here goes.......]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:58:31 +0000 http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=30&PID=58#58 Newbies : I've been using the diet book! http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=29&PID=57#57 Author: The Author
Subject: I've been using the diet book!
Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 8:24am

Hi,
 
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
 
It ssems like you have summed it up in a nutshell.
(Although I hope that your "favourite junk food" is balanced by healthy foods as well?)
 
Please do keep us informed as to how it is going, not only will that help othe dieters but it will also help you to keep up the success.
 
Thank you Thumbs Up
 
 
 
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Subject: I've been using the diet book!
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 11:10pm

I've been using parts of the Birchall Diet, so thought I'd register on here.

What an interesting approach to dieting, very intuitive, very easy, and I've been able to eat my favourite junk and lose weight - what a result!
Hats off to you Mr Birchall, finally common sense has prevailed!!!!Clap
I fully recommend anyone reads this book..........
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:10:10 +0000 http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=29&PID=56#56 The Birchall Diet : The Diet Show 2010 - London http://www.birchalldiet.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=27&PID=54#54 Author: The Author
Subject: The Diet Show 2010 - London
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 at 4:07pm

Hi,
 
We will be at the Diet Show 2010 at Olympia (London) on 23rd and 24th January.
 
Please come and visit us at Stand 1.
 
It is a very useful show with lots of interesting exhibitors.
 
I will be presenting "The Birchall Diet" in the lecture theatre, see the program for more details (nearer to the event).
 
It would be great to see any other "Birchall Dieters" !!!
Hayley will be on the stand too - she has lost 52lbs on the diet and is looking (and feeling) fantastic !!!!
 
So please come and say hello or grill me with your tricky questions!!
 
Have fun
 
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