The 50 Million Pound Blog

I now am 50 million pound challenger. This means i have to challenge myself to do better than the first time.for me this is a big deal because I am 39 with High Blood Pressure,I am also on Dialysis

The fact that you're still trying on your own shows great determination. I admire that, because I know how hard it is to do this alone.

I'm a 38y/o female trying to loose 30pounds but I often get short of breath because of a history of asthma, not severe but can come and go. How can I shed the pounds without going to the hospital for a asthma attack.

I'm a woman who just started the 50 million pound challenge. I would like to communicate with participants in the Cleveland

I'm a woman in the DC area and I've just started the 50 million pound challenge. I'm looking for a team and I'd like to communicate with participants in my area (metro DC). Can you contact me Lillian? How do we contact each other through this bulletin board? Can someone post an answer/procedure on making contact? Tx.

Lizzie
Temple Hills, MD 20748

Hi everyone, I am Cindy, I am 47 and live in Upstate NY. Wow, what a great site this is. I have read just a few of the recent entries and it was like I was writing it myself. I have a big wake up call, and if it wasn't for a small fender bender(unfortunely with my bus, I drive a school bus, no one hurt)I thought I was fine. What a surprise I was in for. It is normal when an accident happens, even though no one was hurt, that all on the bus go and get checked out by the EMS. Of coarse my blood pressure was up, I just had an accident. But it just wouldn't go down, hence, can't work with it at 150/100, until my own doctor gives the ok, which she didn't. The biggest wake up call was when she said you have high blood pressure, Type 2 dietbeties, and high cholesterol, and not going back to work till you see a cardiologist, wham right in the face, hit hard. I have always had a weight problem, right from my early teens. I like my food for sure, but now its killing me and I can't let that happen. I am a new step grandma, so new April 1st. I want to see this little guy grow up and know me, but at the rate I am going now, I will be lucky to see his 1st birthday. I come from a "big boned" family, yeah with extra meat on all of us. I am only 7 years from the age that I lost my Dad. Whole family right from Grandparents, uncles, great uncle and Dad all had dietbeties and heart problems. So now is the 1st day of a healthier me. Anyone out there that wants to correspond with me, I am here. I have MySpace and gladly will take friend requests, www.myspace.com/wickeddriver

Hi! I am 30 yrs old. I have one child i am posting this comment because i need to loose at least 50 pounds or more. I want to lose weight because of my health reasons which is high blood pressure for which i take medication for twice a day. I also, have other health problems that i am not going to discuss. I walk 5 days a week when not raining. The last i weight i was 252 pounds. Dr. Ian, Please! help me to reach my goal to loose weight. I know i can do it Cause, I can do all things through CHRIST which strengthen me!!!!!! Thank you

Sabrina, Please don't get discouraged just because no one has contacted you. The fact that you're still trying on your own shows great determination. I admire that, because I know how hard it is to do this alone. Just keep doing what you're doing. You're not alone in this struggle.

I am about to give up on this link, when it comes to teams. I read all of the time it's better to have team members. But thus far since I've joined in Nov. I have entered 2 teams and not one team captain or anyone has contacted me. So I am still doing this on my own, and am getting frustrated. My motivation is slowly dwindling away.

I just want tot encourage all the weight watchers to NEVER GIVE UP and keep the faith that you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am 31yrs young and i have been between 180lbs-199lbs for the last seven years sometimes i want to cry when i look at myself i really want to join a group for the support im from michigan so if there are any groups out there please contact me.

My name is Thelma Lucas I am a senior citizen and want to lose 45 pounds. So far I have lost 20 pounds. I am following the suggested shopping list and meals. I am not eating after 7pm, this is my biggest problem. I fool around all day and have been settling down around 9-10pm to eat dinner. I am avoiding desserts and gave up desserts for Lent. That has really helped me kick the sweet habit. I have also started to exercise and I walk in the mall with my sister- in -law Sylvia and friend Gloria. I power walk for an hour ( about 5 miles) and I feel wonderful. I go for 5 days a week but no less than 3 in some cases. I am trying to lose weight because I want to be healthy and live a long life. I want to enjoy my grandchildren and great grands. This 50 million pound challenge is the greatest.

I'm 46 years old and last week I bumped into a old friend that I hadn't seen in years and she asked me if I was pregnant. My last pregnancy was almost 15 years ago. I don't want anyone to ask me that question again. I need support to stick with this plan. I'm determined to lose at least 50 pounds.

Greetings to everyone,
I have been on a mission since the end of Feb 09. So far I have lost roughly 20 lbs and I will continue go drop my weight in order to gain a healthier lifestyle. I am 33 yrs old and currently 353 pounds. As a child I was always active and extremely athletic. Once I graduated from high school I was no longer in all of those activities that kept me slim and trim and I started to pack on the weight. I come from a big family so dinner time was always like a buffet. Food was not to be wasted so you ate what was on your plate (every single crumb). Those same ideas about food stayed with me as an adult up until now.

Thanks to God I do not have high blood pressure or diabetes but my current physical situation certainly puts me at risk for that and much more. At this point I am trying to undo 16 years worth of damage. I go to the gym almost every day and now I eat very healthy. My family and my boyfriend's family is what keeps me motivated and I don't want to let them down.

I have always been a strong minded and confident person. In saying that, I am not doing this for self esteem reasons nor am I doing it so that I can fit into a size 5 pair of jeans. But instead, I am doing this so that I can have a better quality of life physically.

I live in Houston so if there are any teams who will have me, please contact me at kmfrank75@aol.com.

Best wishes each and every person who is a part of this challenge. I encourge you all to stay focused and I ask that you do the same for me.

WE CAN DO IT!!!
Kimmy

Hello I'm 41 and just found out how important it is to maintain a healty weight. Todays visit to a cardiologist was a loud wake up call he informed me my heart was getting thick and my pressure was high I could go to sleep and never wake up because my heart could just stop. I really need to loose 55lbs to get to a healty state. Maybe this challenge will provide the modivation and team support to get me through.

Renee

I am 55 years old and single. I have been having a hard time trying to lose weight. I do not have a job to even buy the kind of food and I really do not know just what I need to eat correctly to start to lose weight. It is hard trying to exercise along or trying someone to exercise with. I need HELP and I am at 255 pounds. I need to lose weight because of health reasons also. HELP ME DR. IAN!!!!!!!

I am in Charlotte, NC and looking for a team to join.

I would like to join a team if I can.

hello my name is sherry. im 30 years old. I have always been a big person. my mom died in 2006 and food became ever more my comfort, i need and want to lose weight. Im married and my husband is very skinny and we want to have babies. so if I sound like someone to have on your team i wont let u down,
sherry

Hey everyone, I joined the 50 million pound challenge 2/11/09 and to date I have loss 20 lbs. It hasn't been easy, but this site has been a great support. Working out at the Y five times a week and eating better, so far so good, 64 more lbs to go, its a done deal. Any active teams in Flint, MI?

My name is Joey CoCo Diaz aka Joey Karate, you might know me from my videos or me doing stand up comedy. Anyway, I'm 44 years old and I weighed 373 pounds. It was starting to effect me. I have been swimming and going to Kung Fu, and I wasn't losing the weight. I read a article about exercise wasn't enough in the battle against obesity.
I knew about Dr Ian from his show on VH1, and my friend RALPHIE MAY, said great things about him, so I read his book. I really enjoyed it, and understood what he saying, to prepare mentally.
In January, I joined Weight watchers, to keep me in check. I now weigh 344 lbs, and feel alot better. My goal weight is 299 pounds, and with the help of this site, and exercise and diet, I expect to reach my goals, and help others with theres. I'll be in touch, keep reading, eat that apple!!

Tomorrow I start The 4 Day Diet. I am a little fearful that I may not be successful. But I am determined to gain a healthy fit lifestyle. My goal is to initially lose 20 pounds. But my overall goal is 80 pounds. I don't know how long it will take me, but I will continue with this journey of mine as long as it takes. I know that their are others like me who struggle with weight and want to work at being healthy. I am starting a group in Warner Robins. Look us up, I would love for your to join.

I want to, really I need to loss 140lbs I weight 258lbs and I love food but I am over weight my granddaughter lives with me and she is becoming overweight. I need to be on a team to loss this weight and gain my health back.

I'am 43 year old and my weight is 260 \I HAVE HIGH BLOOD AND I TAKE MEDICATION FOR IT
I WOULD LIKE TO LOSE ABOUT 100 POUNDI KNOW IT WILL HELP ME TO BE ABLE TO CONTROL MY BLOOD PRESSURE ALSO TO TEACH MY CHILDREN BETTER EATING HABITS.I WOULD JOIN ME AHEALTH BUT THE PRICE OF THEM ARE SO HIGH

Hi I'm back on the 50 million challenge been gone for a while, but now I'm back for good. I'm 52yrs eat healthy and workout regimen 5dys a week. My goal is to loose 25 pounds. I've started 2/16 at 188lbs now I'm 183lbs and moving on my height is 5ft 6in. I live in Connecticut(Hartford) area I welcome the challenge. I'm committed and determined watch me drop it like it hot(pounds wise)!! See ya at the finish line.........

Hi,
I bought Dr. Ian's book and have begun to face the challenge. I've lost 10 lbs. and have moved to a smaller size dress! Many of my nieces are joining my team here in Baltimore. I'm getting some of my christian friends to join. Thanks Dr. Ian for beggining this challenge.

Hi, my name is Melisa from Lakeland Florida. I am 30 years old, I am looking for group to join in. I am 5/7 and I want to loose 30lbs.

Hi I am 50 years old and I HAVE BEEN A VEGATERAN for the last 8 mouth I lost about 20 pounds.Bbut now am at a stand still. I NEED TO LOSE 20 MORE POUNDS. I am In Waynesbor, PA. and would like some of the people in my town to join my team. But if any one out there wont's to join fill free. I try to be green when ever I can. The world needs our help with that.So good luck to all out in your quest to loseing the pounds....

iam looking for ateam here in baltimore md, hit me back on my e- mail thank you

I am looking for a group in the suburbs of Memphis, Tn.

I am a 58 year old and am having alot of problems with weight loss. I gained most of this weight since moving to Kansas City 13 years ago. I need to belong to a team as I work full time and go to school full time and fast food is my best friend. If there is a team in Kansas City, Mo. contact me by email so I can have the inspiration needed to loose about 75lbs.

Hello everyone, I'm 43 year old black male who was just dx. with having diabetes on my birthday last week.I have been on the challenge for about a year and I have lost 41 lbs. As of now I'm weighting 200 pound and I'm 5'6. I just finish reading the four day diet and I plan to start it on Sunday.So i need all the help and suport to lose at least another 25 pounds in the Daytona Bch. area.

Much love
La Von

Hi Dr. Ian and fellow lifestyle changers-
Hooray for the 50 million pound challenge! I joined the 50 million pound challenge and started the food plan from the web site on Jan. 5th and went through it twice. Then I purchased Dr. Ian's book, "The 4 Day Diet" and decided to go for it all the way. I am ready. I love the team concept and we have some phenomenal women on my team (Women of Substance--check it out if you're interested!)

I am a 51 year old woman who has been quite heavy since my early 30s. As each year has passed I would gain a bit more until finally I had ballooned up to 370 lbs! WHOA! Oh I tried various diets here and there....but always seemed to get to a plateau after 25-50 lbs lost and would just stop...I'm not sure why.

To date I have lost 28 lbs in just under 11 weeks. Holy cow! I am a happy camper and I feel so good. I have lots and lots to go, but with this plan I can do it. I rarely feel hungry. It's doable, you just have to be ready to do it! I've also incorporated 30-45 min of exercise into my life 4-6 times a week. Of course that helps lots.

Thank you Dr. Ian for making your plan so available and creating the 50 million pound challenge. I'm very grateful!

Keep on Keeping on Challengers! We can do this!
-Peg :)

Hello, I am over weight and have tried all kinds of diet programs, well as of March 3,2009 that stops. I now am 50 million pound challenger. This means i have to challenge myself to do better than the first time.for me this is a big deal because i am 39 with High Blood Pressure,I am also on Dialysis. So lossing the weight will decrease my blood pressure,I've changed my eating habits, I try to follow Dr.Ian's Meal Plan but i get hungry an hour after eating such small portions,But i have to and i will stick to it. I have two beautiful kids that want to give me a Kidney and i refuse to let them because i will turn my situation around. This is an emotional journey for me. Because of denial i refuse to admit how big i've gotten,until one day i saw a picture of myself and had to face reality I've gained so much weight and now i am determined to take it off.I don't ahve help at home because my kids are away in School so I've turned to Dr.Ian .I hope this will be the last program i try. Ready to lose 200Lbs and I WILL.

Hi everyone. I am 35 yrs old, a wife and mother of 5. My goal is to lose a LOT of weight and to firm up and live a healthier life. I don't intend to diet. I intend to do a lifestyle change. When my husband and I were younger, we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. Unfortunatly, that does not apply now :( I am 5'4 and 219lbs and want to get down to 160lbs. I currently do 30 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of weight lifting, which has always been my favorite exercise. My husband is 6'1 and 248lbs. He has high blood pressure, so healthy eating is a must for him! I have lost 11 pounds in 2 wks and he has lost 8. We are in South Carolina and anyone wanting to join our group is more than welcome!

Hi everyone. Dr. Ian Smith I'm 52years young weight 222 lbs also have diabetes and I have a daughter with special needs weights 325lbs who will be 30years old in May. Every time we try to do a diet or should I say change our eating habits it will work for a couple of days then I find out that she is cheating at her job. I get upset and stop because I fell like I;m defeating the purpose please HELP ME or suggest something that we both can benefit from. Yes I do have a membership at a gym but she just wants to be a social butterfly. So I stop going. Oh did I tell you I'm still paying for the gym every much it's like I'm throwing my money away. In need of some good advice.

June

Hi, I completed the 30 days and lost 17 pounds! I feel great and my clothes are loose on me. I have given several people at work the challenge information. What I wondered is can I continue for another 30 days on this challenge? My daughter wants to take the challenge and I thought I would do it with her. I need to loose 86 pounds and I hope this is a good idea to start up the challenge again. I want to keep moving forward!! Any comments would be great!!

I am 54 years young and I am so tired of my concious beating me up I am convinced I am ready when I came up you had to eat everything on your plate and I did and never stopped what kept me sick for a long time is I always heard I carried it well , well now it's carrying me so now is the time. ps there has to be someone in pittsburgh who needs a team member because it is cold in the burgh and I know there has to be someone else here hybernating so haller at a sister so we can get dug in at
visionsp9@aol.com so we can be fine this summer
peace

Anyone looking to join our team in Louisiana is welcomed. Just look for Guillory70535, so for we have 9 members and based in Baton Rouge or Eunice. We do get together to exercise as a group and we are determined to gain a healthy lifestyle. My name is Delaina and I will be leading this team in the right direction to shed all of those unwanted pounds. I have lost a total of 40 pounds before joining this site and I have 60 more pounds to go before reaching my ideal weight. So if you want real results and in the Louisiana area feel free to contact us.

Hi everyone: I read each comment and we all basically have goals and determination. And it's good to be able to reach out to others for help, advice, support, and encouragement. I know I need to stop eating all the red meats, pork, chips, candy bars, etc. I'm so bad that for breakfast I'll eat spare ribs, mac & cheese, and greens that was left over from dinner. I grew up learning to cook with fatty substances and food that are rich in flavor...shame, shame, shame. However, I'm learning now that season-all can be subsituted for herbs, cut out everything that is white (i.e bread, salt, flour, sugar) and eat healthier and in moderation. I am 5 ft. and 3 in. tall, weighing in at 200lbs and my goal is to lose at least 50lbs and to exercise. Now this is where the problems start, exercising. Who has the time...So having a support group will inspire me to do what is necessary. Good luck to everyone and as the Bible says, "we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us."

I am a 35 year old woman in the Los Angeles area. I had been sruggling with my weight for the last year. I went from weighing 145lbs in August 2007 to a whopping 182lbs right after the holidays in 2008. I was fed up and unhappy with my weight! A friend at work gave me a copy of your "FAT SMASH DIET". I started the program on Janurary 5, 2009 and as of today, I have lost 21 lbs!! I am still continuing to lose at a rate of 1-2 pounds a week. I feel great!! I am working out 5-6 days a week and I'm full of energy and actually look forward to my workouts. I am also glad to say that the "FAT SMASH DIET" is wonderful and it works. I am 5'3 and my goal is 140 lbs by the end of April. 19 lbs to go!

Thanks so much Dr. Ian, you are a great inspiration and you make losing weight fun!!

Hi Everyone!
I posted on Feb 2nd, after I'd lost 9 lbs in 8 days. Well, I finished the 28 Days of Dr. Ian's 4-Day Diet. I re-started it on Monday (on Day 4 now) and I am pleased to say that I have officially lost 20 lbs in 32 days. My mom is on the 'plan' with me, but mostly we just use each other for support. I plan my meals ahead of time, and it's pretty easy to stick to. If anyone needs any support or has any questions, I'd be happy to offer my suggestions. The plan is so exciting, since I've seen such quick results. It DOES involve going to the gym almost every day (throw some Britney Spears on the ipod, and jump on the elliptical!), but when you start seeing results it gets easier to do!
Good luck to everyone.
-Steph

Iam a 50 year old female and I need desperately to lose 15lbs. I love to eat I have started back walking but it does not seem to be working like it did in the past maybe my metabolism is now to slow. I don't eat a lot just the wrong things. I need a support team. I would like to join a team. I can not find the healthy snack list. Please help me. I am now single and need to tighten up.

Looking for a group to join in the Atlanta,GA.area. Shoot me an e-mail so we can get this team up and moving.

I have lots of weight to lose and have been trying on my own but it's not working. I think a team or group might help. Any suggestions???

iwant to complete something weight lose is very hard if you have been heavy all of your life .but ikeep trying i joined agym and try to eat better but its useless . ineed HELP renee. ineed BOOTCAMP. PLEASE HELP ME.NEEDY IN BALTIMORE.

I am 26 years old for the last 2 years since I have had my son weight has been going up and down I actually lose weight and got smaller than I was before I had him. After losing my job and sitting home and eating bun buns I am more ready thenn every. Working out has never been a problem for me I love working out. But what I realized about working out with a partner is it can be good but at the same time partners are not RELIABLE you and them may not have the smae goals. So now I work out alone.

My motto is 09 and don't have time.

Well today I commit myself to being consistent with working out. I HATE working out alone especially when I get to the gym I see people that are more healthy, thin...
If there's anyone in Greensboro, NC that wants to workout, please let me know.

Hi Everybody,
I'm new to this. I just joined a few minutes ago and I'm nervous. I really don't understand how this works yet and I'm new to using the computer, so I'm alittle confusterated at this time. Willing to except all help and suggestions. FYI confusterated means confused and frustrated.

Hello All, I decided to come back to the challenge. I drifted off like I normally do but after a recent back surgery I know it is time to get serious about changing my lifestyle. I have decided that enough is enough. I look at my beautiful grand daughters and I have decided that I want to dance at their weddings. I want to give them the priviledge of having a grandmother around since their mothers did not have the priviledge of having their grandmothers at their weddings. It is time to break that cycle.

Hi. Im Darlene and I reside in the Brooklyn area. I'm looking for a group to join the challenge with. If anyone can help, please e-mail me at djackson@health.nyc.gov and LETS DO THIS!!!

I JUST STARTED A TEAM IN KATY TX CALLED "IT'S ABOUT CHANGE" I'M LOOKING FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO ENCOURAGING EACH OTHER, AND MAKING A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES. MY SON LOST 50 POUNDS IN ABOUT 4-6 MONTHS AND COMPLETELY CHANGED HIS BODY, HIS SUCCESS MADE ME REALIZED IT CAN BE DONE BUT ONLY IF YOU MAKE THE DECISION, IT HAS TO COME FROM INSIDE. SO LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER IN KATY TX AND MAKE OURSELVES HAPPIER... HEALTHIER... AND PROUD!!!

Hi all. I am new as of today, but am commited to getting healthy at 50. We all face daily challenges, each person has a different story. The only way to keep the weight off permanetly is healthy eating habits and exercise. I am adopting this as a new way of life. I do not want the handfulls of drugs to control my every day living. I have joined a gym, and commit at least 1-1/2 hours three times a week to this. The best way to stick to a meal plan is to prepare the meals in containers that you can freeze, so that they are always at the ready. The old saying and apple a day is true, and they are a filling snack. I am ready for a healthier living and will be glad to help anyone stay motivated to do the same.

I'm in the Chicago area. March is Womens History Month. So come on yall lets get this party started. Chicago represented by sending the 1st African-American president to the White House so come on ladies lets represent and join forces to win this contest as well as get our sexy back.

Hi everyone,
I am 47 y/o. I live in NYC and walk alot which has helped me maintain my weight. I have 5 children and have managed to stay around 135lbs. However, I lost control around Nov and have started coming to my senses now that I am inching towards 150lbs. My clothes do not fit and for me I am uncomfortable with my lack of self-control.
So, my goal is to lose 20-25 lbs and to keep my weight between 125-135lbs which is good for my 5'4" medium frame. Some might not think I have a weight problem. Maybe in your eyes I do not, however, I have an "eating problem. It's not about the numbers. It's about being healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself.

The other thing I'd like to mention...some of you are on plateaus, others are wondering what to eat or not eat. I'd like to suggest that you elinimate diet from your vocabulary and get on a "live-it." Just find a program that is comfortable for you and stick with it for life. I have not yet purchased the 4-day plan yet but it sounds like something I could live with for its simplicity and flexibility (from what I saw on the "View" although Barbara W. seemed to bash his every comment.) I think you have to learn to plan when you are going to restrict certain foods from your body if its detrimental but sometimes allow yourself a break without going crazy. This has what has worked for me in the past. I would NEVER go over 140 lbs, but... this holiday season I did...

So, I would appreciate the support to help me acheive my goal of taking better care of myself and attaining optimum health by eating right and working out to increase my strength and endurance. Personal meetings in NYC, phone calls or emails all work well for me. I'm going to focus on only 10lbs at a time-less stress. So, holla back if you'd like. Peace & blessings everyone, Judi ... my email is msbronson2001@yahoo.com

Hi my name is Denise I am on the road commuting so much it is hard for me to eat right and find support in my area. I am only home on weekends which is in Richmond, VA doing the week I stay with my brothers in the Stafford, VA area. I have tried but I need support I really want to lose some weight but I am so tied after commuting and the little free time I have makes it so hard. I have a lot of weight I need to lose but it so hard please help me.

I want to stop fighting this 'weight problem' which has been the bane of my whole life. I eat well, no junk or fast foods and I stopped eating anything 'white/refined' over thirty years ago. but no matter how many times I lose these same 50 lbs my body sets itself back. the longest I succeeded in keeping it off was 11 years. It gets tougher and tougher. What the food producers and manufacturers sneak into foods of every kind, and what we have stripped out of the natural foods by mistreating our earth is what I believe to be the main cause for many of us obese people. So let's not always feel like failures -

HI I'M DEBRA. I NEED TO LOSE A ABOUT 60 POUNDS TOTAL, BUT I HAVE FOCUS ON THE FIRST 10 FOR NOW. IT IS SO HARD. I LOVE BREADS AND MOUNTAIN DEWS. THE MD I GAVE UP FOR 3 WEEKS SO FAR SO GOOD BUT THE WEIGHT LOST IS VERY SLOW. I JOINED A HEALTH CLUB SO I COULD AT-LEAST GET ON THREADMILL 3X'S A WEEK. MY MAJOR PROBLEM IS I HAVE 5 BOYS I HAVE TO COOK FOR AND I TASTE WHILE COOKING. I'M SINGLE PARENT. I REALLY JUST NEED MY MEALS OUTLINED FOR ME DAILY FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS. IF I COULD LIST MY FAVORITES AND HAVE SOMEONE TAKE A LOOK , AND PLAN DAILY MEALS FOR 6 WEEKS I FEEL I COULD BEST CONTROL THE URGE . ANY SUGGESTION. THANKS YOU

I am looking for a group to join in Laurel, Maryland area. Please send me an invite with group information.

Hello everyone, especially you Indiana folks. I am a newbie as of today and ready to get started. Like many others, I have had multiple health issues "pop up" in my life these past couple of years and most of them are directly attributed to my weight gain (diabetes and high blood pressure being the main ones). I found it useful to get daily meal planning, calorie, fat and exercise information by joining another website that I had to PAY to be a member of to get this information. So I am looking forward to being able to access similar information right here on Dr. Ian's website, not have to come out of pocket AND have a "community" of support. Thanks Dr. Ian

ALSO, I see there are several teams in the Fort Wayne, IN area. I would like for one of the active teams to invite me to join them so I can participate in the upcoming contest. (I reside in the West end of town)

Hi .I am a 56 year old women .I have lost 27lb on 50 milliom lb weight lost program. and I am so thankful. hope to reach my goal God and me .by July25, 2009 ,thank to all my friend& family who support me.God bless.

Hello Dr. Ian,

I am the Grandmother of six very active grandchildren, four of whom live with me. Two very energetic boys and two very busy girls. Do to situations that happened in my life, a high stress level and the love of cup cakes, swiss rolls amd star crunch I LET MYSELF GO! AND I MEAN GO!!! But now its time to GET ALL MY SEXY BACK!!!

Hi everyone, I am a 38 year old female, married 20 years, with two teenage boys currently weighing 240. About two years ago I was finally diagnosed with hypothroidism (giving creadence to things that were wrong with me) Then about a year ago, I was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis of the knee. In spite of it all and being told that I have an 80 year old knee and that knee surgery was not an option but to lose weight. It was at that point that I decided that I had to take the weight off, I was at 298 at that point. I know in my mind that this weight didn't come on over night but I am having a horrible time right now taking it off. I have been on a plateau for about 2 1/2 months, and can't seem to break it. I ride a stationary bike 6 days a week - 10 miles a day, and have just recently started weight training. I am taking in about 1250 calories a day and can't seem to get out of this slump. I have lost a total of 5 sizes but the scale isn't moving, any suggestions? I am lost and discouraged with the scale not moving.

Today is great day, I'm well on my way to becoming the beautiful woman I once used to be. Today i weighed in at 171lbs and that for me is great!!!!!!!! Since starting the challenge I've lost a total of 17 lbs and I feel great! My goal is to lose another 35lbs and to be HOT this summer. I'm continuing the my journey one day at a time and setting realistic goals. The next goal that I plan to obtain is to be under 170lbs before March 1st. Thanks to the 50 Million Pound Challenge and my team Power House Inc. I know I can do it! Watch out world, Tracie's coming out!

Hi!
I am an Army Wife, and my husband has been in the Middleeast for a year! I had gone from eating a whole cake, the first month, and then signing up with Dr.Ian, and the Lemonade de-tox, I have lost 17pounds! Now, being a part of a bigger community is so exciting! I still believe in the lEMONADE DE-TOX for your first 10 pounds! Then to keep it off! Get Dr. Ian's book 4 day diet! Then stay busy, and keep your body moving! Do something, Walk in place, go up and down the stairs, and please stretch!

I have read the previous blogs and definitely believe this is where I need to be for support. I am a 27 yr old, 5'5, 295 lb frame. I am miserable. I have tried almost every diet out there, but just have not found the support to keep me motivated. I have been overweight all my life and feel that my biggest distraction is the fact that I cannot see myself any other way (sad, but true). I recently tuned into the Steve Harvey Morning Show and heard about the 4-day Diet Book and went to purchase it. I want to lose this weight not only for myself, but for my future family. I want to be confident, I want to be happy and I want to shop in the trendy stores. If anyone is still accepting team members for this upcoming challenge, please let me know because I am all in.

Thanks,
Tasha

Hey Dr Ian,

Thank You, this site is a great concept, i'm 51 years old with alot of weight to lose. I haven't been able to stick with deits in the past, althought i'm tried several times. I started three days ago and so far I have loss nine lbs. Yeah!!!!! I must keep it going, I'm working out and eating better. The real challange will be when the girl scout cookies arrive. If I get past that I'll be on my way. I'm going to do it, the healthy me is around the corner. Good luck everyone, lets do it.

I am very excited and full of hope to be starting this diet. It will be my new way of living.
My health is bad but alot of that has to do with my weight and my attitude of loosing weight alone. It just doesnt work for me so I am praying that this 50 million pound challenge is the answer for me.
I hope to be there for the group and together we can loose all those pounds that have held us down all these years.
Good luck to everyone -
Lavida

The topic of this blog is truly very familiar to me..."I'll do it tomorrow". I have lived by this motto concerning my weight for all of my adult years. I am now 35 years old (as of Jan.19) and am finding it extremely difficult to lose the almost 100 pounds I've packed on since college. I can truly say that I'm not quite sure when or how my weight got out of control. It seems as though one minute I was stressing to lose an extra ten pounds and the next minute it was almost 100! I have struggled with this issue for so long that at this point I am feeling somewhat hopeless. I joined this program on yesterday hoping that the support of others will motivate me to do what I already know I need to do. I have high blood pressure like most in this area. It is somewhat out of control right now and I know the prime suspect is my weight. When I think of the amount of weight I have to lose, I get so overwhelmed because I have started and stopped so many times. I really need some encouragement at this point.

I have lost 15lbs but need to loose another 15 lbs

Dr. Smith, I started the challege 16 days ago and I have already lost 11 pounds. I haved enjoyed trying foods I normally wouldn't eat. My comment is that I need to have more info. about the foods on the daily menus. One day I could have had a fruit smoothie but I wasn't sure how to make it for this diet. Do I get this information in your book or is there a section I missed? One day I could have a small piece of pizza but what kind? So, I have felt alittle lost. Any comments would be great. Thanks! P.S. I now officially love veggie burgers!!!

I,m looking for a group to join in the Louisiana area. I have found it very helpful joining this site. The meal plans are very easy to follow i actually eat the food on the menu.

P.S. me an invite with group information.

My husband and I weighed in on New Year's Day as part of a family weight loss challenge. We stareted the 30 day meal pan on Jan. 12th and so far my husband has lost 20 pounds and I have lost 10. Wednesday will be our 30th day and I can't wat tot see where we are on Thursday.

I am interested in knowing how many calories a day the 30 Day Meal plan is based on? I have started to plan our meals for "after Wednesday, but want to make sure I'm in the right calorie range"

I am a 38yr woman that has a problem with her weight since I had my son seven years ago. I am 5/4 and at 230 pounds. I recentaly started a challenge at my job the goal is who every looses the most weight in July wins. At first I was not going to do this because everytime I plan to start to loose some weight I feel I do not have any support and since I decided to try this new challenge for me my goal is to not only loose some weight but to live a most healthier life I know I can with the support of wonderful people like you.

I have just finished my 30th day of Dr, Ians diet and have lost 22lbs. I am still going to continue on this life saver for me. I have tried just about every diet and have spent hundreds on meal plans (that tasted terrible) and did not lose anything. And in December I even consulated a doctor about having the LAP BAND procedure done after finding out I would have to be on a diet for 6 months prior to this surgery (plus spending another $8000 to have it) I was watching the biggest loser and saw the commerical for the 50millionpound challange and said let's try it and see what happens. Well I am now happy with the results and do not think about getting the lap band. I have more energy now than I have had in the last 3 or 4 years and look forward to weighing myself every week to see the pounds come off.
THANK YOU DR. IAN YOU SAVED ME IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE SINCERELY KATHY ZAWADZKI

It would be great to have alternative meal plans for vegetarians and vegans.

Hey Dr. Ian,

I want to sincerely Thank you!
before my journey began , my weigh was 247. I am now 165 your book is such an inspiration to me..I love you for life. If anyone in the DC area needs encouragement please send me an email.. I would love to speak with you. I need a group to join for this contest..

I'm looking for a group in the New York area.

Hey Lakisha Williams,

Your support system is right here! I know it's not the same when you're fighting to resist oh, I don't know,.. pizza night or something, but hopefully you can always log in for a mental booster! Managing diabetes can be a challenge, oh trust me chile,mamma knows! :0)
But the improtant thing to remember is to take one ...single....day....at...a...time.

I still have a hard time because when I'm tired, the family will eat whatever I let them eat be it pizza, lousiana chicken, you name it. So I applied this for my more healthy way of eating now. Don't like what's in the fridge- eat it or starve!

When I'm tempted to dip back in my normal ways of dealing with life, eating and stress I repeate- If I always do what I've always done, I'll always get what I've always got. Basically saying if you keep aproaching this as too much of a challenge by nature you'll give up. I always have. But these days, I'm setting one goal at a time. My goal for today was to get up and go to the gym. I did (and that 25 mins. on the bike was a killer) but I met my goal for the day. My other goal for today is to not eat a cookie at the staff meeting later. So I brought friut! I'm not sure what city you're in, but I have just about every article on diabetes! If you're intrested, I'm sure we can work something out...

One day at a time..

I wanted to lend a hand to Kisha. Her comments were posted by Lakisha Williams. I know that it is hard to lose weight without a support system or friends to cheer you on. I'm not sure where you are located but if you need someone to talk to and to help I would be more than happy to be an ear and hopefully a friend to help you. I understand what it is to be overweight and to be surrounded by people that are much smaller than you. Kisha I am also a wife and a mother of 3 small children and please understand that you can lead them to better eating habits and lifestyle change. They might be looking at you for that start. I really dont know how to get this message to you but I will continue to check the site for a responds. I hear your cry for help and I wanted you to know someone is listening. I am walking this journey of losing weight and changing my mind, body,and, spirit and I would love to walk it with a new friend.

I wanted to lend a hand to Kisha. Her comments were posted by Ingrid Chichester. I know that it is hard to lose weight without a support system or friends to cheer you on. I'm not sure where you are located but if you need someone to talk to and to help I would be more than happy to be an ear and hopefully a friend to help you. I understand what it is to be overweight and to be surrounded by people that are much smaller than you. Kisha I am also a wife and a mother of 3 small children and please understand that you can lead them to better eating habits and lifestyle change. They might be looking at you for that start. I really dont know how to get this message to you but I will continue to check the site for a responds. I hear your cry for help and I wanted you to know someone is listening. I am walking this journey of losing weight and changing my mind, body,and, spirit and I would love to walk it with a new friend.

I started the 4-Day Diet last Monday; today is Day 8. When I woke up this morning and weighed myself, I was SHOCKED to find that I had lost 9 POUNDS! I followed the program exactly the way it said to, including the 40 minutes of cardio per day. I feel so energized, and I'm excited to be on the way to a new and thinner me. I know many people will not have the quick results as I did, but this program is SO easy to follow and I never felt that I wasn't eating enough. For those of you who are questioning your ability to lose weight, this program is not difficult at all. And you WILL see results. Good luck everyone.
God Bless,
Steph

Since starting The 50 Million Pound Challenge last May st 195lbs, my weight has continued to slowly drop. In the past few months my weight has been going back and forth between 185 and 179.
logging on The 50 Million Pound Challenge today has lifted my spirits. I am ready to try the 30-Day Meal Plan and take it from there.

Thank you Dr. Ian Smith and Staff

Hey Dr. Ian,

I saw you on the doctors program today 1/30/09. I'm excited to tell you that I've been on the program since 12/1/08, but I joined the program on line this month. I started at 195 pounds and I am now down to 185 pounds...I plan to weigh in on February 2, I try not to weigh in too much. My goal is to loose about 40 pounds. I am looking forward to the March 1st contest. I am determined to loose this weight not only for myself, but as inspiration to my friends who have not made the committment for a healthier life style. I started out on your first book and plan to purchase the new 4 day diet.

much blessings
Ingrid Chichester

I'm a 33yr old woman that have daibetes and other health problom do to my wieght I'm 5/5 and 230.lbs and I don't have no suport at home my baby girl 12yrs and husband of 15yrs are small and they eat bad food all the time they don't understand how bad daibetes is. i don't have friends here becouse we just moved here i need help and suport help me kisha

I'm looking for a group to join in the Freeport, NY area.

Please send me an invite with group information.