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Comment on Veering About by Sue

Sue — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:03:25 +0000

I think Atkins is great but most people do hit a stall or two. I’m not sure if they just stick it out until they start losing again or if they ‘tweak’ it, as I have now done, to kick things off again.

I do agree that low carb eating is a much healthier way of eating than low fat and I too have never felt better.

Sue

Comment on Veering About by Benjamin Hall

Benjamin Hall — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:59:56 +0000

actually my sister is healthier now because of the Atkins Diet.~’

Comment on The Harcombe Diet by Dianne Smith

Dianne Smith — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:36:53 +0000

I have been on this diet for two months and lost 17lbs. I have struggled with my weight all my life. I have had no cravings and have only cheated with red wine. Zoe does say you can have a gless with meals but that’s a bit restricted on a night out.
I think I would have lost more if not for the wine but it was worth it.
I have lost fat as clothes no longer fit and I feel so much better. I’m in control.
I have eaten lots of lovely food, fat and carb meals and managed to get quite a few freinds to join me on what I believe to be the best diet ever. Yes I have tried all of them.
Good luck and keep going, it’s worth it.

Comment on The Harcombe Diet by Sue

Sue — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:16:26 +0000

Hi Mary,

You may be retaining fluid. I would stick to the diet but don’t forget to give up ALL starch ie bread, potatoes, white rice and pasta. Also, I have found cheese, and the starchier veg like parsnips and carrots should be taken with care.

Hope this helps,

Sue

Comment on The Harcombe Diet by mary

mary — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:57:46 +0000

Glad I found this site. The comments are really interesting.
I have been on this particular diet for two weeks. Lost 6 lbs the first week which was great. Decided to stick with Phase 1 for a further week but admit to a little cheating! A couple of glasses of red wine, a little low fat salad cream. By the way, mesls were mostly protein (fat) with salad or veg. Have not had a slice of bread or a potato since starting diet. Very disappointed that I have now put 3 lbs back on. Only 3 lbs lost then over two weeks! and no bread or potatoes! (I love chips.)
Has anybody else lost weight the first week and then put most of it back on? I am now on day 1 of the third week (re-doing Phase 1 with absolutely no cheating.) Has anyone else had this experience? and should I expect a substantial weight loss as the end of the week?

Comment on Veering About by Trying to be Fit

Trying to be Fit — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:52:19 +0000

Thanks for your comment! And as I read this post, it encourages me to go on with Atkins.. At first, I was actually very convinced to do the Harcombe diet because of the fact that I can still eat oats, brown rice and wholegrains, but as I googled about it, I didn’t find a lot of ’success stories’ of people who completed Phase 2 and Phase 3.

Comment on The Harcombe Diet by Sue

Sue — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:16:31 +0000

Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for your post. As you can see from the above, many people responding here have not found the diet very effective, but many others elsewhere have done well on it. There is a Facebook page where you can find lots of people on the diet and in fact Zoe Harcombe herself contributes to the page. If you go into Facebook and search for Harcombe Diet you will find it. You can talk to any of the contributors privately and set up some kind of correspondence with them. I have found that having some email support is invaluable.

Do let us know how you get on with the diet, and if and how you have had to tweak it to make it work for you.

Sue

Comment on The Harcombe Diet by cheryl

cheryl — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:52:18 +0000

Hello Everyone….Anyone out there that would like to keep in contact with me about Zoe’s diet ….please email me….. cheryljohnstone50@live.co.uk,

I totally love Zoes eating program…. SHE ADDRESS FOOD INTOLERENCES, CANDIDA AND HYPOGLYCIMIA… Which I have the food intolerences and the hypoglycima..I have had candida in the past…but have gotten it out of my system over the years…. I have done well on it ..and I feel my best on it….it would be just really nice to have someone to email with that is on the same eating program….

I live in South Ayrshire Scotland….
I look forward to hearing from anyone Cheryl Johnstone

Comment on The Harcombe Diet by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:58:29 +0000

I have lost 5 lbs on Phase 1. I am in my 3rd week of Phase 2 but my weight is stagnant.

Comment on The Harcombe Diet by Helen

Helen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:16:52 +0000

I have followed Phase 1 faithfully for over three weeks and lost two pounds. I am becoming very despondent, however, I will continue as I feel something will shift soon. I exercise for 30 mins daily. I enjoy the very large green salad with fish for lunch and brown rice with vegetables for dinner and the usual eggs for breakfast not forgetting the NLY. I am aiming to loose ten pounds…where am I going wrong…?