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Mary

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I am trying this diet. Read the book and it was FUNNY!
I've gained weight over the years and I'm just sick of feeling like crap. I've also received some not-so-good warnings from my doctor about needing to lose weight. So, in an effort to lose weight by sticking with a plan, I've started this My Space page. Some of my My Space friends are also dieting with me, some are just supporting the effort by reading the blog and giving me a nudge from time to time to make sure I don't slack off! In return I support them, chat, and report on my progress. Hopefully I entertain from time to time as well.

I get a good amount of friend requests and messages and try to get to them as best I can. Below are some common questions I get that may give you some answers:

Who are you?
I'm Mary. How y'all doin'?

Do you think I'm fat?
I wouldn't ask someone if they think I'm fat, so please don't ask me. I think I'm overweight, but we all have to decide what we are comfortable with for ourselves. If I friend requested you IT IS NOT BECAUSE I THINK YOU ARE FAT! I look at profiles, and if something strikes me, I friend request. Simple as that. I'm looking for support and friends here, and will be happy to provide both to those who ask as well.

What is this diet all about?
This is a tough question to answer because, though the book is elegantly simple, the concepts are complex. Unlike any other diet I've been on (including weight watchers and nutrisystem) this one works to get you to reevaluate the role of food in your life and help you make a lifestyle change. In my opinion, that's the true value of it. It is a huge added bonus that the diet in it actually works as well. The whole thing is very motivating and really helps to boost esteem. Other than the psychological part the book's diet stresses veggies and proteins, encouraging you to try different foods to keep things interesting, and to focus on the things you enjoy to help you stick with it.

Have you lost weight?
Yes. About 30 pounds in a little over 2 months. I thought I only wanted to lose 35 total, but seeing where I am now, I realize I had more to lose than I thought.

Do I have to exercise?
I really haven't, but when I did I did lose a little faster.

If you want more information on the diet, their website is www.FoundationDiet.com . There is a Foundation Diet Blog on the site that has lots of info on the diet. I haven't been on it long, but you can ask me questions too.

I bought my copy on Amazon.com . There are also used and new copies available on Ebay .

My Interests

I'd like to meet:



Others doing or interested in The Foundation Diet . And those interested in just following along or offering support to those of us on it (or just me :-p )Check out our Foundation Diet My Space Group to get to know some of us and learn more about what's happenning.

Books:

The Foundation Diet of course!

My Blog

I won the lottery!!!

two whole dollars.
Posted by Mary on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:33:00 PST

Yay!

Hapy New Year Everyone! If you're ready to crack the whip, let me know. We're all in this together!  
Posted by Mary on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:56:00 PST

The Holidays

For some people this is the best time of year and for others the worst. This will be the first holiday challenge to my diet. Thanksgiving to me is easy. Plenty of turkey to fillme without the need for...
Posted by Mary on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:06:00 PST

Helpful find

I was looking for a children's book in my area when I stumbled across this serivce of US libraries that tells you which libraries have certain books. If anyone wanted to check out the Foundation Diet ...
Posted by Mary on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:53:00 PST

News...Good News

After searching for work for a while and not having much luck, I was considering moving... I don't know if that would have helped me, but I started talking to my sister who, the brain that she is, cam...
Posted by Mary on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 02:32:00 PST

I'm doing ok

So, I still haven't found a real job yet. I'm doing work here and there to pay the bills while I hustle about trying to find regular work. I guess a BS degree really is BS no-a-days. Good news though,...
Posted by Mary on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:58:00 PST

I lost my job...

along with about 2 out of 3 people in the company. It's like instant depression and panic. It's been about a week now. I haven't gained or lost weight. I'm trying to stick to it, but you know how that...
Posted by Mary on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:14:00 PST

I've been gone

work unexpectantly sent me to Washington DC for a week. I'll be back on Thursday. IM SO ANGRY. I have so much to do in the office and they send me out. I'm trying REALLY hard to keep up with eating ri...
Posted by Mary on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:09:00 PST

I was gone

I am so sorry for not being around lately. First I got a new project at work, one I don't have time for, and then I was told by my apt. building that the apt I was waiting for had opened up, but that ...
Posted by Mary on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 08:58:00 PST

Society

Since posting my picture, I have received a lot of messages from people saying that I don't need to lose weight, or that I'm not fat, or--worse yet--that I'm bending to society rules by wanting to los...
Posted by Mary on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 01:21:00 PST