t’s true – studies have shown that writing down everything you eat or drink helps you lose weight faster and more effectively. Now before you click to close this post in annoyance, please realize that I’ve lost 217 pounds in just 13 months, and I’ve kept a food journal every single day.
Did that get your attention?
You can believe me when I say I was not thrilled about starting a food journal with this latest endeavor to reach a healthy weight last year.
“… you just need diet and exercise.”
“… referring you to see a dietician.”
“… do you think you have an eating disorder?”
“… you need to diet harder.”
How many times have you heard lines like these from your family doctor?
This is a guest post from Shelley Tessmer, a patient of Dr. Sam’s who he successfully helped lose weight.
Hi, I’m Shelley, a 47-year-old woman who has been married for 25 years and has a 17-year-old son. I’m a finance professional who works 40+ hours a week and volunteers five days a week at our local animal shelter.
I first came to Dr. Sam’s office on August 26, 2009 weighing 171.5 pounds with a body fat percentage of 38.6. At that time, I was 43 years old. Today I am very proud to say I weigh 118.5 pounds with a body fat percentage of 22.4.
