Dr. Phil

[Marseeya]

Did any of you see his show today where he talked with a couple of people about weight loss? He had one woman who followed his plan and lost over 100 pounds. Then he had another woman on there who weighed almost 400 pounds, then another woman who'd lost 160+ pounds, but felt horrible about herself because of all her loose skin. I missed the end, so did anyone see what happened with her?

Also, have any of you bought his book, The Ultimate Weight Solution ? What did you think of it? Was it inspiring? Have any fresh ideas? Easy to follow? Would it be something to read along with doing Weight Watchers?

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Marseeya,

The show ended with Dr. Phil getting a team of Plastic Surgeons in California to work with her to get rid of the excess skin. The one surgeon did tell her it would be a trade off for scars for the excess skin.

I have read most of Dr. Phil's book. I probably should read more of it and get to the root of the problem why I loose and then gain some of it back. I don't have any problems of loosing and getting into the zone. I have a problem of letting vacations come and gaining and then getting into a pattern of I'll start back in " ". Then I end with a larger amount to loose again. He seems to try to work on the reasons we over eat and overcoming those reasons. He says you can't be successful till you unlock all the keys. Personally I find loosing with Weight Watchers easier. Its just what I know how to do.

 

[Bbgrizzle]

I saw this episode too. Shows like that give me inspiration! Yep, the surgeons are going to help the lady with all the excess skin. She didn't seem very excited about it though. Maybe she is scared? I sure hope that loose skin situation doesn't happen to me after I lose my weight! Does anyone know how to prevent that from happening?

I have not read the book, however, when I go to the bookstore, I sometimes get a copy of it and sit down and browse through it. It's okay, it's not a book that I must have. He does make some good points in it. But it seems like everything in the book he has already said on the show at one time or another.

 

[luvsgrumpy]

Great question Bbgrizzle, I wonder the same thing. I can tell I might have a problem, hopefully not as bad as hers though. As of right now, I think I'd rather deal with the skin but that may change once I get to my goal.

 

[DisneyCrazyX5]

Great question Bbgrizzle, I wonder the same thing. I can tell I might have a problem, hopefully not as bad as hers though. As of right now, I think I'd rather deal with the skin but that may change once I get to my goal.

Loose skin is a problem for me. I gained and losed 60 pound with my twins ( broke any elastic I had in my bely) I don't know how you can prevent it, but since I am workin gon losing more - I know it will get worse. At least I will look better in clothes.