Recently I have been getting compliments on my new figure which are always followed by “How many pounds have you lost?” I keep hoping that someone will say “inches lost” since that is what Diet Directives is about. I have lost 35 inches in a few months, along with 20 pounds. But, clearly, the total inches are surprising in relation to the actual pounds dropped. What is more important though is that I’ve found a system that I can live with… forever! And that is a relief given that I have spent more than half my life dieting… with the predictable results: lose some weight; regain; lose it again. Of course, I have tried Atkins and other popular diets. If I had known about Diet Directives I would never have become a yo yo dieter. Instead I would have been able to turn lemons into lemonade (excuse the food pun). The “lemons” represent the period in my life when I suffered with braces – more than 22 years ago. My teeth were very crooked and so I needed the heavy duty treatment. The result was that I couldn’t eat any solids for months. Finally, the braces came off. I was excited about eating my favorite foods again. And I did—but only a little of each one because in those months my stomach had contracted and eating a lot or the entire box was just not do-able. So I was in control. Or you could say that my stomach was the controller. I remember clearly that time: I was young, the right weight and with straight beautiful teeth. Then I got married and soon after I became pregnant with the first of my three children. Each pregnancy gave me the excuse to eat for two and soon my controlled intake was decommissioned! I guess that having had the memory of eating “small”—even though it was a long time ago—helped me adjust to less when I started Diet Directives. Anyway, after just a few months, I know that this time I am going to have my lemonade.

- K. McCord

“I lost seven pounds in my first 21 days.  Now, I know how much to eat. I really think I can stick to this as long as I need to. I feel very in control of my eating which is where I want to be. I really can’t say enough good things about your plan.”

- JN, New Jersey

“From my own dieting experiences, I am well aware of how easy it is to become obsessive about counting calories and avoiding certain food groups. I found DietDirectives approach of combining various food groups and maintaining regular eating intervals to make good sense. I believe it would prevent the feeling of deprivation that is so much a part of dieting and also the reason many diets fail.”

- MD, Washington DC

“The issue of water consumption was very interesting to me. I tried to consume 2 litres of water a day in addition to a diet of high water content foods such as salads and vegetables. I have found this difficult and felt it to be against my body’s natural need. DietDirectives made me aware of how forced and artificial the excessive water consumption was.”

- DW, Australia

“Having tried the “Fit for Life Diet” where certain food groups must be consumed separately, I was constantly hungry, nauseous and craved high GI simple carbohydrate food. I like the notion of a balanced meal. It tastes better.”

- CW, Florida

“I believe that the DietDirectives approach is sensible, logical and aligned with the natural needs of the human body and psyche. This will help clients return to a healthier and safer eating philosophy.”

- SR, New Zealand

“Before DietDirectives I had been food combining, and had been a vegetarian for years. Having been a dancer by profession most of my life, I definitely have had food issues and  disordered eating. The program makes many points that ring true to me personally. There is no question we apply the phrase “good food” and “bad food” to extremes. So much so that we obsess and ultimately end up gaining weight. I also agree that being consistent in quantity is a must. It all made sense. This method of eating has enough awareness that it would help those with eating disorders to begin to heal and take control of their health, along with psychological counseling, of course. This really hit true for me, having had many of my own food issues.  I feel it is something that can make a difference to help people regain control, but also to enjoy eating without so much excess baggage. I found my perception of meals as an event also helped take away the “good/bad” labels and made eating a joy.”

- SD, Michigan

“Before  DietDirectives,  I did not realize how often I fell into the traps of dieting: cutting out food groups, not eating  regularly. I was definitely caught up in the “good” vs. “bad” food types. This plan for life makes so much sense! Eating a normal diet in smaller amounts and more consistently has already helped me lose weight and sustain energy. This is an easy, efficient and effective program for a lifetime of healthy and happy eating!”

- AA, Wyoming

“DietDirectives has made me rethink the way that I look at food and eating. I no longer count calories or read labels or try to figure out if I am eating the right percentage of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. I don’t give up the foods that make the experience of eating enjoyable. Also, I notice that by following DietDirectives I focus more on  taste and notice the texture, and therefore eat less, and eat more slowly.”

- J.D. New Mexico

“I am very aware that my body needs carbohydrates, protein, and fats but I never really thought about how foods interact with each other when they are combined. It makes sense that paying attention to the texture and taste when you organize a meal will help you select a balanced meal.”

- JG, New York