Does the Dr. Phil diet really work?
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sigh\n5 food groups and a good amount of exercise 5 days a week
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Anyone who buys any dieting pills are either desperate or looking for easy answers so they are gullible.  I always say that diet pills are effective for one thing only...MAKING THE SELLER RICH!!!!!...;
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I would say No. I can only tell you from personal experience. I remember when the Atkins diet was all the rage and everyone that couldn't loose weight wanted to try it. It did help some people, but I wasn't able to do the diet because of the kidney problem I have. The diet puts too much protein in your blood. You have to use good judgment when trying new things. A good rule of thumb: always check things out and find out what your alternatives are.
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I know people who have used it.  It does work.  The length of time it would take to use it depends on how much you have to lose. But it does work because all the fat that you will be consuming will not be absorbed by the body anymore, hence you will not be storing it. I don't know if you are aware of this, but since your body will not be storing the fats you have consumed it will automatically expel it and you would need to have some padding on your underwear to help absorb all of it, because sometimes it just seeps out since it is the oil and grease stuff from all the food.  And there will be LOTS (oil/grease) of it.  There is just so much fat in food nowadays you'll be surpised. It works, I have seen the results.  Good luck! =)
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YES! I think it works, only if you want it to work. I am sure you already know that. It has worked for millions of people who have worked the steps. THEY HAVE WORKED THE STEPS IS THE KEY....Keep up the great work, and reward yourself for giving yourself back your LIFE!!! God knows your worth it, DO you?
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Good question for Dr.Phil. You might go to his web site and ask him about it.
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Yes! it did worked! I swear it did! I've heard about this diet on TV from long time ago and I always was exceptic, but finally I decided to give it a chance, since I had already tried another diets and pills. First of all, I am not sure if I did the diet at the exact time, cause the web page that I checked was in spanish, says that you have to start the diet an hour before the moon change its phase, it is hard to know if I am calculating the exact time for the moon phases in US, I assume that it is the same thing than calculating the time, depending on which area of US you live. If you are more interested go to the following link:   http://www.cometamagico.com.ar/menu3.htm\nand it will show you a map, and you will be able to figure out what time you can start the diet.  You can also check the moon phase calendar on this page: http://www.cometamagico.com.ar/menu3.htm\n\nSecond, I did not weight myself before starting the diet, but it doesn't  matter, I know I lost weight because I can see it and feel it on my clothes. I've done this twice and I've had great incredible results, I swear, I am not paranoid, the first time I did it I saw it on my belly, it got "flat", I thought it was my imagination, so I tried on a couple of clothes and they fit really good, I bought this strech shirt at old navy, I got the wrong size, I never used it because it was too tight for my stomach, my belly used to hang from the sides horribly!...I just had this shirt because I could not return it. I would NEVER dare to use it, but for some reason I thought it might fit after the diet, and it did, that was like the final proof!..\n\nI drank only liquids for 24 hours, it was hard in the morning, cause I am used to take my yoghurt e-ve-ry-day\nI drank a regular bottle of water every two hours, at lunch time (1:00 my stomach felt kinda hungry, so I drank a bottle of orange juice, I had to squeeze the oranges like the diets suggests, after that my stomach felt satisfied, I also drank "pinneaple water" (blend pinneaple chunks and water) and it was okay cause it is kinda sweet. I don't drink coffee and I don't like tea, and vegetable water sounds too nasty, so I rather drink water or pinneaple water or orange or grapefuit juice. I drank my last bottle for the day at 8:00, I didn't wanted to keep going to the restroom all night long. And then, I continued the diet next day and I finished my 24 hours. I drank 8 regular bottles for 24 hours. I did some research online and suggests to drink 3-4 lts. of water every 2 hours, a regular bottle has 1/2 lt., 8 bottles= 4 lts. After doing the diet my stomach felt CLEAN, I started to eat junk again and it messed up my stomach, my stomach felt bad right after I ate a burger, it was like my stomach rejected the burger. the burger was digested quickly, and I even saw changes when I used the restroom, poop will be more "hard" and not loose, that's when I realized that the diet really works for desintoxication.\nSo, this diet "forzed" me not to eat junk, otherwise it was going to make my stomach feel bad. I couldn't wait to the next full moon!...I noticed results on my hips, butt and legs the second time I did the diet, it has been almost a month since I did it and I have not gained the fat I lost, I still keep looking at my pants and I cannot believe it, my husband complains that I've lost weight. I know this diet works, I am not sick, I don't smoke, I have not been going to the gym, most of the time I am sitting at work, I do not take any medication, I am not under stress, I'm very healthy 26 year old woman, I am not vegetarian, there is nothing else that could make this big change. It is really amazing how it can happened so fast.\n\n\nI do the moon diet twice a month, I don't want to exceed. Some websites recommend to follow a mantenaince diet after moon diet, I don't do it. wow, I cannot imagine how it would be if I do the moon
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Well I do know the Atkin's diet works but the thing is that you have to not only have want to do it but have to make time to do it. I understand you working long hours but all work is not good for anyone. You need to take time for yourself so you can plan your diet and once you do that you'll be able to follow it.
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it works, I tried it about 3 years ago. But if you make it, then ONLY with the permission and the control of a doctor. Not everybody is supposed to fast that way and it is NOT made for losing weight. Get a book about it and ask your physician.
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No, but I tried le diet and le exercise and it worked great!!!
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Yes It worked - and it was wonderful - It does take a lot of discipline but you see the weight coming off and it makes you feel soooo good- The nutrients they sell ( I think thats how they make their money) are what gets you going and fill in where you miss food.\nI used to weigh 149 when I went on it - and I weighed 116 when I was done - I did it in 4 months and it stayed off for a while- Of course if you dont make your diet a habit, you will gain the weight back slowly- I weigh 135 now ( 7 years later).\nYou should try it - Good luck
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Don't be a fool. All diet drugs do is f*** up your body in the long run.  All these drugs are just a bunch of dubious science sold by unscrupulous d***heads to gullible people looking for an easy way out.  There is only one proven, safe and effective way: Eat less, and exercise.
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I don't know if they diet works on its own, but it will work in combination with other healthy practices (eating smaller portions and exercise!) The three apple a day diet works on the premise that if you consume an apple before each meal you will filling youself with something that is healthy and low in fat and in turn eat less during your meal.  Apples are also natural diuretics, so it may help to keep you regular- but three probably wouldnt have too much of an impact on your system. Apples are very healthy and having having three a day would be completely safe!
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None of them.\nIf you read the fine print, they all say "These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA."  They also say that the pills/whatever work best when combined with a sensible diet and exercise program. Duh, a sensible diet and exercise program works even without pills.\nA lot of people are on here pushing diet pills that they sell.  Anything that's sold on testimonials and not hard scientific data is suspect.  And their supposed science data is never published in any real medical journals or publications or reviewed by any doctors not on the companies payroll.
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I agree with everyone so far. These products are usually unlikely to work at all, and sometimes have negative side effects. Nothing works better than regular sensible exercise and good eating.
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He's a brilliant man.\n\nDr. Phil McGraw has galvanized millions of people to "get real" about their own behavior and create more positive lives. His nationally syndicated daily one-hour series, Dr. Phil, has been making headlines and breaking records since its September 2002 launch, when it garnered the highest ratings of any new syndicated show since the launch of The Oprah Winfrey Show 16 years prior. \n\nPeople magazine named Dr. Phil one of the "Most Intriguing People of 2002," while Barbara Walters included Dr. Phil in her 2002 "Ten Most Fascinating People" special. Newsweek dedicated a September 2002 cover story to Dr. Phil, which turned out to be the magazine's best-selling profile cover of the year. \n\n \n\nProduced by Peteski Productions, Inc. in association with CBS Paramount Domestic Television and distributed by King World, the hit series draws on Dr. Phil's many years of experience in psychology and human functioning. Having begun his TV career as Oprah's resident expert on human behavior, Dr. Phil continues to deal with real-life, in-the-real-world issues with his signature style.\n\n \n\nIn season one, Dr. Phil combined enlightenment with entertainment value as the show took on topics ranging from human functioning to behavioral medicine to legal issues. In season two, he introduced several signature themes such as The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge that inspired hundreds of local groups throughout the country, and the Dr. Phil Families that exposed and dealt with the underlying problems facing families today. Other themes included the groundbreaking Relationship Rescue Retreat series which examined the marriages of six couples on the brink of divorce, and Brandon's Intervention, which included an actual on-stage drug intervention that saved a 21-year old's life. The third season of Dr. Phil features such topics as family, how to raise your children to be outstanding adults, and mother-daughter relationships, as well as follow-ups on prominent and compelling guests from the first two seasons\n\nThe fourth season of Dr. Phil will focus on women's empowerment and will include topics on how to leave an abusive husband and find the right man, how to stand up for yourself, and how to address extreme food obsessions with ways to change your perception on body image. The show has and will continue to devote a significant amount of time to the relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina and Rita that have ravaged the Gulf Coast region. Dr. Phil has spoken with and given hope to hundreds of evacuees in Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans who have survived enormous hardships. A series of very special holiday shows were dedicated to all the families who have been affected by the disasters during a time when they probably would not have had the chance to celebrate at all.\n \nDr Phil is author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers: Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters; Relationship Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting with Your Partner; Self Matters: Creating Your Life From the Inside Out; The Ultimate Weight Solution: The Seven Keys to Weight Loss Freedom, Family First and his most recent book, Love Smart: Find The One You Want, Fix The One You Got which was released in December 2005. Love Smart offers you the plan to find not just any relationship, but the committed, loving, joy-filled relationship you've been waiting for. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller The Ultimate Weight Solution Cookbook: Recipes for Weight Loss Freedom as well as The Ultimate Weight Solution Food Guide. His books have been published in 37 languages with over 23 million copies in print. \n\nIn concert with his books and television work, Dr. Phil provides strategic guidance for millions of Americans through his monthly column in O, The Oprah Magazine. He is also one of the world's most sought-after public speakers. As a professional psychologist, h
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I tried it, but it really did not do anything. Like most "miracle" diet aids, this one also falls short. Diet and exercise is the way to go, believe me I have tried every pill out there (prescription also). I have been living on fruits, veggies, and Atkins bars for breakfast and lunch, and then have whatever I want for dinner. I have lost 27 pounds so far! Remember to drink plenty of water, it really does speed up your metabolism, and it is good for the skin!