I agree the book was fascinating and seems to make so much sense, I'm looking forward to collecting the set and hoping it will also work for me!

I bought this book before Christmas and have an idea of what is coming up. Yes, it makes sense and I hope it works. I hope posting on here with a group of likeminded people will motivate me to break my habits....I have found it hard to start over Christmas...
Good luck everyone!

When I saw the advert for this supplement on TV I was thrilled, as I had decided already that 2008 would be the year for me to overcome my overeating habits and have a better relationship with food (and hopefully shed pounds at the same time, it's needed)

I'm wondering though, whether it wouldn't be better for me to buy the book directly, as (althought I like the newspaper) I will realistically not have the time to read much of it - shame on me I know.

What do you think?

I was disappointed that the whole thing does not really include me as I am 63 and the programme seems directed at the middle- aged. I don't even know what URL means-so I suppose I can't join in!

Amanda - Of course it includes you, or if it doesn't, that's because you choose that it doesn't. Either you want to change or you are absolutely happy with how things are. Now, given that you have not only read the intro but also gone so far as to post here, I believe something attracted you to the possibility of change so to say you are excluded could be an excuse.
I am 55 next month, by the way, and am regularly inspired by stories from people who are much older than you or I and have done things that would have seemed impossible for me when I was 30 yeas younger - running a marathon, writing and publishing a book, for example.
You have more power than you think, and that begins with your power to choose: Engage. Don't engage. But either way it's your choice and not someone else's prohibition.
Live long!

Sorry, just realised my comment about changing the order was to Sonya. I got confused by the position of the posters name which appears below the post not above it!

Well done Grit I did laugh at you post!

I'm glad you are changing the order of the tasks Colleen a Sunday without TV would be very hard indeed - so I have just spent 15 mins writing a short story about a naughty boy called Stanley. No TV tomorrow!

Well I have started today but only got a television last week so today is no mega challenge!! I guess it gets tougher?!! Can't wait to see how it pans out - I ate my normal lunch. I wonder how much weight we will lose this week?

Gillian if you collect all the parts I think you will have all the information you need as the book just gives an overview of all the phases.

The second part of the book is on food facts compiled by the British Dietic Assiciation.

Still laughing at Grit's post
..and wondering what Sonya's Stanley got up to!

PS the book gives a useful looking website by the British Dietetic Association

http://www.bdaweightwise.com/

I read the book yesterday and felt inspired and have today checked out what the tasks are and new things to try. I'm intrigued about not changing what you eat but maybe you get so involved doing new things then food is no longer a major part of your life.
I was also wondering if changing the days you do the tasks makes any difference. I think it will be OK as the whole idea is just to get you out of the habit of doing the same, so it shouldn't matter which day as long as they are acheived daily.
Can't wait till next week to see if anyone has lost weight!

I still feel guilty, that is the point isnt it, we are all so hung up about food that a little bit of chocolate and we feel that it is not normal and then feel we have blown it!

how do i get hold of saturdays book?i missed it.

Carolyn, there is no stipulation about what you eat and for good reason, you can eat what you want to, if you read the book from yesterday then it states that its other factors that alter your weight or affect it. Its all other habits that need to be looked at and changed.

I've got a career change coming up and need to lose weight for it so this appeared at the perfect time for me, don't worry about the age thing Helen, as if its aimed at middle-age I'm no way near that one yet, it seems to be something that can work for any age. The book made lots of sense to me as I remember when I was lighter I was a lot happier and carefree than I am now.

Good luck to all.

i knew as soon as i saw that step one was no television, this was for me. I'm so bored of wanting to change my habits and not doing anything about it. i thought i'd change after getting married, i didn't. i thought i'd change after having a baby, still haven't and caught in the same yo yo dieting traps. knowing i watch too much television and hating myself every evening for not getting out and walking that day, not just for my sake but for my child's sake as well. What a tedious, repetitive cycle. Time for change!

Becca,

Your comments sound so familiar! It's good to know we're all in the same boat. Desperately need to lose some weight and cannot face WW or SW AGAIN!!! So this sounds great and definitely seems to make sense. Can't wait to start feeling happy and healthy again.

Technically Sharon it starts today, as today was the day you got the booklet so you could have done your day without something today and spend tomorrow writing your story, but then as it says you can start it anytime you like and take a little longer to do things if you need to.

I'm going to be cutting down my internet time in general as I spend way too much time on here at the moment! (although plan to keep up with this place a little). I did love the story in todays booklet about Joshua who lost 2.5 stone and helped his child with his Aspergers, now thats something!!

Morning all! No TV - great. A quiet breakfast - time to think. I'm a school teacher - so enjoying this little oasis of time before the busy-ness of the day.

Hi everyone

I'm also trying the no TV day today. It's more of a challenge than it would normally be, because I'm working from home and usually like to enjoy my lunch in front of some trashy daytime telly. But instead I've opted for classic fm and reading in my lunch hour. It's amazing how exciting such a small change can be!

I'm really hoping this will help me to break free from the perpetual guilt I feel for being able to lose weight. I too have lost weight with WW only to put it back on again and have since wasted more than £600 a year on slimming clubs and gym memberships trying in vain to lose it all again. Time for a new approach I think...

Good luck everyone!

Started yesterday with no TV, and ended up with a beautifully clean, decluttered bedroom, a luxurious bath and an early night with a book! Was too busy to graze all day as I normally would, which was the object of the exercise I suppose. Shocking to realise how much time I spend in front of the TV, or with it on in the background. Tuned in to Radio 3 on the way to work, instead of Radio 4, as one of my mini-tasks. Also hard, as I love Radio 4, but the classical music gave me space to think about the writing task I'm going to do this evening. Definitely think there is something in this, as colleagues actually commented on how upbeat and cheerful I seem today!

I went to 3 newsagents yesterday all who had sold out of Independent on Sunday!(is everyone trying this perhaps?!) So can someone tell me how I can acquire Phase 1 - cheers!
(I was hoping it would be on the website but not..)

oops! i meant Fiona, not Sarah, sorry!

Amy I too cleaned out my whole wardrobe instead of watching tele last night. Having completed the writing task today I was so energised I cleaned out all the kitchen cupbords too. Hardly thought about food all day just an incredible sense of well being and feeling in control. Still not looking forward to giving up tea tomorrow !!!

I too saw this advertised on TV and am very glad I managed to pick up the first two books. I actually already pledged to cut down on all the cr8p TV that I have been watching as I agree entirely with the book that it is soo easy to just sit and watch whatever is on like a zombie. So tonight I am going to do the ironing (no change there but must use up some calories!), make a salad to eat tomorrow for lunch and play a board game with my boyfriend. Ruth - just seen your post about sleeping in - if you wake up at 5 and dont fancy waking at 4am (who would?!) then why dont you plan to change the part where you start to wander around the house? Instead, if you can, sit with a cuppa in bed, reading some different (as instructued in the diet plan) and write your 15 mins story or write your plan for where you want to be in 12 months time - all from the comfort of the duvet! Good luck everyone - this is going to turn us into interesting people, as we were born to be!

Hi All
Just started today - NO TV - what a challenge, I'm enjoying every minute of this. I guess it's to do with being in control, all these tasks are showing us that we have choices and it's up to us if we want to succeed. Weirdly though I am thinking about what to eat or not eat, must be years of guilt about food. I'm looking forward to our results.