The Cottage Smallholder

I've struggled with my weight most of my adult life (and the weight has usually won ).  I've tried numerous different diets over the years but, for one reason or another, have never managed to stay on one for very long.  I think ALL diets work, in that they get rid of excess weight.....the problem is that quite often they are unsustainable, because they're so strict, or complicated, or leave you feeling hungry, or simply don't fit in with normal day to day work and family life.

Having trawled the internet whilst we were on holiday recently (well, it was too sunny for me to sit outside! ), I came across several mentions of the Harcombe Diet.  And then I found out that my blogging friend - and recent new member of this forum - sue15cat had started the very same diet and was doing very well on it and, most importantly, it's a really healthy and interesting diet that doesn't leave you feeling deprived and starving.

So that made my mind up.....I bought one of Zoe Harcombe's books (£1.50 in a charity shop, very lucky find) and have another on order from Amazon.

Yesterday I completed Phase 1 of the diet and am staggeringly happy to report that I've lost.......8lbs, yes EIGHT POUNDS, in 5 days!!!  Now I'm into Phase 2, which will be quite long term and not so strict and my weight loss won't be so dramatic from now on, but I am very sure the loss will continue. 

For anyone who's thinking of losing weight, I can't recommend this diet highly enough.  Give it a try.  Oh, and as an added bonus, I have lots more energy and am sleeping a lot better - what's not to like?