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Name: Valinda M.Sparling
From: Romeoville, Illnois
Date: Monday, July 21, 2008 | |
Comment: You were such an inspiration when I heard you at TOPS IRD. I am now using your success to inspire our TOPS chapter to lose their weight and never find it again. May God continue to bless you as you continue to bless others. Thank you.
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Name: Tom
From: Oberlin, Ohio
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008 | |
Comment: Thanks so much for coming to Chicago for our TOPS meeting on July 3, 2008. It made my trip worthwhile, you were great!
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Name: Jacque Keith DuBois
From: Pasadena, California
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008 | |
Comment: Great to see your doing so very well. God bless and keep up the wonderful work that you are doing.
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Name: Roe
From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008 | |
Comment: Heard Dr. Nick speak in Chicago last week at the TOPS convention.
Doc, you are a terrific communicator! Roe
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Name: Sione Fifita
From: Auckland, New Zealand
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 | |
Comment: I have read your book and people's comments. You people really inspired me. I realized my weakest link is my spiritual being. Thanks malo 'aupito sione
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Name: Cheryl Anderson
From: Racine, Wisconsin
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 | |
Comment: Your story is amazing, I have been reading your book. I am half Greek too. May God continue to bless you. You are truely an inspiration!
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Name: Susan Hudson
From: Fresno, California
Date: Friday, May 9, 2008 | |
Comment: Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You are a total inspiration-Thank you-
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Name: Deb
From: Valley Center, California
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008 | |
Comment: Thank you for your loving and caring attitude, Dr. Nick. You are so insightful. I have been in turmoil for over 30 years inside and realize that God wants me to be at peace...in every way. (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24.)
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Name: Kathy
From: North Bend, Oregon
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 | |
Comment: I just saw your photos and that is awesome what you did. I have lost over 100 lbs myself. I started by riding my bike and walking. Also drinking a lot of water. Bye for now.
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Name: Christine
From: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008 | |
Comment: Rob Mac, a dear friend of my husband's, a man I have a great deal of respect for, has got me curious about his weight loss. So I just had to check out the site. I'm about 180 pages into "the book" and loving it. I hope to dive in to a new way of life soon. :)
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Name: Kate
From: Richmond, Virginia
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick - I got your book yesterday and finished it this morning. Thank you so much for your encouragment. I have 160 lbs to lose and need to do so in my radical new life. I am a 50 year old nurse-midwife and educator and am starting a 1 yr premed program prior to going to medical school. I feel the Lord wants me to work in health care internationally. Already have most of the health consequences of being this weight. I'm so encouraged to see that surgery is not the only option to lose more than 100 lbs.
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Name: Jennifer
From: Moses Lake, Washington
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2008 | |
Comment: I found your book "My Big Fat Greek Diet" at the local dollar store of all places. I am getting married in 4 weeks, and I was thinking of the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". I went to the book store that day and saw "My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon". Then I saw your book at the dollar store. I know I had to have it. I have not put it done until I finished it. You really inspired me to change my life for the best.This morning I weighed in at 299.9. I am 5'8". When I get enough extra mad money I want to join your
diet stewards group and become one of the people who started living
again.
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Name: Esther
From: Denison, Kansas
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008 | |
Comment: I've thought about this before and never acted. I really do need to do something... it's just taking that first step that holds me back.
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Name: Gail Freedman
From: Vista, California
Date: Monday, March 24, 2008 | |
Comment: I met dr. Nick at the Brengle Terrace Senior Center from a talk he gave. From that moment I cannot get him off my mind. He is genuine, compansionate, loving, real. I have felt I am melting away from the wonderful kick in the pants that he has given me. I am more than motivated now thanks to him.
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Name: Noemi
From: Richmond, Virginia
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008 | |
Comment: I am 295 lbs and decided I have to do something. I am 5'3". I started walking with a co-worker during our lunch break than decided to change the way I eat. I was at a store and came across your book not looking for a book but I know God sent me in that direction for a reason. I read you book My big fat Greek diet and know that I can do this. Thank you for sharing your story. I know that I can do this.
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Name: Donna
From: Lancaster, Ohio
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2008 | |
Comment: Dr. Yphantides, I have been praying and being so depressed as to how to lose 100 pounds. I found your book at a sale and I was drawn to it. Now I know it was God's hand. I realized my problem-food was my security blanket. Now I am on my weight loss journey. Thank You!
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Name: Rose
From: Hawthorne, California
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 | |
Comment: I just saw you speak at Kaiser's Thrive Symposium, and I am so blessed to be able to hear about your transformation. It has inspired me to try again to make a change in my life. I am 55 years old and do not want spend the rest of my life being defeated by food. Thank you, Thank you !!!
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Name: T
From: Washington, DC
Date: Monday, February 25, 2008 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, you are an inspiration to all!!
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Name: Sheila Dipprey
From: Fairfield, Indiana
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 | |
Comment: My husband got your book. He was going to read it, instead I got a hold of it. I absorbed it in two days. I was just told that I have 275 cholesteral and for the first time put on Lipitor 10miligrams? At 54 I didn't want to be on medicine. I told them I want to be off Lipitor in a month. I have been down this weight crisis before many times, but never medicine. The best thing about your book was, "I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me" I made my weight lost mission public and the young
Speech Teacher in my school said she would be my mentor. God has to help me
change my way of life. I can't look back or in my own strength will fail.
I am counting on God to change my life through the encouragement of
Healthsteward.com.Congrats on your marriage.
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Name: Karen
From: Rainier, Oregon
Date: Friday, February 8, 2008 | |
Comment: I have just checked your site tonight, and I am VERY impressed with your photos and journal! I am sure you are feeling MUCH better and everyone is so proud of you. I have 100 lbs to lose and you have really encouraged me a lot. Looking forward to checking out your whole site...
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Name: Karen
From: Rexburg, Idaho
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008 | |
Comment: Thank you, thank you for your book. I just bought it two days ago and "devoured" it instead of my usual nonstop grazing! It has given me such HOPE that I thought I had lost. I have 25 pounds to lose, but I've struggled with this 25 plus 15 more for 35 years. Yo-yo is my middle name! Now I know I can change my thoughts and heart and do what is right for my body - permanently!
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Name: Elena
From: Riverside, California
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2008 | |
Comment: I recently heard you speak at an in-service for the Nutrition Services Department in Riverside County. I bought your book because I thought it would motivate me to do something about my weight. So far I love your story. I like that you are very genuine and you tell it like it is. I currently weigh 166lbs and I am 5'2. My goal right now is to be at 130lbs by summer. With your great advice I hope to meet this goal. Thanks and God Bless.
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Name: Joan
From: Vancouver, British Colombia
Date: Monday, December 3, 2007 | |
Comment: I have just finished reading your book and found it to be extremely inspirational. I noted that it was written in 2004, and so it was with some trepidation that I logged on to your website. I was almost afraid to see the follow up to your story. It was wonderful to find that you have continued to succeed at maintaining both your weight loss and your positive outlook. I sincerely hope that the positive changes in your life are for the rest of your life.
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Name: Shawna
From: Attica, New York
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2007 | |
Comment: I want to just say thank you for helping all these wonderful people. My parents are Melanie-264 and Donny-269. I can't believe how they have changed since starting their journey, not only physically but in the way they think! You are such a blessing to my family! I even asked my parents for a one year membership for my birthday :0) - Shawna
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Name: Jennifer Bruno
From: Rialto, California
Date: Monday, October 15, 2007 | |
Comment: Your talk tonight was great as usual! I'm the Jennifer who has the honor of being the first to ask you to re-autograph your book! If you keep giving talks in the Riverside area...I'll just have to keep bringing it back! Thanks for giving your presentation tonight even though Zoe was just born yesterday! What a lucky guy to now have three gorgeous gals at home!And Despina, Veronique and Zoe are lucky to have you, too.
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Name: Paterham
From: Closter, New Jersey
Date: Thursday, August 2, 2007 | |
Comment: Thank you for your inspiring story. I too have lost 100 lbs on an extereme diet called accuweight. I feel like a new person. I was 298, now am 198. I had to buy all new clothes and have a wonderful new way of life that I never thought would be possible. I too had to change my relationship to food. Congratulations and all the best. Fr. Paul
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Name: Andrew K.
From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Date: Friday, July 27, 2007 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, Thanks for writing your story. I just heard it on Oasis audiobook over the last few weeks in my car. I started at 210 lbs and then started putting some things you recommended into practice, and already I'm down about 4-6 pounds. My target weight is 170, according to my Dr's BMI. My wife sold Réliv supplements a year ago but we had to get out of the business because of soy allergies, but I'm OK with one shake a day meal
replacement and trimming my helpings of other meal servings. I have chronic back pain and started riding bikes with a friend regularly about two months ago, and it has already helped the pain and numbness in my foot, but only if I keep up the exercise. I find that if I slack off the pain returns. But I've already changed my mind to change the way I see to change the way I look.
God bless you and thank you again for sharing your story.
In Christ,Andrew K.
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Name: Jo Ann
From: Oswego, New York
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007 | |
Comment: I just joined HS about 1 hour ago and am rereading dr Nick's book for the second time. I am excited and scared. I have lots of weight to lose.
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Name: Marta A. Mumford
From: Escondido, California
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007 | |
Comment: I heard you tell your story at Gateway church earlier this year. I have heard numerous stories over the years about health and weight loss but your sincerity and passion really inspired me to look at myself seriously and not just out of vanity. I have been working out at least 4 times a week ever since. I introduced myself to you at the Y and found you very warm and gracious. I wanted to thank you, and I consider it an honor to have been able to meet you in person. Marta
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Name: Dr. Mike
From: Pasadena, California
Date: Sunday, June 3, 2007 | |
Comment: I accidentally discovered your website. I am truly inspired. I just started my own journey. The goal is to lose 90 lbs. Your story and photos are proof that it can be done.Thanks!
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Name: Angel
From: Dallas, Texas
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007 | |
Comment: I just finished your book and was really inspired by it. I have been doing a modification of your diet since Tuesday and seem to be doing fine. I an doing 2 shakes and 1 bar or 1 shake and 2 bars per day. I was wondering why you did not mix in meal replacemet bars in your diet. I just seem to need something to chew. I am a type II diabetic so have to use the low carb bars and shakes that are artifically sweetened. Thank you for the inspration.
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Name: T
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date: Friday, April 27, 2007 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I just finished your book. It inspired me to be just about half the man I now am. I'll keep in touch. Thanks again, T.
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Name: Michelle
From: Chicago, Illinois
Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I have your book, and I love it. I'm reading it for the second time. Everytime I start to feel bad about my weight. I grab your book, and I feel better. I've been battling my weight for years. I've been losing and gaining weight. But, I know one day I will be successful in losing weight. Your book is very helpful, Thank you.
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Name: Loretta
From: Tacoma, Washington
Date: Friday, April 6, 2007 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick--you are a blessing to me. I have not finished your book yet, but I already know I can follow along with your plan for me. It is so welcoming to know a doctor who understands what I have been going thru. I shall be eternally greatful for you and your success that you are passing on to me. You are an answer to my prayers, and I mean that literally. Loretta
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Name: Diana
From: Escondido, California
Date: Sunday, April 1, 2007 | |
Comment: I just want to share my admiration on your big anniversary. Through your inspiration, with your book, and your Wednesday classes, I think I have finally found the answers to taking off weight and hopefully keeping it off. God chose wisely when He picked you to put out the message! Thanks for all you do.
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Name: Diana
From: Boston, Massachusetts
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2007 | |
Comment: Hi Nick, We emailed each other about a year ago. I recently read your book and started HMR in Janaury 2007. I am down 40 and am going to make it another 100! Thanks for caring! Diana
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Name: Linda
From: Bedford, Virginia
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2007 | |
Comment: Hey Nick, wow it has been a few years now since we have met at the City of Bedford, thanks to your grandfather! I am now Ex. Director at Bedford Main Street. Next time your in town, stop in. I wish you continued success and congrats on your beautiful family.
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Name: Melanie
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick, I just wanted to tell you how inspiring your weight loss journey has been. Both my boyfriend and I are trying to lose weight. We were very successful. My boyfriend lost 230 pounds, and I lost 50 pounds.
Unfortunately we both fell off the wagon. He gained back about 80 pounds, and I gained 30. After reading your book you have insprired us both to get back
on the wagon. Thanks Dr. Nick!!
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Name: Ashli
From: Escondido, California
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 | |
Comment: Hi my name is Ashli, and I go to Valley High. You just came to see us there, and I wanted to thank you soooo much. We all appreciate the fact that you came to see all of us. You are an inspration to ALL!!!
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Name: Susan Seals
From: Fletcher, North Carolina
Date: Monday, February 12, 2007 | |
Comment: You are an inspiration-thank you for this website and sharing your private struggles to help others.
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Name: Constance Wright
From: Cary, North Carolina
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 | |
Comment: I am almost finished with your book. I have read many diet books, but this one is the only one that has really inspired me to finally lose the extra 65 lbs, I carry around. Though I wouldn't do anything as radical as you did (liquid diets do not do it for me), I can appreciate why you had to do it. Thanks Dr. Nick for the inspiration.
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Name: Keith K Ball
From: San Diego, California
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 | |
Comment: What a great
inspiration!
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Name: Kay T.Higgins
From: Largo, Florida
Date: Friday, January 19, 2007 | |
Comment: My daughter, Vanessa in San Diego, suggested I check out your web site, and I'm glad I did. She is so excited about being a Health Steward. Unfortunately, she inherited my "fat" genes, but I'm happy she found you. I am going into the hospital next week for a total knee replacement, but hope to get started on your program when I return home. I have been on many diet plans over the past 30 years, only to regain the weight +. I am diabetic also, so I know what I need to do. God bless you for your good works and the people you have helped.
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Name: Jackie
From: Everett, Washington
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 | |
Comment: Dear Dr. Nick, I have read your book a couple of months ago. I recently joined HealthStewards. I am ready to change the way I see so I can change the way I look and most of all change my health status. Yours truly, Jackie
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Name: Ester
From: Denison, Kansas
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 | |
Comment: I've read your book and need to get on your program to lose 100 lbs.
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Name: Tlamb
From: Kilgore, Nebraska
Date: Sunday, January 7, 2007 | |
Comment: I saw you this morning on The New Morning and was very impressed with what you had to say. I am very interested in your book and learning more. Thanks.
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Name: Kathy
From: Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I am an RN. I bought your book at a Christian book store today. I am 1/3 of the way done, and decided I'd check out your website. I have tried Meridia. I have contemplated Roux-en-Y, seriously now for about 1
year. I keep trying and struggling. I lose 20 and gain it back. I lose 30 and gain it back. I have lost a great deal of weight 6 years ago, but gained it back. I am glad that I picked up your book. It brings inspiration, where there was none left. I will dust myself off and try again.
Thanks Dr. Nick,
Kathy Minnesota
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Name: Doris Whiteman
From: San Diego, California
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2006 | |
Comment: Wonderful program! I'm just finishing my first time and, though I haven't lost weight yet, I plan to continue. As Dr. Nick says, right now I'm "marinating", and determined to lose the weight I need to lose in 2007! So grateful for Dr. Nick and his heart for the overweight!
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Name: Sean Maguire
From: Poynton, Stockport England
Date: Friday, November 17, 2006 | |
Comment: Hi there from across the pond in jolly old England. I have been reading Dr. Nick's book and find myself stuck in some of the same traps that he was. Eating late at night, missing breakfast & lunch then making up for it BIG time late at night. However I am inspired to take a good hard look at at lifestyle and changes to be made. I need to lose 50lbs and stop beating myself up. I need to accept the love of those around me and get on with life. Thanks Dr. Nick for an honest and medically informative book which has answered many
questions for me-- it addresses spritual needs as well; we all got
those.
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Name: Marycha
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Date: Monday, November 13, 2006 | |
Comment: I'm almost finished with Dr. Nick's book. It is quite inspiring. I've been dieting my whole life so that I now have 100+ pounds of excess fat. I'm also past menopause and finding it more difficult to stick with my plan.
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Name: Rhonda
From: Sheffield, Iowa
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 | |
Comment: On Feb.14 I began my radical sabatical butwas not obedient to finish it out. I quit on May 2 after losing 40lbs. However, the Lord had told me 60-65 lbs. Since that time I have gained 17 lbs. back. I want to continue on my adventure and tonight got on House Calls. Thank you for your obedience in continuing to encourage. I am going on a water fast tomorrow and going to spend time with the Lord on how to get back to my radical sabatical, so I can live in health the rest of my life. Thank you so much.
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Name: Valerie
From: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick - What can I say? You are being used by God in a mighty way! Since I recieved your book, I have gone on a four day radical sabbatical and given up conventional food. The lack of food choices has been strangely liberating for me. I started out at 494 lbs. After two weeks, I have lost 32 lbs! As a result, my whole family is now looking to lead healthier lives. Thank you for your help in seeing ourselves in a totally new light - as
stewards of God's gift of health.
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Name: Yolanda
From: Corona, California
Date: Friday, October 27, 2006 | |
Comment: My husband invited me to hear you speak last night at Kaiser in Riverside. I had already read most of your book and was truly amazed by your story. My husband has lost about 80 lbs. following the Kaiser plan and I am so proud of him! He is now very health conscious and I want to be the same way. I'm sure you are a true and sincere inspiration to many people. Thanks!
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Name: Vanessa
From: San Diego, California
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, you are an answer to prayer! I have been struggling for quite a while about wanting to get this weight off AGAIN but wanting it to be the last time! I don't ever want to fail again at being healthy. I KNOW I can do this, I am a bright woman, and I love the Lord so now I see hope and success in my future!! Thank you!!
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Name: Barbara Williamson
From: University Heights, Ohio
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | |
Comment: I just read the story of your fight with fat in the September/October issue of Today's Christian, and it's most impressive. I too have been fighting this battle for sometime. I have lost 76 lbs. through Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous and I haven't been happier or healthier and I am 77 years old. We too pray and meditate as a daily part of our program. I love your bibical references and plan to use them when I speak at our meetings. This
program is based on AA, but we are focused on food addictions. Many thanks for your outstanding and inspirational article. Barbara
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Name: Monica
From: Washington, D.C.
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick: Your book truly motivated me. I have started re-reading it but this time, I am on my own sabbatical and am on Day 4 of the protein. I am under doctor supervision with protein packs coming straight from an obesity management program affiliated with a major hospital. I know I can do it because I did it before. I loss 117 lbs but gained all back plus 3 extra pounds. I was one of the "lucky" ones gaining only 3 extra pounds. The big difference this time is "I see". How I wish I had understood about "seeing"
before but that's okay because I was blind but now I see!! God bless you
for such an inspirational book.
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Name: Carla
From: Tampa, Florida
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 | |
Comment: Thank you! Thank you! Dr. Nick. I'm so glad I came across an article you had written online about weight loss being a spiritual undertaking. I was struck by how balanced and honest the article was. I immediately purchased your book from Amazon.com, something I have never done before. I am currently reading it and getting ready to go on my own "radical sabatical" to shed 105 pounds. I am excited to do it for the first time in my life. You are a blessing to so many, please keep up the good work you do. God Bless you and your beautiful wife.
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Name: Sharon
From: Bethpage, Tennessee
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, thank you for being so honest with your weight loss. I have just completed your book and have renewed hope that I can start in the right direction to make a life change. I found myself feeling your pain, and excited about your accomplishment. Thank you!
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Name: Josh
From: Nashville, Tennessee
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006 | |
Comment: Hey Dr. Nick, read your article in Christianity Today, and I saw myself in your story. I am 27, 380 lbs, have tried and failed, tried and failed to lose weight. The whole time, I have been so unhappy that focusing on what I COULDN'T EAT, just made me feel worse. I need to go get your book, and I am getting myself together. I started a month ago pursuing a life-long dream of taking martial arts; despite my weight I pushed through and got my first belt (orange), and just started walking/jogging every morning. My attitude is changing. And then I read your article, and I see how I need to keep
moving in that direction. God bless you for inspring me.
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Name: Marjory
From: Edinburgh, Scotland
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006 | |
Comment: Great thoughts. I have asked for God's help with so many things and never thought to ask Him to help with my need to loose weight.
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Name: Rhonda
From: Huntsville, Alabama
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006 | |
Comment: God bless you!
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Name: Cheryl Ventresca
From: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2006 | |
Comment: I can't wait to get your book! Your article in Christianity Today was inspiring.Thank you for your sharing.
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Name: Loreane
From: Fort Worth, Texas
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2006 | |
Comment: Thank you for the inspiration and desire to keep working on my weight problem. Your book is very encouraging. God bless you for wanting to share your success with others, to inspire us to continue to fight for our health.
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Name: KLK
From: Escondido, California
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr.Nick, God has blessed you!!! What a wonderful season in your life! I know first hand, how hard it is, daily,& sometimes mintue by mintue w it food! It's another one of satan's captivites that he also likes to have a hold over us with! Shame on him, but God is sooooooooooooo much tronger...Stay
focused & thank you for all your encourgement, CONGRATULATIONS IN CHRIST!!!
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Name: Bob C.
From: Rochester, Indiana
Date: Sunday, September 24, 2006 | |
Comment: My wife saw you on TV and what she told me prompted me to purchase your book. I found myself, to my amazement, laughting and crying as I read your book! I mean this is a book on weight loss! It has encouraged me to finally start to lose the 100 lbs that need to come off my body. Applying the seven pillars to my eating has changed how, what and when I eat and in the past 10 days I have lost 5 lbs. I am studying your website to see how I may get involved.
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Name: Rhonda
From: Sheffield, Iowa
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 | |
Comment: I could use some encouragement. I started my fast back on Feb. 14 for those I love and was going to end it on my anniversary June 7. I ended it early on May 1 after having lost 45 pounds. Since that time I have gained about 12 pounds back and am finding it hard to get back on track. Anyone out there who can relate, and we could try to encourage each other. Thanks for reading and keep going it will be worth it. Even writing this is motivation.
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Name: Anthony
From: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: Friday, September 8, 2006 | |
Comment: Hi Dr Nick, Greetings from South Africa. I heard your interview on Focus on the Family and got hold of your book which I read over the follwing weekend. I immediately applied your prinicples/pillars and have in the last 21 days lost 12 pounds. My journey has just begun but with God's help and your encouragement. I will walk the walk and talk the talk. God bless Dr
Nick! My wife and I often refer to "what does Dr Nick say???) PS - I am
half Italian (in Africa!) so I identified with the your food challenges
at home. Mama on the other hand does not understand why I cant eat as much as I used to!!!
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Name: Diane Hudson
From: Melb, Victoria, Australia
Date: Friday, August 25, 2006 | |
Comment: Truly inspirational story. I wish I could emmulate some of his success. I am considering surgery as am getting nowhere with diet and exercise alone. Well done Dr Nick.
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Name: Bonnie
From: Denver, Colorado
Date: Sunday, August 20, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I am currently reading your book, and I have been greatly encouraged to try again to lose weight. I suffered from thyroid disease for almost fifteen years before finally being diagnosed three years ago. I had a complete thyroidectomy last year, and subsequently gained about fifteen pounds, on top of the fifty that I already needed to lose. The
post-surgical pathologist's report also indicated a malignant nodule.
Thankfully, it was a very small tumor, and was removed before it matastasized! I am so thankful to God for preserving my life! I am a pastor's wife, and
I was particularly delighted to hear about our Lord's encouragement to
you during your weight-loss journey. Thank you for sharing God's love
to others in such a humble and humorous way. May our heavenly Father
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Name: Kelly Wilbur
From: Dallas, Georgia
Date: Thurssday, August 17, 2006 | |
Comment: I saw your story on the Discovery Health channel and couldn't believe that there was someone else doing an 800 calorie a day "life style change". Then I went to my regular doctor, and he was telling me about your book. I was needing a little encouragement to keep going with my weight loss program and I must say that your book has really inspired me. I have lost around 35 pounds since May and I am still going. When I need another pick-me-up I will just read your book again. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
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Name: Jill
From: St. Louis, Missouri
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 | |
Comment: I've lost 130 lbs in the last ~500 days. I have about 40 more to go and after reading your book, I know I can meet my goal! It's not been easy, but I've enjoyed the journey and learned so much about myself.
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Name: Glenda Hamilton
From: Mesa, Arizona
Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 | |
Comment: I have been inspired to attempt the weight loss journey again after reading your book. Thanks for being an example.
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Name: Lin
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, July 28, 2006 | |
Comment: Your spirit and commitment to helping others to achieve their goals is very inspiring. I am a nurse who regained the weight I lost almost ten years ago. I am now working to lose it once more. Thank you Dr. Nick for writing such a beautiful message in your book. With God's help we really can do all things!
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Name: Vas
From: Canberra, Australia
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 | |
Comment: I loved your book. Your such an insperation. You have become someone I really look up to. I hope to see you down under one day:-)
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Name: Gwen
From: Saint Petersburg, Florida
Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard you being interviewed on Dr. Dobon's show and went to library today, and could not put book down. What a neat, wonderful book. I was so happy to finally figure out, that your 120 lb. weight gain was your bride!!! Hugs and Blessings to you.
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Name: Karen
From: Singapore
Date: Saturday, July 8, 2006 | |
Comment: Thanks for sharing this important experience with people. Even though I am not obese, there are people around me who are and are sensitive to
others commenting about their size. Your choice to lose the pounds and
your spiritual transformation helped me.
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Name: Francis
From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick: Awesome! You went on a great adventure - both internally and externally. So very inspirational. Good luck to you and your family. Thanks for sharing your journey. Fran
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Name: Janie
From: Fresno, California
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 | |
Comment: I'm blessed that a dear Christian friend, Lisa, heard you on the radio broadcast with Dr. Dobson and loved what you said. She went after work to a Christian Book store on Shaw and bought it for me. Bless you, your wife, and Veronique. It's day seven, and a pair of pants that fit tight, fit comfortable--size xl from Target. Wow! Just by feeling the "comfortable feeling", and By the Grace of God, I stop, and take the rest of the food home or throw it out. I'm on page 161 and taking it slow, not rushing thru like I
always did with other "promise to fix me books"! Smiling. Your pictures
online are a gift here on earth. Thank you and everyone for giving me
hope. Would love to visit this summer with my beloved husband Robert(married
35Yrs.) Bless you and yours in Jesus name, Janie
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Name: Misty Jones
From: Littlefork, Minnesota
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, your book made me laugh, cry, and have hope. What an inspirational true story! Isn't it wonderful that God takes each one of us just as we are and leads us gently down the road to becoming who we really are in Him!? I especially enjoyed hearing your fishing story, how incredible and
just like God to show His love in such a tangible way! Keep up the good
work and God bless you and yours!
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Name: Janie
From: Fresno, California
Date: Friday, June 9, 2006 | |
Comment: Your book has brought joyful tears. I'm on page 157(June 9,2006). I've done the "I feel satisfied" for three days, and it really has worked. I'm a 12 Step person also and went back to Overeaters Anonymous June 8,2006 for support. I will celebrate my AA birthday, June 12,2006--sobriety for 26 yrs. One Day At A time. I had lost the weight for 10 yrs. thru O.A., but 15 yrs. ago, it was a diet plan and fear mixed with confusion, and as soon as there was personality conflict, guess who ran? I did. Hope you don't object to a 12 Step person. YOUR book brings me Hope and ready to do the Action. I'm 55 yrs old, 5'3 and weigh 250 lbs. I just got my results from my woman Doctor;LDL cholesterol 115(6/6/06), HDL Cholesterol 27 Triglycerides 106. I check in every month with Dr. Hailu & Genevieve Rohan,FN.P.-C.Thank-you.
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Name: Audrey
From: Greenville, North Carolina
Date: Sunday, June 4, 2006 | |
Comment: Your book is the best book I've ever read besides the Holy Bible. Thanks for blessing us all. I am so encouraged by your success and your care and concern for others: your passion to help others. It is so good reading your story. Those of us who have a lot to lose and feel a little like we are in a helpless situation, are now inspired and know that we can do it. You did it, and we can do it with the help of God. Dr Nick, please keep us wanna be losers in your prayers. Thanks a Million.
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Name: David
From: Barre, Vermont
Date: Thursday, June 1, 2006 | |
Comment: "Let us lay aside the weight that does so easily beset us...." Dr Nick, your book is an encouragement to me personally; I just started reading it and only about a third of the way through it, I know there is hope for me as I have battled the bulge most of my life. I can't wait until the day I too can display before and after photos, to the glory of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and what He can do to reshape my physical being into a vessel of His honor. Thank you for sharing your personal victory with all who read your book and/or hear your personal testimony. I stand amazed at your
personal transformation. Praise God!
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Name: Steve Lewis
From: Fresno, California
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 | |
Comment: Nick, I don't know if you remember me. We worked together on the haunted house at Azusa. You are doing such a great thing with the diet and the book. I picked up the book in Nashville. I just wanted to wish you a the best. Great Job!! |
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Name: Karen R.
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 | |
Comment: I was speaking to a counselor about my frustration over knowing what I need to do to reclaim my health and not successfully following through up to this point. He recommended your web site to me. I was reluctant to try an on-line support system, but when I missed my "in person" weight loss group meeting tonight, I decided to look you up. I am VERY encouraged by your house calls feature and your call to accountability. I signed up tonight and am very
anxious to receive my book and get started. I have NEW HOPE of reclaiming my health and reclaiming my life again, and, even more importantly, becoming a good steward of the body the Lord has given me. Thank you so much for submitting yourself to accountability and transparency and paving the way for me.
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Name: Monica
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr Nick, Thanks for being such an inspiration to so many of us. You took the first step, and I appreciate that you wrote about that journey in your book. Today is a new day for me...The journey begins with this first step, correct!
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Name: Gail
From: Dallas Area, Texas
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | |
Comment: Well, Dr. Nick, I fell in love with your story, your CNN story, your family, your "greekness", your dad's note from Greece...so here we go. We both have one thing in common, ok two, the fat fight, and God's on our side. Let's go!
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Name: Patricia
From: Arlington
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 | |
Comment: Hello, I am reading your book and I love it. With this book it helped me to realize the simplicity of losing weight and getting healthy. I have been overweight since age 3, and I am now 41 yrs old, so pretty much all my life. But this book has helped me look at this weight loss thing differently. Thank you so much Dr.Nick for all your insightfulness.
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Name: Amy
From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 | |
Comment: Thank you so much for coming to share "Health Crumbs" with us!!! Your message was very enlightening and encouraging, and your enthusiasm was infectious! Thank you for addressing the deeper, more eternal issues related to weight problems, and for sharing so candidly of yourself and your personal journey. Even through a short lunchtime presentation, you have completely changed my perspective and enhanced my self-awareness, and I'm dying to get my hands on your book to find out more! God bless you and your family!
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Name: Cheri D.
From: Lima, Ohio
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2006 | |
Comment: Dear Dr. Nick, thanks for writing an insprirational book. It was very candid, also at the same time I could identify with you being overweight. I too need to lose 150lbs and if you can do it, so can I. I also think that it's great that after losing the weight, you found true love. I hope and pray for the same. Thanks for writing this book and thanks to Mrs. Despina Y. for allowing us to be in your world. May God bless you and your family!
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Name: Jerry B.
From: Fox River Grove, Illinois
Date: Monday, April 17, 2006 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick, thank you so much for writing your book! I just completed it, and I have been practicing the seven pillars for several weeks now. I am walking every day, eating more healthy foods, and staying away from sweets, which were my downfall. I have started this program because I have high cholesterol, and I have about 50 pounds to shed around my waist. Your
book, along with the recent death of a family friend due to obesity related complications has inspired me to get real and get down to the weight and body shape God intended me to have. Thanks again for your inspiring story! God is using you to touch the lives of thousands of people. Sincerely,Jerry B.
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Name: Patty
From: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I am so impressed with your story. My nephew Jason gave us your book and told us how much he has lost and we have really decided to make a good effort again. We both read your book and WOW, what a story. Thanks for the inpirition. God bless you. ps... I hear there will be a new baby in your big family in the future. Congratulations. Patty
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Name: Jozan
From: Virginia
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I happened to tune into the 'Focus on the Family' radio broadcast the day you were the featured guest. However, it wasn't until recently that I finally ordered your book. Yesterday, nearing its completion, I realized it was April 1st! How very appropriate! Your shared story of experience, knowledge, wisdom and faith are timely indeed for me. I find myself at a crossroads...in many respects, at this time in my life. And to sum it up, your story and perspective gives me hope. Thank you so very much for that.
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Name: Fab
From: Texas
Date: Friday, March 17, 2006 | |
Comment: I have just finished reading your book, after having listened to you on Focus on the Family. You have inspired me to not only try again, but to succeed this time and to stick with it, regardless of the temptation to fall off of the wagon. Thank you for sharing your story. After having read other "diet" books that were uninspiring, it was great to hear of someone who was actually worse off than I currently am....yet through God's power, you have lost the weight and still have the resolve to continue. Only God could do that through you and I thank you for your testimony!
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Name: Val
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, Praise God for a friend who loves me so much that she would share the cd from Dr. Dobson's program. Listening to the your story and finding this site was very timely. God's timing is always perfect. I look forward to exploring this site and reading your book. Blessings.
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Name: Soraya Montelongo
From: Orange, California
Date: Monday, March 13, 2006 | |
Comment: I am in the process of reading your book and listening to your interview on Focus on the Family. I am very inspired and belive I am ready to take my health back. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with all of us.
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Name: Athina
Keima-Iliakopoulou
From: Alexandroupoli, GREECE
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 | |
Comment: I just finished reading your interview to Mr. Filimona Armeni in a Greek newspaper. My father told me that he met you in Leptokaria. I must say, God bless you and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to hear about your big try with God's help. Thank you for your friendship and I hope that one
day we are going to meet in Leptokaria. God bless all your work.
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Name: Shelley
From: Montrose, Minnesota
Date: Sunday, March 5, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I just recieved your book on March 3 and I only have 130 more pages to read. Your book is so inspiritional. I am just beginning my weight loss journey. With God and through His strength I start my journey. Thank you for being such and inspiration to me. God Bless you and your family.
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Name: Dennis
From: Battle Creek, Michigan
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I listened to you on Focus on the Family, via-podcast. My Spirit was moved by the compassion and grace with which you spoke. Your emphasis on our relationship with Christ, as the motivation for why we eat, and how we treat our body really spoke to me as well. May God richly bless you. Dennis
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Name: Blanca B.
From: Ventura, California
Date: Friday, March 3, 2006 | |
Comment: First heard you on Focus on the Family and all you said really resonated with me. We have similar backgrounds:immigrants, first borns, passionate about our work and God, but stugglers with overweight. These can be seen as labels, but we are all much more, uniquely created in His image. Thank you for giving me hope again, thank you for pointing me to integrity and accountiblility. My eyes are wide open to how much "letting go of myself physically" has cost me. I almost lost my marriage, along with health, vitality and beauty. Mil Gracias!
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Name: J Dog
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick (point man) Thanks again for allowing God to work thru you. You were right about the exercise - I found enough energy to start walking again and it all kicked in. I have lost a total of 25lbs in two weeks and have replenished my energy levels. I'm up to walking five miles a day and ran a lap (1/4 mile) for the first time in three years!! I know I can do this now. Thanks for your help; it really meant alot. Left flank on the fat patrol, Jason
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Name: Granny Patsy
From: Fredericksburg, Iowa
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr.Nick, I am excited about finishing your book. I have made notes from what I have read. I have lost five pounds so far. I have went on several long walks. I am amazed I didn't get out of breath. Water is helping to fill me before my meals. But I have always waited to eat until evening. Now
I am doing much better at small snacks throughout the day, which I have certainly noticed at dinner time , I am satified with way less. Thank you for your wonderful story and especially for using your experience to help others. I pray, I will be a good role model for others too, especially my husband. I believe I will enjoy my new family in Health Steward. God bless you.
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Name: Kathy W.
From: Strum, Wisconsin
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick ~ I heard you on Focus on
the Family and was very encouraged by your story. I ordered your book
that day from Focus. I read it over the weekend and joined heathsteward today! You opened my eyes to the concept of "why" I eat not just "what" I eat. I am looking forward to days of loss ahead! Loss of weight of course!!
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Name: Chaplain Marc Cantrell
From: Beaufort, South Carolina
Date: Monday, February 20, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I just want to tell you that I love your book from the heart. Being a Chaplain and working with Disaster Relief, all over the
world, I have found myself packing a extra 40 to 50 lbs--maybe like a
camel. With the age of 45 I have found myself disliking my xtra weight
and always feeling bloated. So this Valentine, I decided with the help
of my wife of 25 years, to have a heart change like you and start eating
sensible. For example, if there was more food than I could eat to not do the
camel thing and pack reserves. If you ever get on the east coast, Hilton
Head area, please let me know. I would love to get some of my guys (30
churches or so) and let you encourage them. Us Baptist do know how to
eat also. God Bless and thank you for sharing your miracle.Chaplain Marc Cantrell
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Name: Mark R. Jerde
From: Montrose, Minnesota
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick , I am a 39 yr. old father of 2 daughters. It grieves me deeply to be overweight. I feel like I am robbing from my girl's
youth. I cannot do some things with them. I currently weigh 390 lbs on a 6'1" frame. I have been yo yo dieting my whole life. I have tried so many diets from Adkins to juicing to salads. I would lose 40-50lbs and gain back 60-70 lbs. Thank you for your testimony on Focus on the Family. God Bless. Your message has given me hope.
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Name: Diana R.
From: Escondido, California
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006 | |
Comment: I am in awe of your journey. I battle every day for the thinner me. I lost 25 pounds last year, however I am needing to loose 125 pounds. I met you for the first time Wednesday night although you have spoke at my church, it wasn't until I heard you on Focus on the family and then a friend told me about Wednesday nights. I am a nurse and know what to do so it frustrates me to not be able to loose 2 pounds a week. My weight loss is two pounds down and five pounds up. It is critical that I lose this weight. Thanks for your encouragement. Diana
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Name: Michelle Copeland
From: North Carolina
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006 | |
Comment: Dear Dr. Nick: Just as I was finishing reading my new LowCarb magazine, I saw your article and I began to read it! I've just finished looking at your photos on the website and I can hardly put into words what I feel! The "battle of the bulge" has been a life-long journey of mine and its good to see and read about "hope"! Thank you so much for sharing your personal ordeal with the rest of us. It's one more thing to give me inspiration to keep going and not give up.
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Name: Lorie
From: Phoenix
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr Nick, I join the others in saying that your testimony has been most inspiring and encouraging. I joined HealthSteward and am presently reading your book. I feel like I've been given a new hope. I think someone stole my joy, but I've found it again. Thank you. I look forward to being part of the Health Steward team. Blessings,Lorie
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Name: Cindy
From: Puerto Rico
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard your testimony on Focus on the Family and I had to get the book for my brother. I'm praying so he could loose the weight forever..but most importantly become healthy and stay healthy. Please pray with me!!!Thanks!
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Name: Laura
From: Joplin, Missouri
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2006 | |
Comment: It's finally clicking. Reading the book, listening to your house calls, and deciding to treasure myself as God does! I am excited to start my journey and am very thankful to have the support of those who truely understand the path I have been walking.Thank you!
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Name: Hilary
From: Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard you speaking on Dr. Dobson's program and really enjoyed what you had to say--very motivating. Great job on your success!! I too realized that my overeating was a sin against God and against the body he has given me. Both my husband and myself are currently attending TOPS and have been supported in our weight-loss journey. I currently have reached my goal-which all the praise goes to Jesus (without Him none of this would be
possible). I continue to pray every day that God would see me through every
day and that my passion would be centered on Him and not around meals.
Thanks again for sharing your story and giving me the extra motivation
to keep on keeping it off.
God bless you.
Hilary
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Name: Vickie Mechsner
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick: I listened to you on Focus on the Family and purchased the tape and book. I've only read to page 85 at this point and am so touched at your feelings expressed at the beginning of your journey. I can see that you're a very sensitive and caring man. The Lord has blessed you with a special and kind heart. Thank you.
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Name: Josh Clark
From: Granite Falls, North Carolina
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 | |
Comment: Heard Dr. Nick on Focus on the Famly, and immediatly ordered the book. Absolutely amazed how much I related to Dr. Nick's reasons for taking such drastic measures. It was exactly what I needed to hear. It also helped me prepare my family for what I'm doing because they saw a doctor do it first. They couldn't give me their normal "expert" advice. Thanks for sharing this incredible experience with the world.
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Name: Sabrina Stanton
From: Rio Vista, California
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 | |
Comment: I realize that to succeed I will need to have disipline and faith.
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Name: Keren
From: Cross Plains, Tennessee
Date: Monday, February 13, 2006 | |
Comment: I am in the process of reading your book. Thank you for being open and honest. The truth will make you free--I am looking forward to starting my journey. I have lost and found so many times in my 54 years. God is the source of my strength and I know I can do all things through Him. I started simplfying my life last year by retireing from my job, and now I live to serve Him. Thanks for your prayers.
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Name: Ricky
From: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2006 | |
Comment: I recently heard of your program on Focus on the Family and need to be accountable and encouraged by others. I have failed many times before. Please pray for me to have God's strength to lose it and keep it off for His glory. Thanks and God bless ya, Rick--Overcomer in CHRIST
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Name: Cherrise
From: Canada
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2006 | |
Comment: I would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication to help others. You truly are a wonderful person. Ordered your book and can't wait to get started.
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Name: Avis
From: South Florida
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2006 | |
Comment: I listened to your message on Focus on the Family and you are wonderful and God sent. I lost my father several years ago and it was my wake-up call to change to a healthier life style. I've lost and gained back 30 lbs. BUT I have exercised consistently for three years. I was talking with my trainer yesterday and she has faith that I can loose the weight I have left and I question it. Your message has given the appropriate prospective to complete this journey. There is also an aspect of the message that has given me a greater appreciation for my husband who is my life partner of 20 years and was instrumental and guiding me back into a healthier body. Thank you for
your message,I'll be buying your book from the Focus On the Family Site.
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Name: Cynthia
From: San Diego, California
Date: Friday, February 10, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard you speak at
Emmanuel Church. My heart was overwhelmed with joy as I heard about
your inspiring journey to wholeness. Your genuine compassion and desire to
love mankind by sharing the deepest parts of yourself was even more
compelling. You are a very gifted man, who has become a gift to all those
he will touch. Thanks!!!!
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Name: Bondservant
From: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. nick, I caught part of your personal, winning story of weight loss. The tenacity and never give up, lifelong one day at a time hard work is the "magic bullet" everyone tries to internalize. Thanks for loving
yourself just as you are. Bondservant
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Name: Naomi
From: Miramar, Florida
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2006 | |
Comment: I listened to the tail-end of your testimony (story) on Focus on the Family, and I just had to find out more about you and your successful accomplishment. Congratulations on your weight loss victory. God bless.
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Name: Larry and Kim
From: Delevan, New York
Date: Sunday, February 5, 2006 | |
Comment: My wife just listened to you on Dr. Dobson's radio program while on the way to work in the city of Buffalo. When I arrived home from work I
saw a new excitement I haven't seen in years. Kim has been overweight
since the birth of our first daughter and has tried every diet pill
known to man without little or no success. She is very excited about
starting your program, and I see a new zeal in her attitude toward
excerise and weightloss. She even had me order a new scale which she
has never wanted before. As Kim's husband I praise God for your desire
to include others in your wonderful weight loss discovery. Looking
forward to seeing those pounds fall off. Thanks, Larry (Kim's husband)
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Name: Maylinda
From: Winter Park, Florida
Date: Sunday, February 5, 2006 | |
Comment: Congratulations!
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Name: Bippy
From:
Date: Sunday, February 5, 2006 | |
Comment: Hey, Dr. Nick. I heard you on Focus on the Family Feb. 2 and 3 and was so impressed. I went right out and bought the book;I read the book in one day, through alot of tears, as I was so inspired by your story. Although I don't have but 20 pounds to lose, it really taught me so much about my mindset!! Thank you for a truly amazing story!!! God Bless You!! Bippy
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Name: Teresa
From: Windsor/Ontario CANADA
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick. Congrats on your awesome accomplishment. It is with much regret that I did not hear you on Focus on the Family however, my husband did and can't stop talking about it. I've been struggling with my weight since age 13. Lost the weight I wanted to at age 24, and kept it off until I married at 33. Now after two babies I'm finding it difficult to get on track. I'm reading through your material and hope and PRAY that I will have a success story one day too. God Bless you, and stay encouraged as you have
surely been an encouragement to many others.
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Name: Murphy
From: Connecticut
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006 | |
Comment: Heard you on Focus on the Family. I will be sending for your book. I lost weight but didn't keep it off and am in need of some new
encouragement. I have quite a lot to lose. Pray for me.
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Name: Theresa
From: Toledo, Ohio
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick, I heard you for the 1st time on Focus yesterday and I love this web site. You did an awsome job on the radio too! I'm gonna be coming back here to check on everybody AND get some encouragement for myself also. God Bless & keep up the good work!
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Name: Pat
From: New York
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick. I heard you on Focus on the Family 2/3/06 and am intrigued by your journey. I'm not sure how I will implement the advice but I do know that I will. I've been working on my own for years with minimal success and am inspired to continue on until I have eradicated my body of 100+ pounds. Thank you for your faithfulness and your message of hope!
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Name: Sheila Trimble
From: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006 | |
Comment: I just found this sight. I am so excited because I was just this next week meeting with a Dr. for a consultation for a weightloss surgery. I really was wishing there was another way out. I really am thankful for God directing me here. God bless you all, Sheila
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Name: Jan W.
From: Keswick, Ontario Canada
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, I'd seen your site and read your journey earlier. It wasn't until I realized that Lynette was a health steward on this site and her incredible journey was posted, that I decided to join your group! I've already lost 101 lbs, but I'm excited to be here and continue on my journey!
Jan
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Name: Ron C.
From: Pueblo West, Colorado
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard you on Focus on the Family last night. I am encouraged by your photos on this website that there is still hope. I am a 42 year old Respiratory Therapist and I continue to take care of many obese patients that show me what I will be if I do not do something now. I weigh 340 pounds, use BiPAP at night to sleep, take glucophage and blood pressure medicines, and grow increasingly discouraged. But I am bookmarking your website so that I may refer to it as I need the encouragement to change. I do not want to end
up like my patients. I want to be a blessing to God and give him the
glory and credit for changing my body and my life. Thank you for helping
to open my eyes to the spiritual side of this problem. God bless.
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Name: Cecil Hutchens
From: Raymond,California
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard your interview on Focus on the Family and I agree with everything you said. I would like to learn more about your book.
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Name: Diane
From: Ofallon, Missouri
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard you on Focus on the Family 2/3/06, and accessed your website tonight. I look forward to reading your book and being further inspired. While I don't have 200 pounds to lose, your words were helpful and encouraging for me to look at my body from God's perspective. God bless you in your work and in your life. |
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Name: Bill W.
From: Whiting, New Jersey
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: Heard your program on Focus. I have lost 50lbs on Atkins and am stuck. Have another 30 to go. Looking forward to reading your book. And one of my friends is one of your former classmates!
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Name: Wanda
From: San Antonio, Texas
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: Hello Dr. Nick. I heard you today and yesterday on Dr. Dobson's radio broadcast and was so impressed that I went to work talking about your success and your testimony. I have battled weight all of my life but thank God I have never been obese. I am now working on a loss of 20 pounds and am a Weight Watcher lifetimer. I had lost and maintained the weight but have slipped back to overeating. Your testimony encouraged me and I just want you to know that you are greatly appreciated. May God continue blessing you and your endeavors to be support for those struggling to become better stewards of the body that God has loaned us.
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Name: Cheryl
From: Hartly, Delaware
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: My husband called and told me about your interview on Focus on the Family. I tuned in and then went on line to order your book and CD. I look forward to reading your book and beginning my journey. I have struggled with up and down the scale. I again have 70-80 pounds to take off but this time I want it to be the last. Thank you for your book.
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Name: Mary
From: Weddington, North Carolina
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: Heard you on Focus on the Family. Very interesting. Hope to be motivated by your experience.
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Name: Desiree
From: Portland, Oregon
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: Heard you on FOF 02/02 and 02/03. I have been trying to lose weight for 30 years. As as Christian, I know all of the shoulds. As a human I know the prejudice, the shame, the discomfort. Sometimes I know that He has more for me to do but I am limited by my stubborn unwillingness to give this area over to Him. I choose to look at the reality of my situation, but this is not the finality of my situation. God can change me and and within me can
change the outcome.
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Name: Lorinda
From: White Cloud, Michigan
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: I heard your program on WOLW 91.1 FM of Gaylord, MI last night and again this morning. Your website is very interesting and inspiring! I have been on the South Beach Diet since the end of July 2005 and have lost over 25 lbs. I have about 18 lbs. to go and since Christmas I have been facing some food idolatry issues. How wonderful that the Lord is faithful! He helped me to get a fresh perspective while listening to your program.
Keep encouraging those of us who need to be reminded...and God bless you!
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Name: Dave
From: Marshall, Missouri
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: Enjoyed your comments on Focus on the Family. We all should honor the Lord, our families, and ourselves by staying healthy. I watch my diet and work out 30 minutes/day. I am blessed because I enjoy exercise. My wife will soon begin teaching a spiritual weight control program
called First Place.
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Name: Jim
From: Raleigh, North Carolina
Date: Friday, February 3, 2006 | |
Comment: I was inspired by your interview on Focus on
the Family radio program. I am about 100 lbs. overweight, and an achy,
diabetic 51 year old father of four sons. My wife is 54 and almost as
much over her ideal weight. I have referred her to this site, started
Weight Watchers online and am encouraging her to do so as well. I've
always known what to do to lose weight, but food has always been my
emotional crutch - my way to deal with everything. I have recently begun
reading the bible from cover to cover to try and help me return to my
spiritual roots, which had grown too shallow. I'm hoping to follow Dr. Nick's
example of welcoming The Lord back into one of His Temples -my body -
by repairing it to be a fitting place for Him. Thank you all for your prayers. You will all have mine as well.
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Name: Emmanuel Sottiriou
From: Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2006 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick, heard you on focus on the family 2/2/06.
Thank you. It is nice to see some one who walks the walk,not just talks the talk. Since 1962 I have been a strength trainer in the military and in physical therapy. I was nvolved in a accident that caused 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 33 per cent of my body,90degree contractures of both legs,3 surgeries and one year of pt.the good Lord, caused Drs. to refer patients to me . God bless
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Name: GoldenGirl
From: Chico, California
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2006 | |
Comment: I just finished the book
and I just ate my last meal. I'm excited about my journey I have
120lbs. to loose. Thanks for the encouragment.
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Name: Laurine
From: Escondido, California
Date: Monday, January 30, 2006 | |
Comment: I met you at Barnes & Noble the
other day and have since read your book. You really have made this old
gal think through some ideas on how to take off the 30 lbs that have
been hanging on my body for several years. I also have a friend that's
currently on the liquid shakes, and I'm going to suggest buying your book
to her.
You mentioned that you were going to be working with the Board of
Supervisors on a plan to work with obesity in children. Since I live in
Escondido, I was wondering how I can get involved in that effort. Please
keep me in mind as the plans develop.
I enjoyed our brief talk and love your sense of humor. Thank you for
daring to expose yourself to the world. Your roadmap to success is such
an inspiration to people who want to live a more healthy lifestyle.
Blessings to you and your lovely family.
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Name: Ana
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2006 | |
Comment: I've just finished your
book. I'm truly inspired. I don't have that much weight to lose, so if
you can lose 270 lbs, and keep it lost, I figure I can as well. :)
Thanks and congratulations.
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Name: Deanna
From: New Jersey
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2006 | |
Comment: I have followed this site since January 2005. What progress everyone has made... Congratulations to all!!! I have a lot of weight to lose and re-visiting this site has inspired me to give it another shot. Thank you
for your inspiration.
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Name: Dianne
From: Prairieville, Louisiana
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2006 | |
Comment: I attended your meeting in Baton Rouge, LA on Jan. 12th with two of my friends. I wanted my daughter to go but she didn't get to go. My daughter, Sheri, is very overweight and has been for years. She is only 33 and needs help desperately. I was very impressed with what you said and how you gave God the glory for such success. I printed the excerpt and gave it to Sheri and she seemed very interested and plans to start with Optifast so please pray for her to get started and stick with it. Hopefully she will get online with your HealthSteward website. Thank you and may God keep blessing you as you bless others.
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Name: Miss JM
From: Knoxville, Tennessee
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2006 | |
Comment: Thank you for this website! I was
so glad to find out that there was something after the book, "My Big
Fat Greek Diet." The book was a huge inspiration to me and I can't
explain why--I haven't figured it out yet. I have been reading about
changing my outlook towards food for years and that the change must come from
within and it was all good and I took it all in, in bits and pieces,
but something about that book just hit me between the eyes. Perhaps my
outlook has been slowly changing (it usually takes the Lord a long time
to get through to my hard head), and this book just finally clicked it
all together. I think it's the fact that it was from someone who had
actually "been there, done that." Thank you Dr. Nick, for losing weight
and sharing it with us. :)
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Name: Mary B.
From: Tacoma, Washington
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2005 | |
Comment: What a blessing this web site is, and God heard my prayers and lead me to Dr. Nick, my angel on my journey.... |
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Name: Anastasia
From: London, United Kingdom
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2005 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick, Firstly well done for all your effort, your story is truly fascinating. I’m in the last month of my Masters degree in London, and this morning we had a guest speaker from the Readers Digest. While I was sitting and listening to the editor speak to us, I was flipping through the December UK Edition and my eye caught the title of my “My Big Fat Greek Diet”. Being Greek I had to read the article, I was really amazed by your story. I hope that your story one day will appeal to the Greek population, as obesity has become a serious health issue, especially in childhood. Finally, I hope that your effort will motivate and encourage many other individuals to do the same.
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Name: Jehoshaphat and Nora Cardon
From: Lexington, Kentuky
Date: Friday, December 2, 2005 | |
Comment: Thank you for you friendship and testimony to all of us. We love you big time. I have been telling everyone that I know about you. The other day I went to motor vehicles and a lady was reading Reader's Digest, when I told her about the article she was so excited that she made copies of the article. God is good... all the time baby. To God be the glory.
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Name: Heide
From: Escondido, California
Date: Friday, November 25, 2005 | |
Comment: Dear Dr. Nick: You made a big hit in Escondido last week. Thanks for honoring us with your honesty and your presence. We now have two male celebreties in town. Do you know who the other one is? Mr. Lawrence Welk, of course. Both of you put Escondido on the map.
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Name: Mona
From: Escondido, California
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 | |
Comment: Thank you for coming to talk to us. I love your book,
and I am going to work very hard to get 20 lbs off.
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Name: Luise
From: Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2005 | |
Comment: Dear Nick, what an
inspiration you are. Having just read your article in the Readers Digest
I want to say a great big WELL DONE to you. Best Wishes from Bonnie
Scotland, Luise
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Name: Julian
From: Lexington, Kentucky
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2005 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick. Read about your journey
in Readers Digest while getting my hair cut. Just ordered your book
from Amazon where I came across the link to HealthStewards.com. I
listened to your sample house call. I understand the "how to" of weightloss
but never gave the "why to" much thought. We adopted a beautiful little
girl from China Jan 2005 and just added a little boy to our family Oct.
2005(my wife got pregnant the week we returned from China). God is
Great!!! So now I have the "why to". Thank you for helping me look at
weightloss as a act of love for my wife and children. May God bless you
and your family.
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Name: Sue
From: Valley Center, California
Date: Friday, November 18, 2005 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick... I had the wonderful opportunity to hear you speak again at the Weigh To Go support group in Escondido. Thanks for the spark that was missing to get me back on track.
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Name: Kim
From: Escondido, California
Date: Friday, November 18, 2005 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick. I am a patient of your brother Dr. Phil, and I was just diagnosed with type II diabetes. Dr. Phil recommended getting your book. I have lost almost 25 lbs, just by cutting back on carbs, sugar and fruit juice and by adding more protein. Of course I have also started exercising. I have over 100 lbs to lose, but I can now actually envision myself getting to that
goal. It's too bad that the light didn't come on sooner, but my daughter, who is so wise at 17, said "Mom, you can't change the past, but you can change the future," and that is what I am concentrating on.
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Name: Gladys G.
From: Centerville, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 | |
Comment: I just finished reading your book and can't wait to become a health steward. I signed in and will be the next health steward, ready to weigh in, have my last supper and hit the road.
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Name: Cheryl
From: Wolverine Lake, Michigan
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2005 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick, Thank you
for your fast answers to my e mails. I am on day 3 of my protein change
of life. After reading your book and hearing from you, i have the tools
and belief to make it work this time. I have so much energy today. I
thought i would be week!! I have decided to weigh in once a month. I will
let you know my progress on Dec. 3. Thank you for the support!!!!
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Name: Cheryl
From: Lake Park, Georgia
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2005 | |
Comment: I have just finished reading
your book and found it inspiring!!! So proud of you for achieving your
goal and for sharing your accomplishments and advice with the rest of
us. May God bless you in your work to help us to get healthy so we can
live longer, happier lives!
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Name: Lynee
From: Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 | |
Comment: Thank you Dr Nick for
your inspirational book. I have been on a liquid diet for a week now and
lost 10lbs so far. My family does not think a liquid diet is the
answer but I must try. I dont usually feel hungry but I want to eat all the
time im sure its just habbit. I wish everyone with the same stuggles
good luck with there quest to loose weight and be healthy, its not easy
considering we are reminded every moment of the day of food like tv,
when your driving,and at home. Thanks again Dr Nick for all your
kindness and hard work.
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Name: Jeff K
From: Dallas, Texas
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 | |
Comment: Read the book. Truly amazing. I have
about 50 to 60 lbs that I want to lose. I don't think I will go with
the liquid "fast", but I am taking the 7 pillars to heart. I am
starting to exercise and to "eat like a thin person". It works. With
some moderation, and a little of exercise, I have lost 5 lbs. I am
really trying to change my lifestyle.
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Name: Cindy Hoffman
From: Wabash, Indiana
Date: Sunday, October 23, 2005 | |
Comment: We are starting a group at our church
and I have just begun to read your book. I am excited about finding
inspiration and hope to lose some weight and regaining health and energy.
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Name: Christi
From: Fort Worth, Texas
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 | |
Comment: Dr. Nick I am in the process of
reading your book and am getting so inspired! I am trying an all
fruit/juice diet- I agree ice makes it more filling! I chose your book because
you really understand what it is like struggling with weight. Thanks
and God Bless You!
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Name: Ronald
From: Vero Beach, Florida
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | |
Comment: Interesting Book!
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Name: Shannon
From: Valley Center, California
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 | |
Comment: Hi there. I started my weight
loss journey on Thursday, October 6. I am doing Medifast which has been
difficult but not as hard as I had expected. Dr. Nick you are an
inspiration. Thank you for your support. I am so excited and so ready to lose
this extra person (or two) that I've been carrying around. I am
hungry, but I'm starving to be thin!
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Name: Mark
From: Escondido, California
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick,
Thank you for your inspiration and example. At least for the last
several years, in the gaining years we all need help. I am determined to do
something about my weight and I appreciate your support.
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Name: Kelly
From: Detroit, Michigan
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2005 | |
Comment: I saw your article in Reader's Digest
and had to go out and purchase your book. Although I don't have as
much weight to lose as you did (I'm about 40lbs. overweight), I have
struggled all my life with overeating and bingeing issues. I was truly
inspired by your story; not only that you lost an amazing amount of
weight but your generosity in giving so much of yourself to others. I am
also in the health care industry and can say that you are an excellent
mentor, and I will always remember your awesome story.
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Name: Polly
From: Watertown, Wisconsin
Date: Monday, September 26, 2005 | |
Comment: Hi Dr. Nick. I'm almost done
reading your book. I had to see your website. Amazing, truly amazing!
You give me hope. I still have to figure everything out for myself,
though, but you are a true inspiration. Thank you.
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Name: Mark Leen
From: Tralee County Kerry, Ireland
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2005 | |
Comment: Hey Dr. Nick, I'm on the shakes since Wednesday, it's now Saturday night and boy am I hungry, but I take solace in knowing you went through this first week period of "will I eat, won't I eat?" I had to order your book from the USA and gave one as a gift when I was half way through to a friend who was obese. I then ordered a second copy and I've now read it twice. Well done, the story about the 103 lb haliblt blew me away and your journey has given me hope. I'm 231 lbs and my desire is 180. I have 50 to lose, I joined the gym last week and I'm 34 years old. I believe as you do that the Lord had a lot to do with your story, success and communicating it to the world. Remember alcoholics anonymous was divinely inspired in 1935, and it changed the lives of millions of alchoholics. I believe your book will be the new bible for people with obesity and eating dissorders and food junkies. God bless you. Mark
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Name: Dee
From: Pasadena, Maryland
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2005 | |
Comment: I'm so excited about being part of the "Health Steward's" I heard an interview with Dr. Nick this past summer which perked my interest but never got around to buying the book. Fortunately the title stuck with me and I went on line yesterday to purchase the book and got linked to the the Health Steward page. After reading about and listening to Dr. Nick and some of the
testimonials and pictures of of other members I decide to join them. I'm
really looking forward to getting by book and beginning my journey of
LOVE. God Bless
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Name: Caruso
From: Neuhausen, Switzerland
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2005 | |
Comment: I couldn't believe
that Dr. Nick has made such a change with his diet. I met him in Guadalajara, Mexico when he was big and had a lot of extra weight. One day I
received a picture by e-mail, and I had a very hard time believing that he
had lost all this weight. I would not have believed it if I would not have
known him personally.
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Name: Suze
From: Shelbyville, Tennessee
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2005 | |
Comment: My son and I were shopping at a large chain book store and I had picked up a copy of your book. As I finished my book shopping my 15 year old son came running up to me with the same book only you had personally autographed this book. I had heard about your story sometime last year but had never gotten around to reading the book. Needless to say, I bought the book and stayed up to the wee morning hours reading it upon completion. I could not
stop until I knew how you had completed your mission. Dr. Nick you have given me the inspiration to get started and also to involve my son who is also about 85 pounds overweight. I know we have a lot to change and a long road ahead, but we are both committed and setting goals as I'm finishing this email. I can not wait to post our pictures of success. Please pray for us! Thanks again for your inspirational story.
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Name: Monte Harris
From: Valdese, North Carolina
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