I have been doing this plan for almost two months now (with exercise) and it is working. I have not been weighing myself but I can see the difference in my clothes and body shape.
In the past I have followed the program on and off and could not stick to it. The reason for this was that I still had the 'lose 10 pounds in two weeks' mentality and did not have the patience for slow weight loss. I think I may have lost a couple of pounds per month. In the past this would have discouraged me but I can see the changes and have the patience to continue with this. I know I will lose the weight slower but won't gain it back like other diets.
I started off just following the four rules without exercise. In the past I would finish eating within 3 mins normally. Now I take longer to eat approx 15 minutes. This does not come easy for me and sometimes if I'm stressed I do slip up and find myself eating another bite straight after without putting my food down. But it's okay to slip up sometimes and I just get back on the horse.
My favourite breakfast is coffee and toast with cheese. In the past I used to feel so guilty as everyone around me ate porridge or cereal (which I never liked). I am happy that I no longer feel guilt.
Paul McKenna suggests leaving a little bit on the plate which I have completely failed at
however I am eating less overall. Before I used to eat breakfast and secretly my eyes would be searching for something else as I would finish eating in 3 mins. Due to eating slower, I feel satisfied and no longer want to eat extra. The other day Pizza was ordered and I was really proud of myself as I had a lot less than I normally would. I felt very relaxed and just didn't want to eat as much. I would highly recommend the program but it is not a quick fix. This will not work if you are looking to lose fast weight for a holiday or event. It does however work and I prefer it to other diet plans as it removes the guilt around food.
