Hi Anne, When I joined your weight loss plan nine months
ago, I was confused and bitter about lots of different things in my life
- especially my weight. I won't list all these things - the list would be
too long!! - but I can say that with your help I can now see some light at
the end of the tunnel. Your motivation advice especially has been a huge
help. Anyway, I am now 60 pounds lighter and my husband can't stop telling
me how different I am and how much better I look!! This alone has made a
big, big difference to my life and I wanted to say how thankful I am. You
don't know how much happier I am and what a difference you have made to me.
Bless You!
LO (Illinois)
Anne... I'm 155 pounds this morning... a total of 85
pounds lost so far... I haven't been this weight since my first child was
born 31 years ago... Just one problem - how am I going to pay for all the
new clothes I need? (Just joking!)
JL (Florida)
Dear Anne, "I'm writing to thank you for your wonderful
weight loss program and your unbelievably caring support... I've lost 62
pounds but much more important - I've regained all my confidence.....You
have literally changed my life... As I write this, my eyes are filling up
with tears. How can I thank you?..."
Louise (Mass)
Hello Anne, Just a quick update for you. As of today,
July 22, I am down 90 pounds to 180. I have not been this lean since I was
18 years old. I will be 51 in 9 days! A couple of ladies here at work are
doing it also. I think one, Karen, contacted you and bought your program
and is steadily working away on it... Cheers!
LB (Florida)
Anne, Just a note to let you know that my husband just
had his cholesterol rechecked. It dropped from 279 to 208. We have been following
your weight loss diet carefully since mid-June. I have passed your website
to several friends. Thank you so much!
Renee (New Jersey)
Hi Anne, I joined your diet 2 years ago, but quit after
a couple of weeks because I got sick. Then I tried again (thanks to my Mom)
and just achieved my first big goal - 50 pounds down - another 60 to go!
I didn't contact you so far, because I was too focused, but tomorrow I'm
going to celebrate with my husband (8 years married) and I wanted to let
you know how good it feels. Thankyou so much.
Ashley (Virginia)
Ann, I am soooo excited! This morning the scales say
120 pounds... my lowest weight ever!! That's 41 pounds in less than 5 months!
I tried calling my boyfriend but he was out so I had to send you this message.
Yipee for me!
Fay (North Carolina)
Hello Anne, Just wanted to let you know how impressed
I am with your vegetarian diet program. Have tried adjusting numerous other
calorie-control diets to fit my vegetarianism and always ended up frustrated
and not a lot healthier. The thing that's so good about your program is that
it is realistic and really easy to follow. I've lost 18 pounds so far by
combining the principles of your program with a lot more exercise and it
never feels like deprivation. So cheers - keep up the good work.
Anita B
Hi Anne, I became a member of your weight loss program
last January (2002) and was successful in losing about 50 pounds during 2002
(yes!)
Rina (Mass)
Anne, Thank you so much for the response. So far I've
lost 50 pounds, but I still need to lose about 50 more. I used to live in
the UK and weight was never a problem because I walked to the shops or down
the high street. Now, however, I live in my car. I really wish I was in a
more sane place where I could park my car forever, but I am in the Midwest
where everything is sprawling. Thanks again for your kind words of encouragement.
I really think you have the best value for money in the diet industry!
Dawn M (Midwest)
Hi Anne, My husband and I started your diet in May, 2003,
and set as our goal to lose 40 pounds each by the end of 2003. On December
31, 2003, I had lost 41 pounds, and my husband had lost 50 pounds! We are
now down to 148 and 170, respectively, and look and feel great! Your diet
was so simple -- the fast food alternatives really helped us (especially
Subway), because we both work and it's hard for us to prepare lunches. In
retrospect, I think what is especially good about your diet plan is that
we were able to start each day by eating a satisfying breakfast -- this got
us through the mornings without being hungry or snacking. Breakfast is my
favorite meal on your plan. We are now trying to maintain our new weights.
What we have been doing so far is basically staying on the diet, but once
or twice a week eating a heartier, higher calorie meal. It seems to be working
ok. Thank you for putting together such an easier, workable diet plan!
Suzanne R (Illinois)
Dear Anne, I'm delighted to tell you that I followed
your advice on how to lose weight and have lost 50 pounds since mid-June
(from 172 to 121)...
Karen H (NY)
Hello Anne, I'm very thankful and impressed with your
quick response. Just to let you know, of all the 'diet programs' that I have
seen yours is the closest, if not the actual, to the kind of food that I
like to eat! Here in America they say 'E-diets' is the best on the web --
but I've got news for 'they' (them) -- it's the Anne Collins Diet Plan. Thanks
for being you - you are simply unique!
LaSheall (New Jersey)
Anne, My husband has lost 55 lbs using your "diet" and
has kept it off for over a year. I am a little slower and have lost 20 lbs
and still have 20 to go! Thank you for putting this out on the internet!
Gina (Florida)
Hi Anne, Thank you VERY much for the help. Your site
is very impressive, but what really, REALLY impresses me is your customer
service. It is - quite simply - amazing compared to anything else I've experienced
online, and I have experienced more than my fair share. Anyway - again, thanks
- I'm sure I will be back with more questions as I plug along.
Ann R (Wisconsin)
Your web site is terrific and I'm so pleased to have
surfed across it by accident. The first time I logged on, I read EVERY page
with enthusiasm and fascination that a ‘diet’ could be so easy
to follow with creatively varied menu plans. No person could ever be bored
with the selection of great food options. Congratulations, I hope many more
people join the ‘Anne Collins’ lifestyle success. Regards and thanks
from a very happy customer.
Annette (Australia)
Hi Anne... as for the diet, it’s progressing fairly
well. Over a 6-week period, I’ve lost 17 lbs. and have 12 lbs. more
to go to reach my goal. My husband has lost 20 lbs. and is about half way
to reaching his goal. What I feel really good about is that I’m finally
fitting into the clothes I last wore before I got pregnant with my 3rd child
(about 3 ½
years ago) - I’ve lost many inches off my waist, hips and butt, and
have gone down from a size 11/12 to a 5/6. My son just received his First
Holy Communion last weekend, and I was absolutely thrilled when I fit into
the same 5/6 dress I wore for my daughter’s First Communion 4 years
ago – I received tons of compliments. Regards,
Andrea D (Canada)
Hi Anne, Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you!
I'm 43 years old and by regular USA standards, I'm considered "obese" (5ft/2in,
164 pounds (based on my last checkup). Honestly, I don't know how much weight
I lost in the last week and half. I just know that I feel GREAT! My stomach
issues have gone away and I'm sleeping better. I have noticed that my tight
size 14 pants are fitting much better. Although I've been walking on a regular
basis, my energy level has increased allowing me to walk faster (2 miles
versus 1.25 miles in the same time). Best of all, my husband has started
working out with me. I know that I'm committed to this weight lost and I
just want to thank you in advance. I'm learning how to read labels and portion
control (I actually measure everything that I put in my mouth and have cut
my fat content). I love this diet! It's so easy to follow!!!! It makes sense
and your tips actually help me stay in control! Thanks again,
Sandra (Illinois)
Dear Anne, I am returning to update you on my progress.
I e-mailed you earlier with my situation of hypothyroidism and you advised
me to begin with the 14 day diet and then progress to the 28 day diet. I
am so excited! For the first time in two years, I can lose weight. I have
always been very disciplined, but after two years of diet frustration, I
really appreciated your motivation tips. I have as of today, lost 8 pounds.
I lost 6 during the 14 day diet, and two in the week since with the 28 day
diet. Thanks so much!
Cynthia P (Conn)
I'd like to compliment your organization on an excellent
diet plan, easy to follow, SENSIBLE, lots of variety ... with the only collection
of recipes that I consistently enjoy ... I have thousands of recipes and
yours are simply the BEST!!! I find it much easier to be on this diet and
also cook for my husband (who has heart disease)... hard to do on other diets.
Before I was always making two dinnertime meals. Thanks for simplifying our
lives! It has been very well spent money. We're looking trimmer already.
Let us know if you publish a cook book.
Deborah P (Pennsylvania)
Hi Anne,My name is Nancy H... and I started using your
system around the first of the year. I was already in the "normal weight
range" for my height and build but I decided I was not thin enough for
me. Anyway, I did some substitutions with your menus that I could live with
and used a lot of your help ideas. Well, since I was not overweight to begin
with, it has taken longer for me to see real differences and actually get
the weight off but I have lost 12 lb and at least 1 inch from bust, waist
and hips each. When I went for my mammogram this year, after the tech looked
at the new films and compared them to last year, she asked me if I had lost
weight since last year. (The other women in the room just glared!) We also
just recently changed color of scrubs to wear at work (Doctor's office) and
my old ones were worn out and loose and when people saw me in the new, smaller,
better fitting scrubs, they all commented on how skinny I look now and ask
me how I'm doing it, so I'm singing your praises to everyone! I still want
to lose some more, so I'm not finished yet, but I had to let you know how
much help your plans and inspiration have been for me. Thank you for being
just what I needed!
Nancy H (Texas)
Anne... The common sense and blunt honesty displayed
throughout the program is refreshing. It was wonderful to find someone on
the internet who is offering a legitimate service and professional advice
about weight loss...
JZ (Canada)
Dear Anne, I do not suppose you have the time to read
all your mails personnally but I'd like you know your site and diet are the
best on the net!
Jeannette (Canada)
Hi, Anne, Just wanted to send my first update. After
3 wks following your sensible guidelines, My weight went down from 202 lbs.
to 194 lbs. and I feel much better already! Calories averaging about 1400
per day. I also do two days of weight/resistance training for 40-min. sessions
and 3 days of step aerobics or power walking for 50-min. sessions, plus I
dance whenever I can! I have cut out alcohol completely; other than that
I just balance things out nutritionally, keeping track of everything I eat
or drink. I think I can do this. I just wanted to share this good news with
you. Best regards,
C (Illinois)
Dear Anne, I began the 14-day diet you recommended on
Wednesday, September 15. I already lost 5 pounds. I do know in the beginning
you lose water, but I can tell this is working. I have been satisfied after
every meal. I am loving this diet, actually, and I believe it's going to
work. I am going to lose 15 pounds, at least. I also have been reading the
motivational tips and other things on your site, and I think you are so right
in your outlook. I don't think I've ever come across anyone with more helpful
advice.
Kristian (Vermont)
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