Welcome Franchesca!  I'm Tara and I started with Dr. Phil's UWS last week.
Since Tuesday, I have lost a total of 8 pounds.  This isn't easy, but so
very worth it. I do see this is a total lifestyle change as well.  It sounds
like you have a very great mindset going and we're here to support you.  We
have the same weight goal so lets keep checking in with each other!

Stay positive,

Tara

Hello Franchesca,

 I too read and followed some of the keys to Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight
Solution book.  I started last August 27th by changing my way of eating and
started exercising and have lost 115 pounds now in 8 months.  Actually I
started about the same time those guys on Dr. Phil's Weightloss Challenge
started too.  Anyway I have another 10 pounds to lose to reach my weightloss
goal and am here to tell you that you can do it too.

 As far as food goes I stopped eating junk food basically all together and
eat things like backed fish, chicken, turkey, salads, vegetables, and fruit
and the weight has been coming off pretty fast.  For exercise I started out
walking to the end of the block and now walk four miles a day five
times/week and use a stairclimber or elliptical machine an hour a day, five
times/week.

 I started at 300 pounds last August 27th and today weigh 185 pounds.
You've found a great place with great people to ask questions and they will
motivate you too.  I wrote Dr. Phil a while back and thought that they might
have me on their show, but the season is about to be over so I don't think
I'm going to make it.  A couple of his producers called me and liked my
before and after photos, but I guess someone else did a better job than I
did.  At least I tried and will never have to wonder if I could have made it
or not.

 Well you take care and keep us posted on your success,

Paul
300/185/175

Welcome to the group.

You have come a long way already. Keep up the good work. )