Weight Loss
Success Stories
All Personal Dietitian's
testimonials are unsolicited
What clients have said
about their success losing weight with the Personal
Diet...
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for your prompt reply and especially
your kindness and understanding of my question. It may
seem like a small, "it's my job" kinda thing but when I
know that I signed on to a weight loss program that said
it had a real dietician to help with support I thought "
o.k. don't expect too much for $9.99 a month". You
exceeded my small expectations. I really liked that you
emphasized how bodies change with age (you had to take
the time to research me). Thank you for taking the time
to do that for me.
Sincerely,
TD
I am soooo glad I found you! I never knew planning and
eating the many choices of meals could be fun. Easter
weekend I was at 271 Lbs. After starting your plan, I am
now at 263Lbs within 7 days. I know I shouldn’t get too
excited yet, because the day of the Plateau will come
and lower or dampen my spirits. But until that time, I
will enjoy losing the Lbs. Until now, eating was very
boring for me. I was eating all the wrong foods to rid
myself of boredom and that was part of my problem for
gaining weight.
Thanks Much!
SAME CLIENT LATER IN THE PROGRAM...
NOTE: I have not increased my calorie intake while
introducing weight training back into my program. My
weight loss has slowed down some because of weight
training, but I’m getting into clothes I have not worn
in 4 to 5 years and people are taking notice wanting to
know my secret.
D. H.
... I wanted to thank you program so much. I have lost
15 pounds. I have to tell you when I first started I
skeptical for several reasons. First I, like everyone
else had tried every single imaginable diet and NONE
worked. I am sure you have heard this story so many
times. Plus I could tell every time I went off of one of
the FAD diets my body paid for it. I felt tired and
unhealthy. When I first tried your program I thought a
pound a week, please, this is so slow because the FAD
diets always promise (and sometimes deliver) fast weight
loss. But of course you put it right back on. I started
your program and I did well for a 2 weeks, then I went
back to my old habits for 2 weeks. Finally, starting to
see the weight coming on again, I went right back on it.
And, I have been on it for about 12 weeks now. I used
the chart religiously I crossed out something every time
I ate. I carried it in my purse so I wouldn't forget.
And, it started working. I feel so good. I still have
about 10 pounds to go, but I know I can do it, just as
long as I stick to the program. I think the key for me
was snacking. I had a yogurt every afternoon just before
my hunger urge kicked in. My weakness was dinner time,
when I got home from work. So by eating something before
this curtailed the hunger. I also had a piece of low fat
string cheese and nuts to offset any hunger. I loved you
program. Please feel free to put my compliments on your
web page.
Thank you
LR
Please Cancel my Account. thanks for the help I have
lost 20lbs and lowered my cholesterol.
J.J.
Hi, Carolyn!
I just found the "Right-on Tracker" that is going to be
so helpful for me. I've been adding specific items on
the calendar of what I eat each day...
Thanks!
D.F.
I haven't been using my Right-On-Tracker recently but am
satisfied with my results and was wondering what kind of
maintenance diet I should now be on to maintain a weight
of 120 pounds? Thank you for all your help.
Sincerely,
K.T.
This will work just fine for me. I can prepare my own
fat free pudding with skim milk and I can add a slice of
cheese just as easily. Thanks for explaining it to me.
Also, I discovered following the plan yesterday my blood
sugar remained stable! It was the first day I used your
plan, and that was the first time my sugar remained
stable all day since I was diagnosed two months ago.
Thank you.
M.M.
Hi Carolyn,
I am now getting a message that it looks like I need
some help and to contact you. Do I? I weighed myself
this morning and am now at 234. I realize that's heavy,
but it IS 10lbs lighter than when I started less than
three weeks ago. I AM finding this system easier to
stick to because it allows for so much choice. Next step
will be to gradually cut down on the fats and oils I use
in cooking. What do you think?
S. G.
Hi! Things are going well with the eating plan. I like
it because it's very flexible and teaches me how to know
what I am eating as well as how much I am eating. In a
way, I feel like it gives me a lot of "freedom" to
choose. I have a question about the pounds I should lose
per week. I lost 5 pounds in the first week. I know one
loses more the first week because of water weight, so
that is okay. But I noticed this morning that I am down
a pound from yesterday. Should I be losing weight so
quickly? I guess I am only concerned because I have
heard it is best to lose only 1-2 lbs a week and if I
lose more it may be tougher to maintain. I'm not sure if
that's accurate or not, but I just thought I would
check.
Thank you!
L.S.
I (name removed in respect of client's privacy) would
like to cancel my 3 months membership with personal
diet. Thank for the support and good start on my diet.
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for all your precious answers to my
numerous questions. They were really helpful!...
A.S.
To Carolyn...
Please help!
This morning I wanted to go to my diet plan and Hotmail
(bless them) removed it from my in box because I have
had it there for more than 10 days. Is it possible to
ask you to change my e-mail address (name removed in
respect of client's privacy) to (ditto) I am having
nothing but trouble with XXXmail and I have now lost
everything I have entered on this program. I am very
pleased to say I am losing 2 pounds a week and want the
exact program back and I can't trust XXXmail. Also I am
still waiting for a pal to compare notes with...
CV
Thank you very much for your clear & quick reply. One of
the reasons that I picked your particular plan was
because I wanted someone "in the know" who could answer
questions if I had them & you certainly have. I really
appreciate it.
C.D.
Carolyn,
I really want to thank you for all your help. I have
lost over 69 pounds so far, over a seven month period. I
have also lost over 7 inches from my waist. I cannot
begin to tell you how wonderful I feel since these
changes. I've tried many other diets but none has even
come close to the success I've had over the past seven
months from following your recommendations and from what
I've learned using the Personal Diet. I would love to
thank you in person but realize how many others you have
had that have expressed similar request after they have
succeeded on your diets. I really feel like I'm on my
way now and just thought others should know how
wonderful you and your program are." "I have gotten
truly expert advice from the Personal Dietitian staff
(esp. Carolyn) as well as quick responses to all my
questions. I had no idea just how much difference a diet
professional could make and have been truly satisfied
with the whole program- from the cost and value of the
program, to the support, and my outcome I couldn't have
asked for more than I've received for my money. While I
no longer need to continue my membership program I know
I can always rely on my Personal Diet, and I'll assure
you the membership program (including Carolyn's diet)
are what's called for. I really owe you and all the
Personal Dietitian Staff my sincerest thanks.
Thanks so much,
L.H.
Hello, Please help, as I've lost my login information
and would like to review my diet again. My email address
is (name removed in respect of client's privacy)and my
name is JF. I lost about 10 pounds at first but I'm on a
plateau. I'm hoping that if I try to stick to the diet
better I will start to lose extra poundage.
Thanks!!
J.F
I thank you for the help that you've provided these last
four months. I've lost a total of 35 pounds... I'm not
where I want to be yet, but I feel like I'm really on my
way! I'll keep using the plan you sent me and my dr.
will make any necessary adjustments if and when I need
them.
- J.P.
Later J.P. wrote:
So, yes, I'm sure the exercise helped, but I know the
eating plan was the big difference. I was just NEVER
hungry! I always tried to save a fruit or yogurt for
mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Spreading out some of the
exchanges instead of just eating three meals a day was
great. With your plan, I knew just what I could do to
have a healthier diet and lifestyle.
Thanks again,
J.P.
I've been trying to lose the same 20 pounds for the last
ten years. I know quite a bit about nutrition and knew
what I needed to do, but life kept getting in the way of
my efforts. I ate pretty well, but didn't have much
control over my portions because I eat out a lot. What
my Personal Diet Plan did for me was give me the focus
and structure I lacked to make it happen. I didn't
realize it would be so easy once I got started! I'm
already half way to my goal and it's been very
motivating. It gave me control over portions and I
didn't even have to change my habits all that much. I
really like the flexibility, I knew I needed a plan
where I could make my own choices and not have to go
crazy trying to stick to one of those regimented meal
plans. Thanks for giving me a plan I could stick with!
J.K.
Thanks for taking care of the problem so QUICKLY! I find
the information you send extremely valuable (and
interesting) and I will very likely continue my
subscription. (My biggest problem is controlling the
portions and eating at night. From you, I am learning
WHAT to eat. Now I need to learn when NOT to eat.)
G.F.
Set me up for the minimum 3 months. I went from 238 to
185. The 4 miles a day didn't hurt, but nutritional
information was great.
Regards,
D. J.
Hi,
I've been receiving your messages, but didn't feel like
I needed additional support. I think I'm doing okay,
just need to stick to the guidelines and follow the
advice/tips that are provided in the weekly focus. I
misplaced my tracker sheets while we were on vacation,
but was able to follow the plan, so I feel good about
that. I even lost weight while on vacation.... now I
need to get more exercise. Can you give me more hours in
a day to do everything I need to accomplish??? Thanks
for the help and offers of support. I will use them
if/when I feel the need.
J.D.
Hello, The diet plan is working extremely well for me.
As a new mom, I really wanted to loose those extra
pounds, but safely since I am breastfeeding. I started
on Jan. 1and have lost 12 pounds (written 2 months after
she started) , and can now fit into most of my clothes
again! My son is now 3 months old and keeping me very
busy. The thing that helped me most is what to eat and
the portions. I now make sure I get enough fruits and
veggies a day, which I think has helped me loose the
weight. I really appreciate the plan you made. I plan on
sticking to it....I guess once I reach my desired goal I
can maintain by increasing the bread, fat area, correct?
-Lisa P
Thanks again. I really appreciate the time and effort
put into my plan. Wow! Such great help, and you answer
so quickly. I had another plan that was so rote it
didn't take into account a lot of things that I
considered important. And I didn't have options like on
this one, which I need because when I eat out it is
usually on the spur of the moment. Being Realtors, my
husband and I never know whether we will be home in time
to cook. I had a problem with almost every meal on the
other plan. I have started an exercise program
encouraged by my doctor ( I will be walking or swimming
for 45 minutes at least 5 days a week). I'm now on my
way and feeling enthusiastic. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
D.H.
P.S. This eating program is wonderful. I've completely
changed my eating habits in only 2 weeks and I don't
even crave some of the unhealthy foods that I used to!
K.R.
Hi, I would like to cancel my account. I have reached
the desired weight I have wanted to reach for a long
time. I can also say that my eating habits have changed
considerably. I have actually recommended this site to
all my friends and family and they are willing to give a
try.
Thank you so much!
M.B.
Hello,
I am unable to keep the monthly payments at this time,
so I unfortunately need to cancel. I am very happy with
all the information I received from your site, the meal
plans, etc. and they are and will continue to be very
helpful to me for the rest of my life. Thank you for
your support, expertise and educational material which I
enjoyed and learned so much from. I hope to come back at
a later time. Please feel free to send me the
cancellation confirmation at this email address or at
(email removed to respect client's privacy)
Thank you again,
A C.
Hi!
Thank you for your suggestions. I have lost 14 lbs, so
far. Please cancel my subscription, as I do not need it
any further. Thanks!!
C. C.
Dear Dietitian:
I started your program on March 2 2004, and lost 6lbs
the first week, which was a very big surprise. I am on
my second week and very encouraged. I realize I will not
continue to lose at this rate, but I have stepped up the
exercise to lose a little quicker than the 1 1/2 per wk
for the calorie intake. I find the diet contains enough
food that I can stick with it. I am looking forward to
trying some of your great looking recipes. I am writing
to let you know my new e-mail address, also I am not
receiving the weekly focus.
Thank You,
K.M.
Carolyn, I was thrilled to come home and find my diet!
Wow! Its incredible!! Looks like you did an excellent
job. I have already recommended the site to my dad and
sister. Thank you for all your hard work on it. I have
one teeny question....I am an admitted chocolate
addict...peanut m&ms, regular m&ms, kisses basically.
How would I count a regular (is there such a thing) size
serving of those? They are a daily happening that I will
one day give up. I just want to say you have a wonderful
site and I am truly impressed!
J. M.
I'd like to cancel ongoing support at this time. I feel
that I have my diet well in hand and am exercising
regularly. Personal Dietician is a very good plan and I
recommend it whenever the opportunity arises. Thank you
for everything!
C. W.
Hi. I just wanted to give you my new e-mail address so I
don't miss my weekly focus. It's: (email removed for
member's privacy) Thanks for the help! It's working, I
have lost 15 pounds!
Thanks again,
S.O.
I received my personal diet and was very happy with all
of the information. I really did not expect that
detailed of a plan, and was quite impressed.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Beverly S
... I have started in February and thanks to you and
YMCA I've lost 25 pounds. I'm still working hard ,
exercising and trying to eat healthy food. Now I know
that it will be very easy for me to work together with
my body ...
M.G.
I think your website is fantastic! I am so thrilled
about finally getting the sort of individual attention
in regards to my weight problem, that I have been
looking for for 6 years! Getting to a weekly meeting is
almost impossible for me and so being able to turn on my
computer when my kids are all in bed at night, and
getting the sort of information I want is wonderful!
J.W.
Hi:
Thanks for your site. It is truly wonderful. My
cholesterol is up to 244 and I've got to get it lower. I
have a re-check in 7 weeks. They've also started a
walking / running club at my school where I teach. I'm
going out there twice a week with the kids! I can
usually do a mile each time. I really think this plan is
'do-able'. Hard to find meal plans like that.
Thanks again
- B.K.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Carolyn I just know
this is going to work for me thank you
L.M.
Hi Craig,
I took the test that scores you in weight-loss related
areas, and I wanted some advice. I have met with a
dietician many times in order to get me to lose some
weight and lower cholesterol and trigs. I am very happy
so far with A Personal Dietician, it is I'd say, the
same as what the dietician said but laid out for me to
see, rather than me hearing it all in the Dr's office
and going home with mind reeling. However, I know the
major problem with me is having faith, and sticking with
it. I have tried so many different diets and the weight
doesn't come off. I am not even a yo-yo dieter, I tend
to always stay the same. So, I have little faith the
weight will come off, and so the problem of not sticking
with it arises. Can you give me some help with this? I
am glad there are so many resources here, it's very hard
to have a half hour even with the best dietician and
then not have any help until you return for the next
visit! Thanks for your help.
B.M
Many of our clients 'were' Jenny Craig & Weight Watchers
members.
- Personal Dietitian has 'no meetings' to attend!
- There are no 'check ins', and 'no foods to
buy' and no counselors to drive to.
- Personal Dietitian has 'many conveniences' just
not possible in these older large-scale programs.
- A primary advantage is the professional help
provided for you via email 24/7 365 days a year.
Not only do you get a nutrition expert's assistance
but a custom plan tailor designed to your needs. The
convenient online support system lets you to know
exactly what to do to stay on track.
You get expert support when you need it and
because of the internet's efficiency you get it at
all at a very cost effective rate compared to any of
these other programs. Get an expert ongoing
support!
An Expert's Diet & the Expert Help you
need makes the difference!
Are you tired of the inconveniences
and lack of (long term) success you've had with
commercial programs like these? Tired of weigh-ins?
Learn how an Expert's
Diet and Weight Loss Plans can work for you!
 "A
Critical Step in Any Successful Diet is to Identify
Your Diet Challenges First" -Carolyn
Classick-Kohn,MS,RD
Good morning,
I wanted to thank you for this
plan, I have finally found a way of eating that I
can stick with that's healthy. I am almost to my
desired weight and I was wondering if you could send
me the maintenance eating plan for a weight of 150
pounds.
S.B.
Hi. I wanted to let you know that I am losing weight
easier than ever before on my new eating plan. I
have lost 16 pounds without any feelings of hunger.
J.P.
This is great! Where did you come from? (When my
daughter was a little girl, my dad would ask her
that, and she would always answer- Heaven.) So far
(just printed everything out, quite successfully --
I was holding my breath) this looks fantastic. Comes
at just the right moment in my life, too. Thanks.
I'll study everything carefully and start getting
organized today.
Peggy M
Again, thanks for all your attention to me and my
problems. I have lost 15 pounds, so that is
progress. I have a personal trainer, so don't worry
about me, I'm doing okay. I have gotten a LOT of
help from reading the Personal Dietitian
information.
-PM
I have been very pleased with A-PersonalDietitian. I
lost 12 pounds within the first couple of months and
have had no trouble keeping it off. This is the
first diet that I have ever tried that actually
works and that allows me to be in complete control
of my weight. I like the flexible and personalized
nature of the diet and the fact that the diet
provides me with the knowledge to understand what
types of food I should eat and why. In the end, it
has turned out not to be just about losing weight,
but about being healthy and feeling good.
Thank
you.
-NK
Hi! I've been using my diet plan for about 7 weeks
now and have lost about 13 pounds! I'm so excited!
It's a good, healthy plan for me and I feel I can
keep working it. One question - how do I know when
I'll have to have a new food plan developed? In
other words, will I stop losing weight on this plan
at some point? I only weigh myself once every few
weeks because I need to go the doctor's office to do
so as my scale doesn't go up to my weight. Thanks
for your help and a great plan!
AR
Dear Carolyn
I've lost 10 lbs. Your
recommendations and guidelines were very easy to
follow! However, I don't find many frozen entrees
with food exchanges. Typically, I only find weight
watchers point system. Do you have a system that
converts their point systems to your food exchange?
(YES-we do!)
Overall, I can't believe that it has
been so easy!. I remember feeling discouraged
(impatience) once or twice.
However, I have the
following questions!
1) How long after losing
weight is my weight stabilized?
2) Should I try
to lose an additional five lbs (I'm not planning on
returning to my old eating patterns, but I want to
be on the safe side) or go on a maintenance diet? If
you recommend a maintenance diet, please provide
one.
3) Please explain why I can eat more on a
maintenance diet and still maintain my weight.
4)
In my eating recommendations, you indicated that my
diet was compared to a diet that is 25-30% fat,
18-20% protein, and 50% carbohydrate. (How did my
previous diet rate in these areas?)
5)
Additionally, from reading your assessment of my
prior diet, it is really hard to tell where I was
having the most difficulties. Was it in the
carbohydrate area? Or was it portion control in
general? (I don't want to repeat the same mistakes)
6) I believe I have one more month on this plan. Can
I try transfer my month to my husband? He's very
impressed with my success!
7) In general, I feel
that the American diet sucks! As consumers, what can
we do to encourage the food industry to prepare more
health foods. Health conscious people have to work
so hard!
RS
Just want to let you know that I've been very
successful on this diet plan. I think I've finally
found the one that works for me!
DB
Hi, my name is (name removed for member privacy) and
I've been a member of your weekly focus program
since 10/26/02. I've been following your
plan/guidelines for about 30 weeks now, and am very
happy to report that I've lost 38 pounds! I really
enjoy your weekly e-mail newsletters, but I'm
missing about "six" e-mails...
Thanks you thank you so much! I never thought a diet
would have such an impact. I have lost 2 inches
around my waistline, my pants (once very tight- to
the point that they hurt my back) now fit loose and
fit very comfortably around my waist. Thanks to your
diet and program I look and feel great. I haven't
been this healthy and light since I was in my 20's -
really. After we had our child I just stopped
exercising, started snacking and eating more and
somehow my weight just got away from me. The diet
and meal plan have been very flexible and the meal
plan has been so convenient enough that I have been
able to tailor it into something I truly could live
with - as you say. The diet really made the
difference for me and I really appreciated the
weekly support and emails you've sent. To be honest
I was worried about your program at first. I had
previously paid to the nose at ediets.com as well as
joining some other free online diets. Having joined
these other programs I almost didn't join yours but
because I saw that my diet would be designed by an
individual I thought I'd give it myself one last
chance. I'm sure glad I did!
I only have 3 pounds
to go now to obtain my goal. This has been so much
easier than any diet I've ever done. It's always
difficult to diet but thanks to your personal
considerations and assistance it has made all the
difference for me. I look forward to receiving the
free maintenance diet. Do I get that through you or
can I just sign up in the members center?
Thank
you for all your help. I look forward to getting my
maintenance diet and getting my increased calorie
level- just kidding!
KC
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