Hi, Mike:

You are fantastic!! You are definitely "paying it forward" in the memory of Laurence.

I am a scientist at heart and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your scientific approach to weight loss. I had researched Alan Howard's physiologic approach to weight loss over 35 years ago and found it was the answer to my prayers. It is!! I just never stuck with it. I was distracted with life and raising kids, etc.

The scale you recommended is a bit too technical for me, but the app (Monitor your Weight) is AWESOME! Thank you so much.

Yesterday, I did some "experimentation" with my new-found motivation (YOU) to weight loss. It was time to harvest my tomatoes and basil. The tomatoes were absolutely seductive, as was the basil (out of which I made pesto). Using my FitBit, I had 1450 calories in that day (yesterday) and lo and behold, I gained 1.9 pounds in one day. Eek!!

Anyway, I've calmed myself down and started the journey again this morning. Before you came on the Support Board, I was truly afraid to weigh myself daily and "see the numbers" because they always played with my mind. Now, after having seen you take the "bull by the horns", i.e., the weight loss number and use them to your scientific advantage, I have done the same. Thank you.

That steak must have been delicious, though. . Over the years, I have suspected that what we eat changes the physiological mechanisms in our bodies. If we are fat and obese, whatever we eat goes directly into the peripheral fat stores with insulin. However, when we are in ketosis, whatever we consume is metabolized differently. Cambridge does that for anyone who can handle the program.

I was intrigued with the video by Laurence. What does "DON'T OPEN THE BOX" mean?

In the USA, Cambridge is no more, but I stockpiled many packages of the stuff. Hopefully, I will get to my goal weight of 147 pounds because my stash is depleted.

Thank you for sharing your journey with me. I am profoundly grateful. Best, Yvonne