Dr Stan Bernstein diet

mummybear4 · Newbie Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

I went on this diet. It worked great. I only had two pounds to go before l reached target. They wanted me to pay for another month of weight loss before l could start stabilization. During the first couple of stabilization, you usually lose weight...so why did they need another $500 for 2 lbs and then $350 a month for stab. I quit. I have regained even when following the diet.

I know quite a few people who have all tried the diet and all have regained, some are even bigger than before.

When l tried to restart, everything was fine for the first month . Then l started having problems with my kidneys. I was told to get off the diet.

It may be a blessing for some, but l don't know anyone who was actually helped in the long run.

kjoker · Newbie Joined: 31 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

I have been on the diet now for 3 weeks today. i have lost 15lbs- trying to get to 125 from 175.(gained due to major vehicle accident) This diet is based on vitamins b(several) and Pottasium. you take pills for the pottasium and shots for the vit.b.
you will lose wieght, how fast and how much is up to you following the diet. The diet is not really that strict, i have had little difficulties with following it, and if you have a problem you just talk to the nurses -they have been extremely helpful (ie. with meal ideas). You pay for this ...they want to help you...once you lose the weight they even have a maintenance program that can start re-introducing other foods back into your diet. And you stay healthy through-out the whole proceedure.
The person who wrote the bit about his mom getting kicked out ,does not ring true to me and those who went through the program. Maybe she just couldnt/didnt want to do it and found an excuse. The doctor may have let her know if she didnt want to do it she was just wasting her time/money. However i cant see any company making money saying essentially....no thanks...we dont want all that money you are throwing at us.Maybe this guy should offer his mom more support instead letting her die of obesity-take her for a walk, cook for her (healthy)and make her write down anything that goes in her mouth to see where the problems really lay.My mom tried diets for years too, now she has joined me and lost 12lbs in her first complete week and has buddied up with me for meal times and walks(not that you have to walk -but do somthing to get your heart started again).
Once again-it is what you make of it-it is easy but you still have to participate-FOR YOUR SELF!!!

JessLJ · Newbie Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 1

I've seen such success with the Bernstein Diet, however I'm 4 hours from the nearest clinic! I was wondering if there was any way that I could find a list of the allowable foods list so I can get started on the food portion of the diet.

Thanks so much!

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amy99 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 3

This story is absolutley true and yes, I have posted the same comments on other weight loss forums because I am dissapointed and I want to tell as many people as I can about my moms story I think I have a right! Im just letting people know about my moms devastating experience so they can make decisions for themselves. I dont think it is appropriate to come on a weight loss forum and call someone a "pig" or an "overeating slob". This is to be used for support and sharing information. not for calling other people names...I wonder what your motives are

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greatwtloss · Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 4

Hello BigBelly/Skinny Craig I just wanted to thank you for sharing your success with us. Not many people seem to share positive stories on this site. I work at one of the clinics and all you need to do is contact the clinic you attended and let them know you gave you food list away and they will either give you an updated list or let you know what your password and userID are to get on the website for patients only and print your own copy of the allowed updated food list. It is easy to get. if your having any problems let me know. Good luck to you and your daughter in all your success. I too know how the diet is; as I was on it for 7 months and lost over 100 pounds. It works!!!

Keep up the great work.

K~
Ottawa

greatwtloss · Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 4

Hello BigBelly-SkinnyCraig. I want to thank you for sharing your success story on this site. Not many people seem to say anything positive about this program. I did the diet myself and lost over 100 pounds. I have maintained the loss for well over a year. It is a life changing eating habit we are trying to teach everyone that does the maintance program. That is the key to the program. I also am proud to say that i am employed with the Dr. Bernstein clinic for close to 5 years. I have nothing bad to say about the diet. You are treated by nurses and doctors. Everyone there wants to see everyone succeed with the program. I have worked at 5 different clinics and not one nurse or doctor seemed to not care about the patients. It is really unfortunate that there are some people out there bashing the program when I have worked at the clinic for so long and have not seen anyone mistreated for going off program. We are there to monitor everyones health and to make sure they are following the diet properly. Anyways, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story and to let you know that all you have to do to get an updated food list is type in your OWN userID and password and you can get that information from your home clinic and print out your own food list from the patients only website. Or just contact your home clinic and they should be able to print you off a foodlist. If you need any assistance with this contact me. Good luck with everything with you and your daughter. Keep up the great wt loss.
K~ :wink:
Ottawa

dina31g · Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Posts: 1

I was on the dr b diet, and lost tons of weight. The only problem is.. you will gain it all back, if you don't follow the same regime..It's because you are losing at such a rapid rate. And the diet works like this;
you are putting your body into "starvation mode" which puts your body into ketosis. Your urine is tested 3 times a week to make sure your body is still in ketosis. You are required to take a multivitamin and potassium pills (remember, very important. this is what happened to Terry Schiavo). Your diet is very limited. And shots are just B12 & B6 ( that is so your not lethargic and rundown) It boosts your energy. There is nothing magical about this diet. You can do it on your own without having to pay the $$ to do it. If you can get your hands on a book, cause that is the most valuable peice you will have. That book will tell you exactly what you can or can't have, and how much. These are the foods (and other) that will not knock your body OUT of ketosis. Remember, that is the common denominater. The vitamin shots is to keep your energy. Typically, with any diet, you will feel cravings and hunger.. but give it a week and all sugar cravings will be depleted. That is due to your glucose levels balancing. ( as per Dr b clinic in Niagara). Once your blood sugar level is good, and your in ketosis, you will start to loose weight. You can do this all yourself. Dr b clinic is about 160.00 for consultation fee plus your first week, and then it is 560.00 monthly for the shots, and services. That is extremely high. I chose not to go back, but rather do it on my own. You can buy the ketosis strips at any pharmacy (probably behind the counter with the diabetes stuff) No prescription necessary. You can buy the multivitamins, potassium and B6 B12 pills in any healthfood store or Walmart. The only difference is, the shots are quicker for entering the bloodstream, but work with what you got. Use the pills, but my advices, start taking them before you start this diet. The Dr B diet is very very similar to Atkins Diet. Same concept. Only Dr B limits all your intake. Even lettuce! I personally wouldn't give that place another dime. They raised the prices from the 3 years that i was on it. So nice that he makes money off other people in time of desperation.

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