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I'm currently at 210 pounds. I am living a dream, one of wonder and joy from every triumph and every personal interaction. I love my life, and I love my body. The prison I used to inhabit now enables me to be active every day, taking long walks, golfing, running, backpacking, bowling, lifting weights, and many other things that just a year ago I thought I would never be able to do again. I marvel at even the simple things I can do now that I could not do a few short months ago, like tying my shoes or crossing my legs. In just 10 months, I regained my health and my life. Once on the brink of death, I have literally been reborn.
In November 2005, I returned to the Duke Diet and Fitness Center for a refresher. I went to make sure I was still on the right track, and to take my knowledge to the next level. "Are you SCOTT!?" said the man standing in the lunch line. "I heard you lost over two hundred pounds since February! You look fantastic. How did you do it?!"
On Memorial day 2006 I ran in the Boulder Colorado BolderBoulder 10K walk/race. I didn't set any land speed records, but I finished, and I knew that my life had been given back to me. I knew that I would have to finish a half marathon run before the end of the year. This past month I finished the BoulderBackroads half marathon. My life is back and feel wonderful. I have been blessed.
Thank you Diet-to-Go for helping me achieve what I thought was unachievable.
-Scott, NJ |
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When my son was born, I started receiving the Diet-to-Go meals to save time. I didn't want spend hours in the kitchen preparing meals when I would rather be tickling my son to make him laugh. The quantity of food provided was so much more than I expected, I usually kept my fruit or pudding for a mid-afternoon snack. I loved telling people that I have chicken parmesan, baby carrots and angel food cake for dinner or have grilled cheese and a brownie for lunch.
Of course, I get to tell people often because I receive many comments on how good I look. I love seeing their eyes go to my son, calculate how old he is, and then look at me. Yes, I tell them, I lost my pregnancy weight in 2 months. Now, I'm working on my lifetime weight. I've currently lost 25 pounds in two and a half months and I look forward to continuing that loss. And I know that it will stay off because I'm learning what proper portion sizes are and that you can actually be full eating healthy foods.
Thanks, Diet-to-Go!
- Donna, Alexandria, VA |
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Let's see, do you have enough space for all that has happened since I have lost my weight so far? When I started this program on May 6, 2005 I weighed 281.1 lbs. I was having severe back and knee problems to the point I was having to go to the emergency room. Now since I am a CT Tech in a hospital and work mainly out of the ER, you can imagine the last place I want to go on my time off is back to work..haha. Well, I finally reached my bottom emotionally and decided I needed to do something about it. Technically, I qualified for the BARIATRIC surgery but having seen several friends have it and have complications from it (including one dying), I decided that as long as I can walk, then I can do something about my weight. I knew what had worked in the past for me and realized that it was when I was living at home and my parents cooked our meals that made it so successful. I don't like to cook and it never made sense to cook for one person. I researched the internet for programs that provided my food for me. I really wanted one that had real food rather than processed food. My sister sent me your website because she had heard of it from a friend. I read and read and thought about it and came to the conclusion that this was probably the one for me. Boy was I right!! |
The food is fantastic and I love the fact that I don't have to cook or clean
up!! I can tell you that in the 1 1/2 yrs that I have been losing weight, I haven't had problems with my knees or back, my feet and lower legs don't swell, I am exercising and now even training for the Walt Disney Half Marathon in speed walking! Next goal will be a mini triathlon. I have tried rock climbing...and even made it up to the top of the wimp wall (the easiest one). It was so weird, when I started that climb, my fat self was saying that there is no way that I can climb it but my new skinnier self was saying yes I can because I am healthier now and I was right. I now have men looking at me, flirting with me and that is so foreign. I have been heavy pretty much all of my life and never really got the guy's attention. I haven't quite figured out how to handle it yet, but is sure is fun trying... Everyday, someone either at work or when I am out and about, will make a comment on how great I am doing.
I absolutely feel 1000% different and better physically, mentally and
emotionally. Well, you know, I could go on and on and on but I think
you get the drift. Thank you so much for the service you provide!! I am
not going to say you saved my life, but you helped me save my life.
- Valerie S., Pensacola, Fla
I iterally tried everything -- Weight Watchers, Atkins, South Beach, Cabbage Soup --and, though I would lose the initial 6-8 pounds, I would plateau and after 3 weeks, give up and go back to the foods I enjoy. And slowly, my weight crept upward to the point where I had nothing to wear and my doctor got concerned.
I heard an ad on the radio and thought, why not give this a try. I'm
single, work full-time, and don't have time to cook (let alone go
grocery shopping) and this sounded easy. I was only concerned that the food may not taste good.
I started losing within the first week and steadily kept going downward.
Even when I plateaued, I was able to stick with it, because it really
was all the food I loved. I wasn't feeling deprived in any way and was
never hungry. Inevitably, the plateau ends, and I lose more.
I still have 17 pounds to go but have no intention of quitting. I've
told all my co-workers, who struggle as well. They are constantly telling me
I look fantastic and are amazed at my "new" wardrobe -- all the clothes I
haven't been able to fit into in years.
I love the food, I love the convenience of picking up all my meals for the week and not having to think about what I'll eat. And most of all, I
love the results.
-P atty, Oakland, CA |
Thought you might like to hear how much we have enjoyed Diet-to-Go.
We have been busy with remodeling projects and getting ready to go on a six month trip abroad.hence it has been wonderful in so many ways; no cooking, no grocery shopping, little clean up and wonderful perfectly portioned, healthy meals. I have eaten three good meals a day for the first time in my life. My husband and I both feel better and have lost weight.
We have also really appreciated the great service. Everyone in your customer service department has been great to deal with. They even arranged to home deliver our meals when a Berkeley pick up location was no longer available.
- Charles and Terri, CA
I absolutely love the meals! Everything is fresh and soooo delicious!! Somebody must really love me!!!.....No shopping, no cooking, no dishes to wash.......no leftovers to worry about..........wow........this seriously decreases my stress levels and helps me to be a better homeschooling mom to my 3 very young, energetic boys.....and gives me that "boost" to want to exercise as well.........THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU SO VERY MUCH, EVERYONE AT DIET-to-GO!!!!
- Mary V.
2 years ago, I felt horrible. I suffered from tension headache and hurt all the time. I decided I needed to do something about it and felt that losing weight would be key to feeling better. I found Diet-to-go online and ordered my meals. I started with 1600 calories a day and after a few months switched to 1200. After I had lost about 30 pounds I added walking and not long after that, I added strength training.
I am thrilled to say that I no longer suffer from a daily tension headache, I
feel great, I have kept the weight off, and I love to go shopping for
clothes, something that I really hated before!
-Darla, Denver, IA |
This is my fifth week with Diet-to-Go. I have lost ten pounds and feel great. I love the convenience. No cooking, no cleanup, just a few minutes in the microwave and its ready. There is a good variety of food and it tastes great!!!!
Thanks, Diet-to-Go!
-Darlene B., Laurel, MD
I am a widow and stopped cooking for myself. Therefore, I was not eating correctly even after losing much weight from Weight Watchers. I heard about you and decided to give you a call.
The low-fat diet is working for me, not only am I losing weight because of the
portioned meals, which are delicious, (I haven't found one that I have
not enjoyed), but my sugar is back on track. I feel more energetic and I'm
starting to look good again. I am completing my fourth week and have
already lost 12 pounds. I have reordered for another 4 weeks.
Thanks Diet-to-Go!
-Roberta G. Fair Lawn, NJ
I've been a customer of Diet-to-Go for a few months now. I just want to thank you for your "real" food - I actually feel like a human being when I eat my meals instead of a dieter doomed to a life of tasteless meals. I had been working out with a trainer but I still wasn't losing the weight I wanted - that's why I tried Diet-to-Go. I'm happy to say that I'm down almost 20 lbs. since June and have only about 15 more pounds. to go. Diet-to-Go has helped me make a lifestyle change, not go on yet another diet, and that's what I really wanted.
- Jennifer P.
I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about 7 months ago. My A1C test level at the time of diagnosis was 11.4 (normal range is 4.5 to 5.8). These extremely high levels of sugar in my blood needed to be put under control as soon as possible to curb the bad long term effects of my disease. The doctor recommended a healthy diet, exercise and diligent testing to get my blood sugar levels under control. I've been eating Diet-to-Go for the past 4 months. My most recent A1C test level was a 6.0 (the American Diabetes Association defines a "well controlled" diabetic as a 7.0 or below)! My doctor was very impressed with the drop in my blood sugar levels. Diet-to-Go allows me to eat healthy and maintain and control my blood sugar levels far beyond the expectations of my doctor.
- K. P.
"I just wanted to tell you how happy I am with Diet-to-Go. I've been doing the low carb plan for two months and I have lost 22 lbs. It's the easiest plan I have ever tried. It's convenient, portion-controlled, and the food tastes great. I love the breakfasts especially, and the pot roast is the best I've ever tasted. I love having the planning and decision making done for me. I have a long way to go, but I believe I will really do it this time! Thanks!"
- C.S., Knoxville, TN
"I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you all how pleased I have been with Diet-to-Go. Your staff is outstanding and always ready to help. The food, well, it was wonderful! I was actually pleasantly surprised. Thank you for making a difficult process a great deal easier."
-C.M.C., Bethesda, MD
" I am on my second shipment from Diet-to-Go and I am really pleased. The food is good, and this is the easiest thing I have ever done. I feel really committed to a goal after starting the program. Normally, I sabotage myself by not getting to the store, or lack of planning, being too tired to cook...etc. But everything is there right down to the pre-measured condiments (no fudging!).
 I'm an old injured athlete that has gained more weight then I should. My career as a DoD consultant hasn't been very helpfully; needless to say has been very busy. I've had some very hectic hours over the last several years, sometimes spending up to 16 hours in the office. Granted that wouldn't be bad if I lived close to my DC office, but I live on Maryland's Eastern Shore. My biggest problem was getting home at 8, 9 or 10PM and having dinner, working through lunch and having a bagel or McDonald's breakfast sandwich on the drive to work. With the lack of a healthy diet, sufficient exercise and meals eaten at appropriate intervals my weight went up.
My wife tried Nutri-System but from what I saw it was less appetizing than my MREs (Meal's Ready To Eat) when I served in the military. I wanted something healthy and fresh and my sister-in-law turned me onto your website. Funny thing is as soon as my wife saw what I was having for dinner she canceled Nutri-System and joined diet-to-go.
Since starting my "Its time to eat right diet," I've enjoyed your diet-to-go 1600 calorie diet plan. Most importantly I now take lunch and dinner to work, so I can eat healthy at appropriate hours.
Several of my colleagues have noticed the difference (34 pounds so far) at least a half dozen have asked for your information. At this point at least four colleagues are now on various diet-to-go menu plans because they've seen proven results, not to mention they've seen some of the
meals I've been able to have while on a diet.
My target weight is 210 (back when I use to be a power lifter) . . . so I have a bit to go, but I'm sure with exercise, my wife's support and your assistance I'll reach that goal in the future.
-Ken Huddleston
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This is the best program since sliced bread. I can't buy the variety for the same cost at the store, because of the quantities I would have to purchase. The cost is not bad considering that I would normally spend a minimum of $50 a week eating out. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!"
-Y.H., Florida
"Hi! I just wanted to say that I've lost 14 pounds after 5 weeks on the diet. The meals are very fresh, and I haven't found a meal yet that I don't like! This diet is really headache-free, as I don't have to worry about what I'm eating for each meal...it's already prepared! I was a little worried about being hungry, but I have not been since the first week or so. My body got used to the change very quickly. The meals leave even me satisfied, and I have always been a healthy eater! No small feat! I just wanted to let you know how happy I am to have found you, and to let others out there know what a simple plan this is for dieting. It has been the easiest one that I've tried, and believe it or not, the tastiest and most satisfying overall! Thank you! I'll keep you updated on my progress!"
-Melissa B.
"Thank you so very much. I appreciate everything! I am down 15 pounds and plan to keep going! I appreciate your service so much. My husband had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high sugar -- all his numbers are fantastic!! We will live in good health, I'm sure! Thanks!"
-Sue M., Ohio
"I just had to write a quick note to let you know that I have received my food and have had at least one day of food on the diet. It's almost 10 pm and I am still not hungry. WOW!!!!! Now that is something new for me! I also wanted to say that the food was great. I didn't think that was possible. My husband thought it smelled really good when it was warming in the microwave and was jealous when he was finished with his dinner and it took me another 10 minutes to finish mine!" -Valerie R.
(Valerie R. 1 week later)
"Thought that you might like to know that I lost a whopping 4-1/2 pounds the first week alone, that's 230 to 225.5 lbs! And at 5 ft 2-1/2, every little bit helps. Hubby says I do not look swollen anymore. I have been able to reduce the amount of diuretics (80 mg Lasix to 40mg Lasix) I take because my blood pressure/swelling has come down so much. For the first time in 2 yrs, I actually had a low blood pressure when I went to my doctor. I am still not hungry in the evenings, and when I do get a craving it isn't anything but a boredom crave for food and goes away just as quick as it came. This is great! I am telling everyone I know about it and they are watching me like a hawk to see if I really am going to lose the weight and not get sick (like with the Atkins diet.... gall stones for everyone). My husband says I am starving him though because I have reduced down the portion size I serve him, because I am learning what a portion size really is. But he is adapting and will live. Just thought you would like to know!" -Valerie R.
"I have had great success with the program, and have lost 10 pounds. However, most importantly, your program has taught me correct portion sizes and how to eat well and still lose weight. I have recommended your program to many of my coworkers and told a newspaper reporter who was doing a series on weight loss plans. If it prints, I'll send a copy. Thanks again!"
-Lisa M.
"I just wanted to let you know that I love this service! The food is wonderful and I am eating for my health, not just "stress eating." The portions are healthy, the variety is great, and I have lost 8 pounds! Most importantly, I know I am doing something good and proactive for myself and that feels great."
-R.S.
"It is a very rare thing that I am so impressed by a product or service that I take the time to write and let someone know, but I just had to thank you for this wonderful program! I was skeptical at first. I was mostly concerned about bland tasting food or small portion sizes. I decided to go ahead and give it a try, though, and I'm so glad I did! The food is wonderful and always fills me up! I'm on my second full week and I've already lost 4.5 pounds. I'm never hungry, I feel great, and I find myself really looking forward to my meals. Even my family takes notice and says, "That's diet food?" Sometimes they actually get jealous about what I'm having rather than the other way around! "
-K.L., Rocky River, OH
"This is the best service I have ever seen in my life. I think you have a great idea and this is extremely convenient to have meals shipped to me with portions allotted by calories with the nutritional information. The apples are nice and crisp! Thank you so much."
-John D .
"The food is far better than I had anticipated! I'm pretty picky and was concerned that it would not be fresh tasting, since everything is frozen. You have done an amazing job with taste and also with the food being filling.
I love the convenience of the program, as I am constantly on deadlines and don't have time to cook. And even though I try to make sensible food choices in "to go" food, I know that there are more calories in that big turkey sandwich or chicken salad than I think! Hence the unwanted pounds. Now I don't have to think about food other than to eat it and enjoy it.
It's also important that the food be low in fat, as my cholesterol tends to run high. Another problem solved by Diet-to-Go. Thank you!"
- D.C., Bellevue, WA
"I just finished 4 weeks of Diet-to-Go a few days ago. I lost 8 pounds in the first 4 weeks. I feel great and I have gotten motivated to rejuvenate my exercise program. I use eDiets for support and recording. The combination is phenomenal.
I am on 1600 calories a week and add a few calories in popcorn and soy milk everyday. The best part is, because I don't feel hungry or deprived and I don't have to sit down every week and make up menus and shop and all that stuff, that I don't feel like falling off the wagon and eating my way through a gallon of ice cream etc. That is my usual M.O. after a few weeks of dieting. Kudos to whomever's brainstorm this was!"
-Y.H., Tampa Bay, FL
"I really look forward to the Angel Food cake...by the way, I lost 22 pounds."
- M.S., Atlanta
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