I am writing for the first time and could go on and on about my
weight history but will spare everyone that saga. I am 42 and
recently lost 40 pounds in 19 weeks using the LA Weightloss
program. Some wouldsay that is a success in anyone's eyes and I
certainly felt
successful. I went from 168 lbs to 128 lbs and am 5' 1 and 1/2
inches tall. I reached my goal weight on schedule and was very
concerned about going on their maintance program as I was afraid
that I would gain weight. I was able to stay within a five pound
window for many many months and then started to see the pounds
coming back on. I frustration at that restiction that I would need
to maintain for the rest of my life in order to maintain my weight,
I decided to try fast 5 again. I was one of the 'originals' to the
plan and gave into social pressure to eat. I can not tell you how
excited I am about this life style. I am eating what I want without
counting or measureing anything. I have lost 5 1/2 pounds in 6
weeks and have not been avoiding any types of foods. I do try to
get plenty of vegtables in, eat some protein every day and drink
water when I need to "fill" my belly throughout the fasting time,
but I have enjoyed pasta for the first time since December 2004. I
stopped measuring my water and can even eat some salt if I choose
now. I have to say that I was concerned when I started as I had
become very accustomed to eating nearly every two hours on the LA
plan and was certain that my body would revolt when I changed. To
my surprise, it switched with no difficulty in one day. I found
that I so looked forward to my freedom to eat what I choose without
restriction that the waiting was of no consequence.

I have to mention one additional bonus that I have experienced these
last nearly two months. For the women out there who suffer with PMS
symptoms, I have seen a huge improvement. In fact, I am showing a
loss of weight where I would normally have gained fluid right before
my cycle started. An even bigger bonus is I have gained time though
my day. I have an extra hour each day that I would normally have
spent eating.

This is an awesome way to change your life and break some bad
cycles. I feel in control, and unrestrained at the same time, if
that makes sense.

I would recommend this to anyone out there who is looking for
something easy and effective. I would especially recommend this for
all those people that find maintaining to be nearly impossible on
any other plan. This is for you!!!