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Dear Gillian,
I recently read your article in The Mail on Sunday (May 25th 2008) about scoliosis. I found it most informative and interesting.
I have cut out one phrase that struck me – Our challenges in life can be our greatest gifts. We can be empathetic and loving to all and pass no judgement. Always laugh out loud. This is the path to wellness on all levels.
After all you have achieved – I see aduki beans and quinoa all over the place now, how about some praise for your perseverance in getting the nation to improve their eating habits?
Best wishes to you and your organisation.
Theresa
Dear Gillian,
I watch you are what you eat everyday!!! it is such an insparation for me...im not over weight, im actually about 110 pounds, but i eat things ALL the time that im not suppose to... but watching the show helps me alot...i have gotten my family to watch it who eat terrible and is now trying to get them to eat a better way for the sake of my 2 young siblings.
I
dont know who is going to read this but who ever does just know that i am so happy that "you are what you eat" is on bbc america because i think that it is the best show ever and you know what you're talking about and don't take crap from anyone and i admire that so much!!!
sorry for the long email but it takes alot to say THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melissa,
New Jersey, USA
Dear Gillian,
I watch from BBC America - just discovered the show a month or so ago. I
love it!
I have lost about 60 pounds (just over 4 stone) over the past 10
years - and I feel wonderful. I eat healthy and walk every day and would
like to lose 2 or 3 stone more. The recipes sound great on the show - do
you have a cookbook available?
Thanks!
Ginny
Oreland, PA, USA
Dear Gillian,
I really enjoy your show
"You are what you Eat". It is just absolutely a great show.
I cannot believe what people can eat. It totally astounds me. And I know
it astounds you too.
I love to watch you gather all of a persons weekly
food intake and put it on that table for them to see.
Anyway, this girl with a new lease on life here in California just wanted to
tell you that the show rocks!!!!
Lenore and my Mom...................
Dear Gillian,
The new book is FAB!!!
I have all of your various books and this one is really easy to dip in and out of .
Thanks,
Beverley
Dear Gillian,
I watch your two shows on Dish Networks BBC America every afternoon while I'm on my Treadmill and other exercise equiptment in my home gym in my basement...You have turned my life around..I purchased your books & cook books on U.S Amazon website...
It will take us time but we will progress to our losing weight and becoming radiantly healthy and are following your shopping charts...and all is done with LOVE..and we love you Gillian...
Thanks Again
Mrs. Nancy Hill
Dear Gillian,
Hi, my name is Annalyse Bayliss. I joined boot camp a few months ago
and benefited greatly from the experience.
I would like to thank the
staff and yourself for all your education. I am now in a
much better place for it.
Again thank you so much for your expert advice and
professionalism, it has turned my life around.
Kindest Regards,
Mrs Annalyse Bayliss
Dear Gillian,
You have not only changed my life, you have inspired me and I feel in the long run saved my life. You are also helping me to help my family, friends, and boyfriend. We are all addicted to You Are What You Eat.
It's much easier to resist temptation when I know I'm having to face you @ 4pm on BBCAmerica, 5 days a week. You are my hero!!! Thank you on behalf of myself and my loved ones, and my now very physically fitter dogs.
Please keep up the good work. Well I better get going, just finished my smoothie and the dogs and I need walking.
best of luck and health in all you do,
Melanie,
Ga. USA
Dear Gillian,
I am absolutely crazy about your show!! I think what you do are great!
I was also overweight and your show enspired me to loose weight the healthy way - I've lost 21kg in 12 months and I'm feeling GREAT!!
Once again, thank you for a wonderful show -
Kind regards,
Jenny
Nelspruit,
South Africa
Dear Gillian,
Please come to the US. I am British but live in Dallas so I get my family to bring me books etc when they are coming over.
I have watched every single episode of you are what you eat on BBC America and now I make my husband eat pumpkin seeds and things high in Zinc!!!!!!!!!!! I have converted all my friends too and forward on emails with interesting stuff.
Sarah
Dear Gillian,
I just wanted to say thank you to you. You have really opened my eyes to what I put into my body and into my families bodies.
We have changed how we eat and look at food (and poos!...hahaha). I have lost 20 pounds and my husband has as well. It's not about vanity anymore. It's about life and being around in 50 years to see my grand kids and great-grand kids.
I starting watching "You are what you eat" on BBC America some time ago and you are great. You tell it like it is. Have you ever thought of coming here to America? We really need someone like you to whip us Americans into shape!
Thanks you so much for who you are and what you do. Please keep up the great work that you are doing, saving people from themselves!
Much Love and Respect,
Anna
Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
Dear Gillian,
I watch 2 of your shows everyday on BBCA Channel on DirecTV.
You are very inspirational to everyone. Please continue with your shows. They help me keep on track everyday, & I learn new things about food.
Thanks.
Beth
Dear Gillian,
I have read a lot of books:
Galina Schatalova, Dr. Schnitzer, Dr. Bruker, Dr. Reckeweg, Elisabet von Bingen, Mr. Müller Burzler,
Shigeo Haruyama, Halima Neumann, G. Edward Griffin, Earl Mindell, John Robbins usw.
But the best of the books is " You are what you eat"!
That`s easy to understanding and have very, very good health-informations.
I have lost the faith in the doctors.
I must only do it.
Best wishes,
Peter
Dear Gillian,
I felt at once I started taking Turbo Greens much better energy and my humour picked up after few days went up and I keep smiling about new me. But the biggest changes which is a breakthrough for me is that I do not binge on sugary things anymore which I have done for ever. Sugar has been my drug that has destroyed all my healthy eating plans and diets always and the kilos is now pounding off.
My son has been taking it as well and he have had problem with his concentration (ADD) and his focus is much better. This combination that you have put together is a miracle for me and most of the people around me that have tried Turbo Greens are totally in love with it.
Yours truly,
Thuri
Dear Gillian,
I’m a big fan of your show; it’s wonderful to see so many people get such fantastic results from your programs. I’ve bought two of your books (You Are What You Eat and Slim for Life) and have taken away some great ideas for improving my own health; which is why I’m writing to you.
I used to be a one poo a day, every day, usually by 8am, kind of woman. I was that way for years. My diet has many fruits and veggies, whole grains and nuts, plenty of water, and regular exercise. However, I also have a number of chronic illnesses that require medication, and I suspect the meds are what have done me in. Recently, for many months, I endured chronic constipation.
Sometimes I wouldn’t go for days, which was painful and made me feel full of toxic goo. After watching your show and reading your books, I decided to try adding 1tsp of whole flax seed to each breakfast (fruit smoothie, hot or cold cereal) and drink one cup of nettle tea each afternoon. I got immediate, positive results. It’s been just over a week of these additions, and I’m now an AT LEAST one poo a day woman. I feel like I’m finally getting rid of months of backup and I see the results of that; clearer skin, less bloat, my weight back to what my normal is (130 lbs for a 5’7” woman), and much more efficient digestion. I am very grateful for having a nutrition fix for my problem.
I had tried stool softeners and Miralax, both of which were almost useless. Oh, wonderful nettle tea! What a simple solution you are.
Thank you for your devotion and passion for healthy lifestyles. You are witty and inspirational, not to mention cheeky and funny. I like honest and direct people, and you fit the bill.
Best Regards,
Beth
Dear Gillian,
Thank you for the time and inspiration
Ive learned so much from the TV Show,
I'm eating better and cutting out that crap
and I've lost almost 1 and a half stone!
Johnny
Dear Gillian,
I wanted to write and say I've been watching you on "You Are What You Eat" and it has brought such an awareness about the foods I eat. It is truly a learning experience!
I am glad I found the show on our BBC channel and I will continue to watch and learn, keep up the wonderful work and the stories. I hope I can become a successful student by watching these stories and how her determination pushes people into the correct direction to promote better health.
Sincerely,
JoAnne
Dear Gillian,
I wanted to say hello and a huge thank you for your show and what you are
doing to peoples lives. My wife and I have been watching your show thru BBC
America on Satellite Dish Network.
We have completely changed our lives and
what we eat because of you and for once in many years I fell really "Alive"!
Please keep it up.
Erick
Dear Gillian,
I watch your show on BBC America in Fort Lauderdale florida every day and I think it is wonderful. I wish I had seen it for myself before I had Gastric Bypass surgery about a year ago.I think your plan could have really helped me without the surgery. But I still am using some of your ideas in my day to day life now.
I also just wanted to say that I think your show is wonderful. You help alot of people who I bet thought to themself that they could never lose that weight. You help save alot of peoples lives and that is a gift from God. Thank you very much for all that you do in this world.
Lori
Dear Gillian,
I started watching your program a few weeks ago on BBC America, and I really feel you might have saved my life. I am going to go see my doctor on Tuesday for the things I feel is wrong with me just by the clues you have given me.
All the things I have found out on your show I am going to have blood tests run and I am going to see a nutritionist to help me solve my health issues. Yes I am going to see an American version of our beloved Gillian. I would love to keep you updated and let you know of my progress.
I want you to know you are not just help your home county but all the way across the ocean in Arizona. I hope you read this, and we can kind of form a friendship and share your health tips and good nutrition ideas with me. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this I know you are very busy breaking the bad eating habits of England’s worst, but I wanted you to know that even abroad You have touched the life of someone that you may never meet.
A very Thankful American fan,
Karen
Dear Gillian,
I have been on Boot camp for 5 days now and I feel amazing! I loved shopping for the new foods, cooking up everything and following the easy eating plan. I have had a few cravings but they settled after a lovely cup of herbal tea.
I actually had the energy to fly a kite with my kids AND have got up at 6am today wanting to do exercise!! This has not happened in years! I am so motivated and look forward to my daily emails!
Thank you so much for helping me focus on what i need!
A bonus is I've lost 2.6kg BUT the best bit is my waist has melted!! And my legs feel so much smoother!!!
Bless you all!!
Diane
Dear Gillian,
Thank You so much for the information. If Gillian ever decides to come to the US, then let me know. I appreciate it very much! I am a fan of Gillian and her work, I have never seen anyone completely change someones life as she has.
Thanks,
Bethany
Dear Gillian,
My daughter is your biggest fan by far she has watched (and made me her Mum and her Aunt) watch re runs of your shows again and again! Georgia is ten years of age and is totally enthralled with you. She is a fairly healthy girl but does like her blueberry muffins!
She would love more than anything to meet you and does nothing but go on about it, today she has asked me if she could meet you for her 11th birthday, she says she doesn't want anything else but to meet you.
At this time she is making me one of your recipes, its a secret so im not allowed to peep but think its got something to do with fruit and yogurt, well it wouldn't be blueberry muffins would it!
I don't know if you will get to read this email but at the outside chance that you do, a reply would make her year.
Thank you for listening.
Kindest Regards,
Yvonne
Dear Gillian,
I want to thank you so much for all of your help! Me and my mother have been on your plan for almost a month now, and we have successfully began to "eat ourselves thin"!
So far, my mother has lost five pounds and I have lost seven and one inch from my waist. . You've got me brainwashed, Ms. Gillian, and in the best possible way! Me and my mom absolutely LOVE your food! It's so tasty and so fresh, and we feel great after eating it, and working out has become like a drug to me; I'm addicted, and I have to get it every day.
Well Ms. Gillian, I just wanted to give you an update on how we are doing and to give you the thank you that nothing can express.
Love,
Mikaela
Dear Gillian,
I have lost 80 lbs. in the last year. I used to weigh 236 lbs. and eat badly. I did not feed my family well either. We ate out of boxes and fried foods.
I now weigh 157 lbs. and my family and I eat healthy meals. We eat whole foods and try new recipies all the time.
I am writing to tell you that I enjoy your show on bbc and learn something new from each show.
I plan on using your products when I am financially able. I admire your character and belief in health. You have inspired me to move forward and lose the remaining 33 lbs.
I am going to purchase a juicer as well. I now understand the benefits of this untapped resource.
I never realized the nutritional value of fruit's uneaten parts.
I want to thank you for being an inspiration. I will continue to watch the show and look for new ideas.
Regards,
Christine
Dear Gillian,
I love you. I idolise your show and want to know more. I want to be JUST LIKE YOU.
I drive all my friends’ crazy teaching them everything you teach me on your show and in your books!
THANKYOU!
Prue
Dear Gillian,
My husband and I watch your show everyday here in the USA. We have been
following your "lifestyle" for 4 weeks now and the inches are melting away!
We love the food.
I got your book, Slim For Life, at the library and it is
wonderful. We have been on a mission to convert all our friends away from
WeightWatchers!
Sincerely,
Maria and Joseph
York, Maine, USA
Dear Gillian,
You are awesome. I have TIVO'd the program and watch them back to back. I can't get enough. I am a nutritional counselor here in Maryland and am loving what you are preaching! Finally, the truth!! Thank you thank you!!!!
America needs you! Please come!
And if you ever are giving trainings here, or need people on your team here in America, count me in!!!
What an amazing thing you are doing. I can't gush enough.
You are healing people the "right way."
With much respect and admiration,
Ana
Dear Gillian,
I am a huge fan of you, your show, your book and your healthy living guide! I am hoping that you bring your show to America! I have friends in the UK who adore you (Poo samples and all!), but I think a special American edition would be so beneficial to those of us who are obese! America will be more of a challenge for you! I am sure that the American diet will be more difficult to break or change. More food addicts in the states!
I would just like to tell you "Thank You" from the bottom of my heart! I love your show and have learned so much from you! I feel I am more equipped when I visit my doctor! I have told him to check my liver because of examining my poo(not for long- just enough to gather info!). And a great Big Thank You because of you and your show, my 11 year old daughter is much more mindful of what she eats! You have been a life saver!
Hope to see you on American television very soon!
Sincerely,
Kathleen
Dear Gillian,
Its taken me a long time to finally wake up, thanks to Gillian I have. What did it for me was the first show I watched and she put the weeks worth of food infront of the clients...I near got sick just looking at it and realizing I ate alot of what I seen their..........god help me. That was one of my wake up calls for sure.
I have played with the books recipes for about three weeks before I did my profile and lost 10 lbs so it is working in more ways than one.
I Thank you again for taking the time, I will let you know of my progress.
Kat
Dear Gillian,
I've purchased every book that is in print, I've joined the web site and taken the survey. I've set up a plan and hired a personal trainer.
I'm ready to go for this 100%. I'm quite excited actually.
Also thank you for your TV show, books, website etc. I can not wait to see the new me and start living my new life
Bye for now,
Tim
Dear Gillian,
Hi, just want to say how much I LOVE you and your no-nonsense approach. You're tough, but not without compassion, and that is very good to see. Thanks for such inspiration, Gillian! Hope you'll come stateside sometime and blow us all away in person:) [Lord knows we need it!!!]. Bye!
Hugs,
Charmaine
Dear Gillian,
I've seen your show and I adore you.
If you're ever in San Jose, California, you are most welcome to come to our home for a good meal.
I hope you like Caribbean food.
Take good care of yourself.
Best,
Leisl
Dear Gillian,
I am a 32 year old woman living in Cape Town, South Africa. I just wanted to let you know that your show is fantastic. It is inspirational, I love the way you get people to get their asses into gear! Now I know what to do to get into shape – ditch the chocolate and fast food!
Thanks again for a stunning show!
Ingrid
Dear Gillian,
Thank you for your quick response and thank you for the complimentary Health Profile. I do have “You are what you eat cookbook” and “You are what you eat.” Will check out the others.
I have also spoken to my friend and owner of our local health food store and she is ordering your book along with an order of Aduki beans for me…I took my book to her and she loved it.
Would love to see other shows as I believe I have seen all of them. Thank you again for educating me on the right foods to eat.
Regards,
Jill
Dear Gillian,
I'm brazilian, so ... first of all... sorry for my terrible english!
I usually watch your shows at TV and ... wow ... "HOW I WISH YOU WERE HERE" ....
You are our salvation army!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thousand kisses.
Pat
Dear Gillian,
Just watched you on Jonathan Ross. Very funny but I was impressed at your dedication to your beliefs and respect that. (was very scepital before .. thought you are a bit too slim to eat the food you recommend ....)
Thank you in advance,
Grainne
Dear Gillian,
I have just watched the Johnathan Ross show where you were a guest (shown,2 march,01.30am). I truly respect what you are doing.
I like to watch you on tv but really dont know how you deal with the 'poo thing' haha. There should be more people like you attatched to the goverment dicision makers for food regulations etc.
You have my respect and thanks. Keep going and pound your word home. If at least one person changes their lives around it will have been worth it.
Warm Regards
Linda
Dear Gillian,
My name is Jason, im 21 years old and live in Essex. I would like to say thank you very much for making me aware of why a healthy lifestyle is important and informing me of what not to eat and what to eat.
I have watched you on TV programs such as You Are What You Eat, and the TV appearances you have, such as the Jonathan Ross show last Friday with great fascination.
I am a bit of a fan of yours, and agree that a lot of what you say makes sense to me and your knowledge and expertise in absolutely fantastic.
You get good results for people on tv (you are what u eat).
regards,
Jason
Dear Gillian,
I am huge fan of your show You Are What You Eat. I truly believe that you could definitely help me and my family. I was wondering have you ever thought about taking your show international?
I know of millions of us in America that could benefit from your tough, no holds barred approach to health and fitness. If you ever come to America I would love for our family to the be your first success story.
A true fan
Sam
Dear Gillian,
I have been watching your show You are what You Eat for a few weeks now. I have to say that I absolutely love it.... And since I have been watching the show, my boyfriend is much more concise about what he is eating, and so am I.
You have been such an inspiration that he has put down the pizza and pasta and we are on our way to much healthier eating.
Thanks
Jai
Dear Gillian,
Hi! I live in central Florida in the US and absoultely love the You Are What You Eat t.v show. I have recently joined Gillians Club and look forward to a more healthy lifestyle. I have been following the Slim For Life book and just love it. I refer back to it daily for ideas and recipes.
Also any chance of having a show made here in the U.S. I think it would be great!!!!!
Richard
Dear Gillian,
By the way I love the show and have been completely inspired by
it. I have already gone to great lengths to change my diet. Thank You
Sheila
Dear Gillian,
I just had to say thank you for a wonderful performance at "Jonathan
Ross' Friday Night". I had seen parts of your shows and I thought -
well, she is a toughy, but your comment on this matter put things into
perspective and I can understand so well.
I had a giggle of a lifetime about the reactions caused by your
comment. I might not have been very humble at that moment, but sometimes
it is nice to feel a wee bit superior to all those celebs who seem to
have it all, but can't face their own poo ;)
Thus, a big thank you, and all the best to you
Warm regards,
Rika
Dear Gillian,
I just happened across your program and it really made an impact. I am now picturing my food intake for a week spread out over the dining room table. It makes me ask myself what each meal would contribute. I can picture how much green is on that table versus white fried foods. Very, very helpful.
Thank you,
Camille
Dear Gillian,
I'm an avid fan of your show, You Are What You Eat, and watch it daily. I have also purchased two of your books...You Are What You Eat and also You Are What You Eat Cookbook.
Incidentally, I am really enjoying your plan. I always did eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, but apparently I wasn't doing it properly. I wish you were in the United States so you could show people like me exactly what I'm doing wrong.
Thank you for your help and your inspiration to people like me. I knew about macrobiotics years ago, but never really understood much about it.
Wishing you many heart felt blessings,
Pennie
Dear Gillian,
Thank you so much. I like the site and how in depth it goes into a person's life and diet. And explaining a lot of what the foods on the lists helps.
I love how it breaks everything down.
Thank you so much again.
Meghan
Dear Gillian,
I don’t know if this is the right forum (email), but I am soooooooooooo excited!
I’ve been watching ‘You are what you eat’ on BBC America, and even though I was pretty good about my food intake (quality not quantity), no sodas, no fried foods, very rare occasions of red meat, lots of veggies, no fast foods, I have not been feeling at my best. Note: I’m about to turn 50 (yeeeeaaa!) I was 158 lbs overweight, now only 140 (baby steps), I am diabetic and work 1 full-time & 2 part-time jobs as well as taking care of my mom.
I’ve been trying to lose weight for 30 years, but all of a sudden what Gillian says makes sense to me & clicks because it follows my belief system, I just have never had the proper tools. I started the plan on 02/25/08, followed it religiously for 2 days & then followed it with modifications for 2 more days because, due to my schedule, I was not able to prepare the necessary foods (weekend job).
And here it is Friday, February 29, 2008, and I can’t believe the change! I have been sleeping a more restful sleep for the past two nights & this morning I woke up with such a burst of energy as I haven’t felt since before I became diabetic. My blood sugars have gone down 10 pts every day since I started and I am craving water, something which shocked everyone in my family, because I won’t go near the stuff unless it’s in ice tea.
I can’t wait ‘til tomorrow to do some exercise, prepare my food & look forward to how I’ll be feeling in 8 weeks!
Thank you so much!!!!
Have a great weekend!
Karin
Dear Gillian,
Thank you so much. I have searched for answers for years. I am definitely signing up, this afternoon. I have learned so much from You are what you eat.
My husband is 63 I am 51 we were both raised on Texas Ranches and grew up with a wide variety of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables. So, eating healthy is no problem for us.
I am looking forward to trying new recipes. It has been frustrating for me because I don't eat anything close to what the people eat on the show consume and can't lose weight. This has given me my first hope in years. As for the gluten I have avoided it for 5 years now.
Occasionally I slip, maybe a couple of times a year and I have notices the psorisis is almost clear and just a simple hamburger will irritate it.
Thanks again for your help.
Have a blessed day,
Billie Jean
Dear Gillian,
I have only been following your book You are What You Eat for 3 weeks and there is already a remarkable improvement in energy , well being, and weight loss ---from 184 pounds to 174 pounds (I am 5' 11 and 59 years old.) I am at the 80 - 20 compliance level, working towards the 90 - 10 level.
It is incredibly easy to follow your regime, I don't feel hungry or have any cravings, and the results are very noticeable.
Thank you.
Robert
Dear Gillian,
I just wanted to tell you I think YOU ARE AWESOME! I thoroughly enjoy your show You Are What You Eat. I watch it on BBC America. I am just now checking out your website and am going out tomorrow to get one of your books.
I wish you would come to my house. I quit drinking diet soda and lost weight, quit drinking coffee because I was using too much half and half (the thought makes me sick now of course) and no high fructose corn syrup. I have 2 small children and shop at the co op.
My husband is even enjoying your show. ( he was horrified the first time he heard you ask for a "poo sample") I just read something about the show being canceled~ please tell me that is a bunch of rubbish, old news or a misprint!? I will read on and sign up for the newsletter.
I just wanted to tell you how much I admire you and enjoy your show!
Take care,
Amberly
Dear Gillian,
HI, my name is Amber, I am from Farmerville,LA. and am 35 years old. I was home sick with strep throat yesterday and
ran across your show. I LOVED IT! I had never heard of some of the things you talked about, like; The tongue being smooth
means its healthy and all the Poo talk - I just couldn't write fast
enough so I missed some of the info :(
I did a search today
online to find your website so before I get into searching your site
over for information I wanted to email and tell you how much I
did enjoy your show, Keep up the good work because of you
and your education we fat people may lose a little weight.
I am going tomorrow to be checked for diabetes's, I have thyroid
trouble already and high BP I am 5'5 and weight in at 285
any help from you would be great.
Thanks again and God bless you,
Amber
Dear Gillian,
My family faithfully watches "You Are What You Eat". We have learned a lot just by watching how you help unhealthy Britains change their diets and turn their lives around. My mother will no longer allow us to have white bread, my little sister and I are not allowed to buy school lunch, we no longer have sodas except on a rare occasion and that is only for a treat.
We eat fresh fruit, are only allowed to have 100% fruit juice with our lunches and we read labels. We also try to watch for high fructose corn syrup and stay away from that as much as we can.
My typical lunch will consist of a salad, either an orange or strawberries, and either fruit juices, vitamin water, or Propel water. I will sometimes take cheese or make a turkey sandwich. Some of my friends have begun to harass me (but in a friendly way) telling me I will turn into a rabbit before long while others beg me to bring them lunch as well.
We started this healthy way of diet because every member of my family has begun to have health problems. In order not to compound them with poor diet, we've made a radical change.
Sincerely,
Cailey
Dear Gillian,
I am a 19 year old college student in Melbourne, Florida, USA and ever since I first watched You Are What You Eat I've slowly started changing the way that I eat and looking at labels a lot more.
I'm hoping that my family follows. Quite frankly I think that I've watched the show so much that I stop when I'm looking at my mom's shopping list and just sigh and I think that I'm annoying her and my brother every time I tell them "That's not good for you." My Boyfriend even laughs when I tell him that I'm not eating chocolate (as much), because my mother and grand mother love their chocolate and I was picking up that habit.
Now, since I watched the Death By Chocolate episode I rarely, if at all, eat chocolate. I already ate pretty healthy and maintained a stable weight, more weight than I want but my doctors told me that I'm very healthy even though working out hurts due to health issues beyond my control.
I have 3 ruptured disks in my lower back due to a genetic thing, and just changing my diet with the information that I've learned from the show has helped.
I just wanted to say that I do love your show and I always watch my recorded episodes before I go to bed at night when my day is done.
Thank you for your time,
Meghan
Dear Gillian,
Your Show is AWSOME!!! I live in Los Angeles, CA and have been interested in nutrition for quite awhile.
You have inspired me to finally get down and start my path to become a nutritionist. I really wish we had a show like yours in the United States. We could really use you here!
Cindy
Dear Gillian,
This is just to say thank you for having such a wonderful online site and
the two payment options. This profile is encouraging and educational in how
my body needs to be nurtured. I enjoy the show very much and recently
ordered your book and have now completed the Personal Health Profile.
I have had a difficult time finding a diet that used many things I'd love to
eat more of if I just knew how to incorporate these more often in our menu.
I always appreciate the fact that so much of the food is raw or vegetables,
grain and fruits.
I find so many diets find the main source of protein and
ingredients from meat which I don't enjoy. I am a fan of fish and hope to
learn more about cooking it. Your show and book both inspire me and I am
thrilled to have found this portal to good health and fun with real foods.
Keep up the good work and I am pleased you are one more person who can help
change the worlds attitude to food.
Jem
Dear Gillian,
HAIL, Gillian McKeith!! I have a massive thank-you to say to you. I have been following your 28 day 'bum diet' that was featured in the Daily Mail last month. It is day 27 for me and I have lost 1 1/2" from my hips and my thighs are noticeably slimmer too. Friends think I have dropped at least a dress size and indeed, I have been able to put on a pair of jeans that have been in the back of my wardrobe for 'a few years'.
I have not found the diet completely easy as I love sweets. I have always had a healthy diet for the majority of the week BUT I also love to eat some unhealthy food too. Having said that, I have stuck to your regime. For me, one of the best things is that I have NEVER been hungry on this diet. In fact, there are times when I have said 'OH NO. I HAVE TO HAVE A SNACK SOON' For someone with a healthy appetite, it has been a huge boost not feeling as if I'm starved.
(I intended not to waffle and I feel that I am now but there is one more thing I'd like to add before I get onto my questions)
I didn't start this diet being huge. I was a size 12, was in proportion and I didn't have huge hips either. I also love exercise and in particular, aerobics. I have tried so many diets and done lots of exercise, all TO NO AVAIL.
Most diets seem to work for very large people (if they put the effort in) simply as there is SOOO much weight for them to lose. They see results fairly quickly. This is the first time I have found something that works for 'more normal' sized people (results were noticeable within days) and I am telling everyone about it.
THANKS AGAIN.
Jessica
Dear Gillian,
Sorry to be emailing you. I have bought the US version you are what you eat and Slim for Life. I watch the program (YAWYE) on the BBC America channel here in the US.(Louisiana to be exact) I'm a huge fan and watch the show quite religiously.
At the moment I am making much more healthy food choices (recommendations from book) and I rebound (mini trampoline) every day 30 mins twice a day or sometimes 1 hr first thing in the morning.
Sincerely,
Marni
Dear Gillian,
I am new to foxtel here in Australia, and have absolutley loved your show so much, that I had to find you on the web.
I live with a person who eats unhealthy & your show has made him stop eating a few foods instantly. Congratulations. I have only been trying for about 8 years *smiles*
Kindly,
Dianne
Dear Gillian,
Good evening,
By the way, LOVE LOVE LOVE your show.
With many thanks,
Marcelle
Dear Gillian,
Please no matter what keep up the excellent work and I hope your show
continues for years to come. I find the show if nothing else very helpful.
Sincerely,
Sam
Dear Gillian,
My name is Piotr. I am 33 years old. I live in a little village in Poland,
together with my wife Kate and two sons Albert and Adrian. We are happy and we lead quiet live. I have been your fan.
I really admire you and I think you are very good in that what you do.
I was wandering if you could. Send me your autograph.
I would be grateful.
Thank you in advance.
Your sincerely,
Piotr
Dear Gillian,
Please come to the US!
With 1 in 3 adolescents overweight or obese (and God knows how many adults!) & Coke as pratically our national drink, we need you! and, while many people are watching your show on bbc america, you are missing millions of people who need you.
thanks for your time and keep up the good fight.
with love,
Tracie,
Tennessee
Dear Gillian,
You are my Hero!! I see what you do for others and I am quite an admirer of your methodology, thinking and approach.
Yours truly,
Maryann
Dear Gillian,
I've become a loyal viewer of your excellent show. Moreover, your show has helped me encourage my partner to make a major lifestyle change! My begging and pleading was useless until he began watching your show, and now he is far more receptive to eating healthier and exercising with me.
I can not tell you how difficult it was for me attempting to make healthful changes while my partner continued to eat, and tempt me, with bad foods. This has all changed. He now records your show during the day so that we can watch it together when we get home from work.
Mrs. McKeith, as you probably know the USA has a serious issue regarding obesity and it is only getting worse. I firmly believe that you would be able to make a difference, as you have with so many people in the UK.
What this country needs is a swift kick in our FAT pants and your expertise is just what we need! So please do consider brining your show to the USA, or partnering with a network to replicate your show.
Keep up the great work, and THANK YOU!
Respectfully,
Desiree
Dear Gillian,
Firstly can I say what a huge fan I am of your work. Your television show and books have taught me a great deal about what I put into my body.
Before I first watched your show I used to have a terrible diet, and I am very grateful for the things I have learnt from you.
Best regards,
Zoe
Dear Gillian,
I feel so great on this new regimen! I've recommended it to nearly everyone on my email list here in the States. I hope to generate more business for you. This is too good to keep to myself!
Thank you again,
Sharon
Dear Gillian,
I watch BBCA on Direct TV (satellite) all the time. The Britt's are more creative then Americans for entertainment.
Recently, I have fall in love with you show, "You are what you eat".
And I need help. Can you come to America and I can be on your show?
Thanks,
Dan
Dear Gillian,
I bought your recipe book and "You Are What You Eat" about a month ago.
I'd lost 30 lbs on my own, and wanted to take control of my health more. I
don't have high blood pressure, and my cholesterol is "rock star" as my
doctor says, but I knew I wasn't healthy enough. I'd been looking for a
book to tell me WHY I should be eating foods, what does what for me, for a
long, long time.
Unfortunately everything out there seems to be saying
ridiculous things (no calories! no carbs! no fat! don't eat fruit it's high
in sugar!) and I didn't want to go blindly down the dangerous road of not
eating some things which I knew perfectly well were good for me, just
because some random person told me not to. I've always wanted to know how
to eat NUTRITIONALLY, not low-fat, etc.
I started my "new nutritional life" about a month ago, and while I don't
eat 100% the way the book says, I do do it about 80-90% of the time, and I
feel FANTASTIC! I took out my scale for the first time in a few weeks
(after reading that weight really shouldn't be a focus on my getting
healthier, which I totally agree with) and found that I'd lost 5 lbs in
January...
So, I guess what I really wanted to say is I think this whole way of life
makes a lot of sense, and I'm even encouraging others in my office to get
healthy too. One of my co-workers now has the two books I have and she's
noticed a difference. I've started a walking club at work, and we've
walked almost 40kms so far. Personally, I've walked almost 300kms in the
past 1.5 months.
I'm on my way to a new me, and I owe a lot of it to Gillian! I'm a Gillian
Girl!
Amanda
Dear Gillian,
You are a godsend! Who wouldn't want to eat the best foods for best health? I have always loved the foods suggested on your "diet". I have enjoyed several of your recipes especially the chickpea burgers.
I noticed an immediate change in my health, energy and yes can we say pooh! I understand this is a dramatic change for so many people (including myself) but beans, nuts and seeds really are the way to go! My partner has a hard time because they love the choc-ies.
I wish you continued success!
Respectfully yours in health and happiness,
Joan
Dear Gillian,
I would like to thank you for being so inspiring. I have a 3 month old son and live with a father who is diabetic and has high blood pressure among other ailments. Before your show came into our living room it was mainly meals out of a box and whatever was quick and easy. As you can imagine that meant almost nothing fresh or fruits or veggies. It also meant I didnt bother trying anything new for fear of disliking it.
I ended up not being able to work due to pregnancy complications and that is when I found your show. I realized that I never thought about what i ate or how it affected me or my family. Since having my son I have truelly opened my eyes ate how I was taking care of myself and how my father was taking care of himself as well.
I did an online BMI test and it showed that I was headed dangerously toward morbid obesity and that my father was already there. Well whether my father liked it or not one day when we went grocery shopping I spent over half an hour in the produce department picking things out! (granted I didnt know what half of it was let alone how to cook it) I have been trying and succedding at eating much healthier. though I still struggle with the sweets I found today that when I had a bite of chocolate after going several weeks without, that it actually tasted burnt to me! I am trying to follow your principles but havent been able to follow all of them because I havent read your book yet. For the past several days I have had a smoothie first thing every day and for about two weeks now have gotten rid of most all red meats and prepackaged meals from my diet and already notice a difference. I now shop at a local whole foods market and am truelly enjoying it. My son seems to have much more spark too as I am breastfeeding.
I cannot wait for your cookbook to reach the U.S. so that I can try your recipes out. My father is even interested in your cookbook just from watching you on t.v. I do worry though because even as a diabetic he still buys and eats LOTS of sweets and coffee. You have inspired me to be healthier and are actually starting to have a positive affect on my dad now too. (he will watch your show with out complaint and on his own will now)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for being you and being so wonderful. If it wasnt for you I would not have ever known what I was actually eating. I have more energy, am not as tired(when my son lets me sleep at night), my skin looks better, and I feel much better now. I have even discovered new foods that I like now that I never knew about before. I eagerly anticipate the U.S. arrival of your wonderfull cookbook. I owe you more then you will ever know.
With greatest respect and admiration,
Marie, United States
Dear Gillian,
My husband is eating more veggies than he has in his entire life, and loving it. My husband feels fabulous, as do I.
Thanks again,
Mary Jo
Dear Gillian,
I am in the USA & I am somewhat following your " You are what You eat" concept.
So far I have lost 10 lbs. I want other people in the USA to see your show. For their health.
P.s. I already promote your book to everyone I see. When I go shopping. Which is every week.
Thanks,
Dalana
Dear Gillian,
I watch you every morning when possible on BBC America. I am a retired intensive care nurse and have learned so much more about nutrition by watching your show!
I have been troubled by "stomach/digestive problems" for some time and the dr. could never find a reason for the distress after conventional testing.
I bought your book and read the instructions about "not drinking fluids with meals" and have suffered much less problems since doing so.
Thanks for all your insight and information.
Jeanette
Dear Gillian,
I must confess, I just love your show at BBC America! I have a great time, a very funny time watching you!
I love your method and yes, I think some people do need that "wake up call".
I've been eating so, so much better after I got addicted to your show!
Anyway, I just want to say thankyou!
Hugs,
Vini
Dear Gillian,
I just wanted to tell you what a big fan my husband and I are.
We love your show, which airs 4-5pm here in the United States. We eat dinner watching your show. My brother who is a health fanatic, was home recuperating from minor shoulder surgery, when he tuned into You are what you eat. Well he's been hooked on the show ever since. He called me to tell me about this show which airs on a British News station called You are what you eat, and that I had to tune in.
I did and I've been hooked on the show myself. I think you're quite a character. My husband who happens to be in great physical shape, loves his sweets, gravies, sauces, diet cola, he just happens to be one of the few people who eats whatever and doesn't gain any weight.
I'm not as fortunate, I've been stuggling with weight my whole life. Not obese, 15-20lbs we're both lucky to have physical jobs, we're both letter carriers, 20 years for myself, 30 for my husband.
We've revamped our whole diet. Tons of green veggies, kale, swiss chard, bok choy, rabe, broccolli, brussell sprouts, cabbage. We're eating more fruit, we would have apples and oranges. Now, mango's papaya, kiwi, avacado's. Lot's of grains and much more fish.
When we see the great foods lying on the display table that you always present, we started buying all of those kinds of food. We've eliminated diet soda and any artificial sweetners from our diet. We cannot believe the difference in how we both feel. I've lost 8lbs in 3 three weeks.
I have more energy, after work, and that's after walking for 6 hours. We're snacking on raw peppers, fennel, carrots, celery, and loving it. I'm making veggie drinks, and smoothies. I hope we never go back to eating the rubbish we ate in the past.
I feel ALIVE!!! Thanks Gillian.
Mary Jo
Dear Gillian,
I have recently purchased your book and from the 1st January have been introducing new foods everyday - I feel fantastic and have lost 8lbs!!
I'm eating more and have much more energy. Most of all my asthma and sinuses is completely cleared!! For my sweet tooth I'm eating the health bars with yogurt in them from the health shop are they OK in moderation?? and Juicing I'm even loving carrot juice in the mornings.
Most of my meals have no added sauces at all eg oily fish (tuna) and beans with qunua I have not idea how to make a nice sauce used to dress and make my food spicier - i don't want to buy my usual jars of sauces which are full of sugar.
I'm worried that all my natural eating as close to it natural organic state will only last for another few months - how or where do I learn to use all these health ingredients and make homemade natural sauces??
At the moment my diet has completely changed and my partner will not eat any of my foods but he has seen a remarkable difference in my, and I thank you for making me realise there are amazing foods out there that we don't even know about!!
thank you,
Sharon