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Dear Gillian,

I just wanted to tell you that I LOVE your show it is the best. I get so excited when it comes on. I love eating healthy and I know how it feels to want to change others to eat healthy, because we really are what we eat.

I am finishing school at University of Delaware and I am going to central Arizona for online classes to be a dietetic technician. Then I am going to get a certification in personal training and nutrition.

Thank you so much for showing the world how great you are.

Thank you,
Katie

Dear Gillian,

You are the best nutritionist ever. After I followed your advice in You Are What You Eat, my health, skin, sex life and mood improved drastically.

So I just wanted you to know that you are great! Keep it up.

Thank you,
Leyla

Dear Gillian,

My wife and I have kind of let our selves go. I now weigh 230 lbs. I suffer from migraines high blood pressure and now there may be something wrong with my liver. I have two kids that count on there dad to keep the family afloat.

I do believe your show has changed me for ever. We can honestly see that you really care about the people you are helping. I need your help. just wondering if you have ever thought of doing a show in the united states. More people need to see this show.

You can help a nation in crisis.

I thank you for your caring soul.

Regards,
Jason D. Temple

Hi Dawn,

Please would you let Gillian know that I have now safely received the 2nd prize of signed books

Thanks you so much for delivering them to me. At first, I'd forgotten they would be signed by Gillian - and as I started to look at them saw her handwriting on each of the first pages. As I thumbed through the books, I felt so honoured to have them and strangely enough felt that she'd written each book just for me.

As a Health & Wellness Educator myself, I'd like Gillian to know that I think she's doing the greatest job of spreading this most important nutrition information around the country. Her programmes are most empowering and can only do the good for those who watch - and even more good for those who DO!

Keep up the good work Gillian and her team.

Love and Good Health,

Tilly

Dear Gillian,

I LOVE your show!

And you make me laugh.

There is significant value in your broadcast. I can sit passively and absorb very useful information and actually enjoy -- what really is -- a learning experience.

You've figured out away to communicate this information in a fun, effective manner.

If I had a different life, I'd get my Masters in Holistic Nutrition. Maybe someday.

I will be tuning in regularly.

Laverne, USA

Dear Gillian,

I am an American viewer that want's to say Thank You!!!

I feel that your show could really change the world if more people were aware of the show. I have an over weight mother and for years she has gone up and down in weight.

I feel that Gillian's approach is so appropriate and really bare bones honest. Honesty from a place of true love never is negative, and I feel she truly wants to help.

So thank you. Oh, and by the way, I have never in my 35 years of life ever felt so compelled to say thank you, (via email) but Gillian we Americans could really use your help so I will spread the word, but I hope you take off in BBC America.

Good Luck and thank you.

Kind Regards,

Michelle

Dear Gillian,

I just wanted to say a huge Thank You to you.

I have been following your advice through your books and TV programes and website for the past 2 years and have managed to lose over 6 stone in weight, gone from a size 24 to a size 10 and feel like a different person.

I am proof positive that your methods work for weight loss and maintainng that loss.

So thank you for the Love & Light and inspiration you sent into my life.

Best Wishes,

Miriam

Dear Gillian,

I just wanted to let you know that your show has inspired me to change my life. I am a 36 year old woman, and I weigh about 200 pounds.

I have been watching "You Are What You Eat" on BBC America, and I finally decided that I wanted to be healthier, more fit, and slim.

I purchased your book "Slim for Life" and began the program a few days ago. I do not miss the bad foods yet, only my morning coffee.

Wish me luck!

Rebekka
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dear Gillian,

I’m from the USA and love your show, I never miss it! What an inspiration you are!

I’ve been “meat free” (only eat white fish and salmon on occasion) and am enjoying vegetarian meals, I really love Tofu. Is Tofu healthy to eat on a daily basis?

I’m going to pick up your cookbook as I need help on ideas. I’d love to know how you make those smoothies with the Avocado in it? I love ricemilk too in hot cereals/oatmeal!

Thanks as always for your kindness and advice! Warmest regards,

Niki,
Florida, U.S.A.

Dear Gillian,

Hello. I sure hope you continue to tape the awesome show "You Are What You Eat" (YRWYE). I believe it's saving lives

I am an American (a recent fan of BBC and your programme), and began watching YRWYE about two months ago. I LOVE it! Not only is it hilarious (the announcer and yourself crack me up!), but amazingly informative. I am a health-conscious vegan on a very restricted diet (my choice), and within the last month my husband has begun watching the show with me. At his heaviest, my husband was about seven stone overweight! He's been losing gradually, and your show has injected him with an interest in good eating that he's NEVER had before. He walked/ran five miles today and our fridge is filled with such healthy foods, I am truly thankful. He's lost nearly 30 pounds already and anxious to lose more.

WE LOVE "You Are What You Eat" and just ordered the cookbook. I'm familiar with most of the foods from the show and those recipes sound delicious! I can hardly wait to try them!

Note: My husband and I run a youth center in Chicago (we're on sabbatical until next summer) and I've been introducing my students to miso-seaweed soup, veggie stir fry, brown rice, black bean hummus, etc. For the most part, they LOVE it. And people say kids won't eat healthy! One of our male students weighed 203 at age 11. We've had two seven-year-old girls who outweighed me (9+ stone)! Thanks for making a difference! Blessings!

A. Bailey

Dear Gillian,

What can I say other than I love your shows.

I am fortunate to live in the country and have access to fresh produce from Farmer's Markets.

I want to lose 60 pounds to maintain a healthy, active, lifestyle. My biggest problem is that I love healthy juices and foods but am overwhelmed as far as what to buy, what to eat, how to prepare. I love leeks, I love bok choy, I love Tofu, you name it I'll eat (almost) anything healthy!

Thank you for your help - I need it! Hugs (since you burn calories that way!) :)

Niki, Florida USA

Dear Gillian,

I have just watched for the first time - where you move in with the people that youare helping to re-organise their eating habits, I have sat with a huge smile on my face and nearly cried at the end at how well the two "fatties" have done. One was the mum from Scotland and the Vicar from ??? - you are an amazing person and bring home the concept of healthy eating.

I live in Dubai and watch programmes similar to yours, but I have to say you have got the perfect way with these people. Please pass on to these people that looking at them at the end of the programme to what they were is so wonderful. They looked healthy and glowing and such a positive way of life.

I was 80.4kgs at 5'9 and was completely disgusted with myself. I am not 69kgs and doing the exercise such as belly dancing and walking in the cooler weather and swimming. I eat as a vegetarian, which for me at one point was sad because here in Dubai the first few years of being here was very difficult and I ended up eating crisps and savouries.

Now there are more healthy options and it is fantastic living here for the food. I thank you and your team for doing these programmes as it makes me realise that I need to keep up with my exercise regime and healthy eating.

Kindest regards,

Karen

Dear Gillian,

Congratulations!!!!!! to you for "You Are What You Eat"… and the BBC for putting it on TV here in very fat America…

My wife and I are vegetarians (since 1973) and are not "heavy," but we still get many great recipes and ideas from watching your program, which we do every day (we record the programs and watch them together at night). Please keep the programs coming!!

Congratulations again!!!

Most cordially…

Harry Griggs

Dear Gillian,

Good morning,

I am an avid fan of the BBC show "You are what you eat" . I am originally from England but have lived in Phoenix, Arizona for many years. I never miss a show, I absolutely looooove it !!!!! I finally found the book "You are what you eat" & purchased it but I do not need to lose any weight.

I have weighed 8 stone all my life & think I have eaten healthy, I am 71 years old but dont feel a day over 40 !!!! What I would love to find is a book written by Dr. Gillian with just recipes in. I already seem to thrive on all the healthy foods that she suggests but I would like some different recipes at times.Is there a book with just recipes?

Thankyou in advance for any information,

Jenny from Phoenix

Dear Gillian,

I live in the USA I found you’re show on BBC America. You are my guru I was considering the lap band surgery before I started on your plan. I was up to 250lbs at 5ft 4ins. Now I have lost $30lbs. and counting!

I love eating healthy, right now I am cooking fresh tomato and basil stew with white beans. Mmm yum. Have cut out almost all animal products and am down to one egg a week absolutely no meat. I love it I am energetic and my depression is a thing of the past. My skin is great and my poo’s every day are odorless.

People ask me if I have a love interest I look so good. Thanks. Here in America our foodstuff has been corporatized. We swallow gallons of pharmaceuticals because we feel bad and yet we continue to eat this garbage. It’s a shame as we have especially in California an abundance of wonderful organic produce.

I tell everyone about you and encourage others to watch you’re show and join the website. I love it when you show us all the trash we are eating on that table. It really makes an impression, it did for me.

You saved my life, or rather gave me one.

Love to you,

Maggie

Dear Gillian,

hello my name is frank and i am from hamilton, ontario canada.

a little while ago i emailed you for a autographed picture of Dr Gillian McKeith...

i got a response back that she was unable to send one... Well yesterday when i got home from work.... I notice a package in my mailbox! I open it up and it was her cookbook and the inside of it was signed by her....i just want to say thankyou very very very very much....

my wife and myself watch her show regularly and we even imitate her! the entire street knows and even our friends (the fat and out of shape ones)so from the bottom of our healthy hearts thank you once again!

p.s please tell Dr Gillian McKeith that canada thinks she is GREAT!!!!!!

Frank

Dear Gillian,

Oh, my - I hadn't found this site... I followed your advice and signed into the "club" and found a daily food plan for me... WOW

thank you again... I am at the Gillian McKeith Club now and have I been educated... I can now print menu's and even a list to take to the grocery store.. I am in heaven... honestly.

All I have asked is for help from soooo many places here in Southern California and with no help at all...all these diet centers really don't do a thing, except give a "pat" diet plan or own their food - which I have not been able to eat due to my allergies.But no one has seemed to care at all...

Is all this really what I can expect from your program? Your responses - your knowledge... and the help is amazingly educational..! Just knowing that using my inhaler (with the fires here I have been using it daily- not monthly) I know what it will do and how I can hopefully help what the inhalers deplete.

Thank you again... I love it..... Thank you again and again... I have called a friend who will come over and get my tortillas and such so I can be better equipped to stay on this plan! The sprouts have started sprouting... and besides the air here, I have a real feeling of hope and a more positive idea that I really might be able to accomplish this!

Again, thank you for advising me to go further into the "club" ...
And I can see an online chat area... WOW...
I am excited now thanks ...so much!

Vicki

Dear Gillian,

I am from South Africa - Johannesburg, and proud to say that I don’t miss any episode. You have changed my life so that I don’t eat cake, bread or anything bad for you.

Just wish I had all the recipes that you give to the people you help! They are so fortunate and then they complain!! I get so upset with them - wish I could come and stay in your house and you could show me everything!

I am not very much overweight - about 5kg - but I don’t eat - and sometimes I don’t eat at all - I know that is bad But I'm starving my body to not pick up weight - bad ye?

Thanks for your programme
Greetings from South africa

Annel

Message from Kathie:

Dear Gillian,

I watch your program on BBC America every afternoon. You have inspired me to begin a cleaner leaner lifestyle. I have actually stopped eating meat and dairy also I am now buying only organic foods.

I am almost through drinking coffee and since I only have one small cup in the morning and am reducing that amount daily I expect coffee will be out of my life as well. read the full story...

Dear Gillian,

I am from hamilton, ontario canada... I just want to say that you are fantastic and I love your show....

thanks...

Frank

Dear Gillian,

My name Is Neo, I live in Botswana which is in Africa.

You has literally changed my life. I'm 19, and have been active all my life. I did a lot of sport in school, and exercise everyday. I’ve always maintained my weight between 48-50kg, and im even toned, never been fat. But I did not eat properly.

Because I knew that I would lose the calories, I ate whatever I wanted, sweets, pizza, fat cakes, chips etc. when I first came across You are what you eat, boy was it a kick in the ass. Even though I have a good looking body I was never happy inside. I was depressed, I have oily skin and acne but I never thought that my diet was the source of the problem. I started label reading and I was appalled. I saw emulsifiers, colorants, flavorants, hydrogenated fat and was just devastated.

I knew immediately that it was my own fault for feeling so low because I have been eating rubbish all a long. The lack of vitamins and other nutrients resulted in some diarrhea and constipation. My hormones were raging and the alcohol contributed a great deal. I don’t look up to my parents, they’re not very good role models but at last I have found one.

I wish to meet you in person, one day and show my gratitude because you Dr Mckeith gave me the inspiration to add life to my years. With love and utmost respect,

Neo.

Dear Gillian,

I love your tv show, you give out such great info. Glad we get BBC network here in the States.

Keep up the good work,

Jo

Dear Gillian,

My name is Blair, born and bred in South Africa. My mother has a passion for cooking and so do I.

Our home has always been a warm and inviting. We plan what to cook as and when we have guests and even if there was no one coming to join us for lunch or dinner, will still prepare all this delicious and tasty food.

Presentation is one of the things my Mom and I love most. Food must always look good on the plate, even if you only just cooking for one while the rest of the family is away etc. When I was 8yrs of age, my Mom signed me up with the arts and culture school, where I took my dancing lessons and drama. I love and enjoyed what I was doing and excelled very well!

To me weight has always been an issue because I did not want to gain any weight as dancer which was fair enough. Because I always wanted to stay trim and thin. I would eat and eat until I made myself sick. I use to look forward to food because I knew that at the end of the day I would drink lots of milk, let it settle in my tummy for a while and then go to the toilet to take it all out. I even started eating everything with a glass of milk on the side to make sure that the way the food went down also comes out easily without hurting the pain I use to feel in my heart or chest.

I made myself sick from the age of 15yrs until I was 29yrs old. Everything that one does to them does pay off eventually. Later in the years I started reacting every time I eat anything that has dairy (guess it’s from the milk I was abusing earlier in the years when I was eating and drinking milk to help me vomit). I started having some strange headaches, ear infection that would ache, vision problems, my menstrual came to a stop still for about 2yrs.

I went to see the Gynecologist who examined me and put me on some drugs which were horrendously expensive and I did not have the medical at the time. The worse was the dizziness from the strange headaches and earaches. Then went to see the Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, E&NT and the entire specialist I could think off. I went through CAT scan’s and all other scans I could think off and every time it was frighten because my pains were just getting worse by the day. I lived with one of the strangest headaches which were indescribable. I would feel something moving through my scalp in a rotation, I have to say it was very abnormal and uncomfortable. The neurosurgeon told me that I needed to go for surgery since my perpetuity gland was abnormal and the size of it was bigger than it should be. I had panics, when everyone was sleeping I use to pray thinking that I would not wake up to see the next day. In the morning, I would say OH, THANK GOD. I’m still alive. Basically I went through a lot. To an extend that my family called me names and said I like to pretend as though I’m sick when I’m not. The pain was getting worse to an extend that I have written a letter to my family and gave it to my boyfriend at the time. I asked him to give it to my family in case I die while sleeping since I thought I would never see the next day with the headaches and ear infection I had. Throughout this I ended up living on tablets from the E&NT everyday of my life. The pain from my ear would feel better and when I stop taking tablets it would just go back to normal. The headache was always there. No one new what I was going through at all. To cut the long story short, Then Came An Angel In My Life - Gillian Mckeith.

A friend of mine from SA has two daughters who live in the UK. One of them bought my friend one of your book called You Are What You Eat. My friend then told me about it. Lent it to me to view. I read the book. Put it away without thinking of anything. After three weeks, I read the book page by page and all what you have written started to sink in a bit.

After a week I did the same again, reading the book page by page. Eventually my eyes realized what was in the writing and why it was important fro us to take care of ourselves body and lifestyle. At the time I was now married. I started changing my eating habits. My complete shopping list started changing. I have to say because of the pain I have suffered over the years I had to make it easy for me and follow your rules. Which I did very well and I’m proud to say! Then I bought You Are What You Eat book recipe book. My entire diet changed even more. Went hunting for health-shops. I carried your books with me everywhere I went. Friends, family & colleagues laughed at me a lot. Told me I ate like a rabbit. My husband told me I was eating shit! I did not care cause I knew what I was doing. Slowly, slowly, I started feeling the change in my body. My ear, headaches, menstrual and pains, joints pains, tension, stress, short temper, depression, skin, hair, nails, eyes, the list is endless… I felt the difference. My personality changed, energy, warm, friendliness, calmness and I’m glowing from the inside out now!

Gillian, I never believed in Angels before in my life. This only changed when I chose to have your books as my best friends than any thing that’s around me. You are my angel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have changed and saved me from what i thought it was death. I’m proud to call you my best friend! Please share this story with other people. Most importantly is that should you vist south africa one day. I would personally like to meet you and thanks you in person. You have no idead what you have done to me……….it’s absolytely undescribable.

I know now, that I will age very well and even have a far lees frustrating menopause later when I reach that stage. Tried to tell my friend about your books but none of them are interested because they don’t want to give it a chance. They think I’m talking a crazy language and yet they are going through different pains and strange feelings as they do not know how what they eat affects their bodies and their lifestyle. You should see my groceries in my cupboards and what’s inside my fridge……..it’s your teaching and I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gillian, I love you very much! “You are my angel and no one will ever take your space”.

Thanks

Blair

Dear Gillian,

I have loved watching your show and have learned so much!

I am in Florida, USA and work all night as a dispatcher. Before watching your show, I was junking out on foods like potato chips and candy, as well at takeouts. Now, my middle of the night snacks are fruits and vegetables. I don't get sluggish and sleepy at work now. I've just been doing this a few weeks and can already tell a difference.

Weight has always been an issue with me and I have a horrible sweet tooth. I haven't cut it all out completely but I have cut it out drastically. I've also quit buying those frozen dinners. I've cut down my salt consumption and now they're too salty for me, anyway.

Next on my list is one of those little trampolines that I can jump on while watching your show.

I was just writing you to thank you for everything I've learned. I plan on getting your cookbook soon, as well. I've already had chickpea patties and they were delicious!

Your Friend in Florida,

Valerie

Dear Gillian,

I watch your programme on BBC America. I adore this program. Not only have you inspired the British public (my husband is British), but you are inspiring us here as well. I am 42 years old, and over two stone overweight.

I have loads of health problems, and I just went on my merry way eating whatever. Since discovering your show, I have changed the way that we eat (even ordered a vegetarian cookbook!), and I have begun to walk more. I have arthritis, so it is a bit touchy for me to start exercising at a fast pace.

I find that I want to do these things, and I feel so much better. I just wanted to thank you so much for having the courage to do what you do. You are making a difference, and it is globally. Now that I have discovered your website, I hope to purchase some books.

Now if I can just motivate my husband and get him off his 7 beer a day habit. *SIGH*…one undertaking at a time.

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart….. I send huge hugs from over the pond.

Marty
Augusta, Georgia

Dear Gillian,

Hi! I'm from Brazil...

I'm used to seeing your show on the GNT channel (on cable TV) and I really love you!

I want to know if the book "You are what you eat Cookbook" is available here in my country in portuguese.

I hope you see this message as I think it's important that you know you are beloved even here in Brazil!!

Hope you can help me...

Thanks!Mariana
São Paulo / Brazil

Dear Gillian,

I have been watching "You Are What You Eat" on BBC America. I work in a health food store one day a week.

I should be in optimal health, but I'm not. So I decided to start the program as best I can. I have ordered the "You Are What You Eat" book and cookbook. They have yet to arrive, but I want to feel better now. On Friday I bought fresh organic produce and the few canned items I felt I would need. Today I am starting. I am 5'8" and weigh a hefty 225 pounds.

I have been so disgusted with my eating patterns. I should do better, because I know what it does to my body. It just goes to show that knowledge does not lead one to do what one ought to do.

I just want you to know that Gillian McKeith has been such an inspiration to me. I have decided to keep and journal of my ups and downs on this new journey into vibrant health.

God bless you for the work you are doing.

Valta
Cutler, Indiana, USA

Dear Gillian,

Healthy Food We thought we would write this e-mail to let you know how inspired we were with your books. My daughter, Alexandra has been a vegetarian since the age of seven; she is now fourteen and constantly nags me to improve my diet! (I thought it was supposed to be the other way around)

Although we considered ourselves to be reasonably healthy, very little red meat, lots of veg and fruit, the occasional take away; after taking the food IQ tests in your "you are what you eat" book, we realized we weren't quite as healthy as we gave ourselves credit for!
Sooooo, we have enclosed pictures of our shopping (it should make you proud as 99% of it is from your recommended abundant food list) but would like your advise, if possible, on how to eat healthily on a budget! This little lot came to over £100.00 We don't want to give up the fruit and that's probably one of the most expensive food groups.

quite often when shopping, a good part of my trolley contains fruit, veg and other healthy foods and I always think to myself "This is a trolley that Gillian would be proud of" The fact that all the naughty items are hidden underneath I conveniently forgot about! However, without exception, this really was a trolley to be proud of!

We understand if you are too busy to respond, but we just wanted you to know that you have converted another family to healthy living.

Thanks.

Janet and Alexandra (already healthy daughter, determined to be even healthier)

Dear Gillian,

We want to congratulate you for your work in such a humanitarian vision like health. And for that we respect you a lot.

We reach you for an information hoping that you know it. We heard in your book about about the herbs vacuum extraction.
We would like to know more about this process and if there is a place from witch we can buy this device.

Thank you so much and God help you in pursuing you visions.

Your friends from Romania - Europe

Oana

Dear Gillian,

I just wanted to send a quick email of appreciation. I find "You Are What You Eat" amazingly encouraging, and I only wish you could visit every family!

As someone looking into a career involving nutrition and exercise, you give inspiration into a field that I'm afraid many have forgotten. Thanking you for the extra nutritional advice.

Charlotte

Dear Gillian,

All the best and may God bless you.

Lots of love,
Anuja

Dear Gillian,

I just wanted to say a quick thank you for putting together the 150 recipes I'm currently working through. They're DELICIOUS!

I'm hugely overweight (16 + stone ) because I can never be bothered to put a meal together properly, so for a long time meals have tended to be unhealthy sandwiches or ready made food with maybe a bowl of homemade soup - if I've remembered to make any in time. I found soup the ideal way of taking in veg every day without the bother of making daily individual portions.

A hectic lifestyle meant I never had time to make proper/nice food, and when I was hungry, it was an 'immediate' need and I couldn't wait even half an hour to make something. The worst thing is, I LOVE fruit/veg/pulses/grains/fish - but lacking total imagination on the cooking front repeat the same dishes over and over till I'm fed up with them and revert to takeaways.

I just wanted to say I'm LOVING both the recipes and the simplicity in preparation.

Best regards and many thanks

Marianne

Dear Gillian,

I'm from the netherlands and I hope to see you on our television again.

Keep up the good work.

Silvia Bouwknegt
The Netherlands

Dear Gillian,

Your book, You are What you Eat saved my husband. He suffered over six months with severe abdominal pain until we turned to your book for help. We made a list of all of the supplements and foods you recommended, took it to whole foods and for four days he ate nothing but those items... Raw saurercraut, flax seed oil, spirulina, triphala, ... etc... and he has not had another episode since. That was seven months ago and we are eternally grateful and on a path of healthy, nutritious eating!

Thank you!
Jennifer

I want to thank Gillian Mckeith for her wonderful book "You Are What You Eat". The book has changed my life...I have been following most of her advice and it has done wonders.

I am currently residing in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Due to the climate we are forced to stay indoors especially during the summer in Air conditioned rooms day in and day out. The Winter which lasts for 5 months is the only time we can walk out onto the streets...so we are basically living in artificial conditions through most of the year. This affects our bodies because we easily put on weight and our bones become stiff. Obesity is the major health concern in the U.A.E. This is mostly due to the fact that people over here only eat junk food most of the time.

Thanks to Gillian Mckeith, I have stopped eating junk food, have become more aware of my body and its needs than before and am constantly monitoring my weight.

I even participated in the personal health profile section.

Thank You once again Gillian....I and my body owe you a lot. I found your book at a time when my health and weight were spiraling out of control..mostly due to the climate and my eating habits. Now I look and feel good and go the the gym everyday. I owe all this to you.

Yours Sincerely,

Anuja

I just wanted to say how good I think it is what Gillian is doing. Why people sometimes see her as a monster out to get them it beyond me.

I have just discovered Juice fasting and have bought a Champion juicer like Gillian's and now enjoy living juice of vegetables and fruits Its great and I've lost weight.

Go Gillian. What you do is right and true, I'm sure you would have Gods approval. Think what Adam and Eve must have eaten.

Bye for now

Lucy

… thanks to Gillian. Without her I would have still been overweight and depressed.

Her programmes are great so please keep putting them on tv!

Thanks

Emma

Dear Mrs McKeith,

I live in Czech republic and just few week ago your book You are what you eat, the TV show came a year ago.

Although I didn´t need to push down my weight, because I am at normal level, I started to eat in accordance to your "diet" - I lost five kilos and what is much more important - I feel so much better... Thank you very much to promote this great new life style!

I would have also one question - because my the best problem is that I am not able to prepare the food to be tasty - please do you think to write or has it been existing a cookery-book?

With kind regards, Petra

Dear Gillian

Hi, I'm Emma and i'm 24.I Started going to the gym last year and I started watching Gillian's programmes to lose some weight.I was a dress size 14 weighing 11st 11lbs.Since Listening to Gillian's advice I have gone down to a dress size 8-10 and I now weigh 9st 4lbs!

I have suffered badly with my confidence and losing the weight has really helped.So could you pass on my thanks, if possible, to Gillian. I now have my life back.

Regards,

Emma

Dear Gillian & team,

I`m sending this mail just to say THANK YOU.Since I began to watch your amazing tv program I lost 12KG and my girlfriend lost 13 KG.We doesn`t anything wrong or bad to our healthy just some changes in our diet .I can say that in sometimes we eat meet and some candies but in general we are following the diet of your progran.You pass for us the idea that a better nutrition is much better than 2 minutes of pleasure eating bad things for health. I hope of the deep of my heart never more get fat as I were, cause I know in my skin what a fat guy have to go through in the society.Every week I watch you tv program in Brazil, and I wish to you healthy to continues guiding us..These are my sincere votes.

I`m really sorry for my bad english in this text.

Roberto, 24 years old, 87 KG, 1.75 m, my weight were 99 KG

Dear Gillian & team,

I cannot begin to tell you how much i've changed since watching your show.

To be perfectly honest I always swore i'd never watch it as I didn't like the idea of being really strict and somebody telling people what they can & cannot eat.... but...

Very recently I decided to give one a watch out of curiosity, and that was
me hooked.I then bought the book. Very interesting!

I suffer from depression and had to go on anti depressants after having my first child Daniel, who's now 3.5.

I've been having very low spells through this pregnancy (I'm 31 weeks pregnant) where I just couldn't bring myself to even get out of bed and just cried for hours. The midwife said that its very normal seeing as I had post natal depression.

I decided to read my book and find the foods that contain seratonin (sorry about spelling). Thought it was worth a try.

I now each lettuce with every sandwich, 4 celery sticks a day (love them), drink boiled water with a slice of fresh lemon and make sure i have veg with my main meal & fruit in the evening.

I'm by no means strict as I still very much enjoy my naughty foods! But the difference its made is incredible. My lows are no where near as low and i have so much more energy. I'm 2 stone lighter at this stage in my pregnancy than i was in my last and feel fantastic!

I've not moaned half as much or felt the need to this time.

I've also gone soup mad!!! I saw Gillian make Pea Soup so thought i'd try it that night. I'm driving everyone mad with my soups !! haha I've made, Pea soup, Butternut Squash Soup, Broccolli Soup, Carrot Soup & Mushroom Soup! They're gorgeous and soooo easy to make!

So there's my story! Sorry if I went on for a bit but i'm so pleased I decided to give the programme a chance!

Just shows, even making small changes can make a huge difference!

Thank you to all of you!!

Clare x

Dear Gillian

I am writing to express my thanks for a piece of advice I acquired from your book 'you are what you eat'.

I am a 28 year old male who has suffered from knee join pain since my early teens and my sporting activities have been restricted as a result.

After reading the small section on eliminating nightshade foods from your diet if you have joint pain, my life has been improved greatly. I am shortly going to be competing in my first triathlon - something I could never have considered a year ago.

As someone who has benefited from your advice so well, I wish you every success in your future projects.

Yours sincerely, Owen

Message from: Roberto I`m sending this mail just to say THANK YOU.Since I began to watch your amazing tv program I lost 12KG and my girlfriend lost 13 KG.We doesn't`t anything wrong or bad to our healthy just some changes in our diet.I can say that in sometimes we eat meet and some candies but in general we are following the diet of your progran.You pass for us the idea that a better nutrition is much better than 2 minutes of pleasure eating bad things for health.I hope of the deep of my heart never more get fat as I were, cause I know in my skin what a fat guy have to go through in the society.Every week I watch you tv program in Brazil, and I wish to you healthy to continues guiding us..These are my sincere votes.

I`m really sorry for my bad english in this text.

I am about to embark on a desperately overdue change of lifestyle and would like to be part of the "SLIM PLAN CLUB" as detailed in the food supplements by the marvelous, mighty, miracle worker McKeith! I weigh 21.4 stone and can no longer support my own weight due to acute back pain and breathlessness and things are so dire for the past 6 months I have been confined to a wheelchair if on the rare occasion I dare to leave the house. I suffer with acute oedema and extreme mood swings. I have been studying my "you are what you eat" book, and have just managed to get hold of the shopping guide. I visited my local shopping mall today for the first time in 15 years!!!.. to search out Gillian's supplement list, hence my regarding her as a miracle worker, that god sent woman got me up and out!! I look forward to hearing from you and am confident over the next few months we can learn alot from each other.Thank you and kind regards, June

I will look forward to receiving the News letter. I love watching the programme, and find it very motivating. Since January my husband has lost 33 pounds, and I have lost 22. I also have a few books from Gillian, and look forward to some more tv shows. Wishing you love and light, Evelyn xxx

Message from: Ana Hi Gillian, my name is Ana Claudia and I live in São Paulo-Brazil. I watch your tv program almost every day and I wish you were here in Brazil to set a series of programs here. I would love to meet you in person and would love to learn your recipes. I am 30 years old and I am a tired woman. I don't have much energy and for almost 30 years I'm fighting against my body weight. Congratulations for your success! Think about coming to Brazil. It would be great. If you need a brazilian client for your program, I´ll be honored.

Message from: Tasmine I am writing to let you know that your book called You are what you eat is a extremely excellent book which has helped me to sort out my digestive problems ( I had pellet type stool, constipation, wind incl.bloating. I am not completely better, but at least I know how to start to heal my body using wholesome foods. Thanks again for your advice in your book and t.v. programmes.

Message from: Keith I just wanted to say a big thank you to Gillian - you have changed my life! After reading all your books and watching your programmes I decided to give it a go. Six weeks later I have lost almost two stone and feel fantastic. As an ex-chef and sugar addict I thought I may struggle with finding tasty things to eat but I have made dozens of delicious recipes of my own taking inspiration from the books and have been sprouting everything in sight and juicing twice a day! I am now vegan and am finding that everything tastes so delicious I am eating more than ever! I like to think that now instead of draining my body with processed foods and artificial flavours I am flooding it every day with health giving nutrients and have seen improvements in every aspect of my life. Thanks Gillian!.

Dear Gillian, I just want to say a big thank you for all the good advice in your t.v. programme. I have been following your ideas for 8 weeks and have lost over 1 1/2 stone, now a healthy 8 1/2 stone at 5ft 2". Kind regards

Kathy

dear Gillian McKeith I have read ur book 'you are what you eat' and i think it is fantastic. You have used a lot imagination and thinking into it. I was just writing to say i have taken ur advice, well not of all it but just what i need. It has changed my life. you know i'm not a grown up i am 13. But firstly i used to eat alot of junk food but when i read this book i stated getting the idea. I usually used to do alot of stress about school but know after eating healthier i feel more cooled out. The final thing i would to say is thank you. Thank you very much for producing this book. You have made a change in my life and i hope it would affect others like this too. please reply me back quickly. i will be waiting with love
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Message from: Hannah I am just writing to say thank you for all the advice you gave at The Vitality Show thursday, i have already lost a stone on your eating plan and i feel fantastic, I've swapped chocolate bars for goji bars! and i never thought i would say this but i would definitely have a goji bar if i had the choice of both. Your such a inspiration to everybody and carrying on changing the world for the better.

Message from: Cynthia I've been watching your show in Brighton Ontario Canada and decided to buy the cookbook at Chapters in Belleville. I have lost 30 pounds! My husband says I am not so miserable now and my moods have changed. He also says me sees me more often in the bedrooom so to speak. I cant thank you enough for this new lease on life.

Message from: Saleena My names Saleena , and I'm writing too you because of my best friend Lisa. She wrote too you a few weeks ago i believe and was so very happy that you responded too her emails. She sees you as a true inspiration. Lisa was the one that would always be the healthy one. Playing sport , not touching alcohol and at parties she would be the one that wouldn't have any alcohol but would always be the one that has the most fun. She always had a smile on her face. When she had the accident and found she had a life long condition none of this changed. Even though she was the one that was unhealthy and had never done anything too jeopardise that she's the one that ended up in intensive care struggling too breathe. I guess what I'm trying too say is that she really admires you. She's the most unselfish person I've ever met and everyday i continue too admire her. I know she thinks the world of you , and i wanted too thank you so much for doing what you do and helping my friend. I know alot of this has been down too lisa , but i know alot of it has been down too you. Thank you so much , and continue the great work.

Message from: Tracey This is just to say thanks to Gillian McKeith programme on You Are What You Eat, I have worked out that my body does not tolerate milk and wheat products. I have changed my diet and my thoughts about food, although i wasn't a very big eater, i now think more about what I'm eating and the benefits to me. I have been going to the gym for the last 2 months 3 times a week and have lost 8cm over my body, although no weight loss as yet. I am hoping if i keep on the way I'm going this will. So thanks again to Gillian, i will keep watching.

Message from: Diana I started on the 29th January and I visited my niece and old friends at the weekend (3rd March). I have lost 12 pounds, my skin and the look in my face are so obvious when I now look in the mirror, I look so much younger already. I am not joking I am 54 and I feel great, so much energy and workout 4 times week and I haven't even craved junk food. The downfall is drink. I do love my wine but it seems to be ok and i am losing weight, I do have a problem cooking mung beans - can't get them soft. People have noticed I look so alive and energetic, i will keep you informed and want to lose another 10 pounds to see my boyfriend in the gambia. He will love it, I also find my concentration at work is now much better.

Message from: Lisa I'm 17 soon too be 18. When i was 14 i developed a life threatening thrombosis after a netballing injury and ever since have been in and out of hospital fighting rheumatoid arthritis aswell as re occurring clots. After feeling sorry for myself for so long i decided that what i made of my life was up too me. After watching your show i realised my diet was playing a large role in my overall health.. After turning too healthier alternatives i now have a much better appetite ( i used too not eat for weeks on end as i had no appetite )..and enjoy food more. My condition physically has improved and i no longer require intravenous medications for pain control!!! ill still have these conditions for the rest of my life , but i know for a fact that my quality of life is so much better thanks too you. i wish i could hug you and say thank you!!!!!!!!!

Message from: Damon Just wanted to say how much I love the show and find it SO interesting, it has truly changed my way of eating and the way i look at food...im now vegetarian.and careful and much more choosy about what i eat...its so informative and I love Gillian's straight forward approach...good on her!!! I don't watch an awful lot of tv but never miss the show..and was very pleased when this series ended ,a new 'One year later show' started....:) great...:)
...please pass on my gratitude to Gillian.....and thank her for the most important television show in many years...:)

Message from: Rubeena I would just like to thank you for your great programme - for 30 years of my life i continued to live to eat - and i thrived on pure junk, choc's, cakes literally all foods bad for me- and in excess - i was quite stressed and did so for comfort more so - even though i knew it was wrong i just wasn't able to get out of that circle - it was your programme that really had the impact on me and has inspired me to take charge of my health for my sake - i am now feeling whole lot better and ever so conscious about what i eat, and when i eat..trust me Gillian i cant believe what hell i put my body through. I just ate ate and ate - i would eat 3 bars of choc a day average, i could eat whole cakes in a day, 2 pots of ben and jerry's OVERNIGHT, and such ridiculous things ...I really thank you so much for giving me that wake up call and making me REALISE that food has such a great impact on our health - i like your scare tactics it really gets a person thinking

Message from: Cynthia Last year I saw the very first aired episode in Canada of You Are what you Eat on the woman's network. All of the women were me. Two days later I was at Chapters Bookstore and purchased the Book. I am 5'0 and was 210, I went to 180 in 8 weeks. I felt great.

Message from: Robbie I wanted to say thank you for putting your knowledge "out there" in the form of your television show "You are what you eat". I live in Toronto, Canada and happened upon your show late one night (rerun) after an extremely bad day of binging. I'm a retired athlete and have no idea how I fell into such a rut. Long story short, I was meant to see your show and I have changed my life because of it. I no longer eat "beige" I eat "vibrant colours" and feel so good that it's actually too hard to put into words really. My husband is thrilled when I come home with groceries and sees only good things. I wake up excited about breakfast! Not because there will be bacon and eggs but because I'm about to have a fruit explosion courtesy of our new juicer!!! I don't miss anything and the funny thing is I love vegetables - you have no idea how strange that is coming from me... I'd like to say thank you, not for changing my life because ultimately that is my choice, but rather for providing me with the tools I needed to do so. I record your show (it used to run everyday but now only runs once a week) and watch it every night as positive reinforcement. I've also made a decision to change my career path. I will begin studies in Hollistic Nutrition in September (this at a time when early retirement is right around the corner!). There are so many people like myself who just need a nudge to set them on the right path. I've been promoting your show at work, especially to women who eat a bag of lettuce for their daily nutrition - that's it - nothing else just lettuce. Then they wonder why their tired?? I tell them about your 8 week detox and the likes of Quinoa. I've recommended your book as well as it is an easy read and extremely informative. I hope we have the opportunity to see more of your show(s) in the future and if ever you decide to go international keep Toronto in mind! Oh, and by the way, in 5 weeks I've lost a stone without even trying...

Message from: Katherine Thanks so much for your response ! I am sure you are all busy and there is a refreshing personal touch to everything to do with the Gillian club! Positive change is ringing through our household!I have a child with Aspergers syndrome who has seen Gillian on TV and has agreed to try new foods(big issue for children with this diagnosis). It is great to see people in a business that is seeking to have a positive impact on peoples holistic health .Our nation needs people like you all to help them see the need for change. With much appreciation for all you are doing,

Message from: Katherine I wanted to write to thank you for my personal health profile.I have started applying the advice I have most of your books but with the help of the detailed profile I have been able to really launch into a new way of life.I should say that I was a wreck at the beginning of all this, I was susceptible to depression, anxiety, poor health, fatigue stress. I just couldn’t lose weight other than by starving myself then it would all pile back on with vengeance. By this December I was 15 stone, unfit and really miserable. I hated myself I couldn’t bear to put lotion on my body because I was so revolted.Well at Christmas I started to apply some of the you are what you eat principles, since then using my personal profile I have started to see huge improvements in everyday stamina, fitness, and Hope levels. I can honestly satyr the anxiety and depression are leaving me and PMS is becoming a thing of the past!The foods you recommend really work and exercise is becoming my new High!My children are starting to alter some of their snacks now after seeing your programme they can see why I don’t want them to eat unhealthy food.I am replacing things with sensible alternatives eg Chips replaced by wedges of unpeeled potatoes or sweet potatoes with lemon juice.Thank you for all you are doing for the health of nation.

Message from: Karen Please could you pass the following information to GillianFor years when I have visited the dentist I have been told that I have gum disease and no matter what I have done in previous years my gums have declined.Since starting Gillian’s diet in January this year, I have felt my gums were stronger, today when I visited my dentist he said that I no longer have gum disease. I believe it is down to my new eating regime.Thank you from one member of the public who will defiantly continue with the plan.PS My kids love your chickpea burgers and sweet potato chips!

Message from: Helen

I would like to join the many to say what rubbish this debate regarding the title 'Dr' is. In 2000 I was poorly with a mystery virus. The medical profession believe I may have suffered an attack of systemic Lupus. Whatever it was it wasn't funny and whilst ill in bed I read your book. I can't claim to follow everything you suggest ( I enjoy red wine too much and it is my only vice!) but we live pretty much in line with the fruit, veg, superfoods, beans, lentils rules you set down. We eat in 'abundance' and none of us are overweight, nowadays we are all healthy (touch wood). My kids don't eat crap they do visit the Health Food Shop for liquorice sticks on Friday's and they always head for the fruit bowl if snacking. If you change just one child's bad eating habits and help reduce childhood obesity I'd say it's worth it. My friends who do not follow your ideals are often less healthy than us. If you studied for that title, I say you keep it - you and blue & green algae and your immune defence capsules, kick started me back to being a 'healthy' mum and wife. These days good sensible eating keeps me like that. Keep up your good work, your critics could learn a thing or two from you!PS My kids love your chickpea burgers and sweet potato chips!

Message from: Steven

After watching the TV show,You are what you eat Gillian moves in, I thought I would try some of the berries that Gillian sells Goji berries and bites, well what can I say I feel fitter my eyes are brighter my skin is clearer, I eat them as snacks,put them in porridge(soya milk used of course) I just find them fantastic, I would not have heard about them if it had not been for the show, so thank you.

Message from: Anthea

I suffer from M.E. and am a great fan of your product as it has helped me so much. I watch your programmes and enjoy them. Also I eat all raw foods and my 'pooh' is perfect!! I would be very pleased if you could possibly stock the large size again or give me an explanation as to why it is unavailable.

Message from: Vanessa

May 2006 - I watch BBC Food in South Africa on DSTV; i came across the show You Are What You Eat; this was a shocker - analysing Poo! I thought this woman must be good; if what comes out is not good then you have a problem. I wore a size 40-42 this program motivated me so much i started eating more fibre and raw veg which i could not even touch My MINDSET changed and i started climbing 4-5 flights of stairs to get to the office. it worked slowly but sure - i felt amazing; by DEC 06 i was at a size 34-36; JAN07 keeping to a good eating plan; i started exercising daily cardio; end jan i enrolled for a 10km run/walk challenge and already more weight has gone; i watched your program again last night and the MOTIVATION, WOW Thank you. You gave me a huge PUSH it really made me think about ME. My skin glows, my clothes are loose and a big thank you Gillian ;)

Message from: Sue

I have autoimmune liver disease and for the first time in 10 years I now have a recipe book that will make my already healthy diet interesting, enjoyable and balanced. When I picked it up and started reading it, I thought it must have been written with me in mind. Life has just improved! Thank you very much.

Message from: Maria

I moved to London from the U.S. and was worried how the change in culture and environment on top of the added stress would affect my weight as well as my overall health. I wasn't sure I'd be able to keep my slim figure while drinking down all the full-fat lagers! Fortunately, I discovered your books one day in a bookstore near my work and my roommate and I became quite intrigued. Your advice really helped us to become motivated about managing our figures in a natural, positive way instead of a stressed-out, eating-is-bad mentality... In fact, we even bought a blender and juicer to make many of the recipes! Cheers to you for helping others discover how to improve their health and thank you for educating us about food! :)

Message from: Maxine

Just want to say how i am an admirer of Gillian's health plans. I have gradually changed my eating habits and noticed a definite improvement in all areas of my health. I make the energy bars which are a true God send and the soups. going to try more!. Please keep up the good work. You are saving peoples lives and improving them so much. I've had a little relapse this Christmas but i know that i will never go back to my old eating habits...the benefits are enormous and it is such a joy to see people on your tv programme transform themselves with your help.

Message from: Erica

My name is Erica MacKay, I live in Vancouver B.C. I'm currently taking a course in holistic nutrition from the Canadian School of
Natural Nutrition which I love and came across your site after seeing a couple of your shows "You Are What You Eat". I just wanted to say that I think you are doing great work in educating people what holistic nutrition is all about and how people can improve the quality of their lives through rediscovering the joys of whole foods and a healthy lifestyle.....thanks for the great work and I hope to some day follow in your footsteps

Message from: Ken

just watched your show called 'You are what you eat', I'm glad to see people like you Gillian help to open peoples eyes to what they are doing to themselves and their children... read the full story

Message from: Jacqueline

Thanks you for the wonderful tv program at channel 4 in Holland, and the books you are what you eat!! Thank you for the inspiration, finally a way of eating myself healthy with pleasure. Thank you!!!

Message from: Rangana

I have all 3 of Gillian's books and read them daily and thoroughly enjoy them each time. My next step will be to sign on-line. Last year I lost 15 lb following the principles in her book. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This work is critical and so valuable in the world.

Message from: Samantha

I'm just writing to say thank you for your work - I'm eighteen years old and for the past two years have been on ridiculous diets that have ended up with me putting on weight rather than losing it! read the full story

Message from: Michelle

I would just like to thank Gillian for her amazing inspiration! After watching the twelve deadly sins I started a healthy eating plan (not a diet!) in January. I am 5ft 1" tall i weighed 10stone 4lb in July i reached my target weight of 7 stone 10lb, and more importantly I have more energy and confidence in my looks and health. A big thank you! I am trying to convert as many friends as possible but I am sure they must be fed up of me but I believe anyone can succeed in a healthy life style with the right motivation.

Message from: Sarah

I travel alot to usa and find i gain weight almost each and every time and I'm sick of eating junk food and buffet style meals over there. When i came home i decided to read your book and start taking better care of myself. I read this book at any given time " you are what you eat "! Its very true we are what we eat and we have no idea what we are actually doing to our sides... read the full story

Message from: Tracey

I just wanted to thank you for the inspiration you gave me at the beginning of this year, after watching many of your shows and seeing the results I was in awe... read the full story

Message from: Betty

I would like to thank you so much for my Personal Health Profile. Thought I was doing most things right until I received it today. I have read it through and have taken many things on board and have saved it as well as being able to read it online on your Site. Many thanks once again, I am an avid supporter.

Message from: Sandra

I'm glad to hear that my ideas are useful and thought the newsletter that started last week is spot on. Also, I have to say that the recipes included in the last couple of weeks meal plans are really good.

Message from: Iris

I wanted to thank you for the influence you have had on my life. When I decided to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in January this year, I wanted to be one of the ones to get to the top.. this would happen by luck so the first place I looked at was my diet.. read the full story

Message from: Christina

First of all I like to thank you so much for writing your wonderful books full of good information and tips about healthy foods. I have all of them and try out your recipe with a friend of mine. We both love it.

Message from: Pat

By the way I love the show, It would be great if the TV series were hour long instead of half and hour, we need to learn as much as we can about eating healthy food.

Message from: Gina

I hope you are well. I really hope you can help. I admire you so much, and I have all of your books. I became a fan of yours when I won £25 from Now Magazine after you chose my question about whether you would date a food junkie. So thank you so much for that. I bought all your books. I used to have a problem with my bladder and I began drinking Blackberry and Nettle tea which has made such an incredible difference. I don't get pains in my stomach and I am not running to the loo every five minutes. Everything you have ever written in your book and I have followed has worked and I have bought your books for family and friends because I think you are brilliant.

Message from: Danielle

I'm very happy with my cookbook! It's really fantastic, I didn't know there were/are so many products in this world that are really fantastic!

Message from: Alan Josie, my wife is recovering from breast cancer, she had the lump removed Novemebr last year, together with her lymph glands. this treatment was followed by 7 months of chemo and 5 weeks of radiation. She has completed all her hospital treatment its 5 weeks since completing radation and 14 weeks since her last chemo session.For the past 5 weeks each day she has felt less and less well, loss of energy, taste not fully returned, backaches.We had purchased "You are what you eat" book a couple of years ago, and upon cheking Josies tongue - it appeard she had a vit. B difficency. So off to the local Holland & Barret store and purchased as recommended Vit B supplements together with an Aloe Vera drink.The change in Josie within 2 hours was remarkable, she felt more energetic, back ache reduced (not 100% gone but certainly loads better) she has returned to her part time work this week after 11 months off!So thanks Gillian!I hope you can share this story with others.I am not a doctor, but chemo and radiation must strip so much out of the body, and that body struggles to replace its levels to what they were before all the treatment started. Maybe just a helping boost in an area or two puts the client back on course quicker.

Message from: Harry

My english is not verry good, but I would like thou thank you. My girlfriend told me about your tv show which is shown in Holland, I watched it 1 time, bought your books and now have lost 11 kilograms in 3 weeks. The only thing I've had to do was starting eating healhty, and start walking and riding my bike in stead of the car. I've tried every dieet you can think off, never one in wich i could eat, thank you for changing my life.

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