Success Stories

Since first writing “Stop Counting Calories & Start Losing Weight: The Harcombe Diet“, hundreds of people have written to me and many many more have contributed to the club forum and Facebook with such lovely stories about how they have eventually got rid of their cravings, lost weight and regained health. Here’s a small selection for you to enjoy.
If you have a personal story that you’d like to share to help motivate others, we’d love to hear from you and you can get in touch through the form on the contact us page.
Thanks.
Zoe

“Dear Zoe,

I met a friend in a charity shop where she keeps returning to buy smaller jeans – how nice is that? She was a size 8, looked fantastic and I was amazed, I was even more amazed when she told me about what she eats.

She said I could be soon like her so I sent for your book, and started your diet on September 20, 2010. I was in a size 18 and menopausal and had that pregnant tummy look like many women my age.

I found it brilliant, sensible and easy to follow. It made so much sense and I recognised the three conditions you refer to. I used to have a feeling in my eyes and could tell it was one o’clock and I felt starving. I now have my hypoglycaemia under control and I no longer have those munchies feeling mid-morning and afternoon.

I cant believe now I am now size 12 and heading towards a 10!. I don’t think of this as a diet, just a change of ways. I have lost at least 2 1/2 stone and my husband about 2 stones. I am now back and fore to that charity shop buying jeans for myself!

My family cant get over the difference in me. my son said, mam you have something on your face….CHEEKBONES….HA HA . At least he is noticing.

Diet what diet. Best thing I have ever done.

Love from Jan Tyler
Age 54. Very pleased.”

 

“Dear Zoe

I started THD around November 10th, 2010. I was watching Fox News on the internet and saw this nice looking lady from Britain talking about eating more and losing weight. At first I was not sure this was possible but when I found the Club Forum and started reading from real people their experiences I tried it.

I came to China almost two year ago after being in the Czech Republic for 3 years. In the Czech I started loving the sausage and and bread that is so good there. Also, their beer is not bad. When I left the Czech and arrived in China I was 124 Kg. I tried to lose weight and did manage to go down to 121 in about a year. I even joined on line Chinese WW to find out what people eat in China if they want to lose weight. Since the web site was all Chinese that was not very helpful.

When I found THD I was thrilled because 5 minutes walk from my flat is a live food market. This market has fresh meat, vegetables and fruit all unprocessed and perfect for THD. My daily trips to the market has made me very popular among the local vendors that work in the market.

From my start date I weighted 119 Kg as of today my weight is 95 Kg so 24 Kg gone. Losing 52.8 pounds in four months has made me healthier and happier.

What I found hard, giving up coffee for about a week, what I found easy everything else. What could be hard about eating real food.

Best Regards,

Roger”

“Zoe,

Praise be for you and your book!!!

I have just read it from cover to cover and identified so strongly with it that, at times I was moved to tears…in a very positive way of course! Never has text jumped up from the page and screamed, ‘this is you…..you don’t have to go on like this!’ I can now see that I have been equipped with the knowledge to work towards that very slim and shiny Holy Grail!

For many years I have struggled with my weight…moving in ever decreasing circles on each new calorie counting expedition. I sought help for my low self esteem, addressed the issues of comfort eating, to little or no avail and you know how destructive this is. Now the ‘light’ has gone on in my head and for the first time in my adult life I can actually see a way out.

Thanks for that!”

Jackie

“I lost 70lb on this programme. It was easy to follow. I never felt hungry. I could eat out, take lunches to work, go on holiday and carry on with my normal life whilst still losing weight. It is so practical and effective. All my colleagues were asking me how I had lost so much weight and I actually didn’t want to tell them. I wanted to keep the secret to myself!”

Lyn

“I have read your super book and followed your eating plan and was amazed at the speed of the weight loss. I lost 9lbs. in the 5 days. I felt much brighter and strangely I felt my eye sight was better and sharper and food actually tasted better after the 5 days. I have never believed in diets and never had a problem with my weight and I wasn’t overweight but I was addicted to sugar. When I read your book, it appealed to me, the fact that you could eat well and still lose weight and rid myself of the craving for sugar. Many thanks for writing such a sensible book.”

Elizabeth

“I just couldn’t wait to call everyone this morning. I was at mum’s last night and weighed myself as we don’t have scales at home. I knew I’d lost a lot of weight but I found out I’ve lost 24lb – nearly 2st! In under a month. I just can’t believe it. I’ve been telling everyone (not that I need to because they can see for themselves!) I feel great too – I can’t remember feeling better to be honest. Thank you so much for the diet!”

Ceri

“I have every one of the conditions in the book and then some. I have been bed ridden for several days in the past few months. Phase 1 nearly finished me off but I knew why I felt so bad. I just kept thinking of the word ‘parasite’ and it kept me going. I was so determined I didn’t know what had come over me. At the end of Phase 1, I felt incredible. I’ve been waking at 5.30am with an energy I have never known. I feel clear headed. Until I started this plan I could not remember a day when I had not had chocolate and now I haven’t had it for weeks. I just don’t crave food any more. I’m loving doing things around the house and the garden with all this energy I now have. I can’t thank you enough.”

Debbie

“Zoë, I am going to get there, thanks to you. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I weighed this morning – I’ve lost a phenomenal 10lb already and this is only the beginning of Day 4! What’s more, no hunger cravings whatsoever. What joy to find a route back to a normal size – thanks once again for being caring and generous to share your findings and research.”

Nerys