I’ve been listening to the full-length program for about a week now.  I listen in the evenings before bed, but I try not to listen in bed.  I listen and then go to bed. 

I have not had any change to my weight or appetite levels.

I noted before and several commenters have agreed that this program really is relaxing and may help you sleep better. I have been using a tool that (among other things) monitors my sleep quality. There has been a definite improvement in my sleep since starting this program. I am falling asleep and staying asleep longer without waking up.

It’s been ages and ages since I have checked this blog. 

This morning, while channel-surfing, I stumbled across the updated infomercial for the Think and Lose program.  Ironically, I had just found my CDs while tidying my office yesterday.  Since I don’t believe in coincidence, I have decided to restart this program in the hope of losing a little more weight before the holidays. 

Even though I have not updated in forever, I still receive comments on this blog from time to time to approve, so allow me to recap:

I have had some success listening to Don Mannarino’s program; however, my results are nowhere near as dramatic as those on the infomercial.  I have probably lost about 10 lbs., maximum, at any one time. 

Also, for me, continued results do require continuing to listen.  After a few weeks, you may not need to listen every day but you will need to play the program regularly.  Once you reach your goal, you probably will still need the occasional refresher.   

Is the program a fraud?  No.  However, when they say “results not typical”, believe it.  It is highly unlikely that you will lose 11 lbs in 2 weeks. 

I found it difficult to continue on the program because I found Mr. Mannarino’s voice a little grating after a while.  I suspect that may have contributed to my lack of success.

I have not revisited the customer service of Mr. Mannarino’s site since my original purchase, but I do encourage buyers to read some of my older blog posts to understand the complicated ‘deals’ offered at the time I ordered.  It appears that there are more programs available now so I suspect the situation may be even more confusing. 

Buyer beware and all that. 

If you are concerned, I’d suggest checking eBay.  You may have success finding the program from a reputable seller there.

I probably won’t report back until next week.  My plan is to listen to the full program at least once a day in the evening for 30 days.  

I will be travelling this weekend and I’m hoping that restarting this program will keep me from going completely off program.

I’ll use this to update and report my progress.

Start Date:  06/20/2008

First Week:  06/27/2008:  -2.4 lbs

Second Week:  07/04/2008:  -1

Third Week:  07/11/2008:  no change

Fourth Week:  07/18/2008:  -0.6

Week 5:  07/25/2008:  no change

Week 6:  08/01/2008:  no change

Week 7:  08/08/08:  -0.5

Restart:  09/23/08:  -0.5

Restart again:  12/01/08:  -0.5

I haven’t been listening much lately but I’m getting ready to start my push to the end of the year.  I’m going to use this program the way that I intended to:  to help me get through the holidays and into the new year. 

So, I’ll be starting up again.  My goal is to lose 5 lbs by the end of December.  I’ll weigh in tomorrow morning.

So, this week, I’m really trying to be more conscious of what I eat.  Honestly, more and more, this is key for me. 

The more I focus on what I am eating when I am eating it, the less food it takes to satisfy me. 

I’ve been consistently listening to the full-length program in the evenings and have managed to sneak in the reinforcement session in most mornings.

Yes, I’m still here. 

I must confess I haven’t listened to my recordings much in the past month.  I’m a part-time student and, since school started, I just haven’t been making the time to listen. 

I am working on my attitude about my weight and all that is associated with that.  Part of the reason that I struggle with dieting is that, mostly, I think I look fine.  My bloodwork says I’m healthy.  I’m strong.  I run and lift weights.  I’m just stuck carrying around quite a bit of extra weight.  (Really, I am.  And no, I don’t have a thyroid problem.)   

I was hoping these recordings would help me shift my attitude about eating and, to a point, they have.  When I focus on what I am doing, I am eating less and I am definitely snacking less, but apparently, I am still eating more than I need. 

So, today, I’m back to the recordings and I’m also doing some journalling about where I want to be.  I’m focusing on being that person who weighs 30-40 lbs less than I do today.  For my health and well-being, it’s where I need to be.

It looks like the scale is moving again!  Not a lot but I will take it. 

I’m down 0.5 lb this week, not bad considering I had to go out of town for a few days. 

Time to get a new battery for my Azone mp3 player.  I don’t know if this is typical.  It runs on 1 AAA battery and seems to run out after 10-12 hours of play or about every 2 weeks?  I really ought to load the CD on my iPod and see how that works.

The hypnosis effects do not seem to be kicking as easily or as quickly as they did the last time.  I’m making an effort to listen earlier in the evening before I go to bed and that seems to be helping.  (This, as opposed to putting on my headphones and going to bed.) 

Starting today, I’m adding listening to the 10 min reinforcement session during the day to see if that helps.

I guess it’s better to be too busy than not busy enough at work?

At any rate, I’ve been maintaining these past 2 weeks.  I believe I’ve identified the problem:  I’ve been listening at night and I believe I’m falling asleep and missing out on the effect.  So I’m going back to listening in the mornings.