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Testimonies from YOU!!
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Najlah - LOST 20 K
I have tried EVERY diet you can imagine
and spent thousands of dollars doing it - BESSIE'S BODY SECRETS is the only
diet that I have been able to maintain with ease. I have lost 20kg
before I started I was failing in my uni course I was tired and
couldn't concentrate. Now I am at the top of my class. I feel
fantastic and have stopped taking anti depressants - best of all IT IS SO EASY! |
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Holly Brisley Holly
stays in shape for the cover of magazines using techniques and tips
outlined in BESSIES BODY SECRETS |
Australia's #1 Glamour cover girl
IMOGEN BAILEY
Reading Bessie's book and following her gluten free diet has
changed my life.
I have been following her diet for over six months now and the
benefits are endless and amazing.
I used to suffer from fluctuating weight, severe bloating and
constantly
feeling lethargic.
My weight is now consistently where I want it to be, I no longer
get
bloated, no longer suffer from fluid retention and I am full of
energy. I
get out of bed happy and feeling great.
I also want to say...to those of you that get the blues...not only
does this
diet get your body at it's best but it also helps the mind and
your moods. I
really believe that when your body is feeling good it naturally
begins to
align your mind and soul. This diet has really proved that to me.
Since
taking Bessie's advise I have been more happy, motivated and
focused than ever. I tell every woman that I meet about this diet
because I really
believe in it and I have never had more benefits from something
that was so simple and so easy to follow.
Thank you Bessie not only from me but from all my friends and
family
(especially the ones that got your book from me for Christmas)
that are now also taking your advise.
Cheers Imogen xx
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NATASHA 29 - Aerobics instructor |
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Thank you Bessie - you have changed my life. All
the exercise in the world didn't seem to be making the difference
it used to when I was younger. Your eating plan has allowed me to
do a lot less and lose a lot more. And to have my libido self
confidence and energy back is a bonus I only dreamed of. |
MARTIN 37- IT consultant
Since my wife started eating on your plan she
cooked the same way for me - I had no idea what damage I was doing
to my health until I felt how good I do now. I have lost 8K and as
far as I knew I wasn't even on a diet (she told me after my
trousers started to fall off me) - She has lost 8k too and we both
feel like we have a new start together to our relationship
mentally and physically. Thank you so much.
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M Solfield |
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I've
recently read your book and have become a convert! Suffering
eczema, asthma, sinus, hayfever and a stomach that is either
bloated or making some seriously hideous noises, I was grateful
to finally find a solution to all these symptoms. I spoke to my
doctor and was tested for wheat intolerance and told that I have
a level of .75 which doesn't make me intolerant. However, my
doctor said that with all my symptoms it sounds like I do have a
intolerance. Have been touting it's simplicity to everyone who
will listen and have even brought a copy for my step sister who
I feel is defintely suffering from gluten intolerance as well.
So thank you very much for your insightful and informative
book. Have just started to eat the full gluten free diet and
looking forward to seeing the benefits.
I just wanted to
ask about the gluten content of sushi. I'm just wondering
what the content is.
Thank you again
for your book and your help.
Regards
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TINA 32 - Personal Assistant |
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I have always had problems with my skin
and bloating and I gave up trying to stick to diets. Now my skin
is the best it has ever been - I have no more bloating and I have
lost 2 dress sizes. I can't tell you how great it is to feel so
much lighter and to do it without killing myself trying.
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Taja 27
Got
your book last Friday and wow. Have been very good for the
last four days and feel a million times better, so hopefully no
more backsliding.
Also found out that I have Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) - a
blistering skin condition which has been driving me nuts for
years! I have been on cortisone creams to try and get rid of it
but the only thing that has worked is staying on a gluten free
diet. I can't wait to go back to my doctor and show her your
book. It was such a relief to find out that I wasn't crazy and
that there is a reason behind all my health problems.
Just wanted to say that I think the book is brilliant. It's
funny, accessible and well-researched. I really hope it's as
successful as Sandra Cabot's Liver Cleansing diet or Dr Atkins
book. It'll really help so many people.
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A big thank you to Bessie
Bardot and her husband Geoff – when I read her story in New Idea
it was so great to know that there was a reason for my bloatedness
and also the depression that I had been experiencing.
I have been to so many doctors for both
complaints, with no success, lots of tests done but no change in
my body. Last Christmas I couldn’t even zip up my largest pair of
jeans and that adds to the depression. I’ve had the sharp pains
Najlah described on many occasions (which is obviously associated
with wind or the build up of it). What I find both amazing and
alarming is that our so called nutrition experts couldn’t point
this out or even skirt around the issue, is it not in their own
best interests to do so? And that it takes two or three very
interested individuals to do all the ground work.
A huge well done to you.
Ms T Jackson
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Dean.
For the last 3 years I have been suffering with the bloating,
feeling tired and suffering from a variety of stomach problems.
I ended up in hospital twice in the space of 1 month. I was
told diagnosed with a gastric virus. I was tested four years ago
for coeliac disease. My blood tests showed I had an intolerance,
but further intrusive testing indicated I did not have coeliac
disease. I was told they didn't know what was wrong and if I got
further and different symptoms to let them know. After a
further year of being poked and prodded I gave up going to
Drs.
At no point did any Dr tell me though I didn't have Coeliac
disease that I could still have an intolerance to Gluten.
I am and always have been very fit and watch what I eat. I am a
retired body builder and so am very aware of what I eat and how my
body reacts. I noticed myself that I was getting sick when I
ate wheat - not a very common food for body builders. When I was
dieting for a competition, I did not get sick, because the only
carbs I was eating was rice. I went back to the Dr and was
advised, not to avoid Gluten, but to introduce it slowly into my
diet. I tried this and that is when I ended up in hospital,
twice in a month.
On top of all this I am a Police officer and work 12 hour shifts,
at times working 60 hours in 5 days, and going to the gym after
work and walking my two boarder collies. I get up at 4:30am and go
to bed at 10pm. So being sick and always tired didn't help.
The other morning I was sitting on the lounge feeling crap -
again. When I saw you on Bert. I couldn't believe what you were
saying, why didn't the Drs tell me this years ago. Then when you
spoke about your husband I was fascinated. I have suffered from
depression and anxiety since I was a teenager.
I have bought your book and have only been following the
plan for three days. I already feel GREAT. Happy, motivated,
healthy and best of all pain free. Last night I had my first
full nights sleep in years.
Thanks.
Ms H Dean. |
Serena 23
My name is Hayly im 23 years old, for the past 5
months i have been dealing with depression constant bloating
and cramping and major weight gain, normally being a size10-12
suddenly having to go buy clothes as mine didnt fit anymore in a
size 16 i decided to go the doctors to see what was wrong.
I had test done for thyroid and diabete's and
they came back perfect, low cholesterol and good blood count,
the strange thing was i walk evrey day for 45mins and attend gym
with my trainer once a week and this wasnt doing anything it
seemed like i was still putting weight on evern thought i was
working to loose it.
I was reading your article in the new idea may 8
and nearly cried as all your symptoms are what i have, the
bloating is the worse i have had this for many years and thought
it was just wind, but two weeks ago the cramping was so bad i
could hardle breath let alone walk but i just ended up crunching
in a ball hoping the pain would go away and it did.
Like you my sex life is suffering i have the best
partner a girl could ask for he has been so understanding
through all this, i made him wait for two months before i slept
with him again and its been a month since then, we make jokes
bout it but after reading your article i feel i can finally be
me again.
I have printed out your menu plan and hope to
join your food programme but i just want to thank you for
writing your story, i feel that i have opened a new chapter to
help me be the girl i used to be.
Thank you
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Ms S
Thank you so much my
mum and I have been off gluten for 5 days now and I've actually
already lost an inch off my stomach which I'm extremely pleased
about. I'm used to a restricted diet because I have
hypoglycaemia and I'm sure no gluten will help me with that as
well. I was amazed at just how many foods contain gluten and
your book has made it so much easier to identify those foods and
to plan meals. After reading the book it's easy to understand
the damage we're doing to our bodies eating this way.
As well as the
hypoglycaemia I've had lots of glandular illnesses and just
never really quite got on top of them, but I believe this way of
eating will change that. My mother suffers from colitis, ulcers,
osteoporosis and arthritis so I'm sure it will be of great
benefit to her too.
Ms S
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Sloane Hello my name
is Sloane and I have been miserable for three years suffering from
most of the symptoms you did. I have had numerous tests done to no
avail and was suffering from depression. My sister contacted me to
say she had read your article in New Idea and after reading it
myself I decided to buy your book, I read it in one sitting and it
all made perfect sense to me and I couldn't believe I was the only
person suffering from this awful illness! I have been following
your eating plan for two weeks so far and I feel like a different
person, It took about 3 days before I really noticed a difference
but every day I feel better and better. When I wake up in the
morning my stomach is not bloated and I have to pinch myself to
make sure I'm not dreaming, I have tried every potion and pill
known to man and nothing helped me. I have also started taking the
acidophilus tablets you mention in your book which seem to be
helping also. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have stumbled
across this miracle but would like to say thankyou for sharing
your experience with me so I may now start to lead a normal life!
Kind Regards
Sloane
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Couldn't help but
feel propelled to drop you a email regarding your book Bessie's
Body Secrets, which I have now read cover to cover and
recommended to 10 different friends.
As I read each
paragraph a feeling of relief feel over me. I have been
struggling with the additional 10kg pilled on since having my
two wonderful children, the weight always seems the worst
especially the ability to grow from a size 10 in the morning to
a size 16 by the afternoon not to mention the continual
flatulence, gut pain, bad mood swings, thrush, insomnia and the
million other symptoms I faced on a daily basis which became
part of my life.
I had been to see
several doctors however GP's being GP's neglect to diagnose
unless there is proof in the pudding so to speak, and my blood
tests for coeliac continually came back negative in fact my
blood tests were fantastic I was perfectly healthy in there eyes
(hence I was obviously a hypochondriac) as one GP suggested
perhaps a course of antidepressants would help...... Hello . I
moved on to weight watchers believing that it was obviously what
I was putting in my mouth, however now I look back their
products are jam packed with gluten. I have now found a
wonderful naturopath who also puts credit towards your
suggestions of gluten sensitive and thus this is me.
I have been
following your guidelines for two weeks now (love those
strawberry thick shakes from macas) and even been including the
prunes in the morning. And wow I feel like a new women, my
stomach is flattening by the day I have greater energy and
my mood swings have nearly ceased. I can really tell now when I
eat products containing gluten and the negative effect they have
on my body, slowly I'm eliminating them from my diet.. The best
part which is an added benefit is my skin which truly looks
wonderful, the dark circles from under my eyes have also gone.
My goal is to fit back into my wedding dress stashed under the
bed.
I'm trying to
change the whole families diet slowly as I read with eagerness
the connection between various childhood disorders and gluten.
It would be a God send if someone could produce a family
friendly (quick and easy) recipe book with gluten free meals, as
I'm finding myself cooking several meals at dinner time and am
starting to feel rather like a bistro.
Thank you once again
for the time and effort you put into the book, its a great read
and the answer to many years of pain and tears.
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Mrs I Madar
Dear Bessie,
Three weeks ago, I was on 2 days holiday at Adelaide where on my
hotel room’s
table were some journals.
I read the article about your new coming book and your
whole new concept of gluten free diet. There are no words to
ascribe the way
things have changed.
:I am nearly 39 years old, I have 2 kids
My partner and I are both divorced and we both have very much self
awareness
and take care of our health and diet. We both kept on Dr. Atkins
diet,did digestive
cleansing but every now and then we couldn't hold on to our diets
due to all kind of
reasons: carbohydrates were too tempting and we would have
cravings, our life styles are so hectic and we
often dine out and so on and on...
The next morning I was in Borders looking for your book which
wasn't there yet. While my
partner was on business, I went to National Library of Adelaide
and searched on the
internet to learn about Gluten. I didn't need much to be
convinced. I immediately
perceived that this is it!!!
It simply makes so much sense!
To make a long story short since that day I started my gluten free
diet. After 2 weeks
I lost 4 kilos!!! It was so easy I and so yummy!You have
managed to capture something
that a lot of dieticians did not. And believe me I tried it all.
Who doesn’t want to look
young and beautiful?!
I
probably was the first one to buy your
book because it wasn’t
even on the shelf yet and I stood there waiting for them to bring
it from storage.
Well, the rest is precisely what you have written.
However, my story is minor next to the change in my 12 years old
daughter.
It is the first diet that she is so enthusiastic about. She has
already lost few kilos
and she is thrilled. For her it feels like regaining new lives…
But I just felt so graceful for sharing your knowledge with us, so
I had to send a thank you
letter.
Thank you again for sharing your
experience.
All the best,
Mrs I Madar
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L Simpson
I am 20 year old female (soon to be 21)
and I have suffered from pains in my stomach for so long I can't
remember, I never thought anything different of the way I was
feeling, I thought it was normal.
It wasn't until recently where
I was rather ill, constant migraines, vomiting, bowel
problems and having no energy to do anything that I realised
that it was affecting my life and that something had to be done
about it, and of course when I went to the doctors they just
said I might have stomach ulcers and that they would do a test
but just in case take these tablets and the problem will
subside. But while I was spoiling myself in getting my hair
done, I was reading a magazine which there was an article on you
and what you have been going through recently which caught my
attention. After reading the article I knew I had to get your
latest book 'Bessie's Body Secrets - The Busy Girls Guide to
Weightloss & Wellbeing'.
The more I read your book the more I
realised this could be the answer I have been looking for. I
finished the book in basically one sitting and realised that I
have do something about my health as it is affecting every part
of my life
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You have inspired me to get myself back
into shape, to try and get into modelling and get my health back
up to 100%,
Thanks for your time and look forward
to hearing from you in the near future,
Thanks Lauren
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Ms N THORNE
Hi Bessie,
I just wanted to let you know I bought your book just
over a week ago and it has changed my life! I have
everyday for the past 3 years had all the symptoms
same as you and I never thought I could do anything to
stop them.
I havent had any pain at all since I cut out wheat and
gluton and it hasnt been difficult at all. I'm
checking labels now on everything and I have to laugh
when I hear people talking about 'the goodness of
wheat' because I know the truth!
So thankyou so much for taking the time and effort to
share all your research with us and for helping me to
feel normal again!
Kind Regards,
N Thorn
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Dear Bessie,
I can not tell you how thankful
I am to you. I saw your story in a magazine and almost cried
as you where explaining how I felt and have felt for most of
my life. I am 33. I am sick and tired of looking like I
should be rolled back into the ocean and set free. My size
22 cloths where always tight, yes 22 I am now almost a 14. I
have stuck at your book and your way of thinking and I could
not be happier. You have made me feel like I am a woman
again and looked at as I feel I should be and not in pity.
Thank you
yours sincerely and always
Kylie
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Dear Bessie
I just wanted to let you know that
your book is now my bible.
I am entering my 6th week of
strictly gluten free and I love the difference it is
making to my health.
I definately used to get dermatitis
Herpetiformis on my feet of all
places although only occasionally
and I had an everyday problem
with redness to my eyes that I was
controlling with albalon eye drops
to which I now do not have to.
I have lost a lot of weight from
around my tummy and under my bustline
which feels fantastic for I was not
really overweight anyway just bloated.
Thankyou so much for sharing all
your goodwill
Kind regards
P Seidel Torquay
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HI Bessie,
I just wanted to let you know i
brought your book afer seeing the show on Today Tonight and i have
been a different person since! After experience the exact same
thing as yourself, i feel great after giving Wheat the flick!!!
There is only one small problem!!
I am a skinny person and after
giving wheat/gluten up have notice im loosing more weight than
what i can afford!! I used to have my little pot belly before my
new diet but now ive lost it i look to scrawney. I love the
feeling of not having anymore symptoms but i look Way to
skinny and people are telling me that i look like a stick!!
I want to thank you for
producing such a wonderful book and i would still be visiting the
doctor as we speak if it wasn't for you!
Please help if you can with any
information you may know!!
Thanks and best wishes,
R Bennett :-)~
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Dear Bessie,
After reading your article in NW magazine, I knew straight away
that I was
suffering the same thing, it was like someone was in my head and
in my body.
For at least a year I had been suffering these uncomfortable and
embarrassing symptoms and didn't know what to do about it... my
stomach
would be so noisy after lunch at my desk (and in meetings...) that
i wanted
to cry everyday, you could literally hear the air gurlgling around
inside
and sharp pains and cramps would follow. My skin was also
suffering with
constant mild adult acne which really used to get me down. I
didn't
understand why my skin and my body seemed so wrong. My doctor told
me i had
IBS and that I just had to live with it. Well not anymore! I went
straight
out to buy your book (it was sold out but I secured the first copy
available
that I could!) and my life has changed dramatically. All my
symptoms are
gone and I feel wonderful! 2 weeks in and i feel better than i can
ever
remember. The biggest difference is the amount of enegy i have
every day,
especially when i wake up in the morning. Getting up used to be so
hard, now
i wake up smiling! I just wanted to say thank you, thank you,
thank you!
You've changed my life.
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Hello Bessie,
Firstly, thankyou for a well written
book. The best diet book I have read-and trust me I have red them
all!
ANNA M
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I have no allergies
or medical reason for going 'gluten/wheat free but purely for a
healthier way of eating.
I'm in my fifth week and have been
following it strictly but at the same time, not depriving myself
of things. It has been teaching me a new way of eating and also
reading labels at the Supermarket.
I have passed your book onto a
friend who is absolutely blown away by it as well and is really
excited about her change of lifestyle too. Now, I am going to get
my Mother to read it and I know that she will be as keen to follow
it too.
Well, thanks again for
enlightening so many of us and I wish you every best.
Kind Regards
S HOLLOWAY
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Dear Bessie,
I am writing this email to you to say thankyou
for your
fantastic book'Bessie's Body Secrets'.
For a long time I had suffered bloating, lack of energy,stomach
cramps and
just felt unwell most of the time, I knew this wasnt normal
thinking'wow i'm
only 21!!, I exercise regularly and eat well!!
It really got worse when I would got to doctors and they would
tell me that
maybe I was pregnant (I never was!) or that I had stomach ulcers ,
they are
just a coulple of 'ideas'that I got, It got to a stage where I
would be a
size 10 one day and a size 12 the next, It got really depressing
when my fav
dress looked disgusting on! I had never been a size 12! or my
jeans I wore
three days ago would no longer fit!!! I had read an article about
your book
and wasted no time getting a copy.
After reading the book I was really suprised at what contains
gluten, So now
I have been following the gluten free diet for 6 weeks and feel
fantastic,no
more bloating, cramping or lacks of energy, I actually enjoy going
to the
supermarket as your book has made it so easy on what you can and
cant have,
It's great knowing you can have a piece of choc cake and your
jeans still
fit the next day!!Thankyou for having a vision Bessie and
proceeding to find
it, I wish you every success
Yours faithfully
K Carr
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Thanks Bessie, my
mother sent me the book and have cut out my gluten for 2 coming on
three days. - I already seem to have lost 2 kilos - and don't have
as much bloating, but given time I am hoping this is my answer to
feeling good and getting back to a size 8/10 - instead of a 12.
A Macdonald
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Hi Bessie,
I'd just like to say a big thankyou for your
book. I had about 4 throat infections every month in a row, had
immune system problems, had indigestion problems, was lethargic,
had problems sleeping & had problems breathing. All of these
problems I thought were normal. Then I thankfully read an article
in NW magazine about your book, and after getting myself a copy,
reading it & following it, I now have none of the above problems,
and I feel fantastic.
K Wray
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Dear Bessie,
I have just finished reading your book Bessie's Body Secrets as
I found out last week that I am intolerent to wheat and gluten.
I have been suffering for the past 7 months with an acute eczema
that was so bad I had not skin left on my feet. I tried every
cream the doctor prescribed to no avail. On my last visit to
the doctor I insisted on being referred to a skin specialist for
allergy testing as I was sure that something I was eating was
contributing to this horrible skin problem. I went and had the
testing and received my results last week which your book
confirms my intolerance to wheat and gluten. I have not had any
wheat or gluten products for the past week and already my eczema
has improved 100% by making this change. Your book has also
given me invaluable help as where to purchase the foods I need.
I have also noted in the past week that I have lost 3kgs which
is fantastic and have quickly learnt to say no to any food that
may contain wheat or gluten even though they may foods that I
really enjoy as I don't want to go back to ugly feet. I am so
thrilled with the immediate results that I will no doubt remain
wheat and gluten free forever. Everybody should read and follow
these simple steps to a healthier and life and there would be no
such thing as a "fat day" only bad hair days.
Congratulations on a fantantastic book and thank you in advance
for the benefits that I will no doubt reap from in the near
future.
Regards,
Melody
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Hi Bessie,
When I first bought your book I
was praying that it wasn't going to be another 'Fad Diet' book
promising me the world. When I started reading it though I
couldn't believe that other people were in the same situation I
was in. I went to the doctors to have blood tests which all
came back normal.
Early last year my weight gain
was so fast that I went from a size 8 to a size 12 in about 5
months. I was a studying and working so toast and microwave
dinners were keeping me alive. After months of exercising
everyday and walking to walk I still could not lose any weight.
Clothes didn't fit any more and in the end my boyfriend left me
(now I know that I don't need him). After Christmas I went down
to a size 10. I was single and was determined to get my life
back. It was summer and I don't eat a lot when the weather is
hot. I put the weight lose down to that.
I started to eat more fruit and
vegies, but I was still eating just as much bread, pasta, and
cereals. Ever since I was a little girl I have had pains and
bloating but I was always told it was growing pains. I'm 165cm
short - I had the pains but I wasn't growing.
Thanks to your book, I have
started a gluten-free diet and have cut out breads and cereals. I
eat a lot more fruit and vegies and drink a lot more water. I
really do feel 100% times better. I think I have lost some weight
already, but lately I don't really care what the scales are going
to read. I feel better about myself and my jeans are not so
'fitted'. I don't feel like I have to keep checking my weight to
keep my (new) boyfriend.
Thank you from a stranger for all
your help!
AMBER
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Dear Bessie
I
purchased your book "Bessie B Body Secrets" about 6 weeks ago
and read it in a day. Your book was well researched and the
information it provided was fantastic. I decided right then and
there to try the Gluten Free lifestyle. For four weeks I stuck
to it and was rewarded with a lighter, more energetic me. I then
"fell off the wagon" and have felt awful, lethargic and
heavy.....So this week I am back into it and feeling better
already.
Thank you for writing a book that was easy to read and
understand. The testimonials were a true inspiration to me.
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Hi Bessie,
I have been on
the gluten-free diet for about 6 weeks now. As a result my skin
has cleared up completely and I very rarely have breakouts
anymore. I have had a few moments of weakness (bread and
biscuits) and have noticed that my skin will breakout a couple
of days after I eat gluten. I am determined to completely wean
myself off gluten as it has been the only solution to clearing
up my skin. I have lost a few kilos aswell and am exercising
alot more as a result of my increased energy levels.
Thanks Bessie for
putting your book out there and showing that the gluten-free
diet is so easy to follow because it actually shows results in
your body.
LINDA, 22
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My name is Karen ...I live on the
gold coast ..I am 42 years old. I bought your book after hearing
about it from a magazine article..It sparked my interest as I
felt that I had some of those symptoms..
I was absolutely flabbergasted when
I answered 13 yeses to the 15 questions in your book....omg!!!
I cant believe I have gone through life with this unneccessarily...
So last week I did the clean out of
the cupboard and restocked with all the gluten free things and
veges and fruit...etc..
I have done the gluten free way of
life for just a week now ....And am pleased to say ...I am not
bloated, I do sleep better, I wake up feeling human again...
People already comment on how fresh I look...( I love that bit )
and I have lost 2.8 kgs... SO a big thanks to you for the
insight and help...
Also ....just a quick
enquiry....when will your food be available for us on the Gold
Coast....
Thanks again
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I'm so glad I'm not
alone. I was purchasing a book for a friend and saw your book. I
don't even know why I picked it up, but after reading a few
pages, it was like a revelation.I've been feeling this way for
years.Again,had all the doctors test ect.....nothing. This week
has been particularly bad..Only people with this condition knows
the feeling. I now know what the cause is and can do something
about it. After purchasing your book, I made a conscious effort
to stop poisoning myself with wheat and gluten. Thank you so
much to everyone for sharing their stories.I don't feel so
alone.
Here's to a better
week next week and the week after that..
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Hey Bessie!
Thanks so much for bringing your
book out it has helped me in so many ways. I
love hayleyxxx
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hey! im 16
and your book is my bible i take it everywhere! i have so much
more energy now and never feel drowsy which has helped somuch
because i am a full time dancer! since going off gluten my
energy levels are soaring! i also used to go foggy in the brain
ALL THE TIME which was really annoying when i was trying to
dance! i am also a part time model in QLD and my weight is
staying down which is great because now i dont feel guilty when
i eat chocolate and ice cream (which has cured my part-time
bulimia - this is the main reason why i want to thank you-no
amount of counsilling could of done it). For the past 4 months i
have not done it and it hasnt even crossed my mind and it's all
because of you i cannot thank you enough. i was on the verge of
becoming bulimic. i have completely conquered it.
i have also
put my grandparents on this plan because they want to lose a few
kilos before they go on this cruise. They are feeling great and
have lost weight!! This is the way everyone should eat!!!
thank you
again so much i idolize you in every way! it's great to be 16
and have someone like you to look up to you are a remarkable
women! it was meant to be because i just went into the bookstore
and for some reason out of all the books i just picked up yours
and read the 3rd chapter. i put it back but thought about it all
night. the next morning i had to buy it! and look what it has
done!! i am on a roll! i feel great and dont feel guilty at all
and my self esteem is soaring and i now have the same body as
paris hilton! (dont mean to brag but thats what they say)!
THANKYOU
YOUR A STUNNER AND U ROK AND I WOULD LOVE TO MEET MY IDOL ONE
DAY!!
love forever
and ever, jasmine
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Hi Bessie
I was wanting to thank you for your
fabulous book "Bessies Body Secrets".
I was most impressed. I have read many
books about weight loss and general health and I have to
honestly say I think yours is one of then most readable,
realistic and best yet. Good on you and you are of course a
stunning example practicing what you preech. I do hope we meet
one day.
With kind regards and all the very best for
2005.
DRaines
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Hi Bessie,
I am a 21 year old
female who has suffered from IBS and almost all the symptoms you
have. I feel bloated all the time and constant cramping.
I have NO sex drive
and i feel tired all the time.
I have been tested
for celiac's disease. which came out clear, i have been admitted
to hospital once for the cronic pain. I have had ultasounds,
blood tests almost every test you can think of and they all come
back clear, which makes the doctors think that there is nothing
wrong. But i can tell you that it IS definatley not
nothing...how can i feel like this and nothing be wrong?
I picked up a
magazine in the doctors surgery and read an article about you, i
was facinated. I brought your book and I cannot believe how
similar i am to you, its scary..
I have tried in the
past to give up wheat and gluten, but it is hard, i crave pasta
and bread ALL the time.... I have to try and stay positive and
stick to this eating plan, i did 5 days without gluten and i
lost weight... can you believe it!!!
I broke the eating
plan and i am now suffering, i feel terrible again, i NEVER want
to feel like this again....
I want to thank you
for writing this book, its inspirational, We need to spread the
word about this AMAZING way of eating, it really is
life-changing.
Thanks Again Bessie
Kelly
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Hi Bessie, your wonderful book and advice have given me back my
life. I have sufferered from Thyroid disease for many years, my
weight has fluctuated from one extreme to another eg 70ks to
93ks, and I have every size from 10 to 18 in my wardrobe.
About 18 months ago my thyroid medication seemed to stop working
and I became very ill. I eventually ended up being diagnosed
with Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia on top of Hashimoto's
(autoimmune thyroid disease) and was existing on the Dissability
Support pension as I had become too ill to work or function
normally.
my daughter in law showed me your book and helped me get started
with the Gluten Free eating plan. It has only been 5 months
since I went gluten free and it really feels like a miracle has
happened. I felt an improvement within 24 hours of starting your
eating plan. I am 12 kilos lighter, my gut problems have gone
(abdominal pain, swelling, constipation/diahreah, very odourous
bowel motions) the severe muscle pain weakness and aching
painful joints has gone.All the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and
Chronic Fatigue along with the gut problems I was experiencing
have all gone.
My doctor is so surprised!
Just before christmas I had my thyroid levels checked as the
weight started coming off to fast and I wasnt feeling so
good.Guess what? they were too high, due to much improved
absorption in the gut, so I have reduced my thyroid medication
and am feeling wonderful again.
A part of the miracle is I have got back into the workforce part
time whoooo Hoooo! another good thing is that I have dusted off
my rollerblades and got back to rollerblading for fun. Im only
51 too young for the rocking chair.
Thank you so much Bessie for your insight and knowledge I really
feel you have saved me from an early grave
Best regards Charlene
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I'm not sure if you
will ever get a chance to read this personally, but I just
wanted to thank you for your wonderful book, "Bessie's Body
Secrets". I have a very similar story to tell as those in the
"Case Study" sections of your book.
I am 34 years old,
happily married with two boys aged 7 and 6. Two years ago my
stomach problems were so severe, my parents were convinced I had
cancer! I had lost lots of weight, could go from constipation
to diarrhoea in a day, had dreadful stomach cramps and like you,
there were times when I took myself off to the hospital only to
be told there was nothing wrong, or it was a "stomach bug".
After many tests (my celiac test came back negative) my GP told
me I had "irritable bowl syndrome" and to live with it. Well I
just couldn't go on like this, and luckily my friend recommended
me to a wonderful Naturopath who was able to get me on the right
track by changing my diet.
However, all
the changes I made only got me 3/4 of the way to the new healthy
me - your book has made such a difference. I realised that I
had to cut out wheat from my diet, what I didn't understand was
that it was GLUTEN that was the real enemy and I couldn't
understand why I still had the nagging stomach cramps and
bloated feeling. My lovely Mum gave me your book for Christmas
(one of her Tennis Ladies recommended it!). Anyway, your book
has been such a revelation I have now put my whole family on
the Gluten free diet
My husband is slowly losing weight and I have noticed that my
younger son Nicholas has a lovely soft stomach now (it used to
be quite hard and extended!). The most interesting change I am
noticing is in my boy's behaviour. They are gifted (I'm not
just a dotting Mum, they have both been tested and have very
high IQ's!). With this, also comes two very emotionally intense
little boys. I have noticed, particularly in my eldest son,
Ben, that he is a lot calmer and the things that might have sent
him into "melt down" mode in the past, don't seem to get the
same reaction - could it be a co-incidence?
I also wanted to congratulate you on your
very thorough research into alternative products and where to
find them. You have really taken all the leg work out of what
could have been a very time consuming, frustrating process.
Well done on a fabulous book - you really
have made a difference to this mother of two!
Best wishes,
Bronwyn
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I love your latest book. Everything you wrote I can relate
to....sleeping tablet, cramps, headaches, catching every bug
because my
immune system was shot and the long hours, the social functions,
the client
dinners being blamed for it....
Being so busy does makes it so hard to maintain , but if you can
do it so
can I. Thank you for all your hard work and research...its so
funny that
something so simple has costed me thousands of dollars in drs fees
and
various nutrients, supplements and tests....if only id found your
book years
ago.you've really helped me get back on
track and put myself back together again.......and by sticking to
it, im
feeling just great!!!
Mike
Solicitor
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I have only been
following your advice for a week and for the first time in ages, I
can get my rings off without using soap. I know my body has been
seriously out of whack and I’ve been steadily gaining weight
despite watching my diet and daily cardio and pilates. So bloody
unfair putting in all the effort with no reward. So, desperately
seeking a miracle, diets like the South Beach, Low GI and Eat
Right For Your Blood Type have all been given a go. Not one gram
did I lose. In fact, another couple of kilos slid on and fluid
retention each month has been a nightmare. Puffed up like a toad.
For the past week I have been practicing what you preach. Reading
the labels on products has been a huge eye opener for me. I had no
idea that gluten was in products like So-Good icecream, Fruccio
and gummy bears. Weighed myself this morning and I’m down 1 ½
kilos with no effort whatsoever. My husband took my face in his
hands and said, your eyes are look really bright. And yesterday,
I surfed all morning. Usually I give up after a couple of waves
because it’s an effort paddling back out. All this in a week. I
have emailed my daughter who is in the Bahamas crewing a private
yacht. She is having problems with going to the toilet like many
of your ladies. I believe she may have a gluten intolerance as
well. Will keep you updated with progress reports. Thank you for
making sense.
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I have just read the stories previous to mine about others
with the exact
same problems as I suffer and it almost makes me want to cry. I am
21 years
old and I go to the gym daily and walk everywhere although I
suffer
depression, fatigue, low libido, weight gain, bloated stomach,
flatulence
and have been rushed to hospital with a supected burst appendix
(which
turned out to be a rather painful bloated stomach experience). I
look bigger
and bloated than I should be and I can't stand this no matter what
I do. I
am addicted to bread and yet I know how it makes me feel, I get
terribly
sick from eating it and very tired. My mother showed me an article
about you
and we couldn't believe the similarities. I searched everywhere in
New
Zealand for your book and only recently got to buy it when I was
holidaying
on the Gold Coast. I have yet to read because I want to do it in
one sitting
but I am determined to stick to it and change my life positively.
I hope to
talk to others about this and perhaps have someone to give updates
to and
hear about theirs. Thank you Bessie this is going to be hard but
it will be
great!
Jade
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Hi Bessie,
i have been sick for the past two years or more. After having
glandular
fever twice in the same yr (while trying to complete my HSC) i
have wanted
to do nothing other tha sleep. i was told i had chronic fatigue
and there
was nothing i could do. Not long after i was diagnosed with IBS
and told
that i would have to live with that also.. "not much they could
do' Well
unfortunately that just wasn't good enough.
I stumbled over your book while browsing in my local A&R and
bought it
immediately. After read through i suggested to my Dr i may have a
sensitivity to gluten, and a blood test comfirmed this. I have now
been
gluten free for only 2 weeks but feel 100% better. I can actually
get up in
the morning and not feel the need to nap through the day. I'm
finally living
the life of a "normal" 18 yr old. Thankyou so much for going
public with
your battle and finally giving us all an answer. (it is rather
interesting
that the food industry won't isn't it?? hmm)
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Dear Bessie,
I am writing this email to thank you for taking the time
to research and write such a brilliant, helpful &
informative book.
I too, like yourself have suffered for many years with
all the symptoms you described. I too endured countless
blood tests as well as gastroscopies and colonoscopies.
This went on for years. Eventually I was diagnosed with
gluten intolerance.
To be honest with all the help and advice out there, it
was all too hard to follow, too hard to even comprehend
how l could possibly eliminate gluten from my diet.
Then your book came along – It’s like a bible to me, I
take it everywhere, I tell everyone about it and rave
about the results, and it has most importantly changed
my whole life.
After ONLY 2 weeks I am a new person, good bye bloating,
good bye fatigue and hello to the new me!! I was always
small at the most l weighed 55kgs but l had a bloated
stomach and felt sluggish. Now after only two weeks a
flat tummy and loads of energy J Life has never been
this good.
So thank you, thank you, thank you! You are my hero.
Kind regards and best wishes
Priscilla.
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Hey there Bessie,
I just wanted to write and congratulate you on
your
fantastic book! Since I first began using your book I have not
only
taken control over my weight, I have also taken control of my
life.
I have energy that I never knew could come from within my
usually
tired and slow body. I actually think about going for a jog
most
days - I have never been a runner or one to spontaneously
exercise! I
was quite chubby (okay I was really FAT) growing up and that was
mainly due to poor eating habits passed on from family. I am
now 22
and it has taken me the last few years to realise that my eating
habits needed reforming. I have lost quite a lot of weight over
the
past ten years but most of that loss has come since I have been
reading and following your book. I remember weighing somewhere
in the
70kg range at about the age of twelve and I was only 5'5". I am
now
168cm tall and down to 55kg and am loving my body more every
day. A
few months ago I started experiencing troubles with an eating
disorder
that had been lurking within me for quite some years. My
boyfriend
was aware of it and made me realise I had to do something to get
myself out of it. I was forcing myself to bring up food with the
hope
of becoming skinnier but I never had a goal to reach - how thin
would
be thin enough? I don't think I would have ever been able to
set
myself a goal. I decided that I would heed to the advice in
your book
and I haven't looked back. I have stopped focusing on how
skinny I am
and more on how I am feeling. I feel happy, my head is clear,
my skin
looks great and I am free of uncomfortable flab. This is how I
want
to be! I feel that my eating disorder has healed and my
confidence
has increased tenfold.
I just wanted to let you know that your advice has made a
difference
and I am very greatful. You are a beautiful and inspirational
woman
with loads of spunk!
Once again, thanks!
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Dear Bessie
I would just like to thank you for helping me. I have
suffered for many many years of bloating, depression and
severe constipation. Where I have spent a lot of time in
and out of hospitals and clinic and spent thousands of
dollars on medication. I read your book as I did not no
what to do next. I had been to see the best doctors and the
highest regarded specialist in Sydney. I was told that I
would have to have my small intestine removed. This is a
major operation that leaves a huge scar on your body and
takes a minimum of 6 to 12 months to heal. The thing that
kept sticking in my mind where all the things that could go
wrong if the operations was not successful and to know I
could never wear a bikini again or show my stomach without
being embarrassed of the scar. I am 35 years old and have
cried myself to sleep many nights wondering what to do next
and who else I could go and see or what other eating plan
and massive amounts of medication I could take to fix
myself. I read your book and started to follow your plan
and could not believe that I was slowly changing. I then
looked on your website decided to phone Nushape and do the
Bessie Bardot Eating plan that is home delivered as I work
long hours and so does my husband I lost 9 kilos just in
time for my wedding and felt just fabulous. This has not
just made the white of my eyes whiter but my skin is clear
and my nails are growing again and I am seeing results that
no doctor could help me with. I am hoping that in time I
will be like a normal person again and not have all the
terrible side affect that a person with constipation gets.
I know it is such an ugly word but it is a very terrible way
to life. Thank you so much Bessie you have really changed
my life for the Better!!
Regards,Anna
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Hi Bessie
Your book
‘Bessie’s Body Secrets’
arrived yesterday, and not a
moment too soon. My
daughter, Debbie who
is 19, has had
bulimia for nearly two years, tho is
trying to come out of it.
As well as other issues, I suspected that a large part
of the problem might
be due to diet – I am
coeliac as are our two sons. She went for tests three
weeks ago, not to our doctor since he has no interest,
and was found to be
wheat intolerant and possibly gluten-sensitive! What
made her go for tests was seeing your article in the
Orgran magazine! She was struggling yesterday morning,
went to work, then your book arrived. What a godsend!
She has been so encouraged by it, and has started today
feeling much more positive. I just wanted to write and
thank you. Deb goes
off to university at the end of September and of course
we are hoping that she will cope. I think now there is
a good chance of that.
UK
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