Testimonials “Thank you for caring enough for the human race to write such a well researched book on facts. Things I’ve benefited from; reading labels, serotonin, stimulants, exercise and, of course, drugs and their side effects. Being a nurse for 23 years doesn’t mean I take care of myself well, but because of your brother Tom’s incredible love and belief in you, I’m doing things I haven’t done in years. (I’ve lost 20+lbs and 2 dress sizes!!!) Thank you for being the person you are and sharing your gift with so many. As women, you stand for so many of us, besides you’re beautiful and intelligent. And I was moved by your personal story, as we have a lot in common; I’ve been abused, raped and lots of family dynamics. Nonetheless, I have some ideas about promoting your book and your truths, ideas that would really help the medical field.” —Mary Lewis, RN, BSN, CMT, Clinical Educator, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ““How do I tell you, where do I begin?? How do you thank someone for giving them the gift of hope and life? At our first meeting when I explained to you that I just wanted to feel better, your enthusiasm and passion were inspirations to me. In our many talks, the life lessons you’ve taught me will be an invaluable part of my world from that moment forward. You have already come to know my Soap Opera style life as a single mother raising a teenage boy that lost his father tragically early in life due to a heart attack. With all our family in other states, there have been many days that I have felt all alone in this world fighting a war that I just cannot win. And then I met you, and now I have the knowledge and tools to fight this war. I was amazed at the amount of deception that I was not aware of, or thought was even legal, that was causing me to fail and not be healthy in mind and spirit. I’m now able to listen to my body with the power and knowledge that you provided for me. Food now tastes better and I feel better about what I’m choosing to eat. I can also feel and listen to my body when I do make a bad choice, which is the key to be successful in living a healthy lifestyle. You are my guardian angel as I am cooking dinner, grocery shopping, at a restaurant, or in a drive-thru to help me make the best decision with the choices available in each situation. One of my biggest addictions, the frappuccino (renamed the “crap”puccino) was to the point that I could not begin my day without one. If I woke up and did not have one in my refrigerator, I would run to the store, still in my pajamas, because I just couldn’t mentally get started without one. With your help, and the 5, I was amazed that within a week my cravings for this sugary caffeine have been eliminated! After two weeks, I picked one up, thinking that maybe I did miss having one in the mornings, and the sweet taste almost made me feel sick. I couldn’t believe that I had been dependent on them for my morning start for so long! I feel better in the mornings since eliminating them and eating a healthy quick breakfast in its place, and I now can sustain my energy level without the artificial boosts I previously needed. I always kept a big economy size bottle of anti-acids (Tums) on my desk and several weeks ago someone came to get some from me, and it just dawned on me that I had been out of them and had not needed any for weeks. Since I’ve been eating based on the Phoenix meal plans, I no longer have that sickly bloated feeling after I eat. Where do I begin? Where do I end? I truly deeply cannot thank you enough for teaching me so much and showing me the science and truth that has forever changed my life for the better.” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I’m an older guy (55+) and as a result of reading Phoenix’s book, and meeting with her, I’ve lost 32 pounds. I have more energy, a much higher sex drive and overall feel just terrific. I can’t tell you what a difference this lifestyle has made in my life. I feel like I’m 39. To give you an example, I golf three times a week, ride my horses, active with my house building, and am more sexual than I’ve been in the past 25 years. Once you get it, you will understand what I’m alluding to. You owe it to yourself to forget diets and live a lifestyle that enhances your life, have fun and enjoy the new you.”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “From a very early age I can remember feeling depressed. Even growing up in a very Christian home where I knew that my strength came from the Lord, I struggled with these feelings into my adult life. It wasn’t until my early 30s that I was put on antidepressants. From that day on, I felt like I was just another person they had added to a list of statistics, going from one drug to another, or increasing the ones I was on. However, not one time did I ever feel happy, instead, I felt more like a zombie (to say the least). In June 2008, I went in for my yearly check up only to find out, once again, I needed to increase my medication. It was later that day that I was introduced to Phoenix and purchased her book. I can’t explain the feeling that came over me as I began to read it. It was as if the Lord had given me the answer I had been searching for. I never would have thought it was the food I was consuming that contributed to my feelings; mentally and emotionally. I have been working with Phoenix for 6 weeks now and I can honestly say each day is like a new adventure. I can’t tell you how good it feels to no longer depend on antidepressants, caffeine, sugar and cigarettes just to start my day, then sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs to go to sleep. Not to mention the weight I’ve lost. And, just the other day I was in the doctor’s office and as he was checking my blood pressure, he asked, ‘Are you sleeping?’ I responded, ‘Yes, very well thanks.’ But what he was talking about was the fact that my blood pressure was amazingly low, 95/63. He said that that told him there was no stress on my heart whatsoever. That is just one of the many great things Phoenix has done for my health. I can’t thank you enough, Phoenix, for everything you have done, not just for me, but for my family as well. It has been your dedication and your commitment that has inspired me to take care of my well-being. I could not have done it without you. You were my confidence and strength when I felt I had none. It was through reading your book and learning the TRUTH that saved me from the vicious cycle I was on. You also took me back to what I was taught growing up; to stay focused and keep my mind cleansed with good and pure thoughts. I know I’ve told you this before, you were my Godsend and I am very thankful we met. I can only pray that someone reads this and is encouraged, as I was. To that someone; PLEASE listen with your heart. Phoenix has done the research and knows what it takes to get you where you need to be. She speaks from her heart—and with more compassion than anyone I know.”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Phoenix will open your eyes and your mind, and get you the results you want. This past year I started gaining weight after a back injury put a damper on my workouts for a couple of months. Following my return to the gym, I just could not seem to lose the few extra pounds I had put on, and in fact the more I dieted, the more weight I seemed to gain! After five months of working out and eating a low calorie diet, I had actually gained weight. To say I was frustrated, was an understatement. And the most frustrating thing was that I was doing what we as a culture have been taught for years as the correct way to lose weight. I was doing everything ‘right,’ but my results were the opposite! Fortunately, fate put a copy of Phoenix’s book into my hands. Utilizing her common sense concepts and ‘radical ideas’ I was able to dramatically change my physique in a short time. I lost 11 pounds in my first 14 days alone, and the most amazing was that it was easy! I call her ideas radical only because they go against what mainstream advertising and government agencies tout as truth. And you need not just take her word for it. Following my reading, I investigated many of her claims, finding volumes of information supporting her research. This is the naked truth that most advertisers do not want you to know about. In fact, they’re spending millions of dollars to convince you otherwise! Read this book. It will change your life. After I read this book, I bought several more copies to give to my close family and friends so that they, too, may know THE NAKED TRUTH.” —Jim Ross, Cinematographer, TheUltimate.com, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Thank you for your wonderful work. The book has changed the way I look at labels and the foods I put in my body. I am fitting in my once too-tight pants for the first time in four months. I’m also getting rid of my ‘chubby pants.’ Thanks again. ” —Tim M., CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 10 years. At 22, I was already having complications. No matter how many times I checked my sugar or took insulin, I could not get my sugar levels right, which concerned me. It also made me gain weight. I finally said enough was enough. I met with Phoenix at my gym. I read her book, started training with her, and I’m following her nutritional suggestions. Within only a few weeks, my blood sugars have come down drastically, they’re far more stable, and I’m much leaner! I also learned that my body needs good cholesterol (and fats), so I stopped taking my statin, a drug that was already causing muscle fatigue.” —Ashley Cook, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I’m a truck driver with type 2 diabetes. In November 2007, I almost lost my job, because I had let my diabetes get out of control. I went for a physical and my blood sugar level was 397, when it should be between 70-140. Worse yet, my A1c level was 11.9, when it should’ve been below 7. My doctor was very alarmed. He gave me one week to get my blood sugar within normal range or I was going to lose my job, because a truck driver cannot be on insulin. I was obviously very concerned about losing my job. So I went to my regular physician where she introduced me to Phoenix. Considering I had less than 4 days before my next physical, a test that would determine whether or not I could keep driving truck, timing was critical. Phoenix, therefore, started coaching me immediately—and completely changed my way of eating. When I took the test, while every one of my levels were within normal range, they were not yet perfect. But they were good enough to pass my physical and keep my license—and my job. In less than 3 months, I lost 20lbs and my blood sugar levels were averaging 95-115 and my A1c level, which should be around 7, was now an amazing 6.9! Thanks, Phoenix!”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “My whole life changed when I met Phoenix and read this book. Over the past 30 years I have tried just about every diet that exists. I have done enough reading and dieting over the years to know that what she presents will work and it is working for me. I have now given up dieting. I have changed my eating by following the information provided in her book and, by eating right without dieting, I’ve lost weight and feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. Phoenix has given her life to the cause to help others as she has helped me. I have received the benefit of her many years of research and experience by working with her in physical training, but also through the one-on-one guidance she provides for my nutrition and well being. Because of all of this, I’ve been able to stop taking some medicines and look forward to the day I may be able to discontinue others. She is a joy to work with on all levels because of her outlook on life and her care for others. Realistically, I will never look as good as she looks, but she is putting her heart into helping me be the best I can be. I am passionately, with love, passing on this good news to my family and friends, because I truly believe all can be helped the way I have been helped.”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I’m very proud of my daughter Phoenix, because based only on her desire, with no college education, she taught herself about nutrition, physical fitness, and even more amazing, how a certain brain chemical works. She’s done a lot of research—and written a book, which is an easy read on how to eat properly (along with exercise), so as to lose weight long-term. Though she’s my daughter, I consider her to be as knowledgeable as any of the medical experts I hear on any given news show. With all the talk about obesity in the media, but yet NO ONE is talking about the research that my daughter has uncovered. She needs the right platform to help millions more. And this is exactly why I felt the need to write Oprah. After all, Phoenix’s book is helping save lives. Oprah’s staff has since requested a copy of her book. As her father, I could not be more proud! UPDATE: I’m happy to report that based on following Phoenix’s nutritional suggestions, I lost 20 pounds, and without much effort. This has helped relieve some of my back pain—and it’s also helped improve my golf swing. I love you!”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “My sister, Phoenix, has discovered something that is so spectacular and life-saving that the TRUTH needs to be known by ALL OF US. The bottom line is that it works and everyone of us can learn the truth by following her guidelines. From her research, we can benefit greatly and live a much healthier and happier life. It’s difficult to believe that the food industry (and AMA) is still trying to convince us that the low-fat, and so-called sugar-free foods, will help us shed the excess weight. Instead, the pounds are creeping on month after month, year after year. Take a look around and you will see just what kind of trouble we’re in. We need to take this seriously and it starts by educating yourself with my sister’s research. DO NOT WAIT...IT IS YOUR LIFE...LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST.”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Phoenix, I would first like to tell you that I was skeptical when I originally heard of your research. But, after talking to you at our fathers 80th birthday party I saw your passion and your true desire to help people. I figured what did I have to lose, as I’ve struggled with my weight and self-confidence for the last 10 years. At age 46, I was suddenly 245lbs and I didn’t like they way I looked or felt. I was embarrassed to take off my shirt at the pool. I felt like the fat kid who has to wear a T-shirt because of his man boobs. After reading your book and taking your supplement—did I dare dream that I could every look like I did in my 20s? UPDATE:Well, I’m thrilled to say that I am on my way to a happier and healthier life with your help. In about 4 months time, I’ve lost 25lbs—and 5 inches off my waist! I’m wearing clothes that I haven’t been able to wear for years. People have noticed a change in my attitude and my outlook on life—and all have asked what my secret is. I told them I learned the ‘TRUTH.’ Funny, the guys I work with used to give me a hard time about my ‘nuts, berries and cheese sticks’ that I would have on my desk. However, since witnessing the many changes in me, three of them have bought your book and supplement. They’re also sharing it with their families and friends. I couldn’t be more proud of you. I am thrilled to not only be your brother, but also your biggest fan! I will share the ‘TRUTH’ with anybody who is willing to listen—and make changes for a healthier and happier life. May God bless you in all your endeavors! Your loving bro.” ANOTHER AMAZING UPDATE: “After I lost 5 inches off my waist and 25 lbs. in only 4 months with your help last year, and all just over the phone, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 07. I had my surgery (radical prostatectomy) in August. However, after finding out I had cancer, I wondered what was the point of eating right and working out? It really didn’t seem to matter. I know I was just feeling sorry for myself. And with that, I started eating and drinking like I did before your help. Whenever I talked to you or other family members, I would tell them that everything was fine and all was well. Even though it wasn’t. I was miserable with my weight and the way that I felt. I felt that not only had I let myself down, but you and all the people that believed in me ... and all the positive things that you and I had done to change my life. Swallowing my pride, I finally got disgusted with the way I felt and looked in January 08 so I called you for help. You were not mad at me our upset in anyway. And that was quite a relief. I asked if I could come to your house and I’m proud to say that I was the first to go through “The Phoenix Experience.” And I lost an astonishing 4 1/4 inches off my waist and 10lbs lost in ONLY 2 weeks!! I can’t thank you enough for your inspiration and love. You took me in—and shared your life with me for 2 1/2 weeks, which has drastically changed my life. I will never go back to the way I was before and I will share my story with anyone who will listen. You have inspired me to want to help others and help them to live a healthy lifestyle, which has so many benefits. The fun thing is, I don’t even have to try to share my story with others, because people that know me, can tell there is something different—and they want to know more. So I get to share the ‘TRUTH’ with them. Thank you! God Bless You! I love & miss you!” —Tom Gilman, Toyota Transport Operations, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Phoenix deserves to be heralded as a researcher and author who could reverse the nation’s obesity epidemic, both childhood and adult, one previously failed dieter at a time. Strong words, perhaps, but her book, diet failure the Naked Truth, in a thoroughly readable Q&A format, details the reasons why almost all diets fail, and how you and I can lose weight and keep it off PERMANENTLY. “Phoenix has decades of experience in the health and wellness field, and with her years of research for this book, as detailed in the extensive reference section, she’s provided ‘scientific evidence’ for her findings. In her book, Gilman unveils the link between brain chemistry and the cravings that ultimately derail almost all diet attempts. By revealing the foods and additives (such as high fructose corn syrup) that create the cravings, the reader (myself included) can see how eliminating such foods, one can eliminate the cravings and never have to battle the weight loss/weight gain roller-coaster again. Better yet, Phoenix’s research shows how following her approach can assist those with other health problems from diabetes to depression. She also bravely takes on the food, pharmaceutical, and diet industries in such a way that will recall how America was manipulated by the tobacco companies for so many years. “Personally, I credit Phoenix for providing the research that has enabled me to maintain my 90lb weight loss—and get off caffeine! More than that, she’s been one of my most requested interview guests having helped listeners and callers from coast to coast. Diet failure the Naked Truth is, and will remain, one of the most important books on the subject of cravings, food addiction, and permanent weight loss you will ever read and re-read, and you, too, will thank Phoenix for her invaluable work.” —Larry W., Founder, Recovery Talk Network, CA- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Look Good Naked On The Outside-And Feel Fabulous On The Inside “What will you get from reading DIET FAILURE...THE NAKED TRUTH? Just that-a-no-holds-barred, easy-to-read guidebook for implementing a health strategy that will have you well on your way to looking and feeling better than you ever thought possible. Phoenix is one of the rare few today who understands the negative role of insulin and elevated blood sugar levels as the source of weight gain and prominent health calamities such as Type 2 diabetes. And what stimulates the rise in insulin--carbohydrates! “Applying three decades of knowledge and experience working directly with people as well as voraciously researching all the latest studies, Phoenix is on top of her game and stands prepared to provide real education to people who are seriously concerned about their weight and health. What's most amazing is that none of this information is new, but she packages in such a way that you instantly become a believer in the concepts despite the fact that many of them go directly against everything you've ever heard about a healthy lifestyle. “Prepare to be challenged and then changed forever after reading this book. You'll look good naked on the outside and feel fabulous on the inside, too. THANK YOU Phoenix for staying true to the cause you believe in so strongly and I encourage you to keep doing what you are doing for many more years to come!” —Jimmy Moore, auhor and host of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Phoenix has been a God Send to me! I cannot tell you how much I respect and appreciate her ‘truth’ and her coaching which is INVALUABLE. My history has been like so many. I have been fighting the weight, depression, lack of self-respect each time I failed at a diet, and a terrible sense of desperation. In my early 20s I lost 83 lbs the hard way...deprivation, pills, and diuretics. I kept it off for about 10 years doing the same routine, but then it started to slowly come back on. Then I bought into the Weight Watches program, and over the years with Weight Watches I managed to gain 50 lbs!!!! Yea! Watch the weight pile on! In between Weight Watchers I did Medifast.....no real food for 3 months, just milk shakes, lost 40 lbs, and managed to gain it back in less than 3 years! I did the Atkins’ diet several times, lost about 10-15 lbs, but couldn’t maintain the strict regimen. Most recently, and out of desperation, I tried the Nutri-Systems program and was successful in losing about 43 lbs. Then I could no longer eat another Nutri-Systems meal! I wanted real food! And buying into the old Weight Watchers theme, I thought I could control the problem on my own WRONG!!!!! I heard Phoenix being interviewed on the radio, bought her book, and the MOST important thing I did was to use her consultation services! MY cravings are gone....my energy level is up......my mental state of mind is 100% better and most of all I HAVE HOPE AGAIN!” —Sanderetta Frusetta, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “What you have done in this book is probably more powerful than you know and will ultimately help more people than you can possibly imagine. Congratulations! Life’s purpose fulfilled! P.S. No, I did not know you weren’t a doctor. But, I’m still just as anxious to receive your book and I prefer that you not be an MD. I’m not particularly interested in persons that ‘PRACTICE’ medicine. It sure seems like a waste of time/money to finish all that education and still be practicing. Maybe if MDs practiced cures instead of practicing medicine, you wouldn’t have to write such a book. But I’m glad you did. Thank you in advance for all that your book is going to do for myself and its other readers.”
—Kelly Davis, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Diet Failure the Naked Truth provided a tool that allowed me to focus on setting a vision of how I wanted to look and feel once I accomplished my goal. I enjoyed learning the safe and promising approach to losing weight and keeping off unwanted cellulite. Setting my goal at 135 pounds and wearing a size 7 pants was going to be a challenge because I enjoyed the pleasure of eating bad carbs and not exercising. Your book helped me to understand the difference between good and bad carbs...and how to safely control my cravings. Staying focused and following my dream allowed me to accomplish 95% of my goal. I started at 184 pounds and a size 14, but in only six months of following your program I’ve lost 43 pounds! I now weigh 142 pounds and wear a size 8 pant! I will continue to maintain my weight by the valuable lessons learned from having read your book. Thank you so much for writing a successful book and that is the Naked Truth!” —Ceci Velasco, Paralegal Technician, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I’m a 41-year-old mother of four, who decided it was time to start a healthy lifestyle change. I’ve been about 35 pounds overweight since I had my last child 6 years ago. I started with a routine physical with my family doctor Lori Millsap (above). I spoke with her about my new goals and she told me about Phoenix’s book. She had started the program and looked great so I decided to read the book and see if it was right for me. I learned that Phoenix was going to speak at a local seminar and decided to attend. UPDATE: Phoenix and her book have inspired me to eat healthy and now I have newfound energy for myself, my husband and my children. I’ve been on this lifestyle change for approximately 4 months and have lost 19 pounds. I’m never hungry because I eat throughout the day—and I eat the right food. Thanks Phoenix, you are definitely a blessing to me and many others.” —Samantha Duke, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Prior to Phoenix, I was dealing with issues related to being overweight, feeling constantly fatigued, and experiencing rather alarming side effects of being on more than six prescription drugs. I had attempted many times before, without success, to take my health into my own hands, but each time, the willpower and discipline was missing. I also lacked the guidance, which would have helped make success possible. With Phoenix, I came to realize that my eating habits were not only addictive in nature, but also unhealthy in many other aspects. Insatiable sugar cravings & weight gain, yes, but I also learned that this diet contributed greatly to my mental/emotional state of mind. In addition, I faced the fact that many of the prescription dugs I was taking were equally contributing negatively to my well-being. As a lifelong lover of sweets, I was also forced to realize that I had become addicted to artificial sweeteners and could not drink anything without sweetener being added to it. Phoenix immediately started me on her program, all the while closely monitoring me. I started on a natural supplement and began to follow her eating program, which included healthy fats and proteins, along with low GI carbs. Through new way of eating, I realized I had been previously living on a diet made up of mostly carbs, and high GI carbs at that. As a cancer survivor, and as someone who has suffered from depression for many years, I can honestly say that the new healthy discipline given to me by Phoenix is adding significantly to my mental—and physical health. I now believe it was fortuitous that I had the opportunity to work with her, whose guidance, professionalism, and invaluable insights have changed my life for the better.”
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“I read the first 6 chapters in no time but what got me most was the bio and your many acknowledgments. I can’t tell you how touched I was by all of that. You have touched me in more ways than you will ever know! You are a great person that truly cares for what you believe in. I will always bet on you to win the race anytime! I would also like to thank you for memorializing your beloved Rottweilers. As a member of a Rottweiler Rescue organization, I would like to thank you for recognizing this special breed and the companions that we are working so hard to save.” —Angela L. Smith, GA
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “With breakthrough information offered in Phoenix’s book, you can’t help but experience a surge of excitement, along with a touch of anger at the scientific and medical communities. How can so much of this information be ignored? Empowered, I could not let my family continue on its way in the opposite direction of a healthy, happy future. It was easy to put into practice the information in her book. The supplement that she recommends is truly an equalizer; once off sugar-laden and processed foods, your whole mind-set changes, and you begin to feel like you can accomplish anything you set out to do. I most sincerely appreciate Phoenix, her mission, and her book’s powerful message.” —Christina Karlhoff, MD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“First, thank you for personally signing my copy of your book, which is a nice touch as to the individualism that you speak to in your book and wanting to help each and everyone you touch. Your book has answered many questions about food and diet that have perplexed and plagued me for many years. Coming from a science background, I often wondered who of the nutritionists I was listening to was correct. And now, the obvious answer is neither of them was—and that is why it was so hard to buy into. I normally do not believe or put much stock in what I read, but the honesty in your book and how it is delivered in a direct manner really cuts through any doubts. Not trying to sell anything in your book was also a breath of fresh air, and again truly demonstrates your commitment to overall health for each person that reads it. I purchased supplements you recommend. My cravings have already subsided after only 2 days taking it. I lost a quick 4 pounds just due to being full much quicker and having several smaller meals. I plan on buying copies of your book for my family and some friends to hopefully help them live a better life. I sincerely thank you for what your book has already answered for me!”
—Kris Abrahamson, NE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “After reading Phoenix’s book, diet failure, the Naked Truth, I came to understand why my diets had failed in the past. I also learned what I needed to do to stop that vicious cycle. With Phoenix’s program, I was able to eat much healthier and I began exercising 3 times a week. In only 2 months, I notice I have more energy, I feel refreshed when I wake up in the morning, whereas before I was always tired, no energy, and craving chocolate every day! But not any more. Where I used to have a pouch, my stomach is going down (yes, I finally did it), and so are my clothes sizes. (I'm VERY happy!) And, my cravings for chocolate are gone! In fact, I can't stand it, don't even want to look at it! Because of this, I’ve lost 15 pounds! Now I'm ready to buy my two-piece bikini (smile). Thanks, Phoenix, you brought my body back!!!!!”
— Lisa Cooper, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Wow, I had no idea that a celebrity would be responding to my e-mail. Sorry to say that I have not read your book. A year ago you were interviewed by George Noory on Coast to Coast. Your honesty came right threw the radio, loud and clear. The show was saved on my MP3 player and I listened to it again this past weekend. George needs to invite you back for a longer segment. What you said about the lies and deception in the industry is so true. I'm going to give the 5-HTP a try and, because of your honesty and recommendation, I'm going to buy your book and read it.” UPDATE: “I just ordered your book from your website and will be looking forward to reading it. A signed copy would be a treasure. I plan on e-mailing C-2-C and requesting they get you back on the show. I'm only one person with one voice, but, one never knows. You were so articulate, knowledgeable and passionate that you definitely had my focused attention. Thank you for the personal correspondence.” —Mark magnus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “For the majority of my adult life I have had trouble maintaining my weight. I tried diet after diet, even starving myself and yet no results. I was at my wits end, ready to give up. Then I met Phoenix Gilman. I informed her of all my struggles and the many diets I had failed at. Rather than judge me, she began to help me discover the truth. She enabled me to understand why I crave the foods that cause my body to store fat, as well as lead to depression, insomnia, etc. She explained that “brain chemistry” is the crucial key to long-term weight loss, and many other health conditions. Phoenix, and the information she has empowered me with, has truly been a lifesaver. I’m losing weight, more importantly, inches. My energy level has risen and I’m now able to sleep through the night. The confidence I thought I lost many years ago is back. And I know this is all due to her program, a program that has equipped me with the knowledge I needed to change my life for the better.”
—Clorise White, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Wanted to let you I am down 15 lbs. I truly no longer crave all those sweets and the Coke I had to have once a day! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to answer all my questions.” —Wyuca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “When I began my venture in February 2007, I had not even heard of you and your book. My brother, a fitness guru too, influenced me to apply a new eating routine of more healthy meals per day as well as a new way to exercise and a new thought process about exercise. When he discovered you originally, he was very excited to find someone that had the same theory. We both started to apply your book to our way of life. The implementation accelerated my fat loss and muscle growth. I also realized that once I cut all hidden sugars, I felt better. I do not use the scale anymore, however, I am measuring my body fat. At 212 lbs., I was stuffed into a size 18/20. Now at 145 lbs., a size 8 feels nice. The last time I was a size 8, I was 130 lbs. This data clearly tells me that my muscle mass is far greater than before. Although I have a ways to go, I will continue on this path. Thank you for your contribution to my success. I love me now ... without the cheeseburger and fries!” —Heather Hodges, UT
“I have a Master of Science Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner which included a fair amount of nutritional classes in undergraduate and graduate school. However, I have struggled with my weight for 15 years! I used to lose weight very quickly and easily. But the more I gained and lost, the harder it got each time. Also, I gained back more than I had lost each time. The harder it was to lose, the more determined I would be that I did NOT want to gain it back and have to go through that again. However, when I would have unstoppable cravings, I would always gain it back—plus some. I can’t tell you how heartbreaking and disappointing it is to gain the weight back AFTER ALL THAT HARD WORK! Now, thanks to Phoenix, that will never happen again. I was well on my way back up the scale when someone let me borrow their ‘Diet Failure’ book. Then, they even introduced me to her and we have become good friends. My life is forever changed thanks to her. She made me realize why I had done this for 15 years and always failed. I was doing everything wrong, i.e., cereal, Zone bars, etc. I was craving french fries and Reeses. I had them every night, hence, going right back up the scale. Only 2 days after starting the supplement, my cravings stopped. I’ve had no desire for either since and I can’t even talk myself into eating them! I used to eat my stress, and did it ever taste soooooo good, but now even under stress—I don’t eat my way through it. I lost 4 inches in my waist in only 5 weeks. I have never gone that long without cravings! I can’t tell you all the money I’ve spent in the last 10 years with diet doctors and programs to try and lose weight, only to fail. I also spent $1,000 to see an anti-aging doctor to help my libido. I took 7 supplements a day that never helped. After two weeks on the 5-HTP, my libido was back! Once again, Phoenix, you have forever changed my life! No more yo-yo dieting! I am forever grateful and want to help you spread the word!” —Lori Millsap, FNP-C, Westside Family Practice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I was relatively fit 38-year-old who had assumed that I had achieved the best body I could for my age. After seeing a picture of Phoenix on the cover of her book, with her 53 year-old client, I knew I was too young to settle for anything less than the best I could be. I quickly learned the importance of controlling my insulin by identifying hidden sources of sugar, throwing away my sugary sports drinks, protein bars and embraced whole foods and healthy fats. At 38 years old, I have been told that I am more muscular and lean than when I was a 20 year old athlete. I don’t live in the gym or on a treadmill, if anything, I work out less. And it’s so easy once you know how. Phoenix’s book was given to me as a gift, but the real gift has been the effect the book has had on my family. Seeing my success, my sister implemented many of Phoenix’s methods that I relayed over the phone and in 6 months, she has lost an incredible 60 pounds! My sister’s success has inspired my mother and the domino effect now includes my brother. Each has begun their own journey and have reported almost immediately that the system is not only easier than they thought, but that they also feel great. There is no secret to having the kind of body you have always wanted, only the desire and the right information. When you read Phoenix’s book you will get that information, then you will hit your head, look at your gut and say ‘DUH!’ It’s that simple. Thanks, Phoenix.” —Timothy S. Carambelas, VA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I have always struggled to stay on a diet and lose weight. However —William S. Smith, MD, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Dear Phoenix, thank you so much for changing my life. As I am in full fledge mid-life, I could not believe what the mirror was showing me, and no diet has seemed to be effective. I am now very conscious of what I am eating and can incorporate this into a lifestyle. Going out to dinner is no longer a source of stress, since there are plenty of healthy choices available to me and I don’t feel deprived. My workout sessions are the most effective I have ever had, and just yesterday while I was walking down the hall, someone called me ‘skinny.’ The caring and the friendship has been the ultimate gift and that I am —Warmest regards and gratitude, Rosemary Gignilliat, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “As an ex-collegiate athlete, I continued to train religiously at the gym over the years with disappointing results. I weight trained, did cardio, and ate 5 to 6 lower calorie meals per day; however, my waist measurements kept increasing and I just couldn’t stop bulking up. After reading Phoenix’s book, I realized that I unknowingly sabotaged myself by eating the wrong types of carbs (high GI carbs) and adding serotonin depleting additives to my food that caused me to crave comfort foods and snacks later in the day that ruined my fat burning efforts. And let’s not forget my addiction to coffee... It was hard to believe that my favorite morning coffee was part of the problem by contributing to the “spare tire” around my waist. After revising my eating habits based on what I learned from the book. I was able to lose 26lbs of body weight in about nine weeks, while following the same lifting and cardio routine at the gym. I reduced my waist measurement by 3 1/2 inches and I have a noticeably leaner physique. Additionally, I don’t have any mood related food cravings anymore. I love my new body and I know that there are a lot of improvements yet to come. Thanks Phoenix!” —Mel Dansby, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “This is not your typical diet book; this is a book focused on healthy living. Phoenix does a great job of dispelling many of the myths on dieting. As she so eloquently explains, diets fail us because they are not designed for long-term success. She explains that the key to long-term health is not just proper nutrition and exercise, but also includes examining the emotional and spiritual aspects of our being and working to improve our total wellness. Phoenix, thanks for your passion and drive to help others make real changes in their lives!!”
—Brad Johnson, Wellness Specialist,M.Ed, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I am a forty-year-old male who wanted to lose some weight around my mid-section and basically pursue a healthier lifestyle through a better diet. After consulting with Phoenix (and reading her book to better understand her concepts), I was able to achieve my weight loss goal in only two months. Even before I started weight training, I followed Phoenix’s program and lost over 20 pounds (10% of my body weight). I am weight training now and the results are only getting better. I feel better throughout the day, more productive at work, and I’m more alert and energized when I get home at night. My wife has seen a difference in my appearance and I have referred several family members and close friends to follow this program.” —Billy Egan, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Phoenix, I just read your book and thought it was fantastic. I have been a trainer for over 25 years and battled the carbo cravings with my clients as well as myself. I love your passion and true understanding of the subject. You thoroughly covered the complexities of fat loss from all sides that was impactful and easy to understand. The amount of research you did was very apparent. I am recommending your book to a number of clients and friends. I believe for many it will be life changing. I was moved by your willingness to tell your own personal story and share both the pain and the joys of your life. It is refreshing to read a health professionals work that is not just a technical or clinical what to do. Very informative and inspiring. I really appreciated the way you acknowledged and expressed your gratitude for the people in your life who have helped, supported and made a difference to you along the way. Most of all I was struck by the amazing amount of self confidence, sense of purpose and knowing who you are that came through in your words and your photos. There was no apologizing for or hiding who you are emotionally, professionally and physically. Thanks for sharing yourself and your wisdom with the world.”
—With Appreciation, Pete Monchek - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I never expected the amount of improvement in my general well-being and overall health that has taken place during the short time I have been working with Phoenix. More energy, less affected by stress and improved sleep would have been enough. However, learning a healthier and more satisfying way to eat, losing weight without hunger and receiving the outstanding one-on-one exercise training from Phoenix has really exceeded all of my expectations. I am incredibly grateful that I was lucky enough to be a participant in your program. Thank you.” —Bob Gordon, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“Wonderful Phoenix, keep talking. When you talk about your work/book, your enthusiasm—backed up by truthful facts, knowledge, and honesty—is infectious! Your book has been very beneficial for us. And, we’re in our 80s!!” Julius’ UPDATE: No matter what I’ve done in the past, no matter what diet I tried, I was never able to lose the extra few pounds I had gained over the years. I was slowly pushing toward 160 pounds. However, since following your wonderful advice, and without any real effort or ever going hungry, I have finally been able to get back to my normal weight of 150! I feel so much better, and all because of you! I even got a rave review from my cardiologist. Thank you, Phoenix, for all that you do. We love you!” —Julius & Evelyn Shapiro, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “The Naked Truth" is a fascinating read for those of us who really want to know the science behind obesity. Phoenix’s passion shows through. Her research on serotonin and cravings is not only thorough, but remarkable. Phoenix is a real maverick and she's not afraid to share her thoughts on the food industry and the present state of "health care.” It's an enjoyable, thought-provoking, and scientifically interesting read. And if you follow most of her recommendations, you can't help but lose weight, as both my husband and I have, and gain some much needed good health. —Val Olson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your book allows people to be well informed as to how the food and drug industry enslaves people to their products, why it’s so hard to break free, and what they can do about it. It is also easy to understand and brings hard-core issues to the fore. Thinking people today can clearly see something is very, very, wrong with this world. But people today cannot think when they are addicted to foods that they unnaturally crave. The supp’ you recommend gives others, including myself, a fair opportunity to decide against bad eating choices without cravings. You care more about others, even strangers, and getting this extraordinary information and message out, than being a profit hungry fiction writer. It is amazing to go through life as you have experienced and still have a great love for people. There is no word in any language to describe the extraordinary person you really are. This is what attracts me to the TRUTHFULLNESS of your book. You are no fool and you are not trying to fool anyone. You have stripped yourself bare and exposed what truly matters in your heart and you have nothing to hide. You are not in it for selfish gain! That kind of honesty is very rare, very very rare! —A. Hayes/Canada - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You are really onto something here--stay alert because you're treading on sacred (that means profitable) ground! The thing that struck me the most from the radio was the connection you made between serotonin and insulin. I can't wait for the book. You are very much appreciated. —Brian Fesler - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Thank you for writing this wonderful book—and I sincerely thank you for gifting me a copy. The Naked Truth is awesome. It is a Godsend for me. It revolutionized my thinking about dieting. It changed my mindset on how to take care of my body both physically and spiritually. The book is an easy read. It’s not boring, or a lot of medical terms that you can't understand. It's plain and simple so that you can grasp every word. I particularly like the layout. The questions are very helpful, as it makes me feel as if you were there asking the questions yourself. Phoenix, I applaud you for having the fortitude to write this book. You have guts my friend. I hope that you realize that you’re fighting the food and pharmaceutical industries. You are passionate about what you’re doing. I am very grateful. I also purchased the supplement you recommended. I’m off and running to a better, and healthier lifestyle. Once again, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my expected new—and slimmer body. Please keep in touch. I so enjoy talking to you. —Your new found friend, Minister Joan Ransom, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Phoenix has researched and written a book that should be recommended to men, women and teenagers by their doctors, personal trainers, weight management counselors, friends and relatives. The information contained in Diet Failure, the Naked Truth needs to be integrated into the classrooms and culture of America. —Douglas Root, Entrepreneur & Author - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since reading your book (3-1-06 until now 4-25-06), I've gone from 175lbs to 162 and still dropping. I have not had, or craved, a pop, candy bar, chips or been to a fast food joint since same, and I don't feel the cravings for them. I'm eating much healthier. Looking at labels. I feel I have more energy and look forward to my workouts. Also my sleeping habits have improved. People have noticed a difference in my attitude. My 75-year-old mother is even doing it! She’s also doing fine, switching to de-café, and has noticed weight loss and a different attitude. I also have 6 other people reading your book. Thanks again for saving my life! UPDATE: “I just got back from my physical and my bad cholesterol has dropped 80 points from 171 to 91! All of this and in only about 6 months time! Thank you!” —Terry Vokoun, WI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Great book! Great research! —Chris Chauvin, MD
No coincidences in life? I heard you last night! GREAT! I am 48 yrs old, going thru a horrible menopause, depressed, tired, fat, thirsty, married to a 49 year old fat, tired, exhausted husband, living with our 14 yr old mildly ADD/ADHD non-medicated, struggling academically fat son! I am buying your book right after this! Hurrah for you! —June/Hawaii - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I heard you on the George Noory Show - and ordered your book immediately. I received it last week - and can’t put it down. Thanks for signing my copy! —Kathy Dropko - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you for the book you sent me, I love it. I just ordered a second one! —Jackie Mckee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I received your book earlier this week. I've gotten through about 70 pages or so...I don't know what to say except: "Thank God for YOU!" About 8 years ago (at 27 years of age) I began being very sick almost all the time. I finally had become "Morbidly Obese" which I knew before my doctor told me so. However, It really kind of snuck up on me because I had been at least somewhat overweight since 12 years old, though I was still in relatively fair shape I was a big guy so. I was quite used to the jokes and references until one day while shopping I saw a VERY big FAT guy. I felt sorry for him, and then thought, "He sure looks familiar." O.M.G.!!! To my alarm, it was a mirror! Long Story Short: It's all quite confusing on it's own without the lies, misinformation, and those that mean well, but don't understand the whole picture like you do. In summary, I’m so glad to hear from someone that knows more about it and is more interested in TRUTH rather than ever-larger profits! I don't know what I can do to help others except that I'm gonna sell/buy as many of your books as I can. Again, thank God for you! And may the LORD bless you always.
—Steve - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - After reading your book and our conversation on WCCO, I must say that no one has “connected the dots” like you. You have spoken distinctly and credibly to aspects of this struggle that have not been addressed and yet are so vital to one’s success. In a world of pretense and games—both personal and professional—you are a healing breath of fresh air. —Blessings... Brad Walton, WCCO - CBS, Host & Author - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your identification of the pharmaceutical answer to serotonin related discomfort was outstanding! I agree that these drugs appear to be way over prescribed in America today. —Gerald Epling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My husband and I met you recently at the gym. We very much enjoyed speaking with you. We were impressed with your knowledge and found your excitement and enthusiasm to be infectious. Personally, I find your being there today a Godsend, or certainly hope it to be. I have been struggling for two and a half years and am desperate to find my figure again! P.S. Your expression of hope brings tears to my eyes. I could not be more appreciative that you've taken the time to communicate with me. It appears your life, as you know it, will change significantly by the publication of this book...it will be a spiritual journey, that will heal many and I'm looking forward to be one of them! —Ricki - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I want to thank you for providing me with the truth. I’ve been taking the supplement you recommended for a couple of weeks now and am truly amazed of the results I have achieved. I’m visiting my mother in Florida and started her taking it also. She loves it so much! I just ordered a second book for her to keep. Kenneth D. Buckner, Office of Health & Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I must say the one thing that really impresses me is how down to earth you are in your emails. I don't ever feel like I am getting some standardized automated response. Thank you so much for the personal response and your kindness. You don't happen to have a consultation rate for poor college students do you? I’m thankful for you and what you do. God has blessed you greatly and now you’re blessing others, thank you for that. —Glenn Carr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I recently received a copy of your book from my dear friend, Jill. Although I have not started to read it, I will tonight. Mostly, I wish to thank you for your kindness in sharing your book with my friend, and also providing her with an additional book to pass on to a friend. —Patty Glesener - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I would appreciate any advice you could give me about the dosages of the SES you spoke of. I heard the earnestness in your voice and know that you want the very best for people. —Diane Denniston - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I wanted to thank you for signing the book I ordered from your website. That was a very nice surprise. I am almost through with your book and I have learned so much - and it is helping my mind/how I think about eating, food, and life! I was wondering how one would become a personal client of yours? Thanks for your invaluable help in my life. P.S. I just finished reading your book. I learned so much and wanting to pursue what you write about, and how you live as my life goal—my new goal. —Susan Scheible - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I am now cutting out all the sweets, fruit juices and white carbs that I have been over consuming. I will also increase my exercise program. I am motivated after having read your excellent book. Thanks for writing it. —Rebecca Richardson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I love the book! I ordered another copy today for my daughter. I would appreciate it if Phoenix could sign the book in my daughter's name as I have already received a note from Phoenix. I was very happy to have that note written to me. My daughter lives in Washington State and is studying to be a personal trainer. I told her that she needs this information for her career too. She is very health conscious and I am looking forward to my new life with this book. She and I needed this information. Thank you so much! P.S Thank you so much for finding the book for Jeninne!! This will be a treasure for her and an inspiration also. It touched me greatly to have my book signed by you with my name on it. She is a beautiful woman just like you are and Thursday I am starting my journey with you to better health. I will start with nicotine, then caffeine and alcohol is already under control. These drugs have to go and I can't wait to start feeling better. I am 51 and have a great body underneath these poor habits of mine. Jeninne and I will definitely tell everyone we know about your work. And...I will be an example of it myself someday!! Thanks again for responding so quickly. I am very happy. —Linda Henry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I got your book yesterday and read it thru last night. —Art Simkins - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I ordered one of your books for myself a few weeks ago and loved it so much I ordered another for a dear friend. I noticed that Phoenix autographed it for me, and if she is still doing that I would greatly appreciate it if she would do the same for "Karen". If not that will be fine also as the book is going to be so much of a help to my friend. —Linda Howard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I just recently heard about the high fructose corn syrup and have wondered again if "they" are out to get us. Addiction would be the way to keep those profits up! Anyway, I knew what you said was true so I immediately ordered your book. I am eagerly looking forward to reading your book so I can do this with some knowledge of what to do. Thank you, Phoenix, for taking the time to research this topic and spending the time to write about your findings. I want to be a slim healthy woman again. —Danielle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I am an over the road Truck Driver. In my world I cannot rely on oughta's . . shoulda's. . . coulda's and the whole jungle of misinformation. I am captive of my immediate environment and don’t have available time to chase down deceit. That’s why I was pleased to hear your refreshing comments on Coast to Coast. They made a great deal of sense. You speak in down to earth tones and don’t push uppity fads, so I would like to use your book as a base for more knowledge. I realize you are busy, but before I order a copy, what would be the chances of purchasing an Autographed copy? Keep up the Great Work! —Jerry Lysko - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My wife and I listened to you on Coast to Coast the other night and were enormously disappointed that you were on for such a short time. What your message is—has been a long time coming. I am ordering your book and am telling everyone about it, including my health food store guru. Oh, I saw your picture and you are not only an angel of a messenger, you are REALLY CUTE TOO. Being healthy, as you obviously are (at least you look very healthy in your photo) is the key and the inspiration for others to become the same. You become a role model for them. —Dwight M. Johnsson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I HEARD YOUR INTERVIEW LAST NIGHT AND WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH YOUR HONESTY AND THE HELP YOU ARE OFFERING. I HAVE BEEN OVERWEIGHT MOST OF MY LIFE DUE TO NOT REALLY HAVING THE FACTS ON HOW TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF MYSELF. I'M 53 YEARS OLD, BUT IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!!! I QUIT SMOKING A YEAR AGO AND I JUST JOINED A LOCAL GYM. I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO READING YOUR BOOK. AT LAST, I CAN EAT LIKE A NORMAL HUMAN BEING AND STILL LOSE WEIGHT FOR BETTER HEALTH!!! —THANK YOU SO MUCH, MICHELE CRAIG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I was a nutritional consultant for 5 years, and co-owner of 7 natural food stores. For the past 31 years I've lived exclusively on health foods. I've read thousands of books about health and when I heard Phoenix on the radio, I knew within 5 minutes I would buy her book. I did, and after reading 10 pages, I went online and ordered a second one for my sister in the Midwest. I've made photocopies of the front of her book and I'm handing it out to as many people as I think will buy it. I have an expanding list of people who want to borrow my copy of her book. I tell people that anyone who wants to achieve excellent health needs to read, The Naked Truth. Doyle Barnett, Author, Mediator, Counselor, Santa Barbara, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you so much for your generous gifts and support to our radio program. You are a very kind person and I admire your professionalism. Because of you, our program was a complete success. Again, thank you for your beautiful generosity. Your work is tremendously beneficial to all humanity. It’s a privilege to speak to you. I look forward to meeting you. —Nia2x, Radio Host, Radio One, WOL/1450 a.m./DC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you, Phoenix, for the books. We are very proud of our “published” relative. I can only imagine how daunting a task writing a book is! Good luck! We hope to see you on Oprah! —Love, Aunt Bonnie - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - —Charlie Jensen/MN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I’ve never eaten badly, but it was the uncontrolled cravings that were always my downfall. I love sugar and simple carbs! In fact, I knew I was in trouble one day when I thought of mugging a two-year-old for a piece of bread. As usual, around 3:00 in the afternoon, I began to crave, something, anything! I found a huge tub of chocolate chip cookie dough in the back of the refrigerator. I couldn’t keep my spoon out of it and all the self-talk in the world wouldn’t keep me from dipping one spoonful after another. I reminded myself that I was being weak; undisciplined, and I would end up paying for it by spending the rest of the evening being sick because I had eaten so much sugar. I had no control, none whatsoever, over the obsession, the MANIA, the hold that tub of cookie dough had over me! That evening I purchased the supp’ Phoenix recommended and took the first dose, followed by another the next morning. I had no cravings all the next day. I was able to shut the refrigerator door on the big yellow tub and walk away! I’ve completed the book some months ago. I won’t tell you that “all” my cravings are gone at this point, but I understand, eventually, they will be a mute issue. In fact, the other day, I threw that half full tub of cookie dough in the trash, and did a little jubilant dance of victory! I have since begun lifting weights and swim. I’m feeling better than I can remember feeling in recent years. Phoenix is a wise woman who has taken it upon herself to stand in the darkness holding the candle of truth for us to see. What she advises is factual, reasonable, and more importantly, doable. There is nothing in her book that is beyond grasp, for a lifetime. —Gerry Hillburn, CO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I heard you one chilly Minnesota morning doing a radio interview. I nearly drove off the road in shock and amazement as I contemplated how you could have put words to everything I’ve been struggling with these last 30 years in my battle with food and weight. I didn’t believe it possible that someone, a stranger (!) would know the pain, shame and frustration I have felt in my heart and soul as I battled myself in this ‘food (carb) war.’ I’ve tried counseling, willpower, diets (Atkins, WWs, South Beach, etc.) and spirituality, as well as reading every bit of research on diets/nutrition available. I’m one of the most skeptical consumers on the planet and yet, throughout your entire interview, I was practically shouting YES! YES! YES! Finally someone is telling the TRUTH!!! I have a very strong and developed ‘truth meter’ and it was screaming that you were an authentic messenger of the truth in the crazy, deceptive, confusing, demoralizing world of food addiction and weight loss. Phoenix, you have impacted my life like a lighthouse beacon shining in utter darkness. Thank you for so compassionately, and passionately, wanting to shine your light of truthfulness on such a life-impacting subject!” UPDATE: “After 4 months of following your motivating lead, I’ve lost 45 lbs!! I feel reborn, like I’ve crawled out of a very deep hole. I’m wearing clothes that I haven’t worn for several years (yes, I am NOT a fashionista) and have started really caring about my body and how I look. I was pretty much disassociated from my physical, spiritual, emotional being. It’s a pretty horrid place to be. I am now only using one SES a day, at 2 or 3pm. The craving is gone, gone, gone. I allow myself an occasional eating out and just have small portions... never feel deprived, stop at one small piece of pie, and have no desire to eat the entire pie! ! ! I know this must sound so redundant to you, but I am at a loss to express to you how profound and life-changing an impact your message and research and caring and generosity have had on my life. Thank you a million times over!” —Your grateful friend, Mary Imes, MN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I heard you on the radio one evening and was impressed with your knowledge. I ordered (and read) your book. I was able to wean myself off my antidepressant using the supplement you recommended—and I've successfully lost 7 pounds in the past month. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and knowledge.” —Mary Ann Smith, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I really want to thank you for your book. I’ve been following your advice and have lost 21 pounds and still going! I use the supplement you recommended and noticed that after a week my cravings stopped. I went off red meat in 2005 and felt better for it, but hearing you on the radio I had to buy your book. I would love to be a distributor up here in Canada as I have not seen your book anywhere. I feel there is an unlimited market out there! I really must again say THANK YOU!!” —Basil Fitze, Canada
UPDATE: “I’ve now lost over 50 pounds, and all from just reading your book, taking the generic SES you recommended, going off diet foods, sodas, stopped using margarine and switched back to real butter. Now I eat when I’m hungry, not because I crave something. You wrote a book based on facts, common sense, and the desire to help. It saddens me to see people spending thousands trying to lose the same 10 pounds over and over again. All I did was buy your book, follow the information, and sure enough it worked—and all for only $25. Thank you!!” —Basil Fitze, Canada - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I listened to you on the radio and was very impressed with the things you spoke about from your book. I ordered the book and breezed through it. I’ve been sugar free now for two months and counting. I have lost about 30lbs so far from a weight about 280. I have increased my water intake and take your recommended supplement 3x a day. It was a tough first month just adjusting to shopping and hunting down the low carb/no carb, and most of all, sugar free foods. But now I'm doing great. I sleep all night with no insomnia to speak of. I feel very good about myself now. The no sugar option works. I always felt so unhappy with myself- weight wise. Everything else I have ever tried never lasted because of my sugar addiction! Finally, I am free of it! Anyway, thank you for your time and your book. So nice to hear from someone who cares about others. (And, yes, you can use my story in progress.) I'm so happy to hear from you.” —Jeffrey Kelskey, NY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I have indeed read your book, cover to cover, and loved it. I was shocked to read all the lies we are being told, but encouraged that people, like you, are out there, trying to get this information out to as many people as will listen. I have discussed your book with my doctor, many of my friends and family, and hopefully encouraged them to read the book and start living a healthier lifestyle. Thank you for your book and research in this area.” —Tina Newhouse, OH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your hard work and effort with regards to your fabulous research on diet and nutrition. It is amazing! Thanks to you the record is finally being set straight and I am benefiting from that! Thanks again.” —Bob Seigel, MO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “People must wake up to the consequences of treating their bodies—and animals—badly. This book contributes to this wake-up call.” — Ingrid Newkirk, Co-Founder/President of PETA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “You are my angel and I love hearing from you. I feel like I can turn to you if it gets rough, but so far I’ve only had a couple of bad days. I am hanging on to your confidence until I can find some of my own. Your book title meant so much to me because I have tried for so long to “diet” with everything that ever came along. I don’t know how to ever thank you, but I hope you know that you have done good in the world. Like the story of the starfish, if it is only one you save, it means a lot to that one. Me.” —Sharon, OR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“I love Phoenix because she believes so much in what she’s doing, and also because she is exposing the TRUTH! I’ve never felt better, slept sounder, and been more energized after following her guidelines. But don’t believe me. Test if for yourself, then you will truly know. This information can, and has, helped so many people. The more this book gets out there, the better off everyone will be!” UPDATE: “I was fortunate to have my dear friend Phoenix recently come stay with me, and, as such, she worked with me one-on-one. As much as I believed in her work before, I can’t even begin to express what she’s done for me!! With her nutritional guidance and training me hard 5 days a week with weights, I’ve lost an astounding 2 inches off my waist and about 7% body fat in less than a month! Amazingly, I’m eating 5-6 times per day, and food that, by myself, I would have never thought I’d enjoy. Better yet, I never feel deprived or hungry—and I’m losing body fat like never before! Each day that I get up, I am so proud to look in the mirror to see how my body is literally changing before my very eyes. I have NEVER felt better, stronger (in both body and mind), nor as modestly self-assured as I do now. I feel like a new man—and I’m quite sure that with this new lifestyle—Phoenix has added 20 years to my life. I’ll be forever grateful for all that she has done for me!” —Scotty Christensen, UT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“I’ve known Phoenix since we were kids going to school together and I always knew she’d do something important. This book is a perfect example. It’s full of useful, factual information meant to inform and educate—and it delivers on both counts. I’ve struggled with weight all my life, but Phoenix has finally taken the mystery out of “why.” I’m so excited about what I’ve learned that I can’t stop talking about it to others! Congratulations Phoenix, I am so proud of you and grateful for all the years and hard work it took to write this book. You’ve shed a light for many of us, and given us a path to follow for a healthier, and hopefully happier, life. Love you!!” UPDATE: “It has been five months since my return from visiting Phoenix in California, reading her book, and the life change that happened to me since. I have lost 14 pounds and KEPT IT OFF effortlessly for the first time since I can remember. It really is amazing the difference a few minor changes in eating habits and taking the SES can make. Thanks so much for your hard work. And although I will always be a work in progress, you have made the work easier! Love you!!!” —Vicki Gesmundo Marcinek, MI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“I’m of Pacific Island descent and eating steamed, white rice has been part of my diet my entire life. I knew without a doubt my weight gain over the years was from all the rice. But not eating it was just not realistic. That is, not until Phoenix convinced me otherwise via her research. (She was also living proof of all that she shared with me.) My life has changed ever since the day I read Phoenix’s book—and started taking the supplement she recommended. My craving for rice literally went away within a week, a craving I’ve had for 43 years! I know it must seem incredible, but it is the truth, The Naked Truth. I’ve lost 32 pounds in just 3 months and my energy level has increased tremendously!” —John Duenas, CA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“I am so thankful that you wrote your book, which allows people to get the REAL TRUTH...the NAKED TRUTH about changing our life and health. Our nation, and the world, is becoming so unhealthy and the medical industry, pharmaceutical companies, and the government should be ashamed of themselves! How can they sleep at night? Thank God for you. God bless you, Phoenix.” UPDATE: “Phoenix, I read your book five months ago. Since then I have started taking the generic SES that you recommended. My cravings for sweets went away, I changed my eating and exercise habits, I lost 12 pounds, my acid reflux disappeared, and I’m no longer on any medication. I feel that the supp’ is a wonderful product, but, without your book “Diet Failure, The Naked Truth” I would not have understood the whole concept for a healthy lifestyle. I am 57 and I can keep up with some folks in their thirties. I feel better than I have in years. I also save money by not taking any prescriptions! I have introduced my niece and 3 friends to your truth for a healthy lifestyle. I thank God for your dedication to research and willingness to inform the public of the facts that NONE of the BIG INDUSTRIES are willing to share.” MORE GREAT NEWS: I just got my results from my blood test. My lab work hasn’t looked that good since I was in my 30s! Thank you again for sharing your recipe for a healthy life!” —God bless you, Jane Buckner, FL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “After reading diet failure, the Naked Truth and following Phoenix’s advice, here’s what I’ve noticed so far: When I take an SES, my diet effortlessly changes. I might ‘think’ about food with high GI carbs, but my hand will reach for a salad!! It’s really quite amazing to me. I also get better sleep, my mood is more consistently upbeat, and I can concentrate better. My life is complex. I am a social worker practicing in geriatric care management. I am also an instrumental musician. I feel like this lifestyle (It’s NOT a diet!!) helps me address the difficult tasks of helping others in all the realms we humans need help in—and it personally helps me make better music. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!” —Michael G. Knox, OR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Well, just to update you on how I’ve been doing with my weight loss breakthrough. I call it my weight loss breakthrough because I have struggled with my weight since my father’s death in 1990 and going to college the following year didn’t make it any better. Taking the supplement you recommended has helped me tremendously. My attitude towards losing weight has changed in a positive way. I have peace of mind about it now. I realize that long-term weight loss does not occur overnight. Along with prayer, I must purpose in my heart to work towards achieving my goal. Your knowledge about diet failure is indeed God given information because I know that this is the answer to my prayers. Back in July, I compiled a document entitled “Scriptures That Will Aide Me in Weight Loss Breakthrough” which consists of bible scriptures that apply to weight loss (and anything else you seek to have victory in). As I read your book and begin working on my weight, one particular scripture came to my mind and that was Proverbs 2:10-11 which says: ‘When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee.’ I must say Phoenix, that this passage of scripture is absolutely true! My willpower has increased! I am determined now more than ever to achieve my weight loss goal by the time I graduate with my doctorate (which is May 2007). Although it has only been 43 days for me, I can tell a slight difference in my clothes and that makes me feel great. Prayer and perseverance is indeed the key for me! I thank God for you Phoenix, and may He abundantly bless you as you continue to seek Him in everything you do! As you always say, “All things are possible!” —Keva M. Yarbrough - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“I was a hardcore-get-outta-my-way-big-time-chocolate-addict!! I did not choose chocolate, but it ended up being my comfort food. This comfort food has, unfortunately, put over 100 pounds on me! I also found myself wanting to eat all the time. I never had a problem with food, but would create road rage or pert nearly any other crime for chocolate. As soon as it touched my taste buds, I was completely mellowed out. I understand the addiction and chemicals in chocolate, but wanting to eat food all the time was beginning to take hold of me. There had to be something to control this or I knew I’d die a whole lot sooner than I should. I knew there was an answer somewhere—and I finally found it in diet failure…the Naked Truth.” UPDATE: “After reading Phoenix’s book and taking only a couple doses of the SES that she recommends, I could tell there was something happening in my body. However, after being on the SES for a couple of weeks, I am ecstatic to report that I have LOST the desire for chocolate!!! I tried a chocolate bar about 4 days ago and there was absolutely no taste, no thrill at all … and I can proudly say that I can walk by all the chocolate on the shelves with no problem whatsoever!! On top of my cravings being controlled, I am also eating much healthier overall. Furthermore, within 3-4 days of being on the supplement I was sleeping at night and more alert in the morning. Sleep aid tablets are no longer needed, as the sleepiness that I had prior during the day is gone and I feel great. My blood pressure has also come down—and my depression is GONE!! Even my daughter is now using the SES and my 10-year-old grandson (who was diagnosed with ADHD) is now off Straterra due to its harmful side effects. What I saw when he was on that drug was a quiet, depressed child who never ate. Now, he is much more active, laughs more, eats constantly, and he does not have that seemingly depressed mode. For those who want to live a healthier life, they MUST read this book! Thank you, Phoenix!” —Judy Mitts, LA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “I want to thank you for the advice, direction, knowledge and inspiration that you shared with me through your book—and our telephone conversations. As you already know, my life has been a total uphill battle with weight. I am 38 years old and for the first 28 of those years, I suffered from Morbid Obesity. At age 28, I chose gastric bypass surgery to help me reduce my weight and to hopefully enable me to live a healthier life. After the surgery I lost 200 pounds and then gained back 47 pounds within 3 years of having the surgery. Although I still felt significantly better with the weight that I had lost, I gained other problems as a result of the surgery. I could no longer eat any red meat, pork, leafy vegetables, breads or any other foods with preservatives. Therefore, I turned to the foods I could eat which contained enormous amounts of sugar in order to feel satisfied. I kept telling myself that it had to be okay, since I couldn’t possibly eat enough to gain my weight back. After about 6 months of this behavior, I discovered that I was now completely dependent on sugar and I couldn’t stop eating or drinking foods with sugar in them. I lived the next 10 years of my life consuming heavily sweetened foods and beverages and snack foods that would digest easily, basically turning to sugar faster than I could snap my fingers. I decided after 5 years of this that I needed to quit eating this way and needed to be more concerned about my health so I attempted many times to drink unsweetened drinks and eat foods without sugar, or at least to consume ones that contained sugar substitutes. Much to my surprise, I still felt just as bad as I had felt by eating pure sugar. UPDATE: "I believe that it was only by the grace of God that you found me! I know that it was God’s plan to send you to me so that you could educate me and give me the inspiration and direction that my life so desperately needed in order to save the lives of my precious family. After two months of following your recommendations and direction, my entire family is eating much healthier, exercising regularly and we have completely removed sugar from our diet all together! I, alone, have lost 23 pounds, my daughter has lost 11 pounds and my husband has lost 14 pounds! It’s not huge numbers, but it certainly feels like it! Just reading your book and talking with you over the phone gave me the inspiration to protect our lives from total destruction—and prolong our good health. I pray that your knowledge finds many other people who fight daily to lose weight and feel better, just as I did. And...if your book does for just one other person what it has done for me and my family, then I certainly feel like it is a success! I really don’t think that saying ‘thank you’ could ever express the volume of gratitude or thankfulness that I actually feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You will forever be my friend.” —Lynne Goode, Realtor, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |