About stacy in her own words:

On August 3, 2008, when I first began at RFBC, I was a miserable, very unhappy woman who didn't like herself very much, let alone love herself. With Carlene's help, I have learned sooo much about myself and what makes me tick. I have released 128 pounds so far, and set free the thin, happy, self-confident, energetic woman who had been fighting to get out for ohhh so long. I have overcome huge personal obstacles without resorting to food as comfort. I have come so far, there is no turning back! I OWN IT, and IT is mine FOREVER!

stacy's Review of her RFBC Programs:

I had pretty much given up on EVER getting control of my weight. After over 30 years of trying every diet imaginable, and in a desperate, last- ditch effort, I had lap-band surgery in Nov 2007. Needless to say, that was a miserable failure, because though I had the physical limitation of the lapband, I did not have the emotional tools in place. I soon learned I could still eat whatever I wanted... and so I did.. it just took me a little longer to get it down the hatch. Since I found Carlene and RFBC, I have learned so much about myself and how to deal with the emotional and mental aspects of beating my Fat Brain. Carlene has 'been there" and she "gets it,' just like all the fantastic women I interact with in the forum. I wouldn't be anywhere else!

About txgirl in her own words:

I was tired of staring at myself in the mirror and being disgusted at what I saw. High raw and no processed foods is the healthy way to go to get this weight off and for it to stay off. Also delving into my fat brain behaviors and unlocking the thought patterns of why I eat what I eat and then to go change it for the better.

txgirl's Review of her RFBC Programs:

The best thing I've ever done for myself was to find Carlene's website and start Finding Your Perfect Diet followed by all of the Fat Brain Behavior courses. I admit that I have no will power but I do have determination. I was determined that I wasn't going to be fat for the rest of my life. I was determined that I could keep up with my children. I was determined to wear regular sized clothes and I was determined to look attractive to my husband. And ladies, I've done it and so can you.

About Lyzzie in her own words:

I have tried just about every diet out there, with varying degrees of success. I'm really tired of always starting a diet, and getting bigger every year. I am getting married in October 2011, and want to start having kids soon after that, and I don't want to do either of those things at this weight. Actually, doctor said my knees wouldn't do well with added baby weight at this point.

Lyzzie's Review of her RFBC Programs:

This program has been amazing! I feel so nourished and energized, and I'm dropping weight and feeling great! The difference between this diet and some of the others I've tried is that I really feel in control of my progress, and I feel immensely healthy. The combination of fresh, amazing food and tons of walking makes me feel so great. Top that with the support from Carlene and the other super women in boot camp and you can't ask for a better program.

About RawTriGal in her own words:

I've looked in the mirror and see something different than what is there... it's the photographs that have forced me to be truthful with myself. In the past 6 years I have lost my family: 2 sisters and my mom all to different illnesses and diseases. I turned to food for comfort through that dark time in my life, however I am no longer comforted or comfortable. I want to feel strong and healthy... fit and fabulous, and I am ready to learn to thrive in new more health*full ways.

RawTriGal's Review of her RFBC Programs:

anyone can limit calories and increase exercise to lose weight... but if you do not address the behaviors and the lies you tell yourself chances are you will go back... this is where this program differs and why I know that everything I'm releasing is gone for good... this is not a 'diet' this is a lifestyle and one that is based in truth and on health.

Hermosa's Review of her RFBC Programs:

I came here looking to loose weight, and the food plan is on the spot. Thanks to it, for the first time, I am loosing weight and I am half way to my goal. It is still very important to me, but more importantly Carlene has helped me experience (not theory, not promises, not plans) real experience of health and happiness. Sounds simple, it is. The plan is simple, like all the good things in life. It is each of us who can make it more complicated. The struggle is to keep it simple and to embrace with all your heart the possibility of experiencing peace with your place on this earth. It belongs to you, and is just awaiting for you to grab it.

About clpet in her own words:

2012 is MY year to get to the weight I want! AND all the other changes that go with that: looking good, having fun, loving myself, new clothes, active lifstyle, self-confidence, feeling good, more energy, being happy.

clpet's Review of her RFBC Programs:

Where else can you lose 100# in 7-8 months and be super healthy?!? This is the best, most supportive program I have ever been involved in (and I have tried a lot of them). It is definitely life transforming, and in more ways than just the inceredible weight loss!!

About cski in her own words:

I'm three weeks away from my 50th birthday and would like to re-calibrate my health for the next 50!

rawdelta's Review of her RFBC Programs:

After a month with RFBC, I was able to do what I was not with over a year with a personal trainer: get more flexibility in my knee. The eating of the 'clean foods' on this program helps to clear out inflammation that had been hindering my flexibility. Thanks Carlene for organinzing sucha great program.

About PurpleKale in her own words:

I've tried just about every plan that I could think of to lose weight - and some of them worked. For awhile... I have been here at bootcamp before, and it worked for me. But after some health challenges, and some travel back to less than ideal habits, I am back to get the job done. I have a tendency to lose weight somewhat slowly, and have gotten frustrated at the pace of the weight loss. If I had continued the program at even my slow pace of loss, I would have been at goal by now. Consistency is the key. I am here this time to stick it out, and achieve my goals. What ever that takes!

mo's Review of her RFBC Programs:

I have had a great 5 1/2 months, Carlene's guidance was absolutely wonderful. I'm not living in my fat brain skin anymore. I know how to eat well and I am taking action daily. I recognize when I want to eat out of non hunger and can make conscious choices. This has been a wonderful success. Carlene states on her site that her goal is to get you to where you can do it on your own. Well, I'm there and I'm soooooo happy. I feel great, I look great and best of all..... I know I'll continue to lose weight and I know how to do it.~Mo

Zoe's Review of her RFBC Programs:

Thank you so much for your inspiring and encouraging words Carlene, and thank you even more for coming up with this magnificent program which as far as I can see has so clearly evolved from your passion, dedication, heaps of work - way beyond the call of duty, hard-earned experience, wisdom and (tough when needed) compassion. You know how full of gratitude I feel to be a part of it, not least because I can truly see how extraordinary it is and what a precious thing you're offering to anyone who chooses to open the door of the prison they've locked themselves in and walk out into a new life. What could be more important than that? I've continued to be both surprised and gratified by the consistent results I've been experiencing while on this program. I can honestly say that I now eat to live - and that's from someone who lived to eat for so much of her life and had never managed to find a way out of that. The combined elements this program provides have, quite simply, enabled me to not only turn the page, but open a whole new book! Between being able to co-create an eating plan that I continue to tailor to my own needs and preferences, the massive shift I was able to make while completing the enlightening exercises in the Fat Brain Lies workbook, and being on the receiving end of Carlene's guidance, know-how and unwavering support, I feel so fortunate and appreciative to have found something I'm actually enjoying rather than struggling with, as I watch a wonderful new life unfolding before me day by day.

Martoon's Review of her RFBC Programs:

I can't say enough about this program. I am a private client of Carlene and started with her on 4-18-10, so I have been here 8 weeks. After about a week I asked her if I could also join the RFBC forums and I have been here ever since then. I love the camraderie and support that is offered here. I love the audios everyday. I listen to them right after I get done walking, before work and they set the positive tone for my day. I have found that the longer I eat raw/high raw the easier it gets and the less that SAD food calls my name. And the exercise also is getting easier and I am hating it less and less I can't believe I have lost 34 pounds in a little less than 8 weeks!!

About Dark Blonde in her own words:

I just want to say that this week (end of December) is my one year anniversary with Carlene and I've lost 50 pounds. If I had been more consistent and less whiny I can see how I could have easily lost 100 pounds this year. Needless to say, I'm here for another year, and there is every reason to believe that by next Christmas I will have lost my 100 pounds and will be at or below 150 pounds. I am around 250 now, and was over 300 when I started my raw journey. As much as I have self sabotaged myself, I always come back to raw, to Carlene, and to the amazing women here at Boot Camp.

Dark Blonde's Review of her RFBC Programs:

This is not a diet. If you are a food addict, and you are willing to confront your demons, then Carlene is your coach. I once drank a 6 pack of Slim Fast in one sitting. You will find out why all those years of eating fake diet food has mocked you and made you fat. Carlene will guide you to world where you are in synch with what your body is telling you, and at peace with food, nature, your body and yourself.

About jj in her own words:

I consider myself a flextarian; I eat little meat, fowl, fish or dairy. My down falls are butter, pasta, bacon. I do like my veggies, i eat soy substitues for my protien. Like fruit more in the spring and summer than winter and fall. I have done Raw, when I did it 100% for 2.5 months felt super. But it took more time than I was willing to give. Exercise, I have always been a gym rat, use to run 5 and 10K's regularly and did 2 marathons. Then my knee gave out. my weight was around 172 Did not realize how well the running kept me in shape. Stopped running in 04 and the pounds packed on. Enjoy working out. I have always had to work out to keep my weight under control. Besided being truely health on the inside I want to slip on a pair of jeans and a tshirt and feel fabulous. I want my energy and glow back.

About upwardcall in her own words:

Having a large family that needs me to be there for them, I need to be all that I can be!

About CoyoteBlue in her own words:

I am here because I looked in the mirror for the first time in many years and saw myself for what I have become and decided it was time to make a change.