Amanda Rose at the Post Office Thank you for your support of the book, “Half My Size with The Ridiculously Big Salad.” You have very nearly broken the U.S. Post Office with your orders. We
Eat Like a Bear!
An Unexpected Universe.
"A crazy thing happened in a little Facebook group I started on July 9, 2018, with about 500 people.
A bunch of us got skinny."
Amanda Rose, Ph.D.,
Founder, Eat Like a Bear!
A community with 50 century cases (and counting)
Learn the core eating approach at Eat Like a Bear! in the highly reviewed (and completely free) Three-Day Challenge
The Viral Video Messages
The First Case and the Message in "A Postcard from Yellowstone"
"Life can change completely in one year," Amanda Rose asserts in the video A Postcard from Yellowstone. The strong "You Can Do It!" message, viewed by nearly one million people, captured the hearts of thousands of older women, shaping the culture of support in the Eat Like a Bear! community.
Fifty Century Cases: The Power of Community in Weight Loss
Eat Like a Bear! has exploded into a community of over 60,000 people losing life-changing amounts of weight. The community has 50 century cases (people who have lost over 100 pounds), five "half my size" cases, and tens of thousands of pounds lost. Listen to their words in this video, viewed over three million times on Facebook.
The Big Weight Loss Platforms Don't Dare Set Goals This High!
"Make your goal big! Make it visual and completely physical. If it doesn't scare you (at least just a bit), it's not big enough!" urges Amanda Rose in the video at left, identifying a key factor that differentiates the Eat Like a Bear! community from all the rest.
The "RBS Book": Half My Size with The Ridiculously Big Salad
"This book was a game-changer for our community's success. I ate what we now call 'The Ridiculously Big Salad' about four out of five days during my rapid weight loss phase, but I didn't appreciate that it was a key success factor for me until I saw thousands of people implement it with great results. It's simple and inexpensive, but it is a specific framework, not 'just a salad.'"
Thousands of digital sales of the book in 2019 funded the current print version. Read more here about the print book.
The Hallmark of Eat Like a Bear!: It is shockingly cheap!
Eat big, lose weight, and save money at the same time!
A hallmark of Eat Like a Bear! is its no-nonsense, budget-friendly approach to weight loss. We have community members doing it on food stamps. There are no monthly fees here at Eat Like a Bear!, although there are books and courses you can buy, if you wish. (I thank you for that.)
Born out of one of California's most impoverished and most obese counties
Eat Like a Bear! was founded in Tulare County, one of California's most obese, diabetic, and impoverished counties. We aim to turn around the obesity and diabetes statistics, one friend at a time. Amanda Rose lives in eastern Tulare County, in California's Giant Sequoia National Monument.
The weight loss marketers all those years – they were wrong!
You know all the people who have been trying to convince us that the solution to our weight loss lies in their products? It never did, and it never will. In fact, that ubiqitous marketing message is a big part of the high rate of obesity in the United States. The people who are success cases in Eat Like a Bear! learn a core message: The locus of control of weight loss is ourselves.
The Community on Instagram
Michelle Gordon McDougal writes “Three weeks in and I'm down 17lbs. Super excited to receive this in the mail today. I'm ready for the challenge.”
Paulina Koopen writes “Whoop whoop - yaaaaaaay🥳🥳🥳 One week - 5kgs (11lbs) That’s 10% of what I need to lose. I’m very excited. I’ve been watching all of your posts - taking it all in and can see the various phases - Excitement Settle in Dig it in Grind Disappointment Back in Grind Acceptance - this can work. Success Maintain Onwards - 1st event tonight - I have a plan. 🌸♥️🌺💐🌹🌷”
Kayla Kimble writes “For face-to-face Friday. One year ago on the left (probably close to my heaviest weight), today on the right! Also got my first comment from a co-worker asking if something was different about me yesterday lol keep at it and people will notice!”
Annette Preston writes “Here it is! 22lbs down, and I’m happy! I was so skeptical. I’m a believer now, and officially a bear!”
Dorothy Smyser writes “OMAD is showing some changes. Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 Feeling good! 🐻”
Sara Kilgore-Carter writes”"How do I Get Motivated and Stay on Plan?" This picture was taken in August of 2019. I had already lost somewhere around 35-40 lbs. My little was about to start PreK4 and my friend/photographer set up a little back to school shot. She insisted to get a picture of me with the girls. What's amazing to me is that this picture felt freeing. I knew I still had a lot of weight to lose, but I was *living* my goals. I had been ELAB for over 2 months. I felt healthy. Strong. Determined. Hopeful. I'm using this to show the transformation, but also as a light in your tunnel. Even your *before* picture can represent joy. You don't have to be at your goal to live your best life. I began living a better version of my life the day I resolved to commit to my health. My mindset changed long before my jean size did, and that was the most important part of my journey. Read that again. Yep. That was the most important part of my journey. Your stomach will not derail you. Your mind will. If you let it. As the group grows, many new cubs are asking how to stick to the plan. The honest answer is that no one can do that for you. You simply have to decide you've had enough and you're worth more. Period. I look at this before picture and I'm not ashamed or disgusted. I don't cringe at the memory. I feel no pit in my stomach like I do when I see so many. Instead, I look at this picture and see progress. I see a real smile. I see a version of myself who was grinding daily. A version who was in it for the long haul. If you come to this group because you want a quick fix or an easy way to lose weight, you will likely find short term gratification and nothing else. However, if you come looking for inspiration and tools to take your own desperation and resolve and pour your determination into changing your life, then welcome. You have found a safe space here. We will not do the work for you. We will not be able to make your choices. But we will show you the light in your dark space. We will encourage you. We will point you in the right direction (usually the Units tab!), and most of all, we will celebrate with genuine joy every step you take”
Georgia Baker writes “Well I have finally quit crying with happiness. I have almost read through the whole book! Thank you Amanda for compiling this book for us. Look forward to the next!”#ridiculouslybigsalad #RBS
Patti Costa writes “I am a little late to the game...as usual lol.....but here is my #facetofacefriday This is the last picture taken of me...for my passport.”
Melinda Hillis-Troxel writes”#facetofacefriday 100 pounds lost. And most of it looks like it was from my face!😆 Love this Sarah Meyers!”
Malaika Cameron writes “Our together face to face. The first pic was Dec 2019. We started Jan 8th. The other pic was last night ...we went out for a birthday dinner,(John Case) turned 48 last week. ⭐️❤️So thankful for eat like a bear.”
Teresa Cerino writes “I know it’s not Friday, but I can’t help but share! Took a selfie today, and had to show my Bear Family! -30lbs between these photos. I have 60 more lbs to go! Been doing ELAB since August 5th, 2020 faithfully. It works! Keep going friends! Left Aug 5th - Right Sept 21”
Debbie Belknap Noel “From a pre-ELAB video to my most recent.i wish I had taken pictures of my hands! The difference blows my mind”
Cyndi Gill Tefft writes “#facetofacefriday I started 3 weeks ago and am down 15.5 pounds and 3.75 inches on my waist. Loving this!”
Mary Anne Mong Cramer writes”Here's to F2F Friday. 3 months in and turning back the clock every day!”
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Digital Course Modules
We currently have four course modules at Eat Like a Bear! which fund this whole platform and community. (Thank you!) We have members succeeding without buying these, but we have a far higher success rate among buyers. These materials are based on Amanda Rose's analysis of the thousands of cases in the Eat Like a Bear! community.
Looking for more?
The Eat Like a Bear! Philosophy
Read more about our philosphy here, including how this site is funded.
Join the community on Facebook
Join the Facebook group here. Answer the questions at entry, read the pinned posts, and play by the rules.
The Eat Like a Bear! Origin Story
How did we end up in this unexpected universe? A combination of serendipity and good decisions. Read the origin story here.
Read the Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions
Navigate some of the Eat Like a Bear! world with our Getting Started FAQ.
About Amanda Rose, Ph.D.
Amanda Rose is the founder of the growing weight loss community Eat Like a Bear! She is a "half my size" case, 51 years old, with a Ph.D. in political science.
- Read the Eat Like a Bear! origin story here.
Take the Three-Day Challenge.
Get it free of charge by email.
This very simple Three-Day Challenge has driven the community's growing success rates in 2020, so much so that it has inspired its own book. Join 80,000 others before you and take the original Challenge by email: