My mom, husband, and girlfriend are now on the program. Andy is tolerating the shakes. My mom likes them a bit more than that. I am waiting to hear from my friend.
Mom started Sunday and this morning she was 3 1/2 pounds lighter and feeling so much happier. She says she hasn't been hungry.
I am eagerly awaiting the results of my blood work. I will share that as soon as I get it.
I also continue to feel better.
I just got my numbers. My total went from 235 to 180 is just 4 weeks!!!!!! My LDL dropped from 160 to 112 and that was the number she was concerned with. WOW is all I have to say.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Still Feeling It
I am so excited that I am still waking up with energy and feeling happier in my day. I am also shocked that I passed up jelly beans and cake because I just didn't want them. I wanted an apple instead which has never been the way I worked before. If I took an apple, it felt like work. I am still eating less and wanting fruits and veggies over candy and chips. I barely recognize me, but I am liking the results. This is the first time in over 30 years that I did some kind of program and didn't gain the weight back the minute it was over.
Next, I will get a new blood panel and see what this lifestyle change has accomplished there.
Next, I will get a new blood panel and see what this lifestyle change has accomplished there.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Welcome
A few months ago I went to see a heart specialist just to make sure I was in good shape. At 46, I need to take my health very seriously because I have a 6 year old. I was please to learn that my exercise level was good as well and the numbers for my good cholesterol and triglycerides, but that my LDL level was too high.
My doctor at Northwester suggested I try a program she and another doctor friend had done. In her experience, you drop a few pounds easily and this program can have a profound effect on your cholesterol.
After eating myself sick at my nephews Bar Mitzvah, I was ready to go.
The shake takes a bit of getting used to. It does not taste bad, but is a bit gritty and has a strong berry flavor. My favorite shake it with coconut milk and frozen pineapple. You can do that once a day.
I was shocked at how easy this was for me to stick to. That may have been connected more to my motivation then the program. I loaded up on veggies and fruit and got them ready to grab at a moments notice. I also started with the mushroom and onion quinoa recipe with white truffle oil. I made a double batch of it so it was right there.
I always say that I am girl who started dieting in 8th grade and am 30 pounds heavier so obviously, I am not good at this. But this program was very different for me. As long as I was prepared with my food no matter where I was, I didn't feel hungry and the concept really motivated me. I even stuck to the program going out to dinner with my family.
Another big difference is that I am not in a hurry to run and eat everything I missed. I didn't miss anything except pizza once or twice.(Cravings wise) I didn't even want my chocolate square each day. Normally, I would have doubled or tripled my daily treat.
I am so happy with the program that I am now rep-ing the line. If you want to check it out for yourself, go to http://www.clearthetoxins.com/cart/?affiliateid=116 and let me know what you think.
I will be updating this as I now eat off the program. I also plan on doing it again with my husband. My mom and at least one girlfriend have already ordered it as well so I hope to keep you updated. Good Luck!
My doctor at Northwester suggested I try a program she and another doctor friend had done. In her experience, you drop a few pounds easily and this program can have a profound effect on your cholesterol.
After eating myself sick at my nephews Bar Mitzvah, I was ready to go.
The shake takes a bit of getting used to. It does not taste bad, but is a bit gritty and has a strong berry flavor. My favorite shake it with coconut milk and frozen pineapple. You can do that once a day.
I was shocked at how easy this was for me to stick to. That may have been connected more to my motivation then the program. I loaded up on veggies and fruit and got them ready to grab at a moments notice. I also started with the mushroom and onion quinoa recipe with white truffle oil. I made a double batch of it so it was right there.
I always say that I am girl who started dieting in 8th grade and am 30 pounds heavier so obviously, I am not good at this. But this program was very different for me. As long as I was prepared with my food no matter where I was, I didn't feel hungry and the concept really motivated me. I even stuck to the program going out to dinner with my family.
Another big difference is that I am not in a hurry to run and eat everything I missed. I didn't miss anything except pizza once or twice.(Cravings wise) I didn't even want my chocolate square each day. Normally, I would have doubled or tripled my daily treat.
I am so happy with the program that I am now rep-ing the line. If you want to check it out for yourself, go to http://www.clearthetoxins.com/cart/?affiliateid=116 and let me know what you think.
I will be updating this as I now eat off the program. I also plan on doing it again with my husband. My mom and at least one girlfriend have already ordered it as well so I hope to keep you updated. Good Luck!
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