So I finally hit the 20 lb. mark today. Exactly. Which means I only lost .2 *sighs* I'd give anything to see 1.something on my scale again. It's been a while. But I'm pretty excited to have lost 20 lbs, that's a lot! It just means I won't make 30 by Christmas which was my original goal (and supposedly reachable on this diet). But I feel pretty good today. I got into an entire outfit that I haven't worn in years. I can feel a difference in my body. So even if I am still retaining water, I know I'm losing pounds of fat anyway...I can feel it. So yay for 20 lbs!
Another great thing about this diet is that it has cured some things that were wrong with my body. Like my father and other family members, I had been getting a lot of bad heartburn...especially over the past year. I was also diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) nearly 10 years ago that seemed to be triggered by certain foods and stress. Since day 1 of this diet, I haven't had a single incident of either! Not one! And I didn't even realize it until yesterday. And then I was like HOLY CRAP! I couldn't believe it. Maeli told me that once I start maintenance I'll just re-add foods back into my diet SLOWLY so that I can watch and keep track of what's affecting my body..my stomach..and of course my weight. I'm hoping I don't find out that I've been lactose intolerant all this time. I swear I'd cry. But it's been nice not to have a horrible stomach ache every other day and to go through a bottle of tums every few weeks!
5 more days of 500 calories!! Is it sad that I'm so excited to be done with cycle 1? I can't help it! I CAN'T WAIT!
My friend who is also doing the 500 calorie plan said that she's had more energy, slept better and has been able to put away her tums! Must be something to eating real food :-) Way to go Jill! It's hard work and you've done so well! How are the new drops working out?
ReplyDeleteThe new drops are great. I've really lowered my dosage and still feel fine. I'm going to finish out this cycle taking them 4 times a day, but next time I'm going to try it the other way and just do it 10 drops 3x a day and see how I do. I can always change back if it kills me.
ReplyDeleteJill, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Also, you may actually be gluten intolerant - see if your dr will run the bloodwork for that - it's a new thing for most drs. They usually look at you funny - but it's worth a try - if it is gluten, that would also be why you've been having issues with dairy - once your gut heals, you'd be amazed at what your body will do - you may tolerate dairy again - possibly - you can lose weight faster too. Keep going! Theresa C
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