Lately - even though I have been continuing to watch what I eat and exercise - my weight loss has been at a stand-still. I would work hard, no weight would come off and I was feeling gross. I don't know what it was, but I felt like my digestive system wasn't happy with me. After hearing my aunt Susie talk about this detox program that she did for six weeks, I knew that I had to find out some more information about it. Basically, the program requires the participant to remove all processed food from their diet. Also, we're not allowed to eat any carbohydrates (bread, crackers, cereal, granola bars, etc.) and sugar (fruit, cookies, ice cream, etc.) and any dairy products that we ingest must be full fat (10% yogurt, cheese, sour cream, etc.) In addition to eating protein (meat, nuts) and vegetables at every meal, we are required to make a homemade lemonade (de-mineralized water, lemon juice, maple syrup & cayenne pepper) that will help cut our appetite and speed up our metabolism. As the weeks go on, we'll begin to cut out some meals, working towards your final detox week where we will only rely on the lemonade for nutrients.
When I first mentioned the whole thing to my family, they thought that I was completely insane. My aunt, who isn't out of shape nor overweight, did this because she too was having digestive problems and in the process lost 12lbs. So I figured, hey, if she can do it, so can I.
I had no choice but to tell some friends about it. At first, I kind of wanted to keep it a secret because I didn't want anyone judging me, but as soon as I brought my yellow-water to work, I had a ton of questions. After explaining the detox to Ariella, Kim and Mandy, I managed to convince them to join with me. It makes the whole process a lot easier because we have each other to rely on for support, meal tips and exercising.
Every Friday we meet with Astley, the naturopath that set up the program, and provides guidance through out. He gives us some tips and then sends us on our way for the next week's challenges. I have to admit, I really like this guy. He has such an optimistic outlook on health, it's really inspiring. I know that I am capable to lose weight and keep healthy on my own, but knowing that I have to work hard for my weigh-in every week, it keeps me motivated because I don't want to disappoint him.
I have no problem telling you readers my weight, because I hope that someone out there comes across this blog and gets inspired from it. Just remember, to keep working hard and the numbers can only go down... not up. That's what I keep telling myself... It can only get better from here.
Starting Weight (before detox program): 208lbs
(Before I started working out and eating properly I was at 235lbs)
WEEK ONE: 6lbs (202lbs)
WEEK TWO: 5lbs (197lbs: Bye 200's, I'll NEVER see you again!!!!)
WEEK THREE: 3lbs (194lbs)
WEEK FOUR: 1lb (193lbs... disappointed.)
WEEK FIVE: 3lbs (190lbs)
WEEK SIX: 0lbs (190lbs: Since I detoxed last week, and this week I was eating food again, it was obvious that I wouldn't see a change this week)
End Weight (after detox program): 190lbs
... and it's not over after this.
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