After years of eating “clean” or what you would consider healthy, I ran into a big road block. I could not lose any weight no matter what I tried. Cutting portions, cutting out carbs, exercising and cooking meals at home. My husband, however, was benefitting from all of my healthy meals and was able to lose weight and keep it off. How great that was for him, and how terribly depressing that was for me. No sugar, no carbs, small portions and I was actually gaining weight. Discouraged and deflated (sometimes crying in my closet after trying to pick out an outfit), I still continued to do what I thought was right and not change anything that might risk my overall health.
After about a year of aching joints and feeling off, I ran into a friend of mine who had just lost about 35 pounds. I asked several questions to see if what they had done was #1 healthy, and then #2 sustainable. I did not want to “yo-yo” or do something like eat artichokes and olives for 6 weeks (and I really like artichokes and olives!). One of the first things he told me was that he did a blood test to see why his body was resistant to losing weight. I loved hearing that! Then he told me about the body scan and the team of people (doctor, dietician and Jeff, the man that started this company to help him lose and keep off his weight) that worked with him to get the science of types of food, portions and supplements that started his journey to a new healthier self. The next important item was to know that he had finished his program and was maintaining his weight loss while living a normal life. He had reintroduced foods into his diet and was feeling great. This was all very important for me to know and hear. I wanted a healthy lifestyle, not a temporary fix.
I signed up and started the very next week.
I was able to see from the body scan why I needed to concentrate on this program and get the fat off. I loved having the blood test, which showed my cortisol levels were keeping me from losing any weight, no matter how hard I tried. At least there was proof that I was not crazy and that my body was indeed working against my efforts. With the addition of supplements and a regimented, portion controlled eating program, I started the journey on November 1, 2023. After the first 5 days, my hands were not aching anymore and that was all I needed to continue my journey through the tough first week. I lost weight, but really did not see or feel much difference until week 3. I finally felt less bloated, my clothes started to feel better and then I was encouraged enough to stay strong through the upcoming holiday, ”eating” season.
I really started to notice the big change after week 6 and I was able to walk in my closet and wear anything hanging in there. That was huge and my husband was extremely inspirational to my journey. He was loving the way I looked, but he really loved the way my confidence level had soared and how happy I was again getting dressed up and feeling pretty. Having someone as a cheerleader is important, you don’t always see the total change that they see.
I will not lie, the program was hard for me to start and adhere to at first because I work full time on the road, in my car, around clients. So having to prepare for a day’s worth of food to travel with was difficult. I didn’t usually travel with perishable protein in my car, nor did I have to eat at specific times to get my 4 servings/meals in a day. But, and this is big, I was determined to change my lifestyle to accomplish health for my life. I am down 25 pounds and loving every minute of it. I have not been at this weight since my 30’s. Yes, I have introduced a cocktail back into my diet, a piece of pizza, and occasionally some popcorn. But now my body is able to handle it and get rid of it quickly. I still eat “clean” and healthy 95% of the time, and I am loving the way it feels to see results after such a long time of work with no results.
This program WORKS, now it is up to you.
Monica C
Response from the owner:Thank you Monica! We have loved working with you!
