JoDP Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have read the entire "It Starts with Food" book this last week. Was exactly what I've been praying for! Ever since I gave birth to my twins, nearly 11 years ago, I've struggled with losing the 90 lbs I gained. My body chemistry got all messed up, which caused the excessive weight gain and the inability to lose. I now have high blood pressure and diabetes, as a result. I have always believed that if I could find the answer to my "How do I get healthy?" questions and lose the weight, I could be both condition and medication free. Until reading the book, I was just patching together a bunch of ideas hoping that it would work...with little to no results. After reading the book, I am CONVINCED I found my long awaited answer! Praise God! I have been reducing processed foods, although not completely, for about 2 months. I have also been back to exercising. When I had my regular check up, my doctor was thrilled because all my numbers improved, including my blood pressure which was 110/70...the best it's been in years!!!! So, I have another check up August 27th. My goal is to have completed at least Whole30 (I plan on going longer to at least Whole60) before I get my blood work done and see the affect of clean eating. My BIG goal is to get off all medications, which I know I can. I am looking to fully begin July 16th, the day after I get back from SF for business. In the meantime, I am preparing myself by making my food choices as close to Whole30 as possible. Finding recipes that are compliant and emptying my fridge and cupboards of non-compliant temptations. My family is supportive...especially my daughter (one of the twins). However, they are not interested in being in this with me. I have substantially changed what comes into the house, though. So their "bad choices" are still limited. I am excited to being to fully heal my body. I have several gatherings and the 4 day out of town trip to San Francisco which would make starting today difficult, but I am already seeing and feeling a difference with the changes I have made already. I will journal my progress once I begin, but until then, I will continue to read the forum for ideas and tips. Any advice is welcomed. I am so grateful for the book, this forum and finding the answer to such a frustrating and heavy challenge. God Bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Welcome & best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Just be patient with yourself. You may not feel all the magic within 30 days, but there will definitely be improvements. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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