Days 9 & 10

These were not good weight loss days. Melanie (my daughter) celebrated the fact that Jennifer Hudson (one of the stars of Dreamgirls) features Melanie's dress designs on her web site. The picture to the right shows Melanie (left) and her business partner Claudie (an outstanding photographer). I am very proud of Melanie and probably ate and drank too much.

Days 6, 7, & 8

On day 6 (weight 224 lbs) I traveled to Chicago and decided to suspend the fast for a few days. On Day 7 (224 lbs) I made a mistake by eating cooked food too quickly (including meat). It is now day 8 (no BMs, 225 lbs) and today I've had 2 salads and some sauteed veggies. I need to drink more water. Short term goal is to lose weight in between periods of DetoX.

This really works

Hello: my name is Sherryl Carter I tried your product and I am beyond pleased. In six short days I have lost 16 pounds and I feel that this is only the beginning.I know I will reach my goal of 40 pounds. The product and the honey lemon water keep you satisfied and from the first day you are not hungry. Thank you.
Sherryl Carter, CA

Note: Sherryl made her first purchase (2 cases) on 11/20/06 and we received the above email on 12/8/06

Day 5

Another day when I didn't get around to the first 1/2 cup of DetoX. Managed to get through the day on lemonade and chamomile tea with some raw carrots around 8pm. 3 BM's which were less mucous but I attribute that to eating the fruit on Day 4. Weight 224.

Day 4

Busy day. I didn't drink enough lemonade and felt a little tired. Ate a fruit salad just to keep Alva company while she ate. 3 or 4 BMs; all were mucous with a neutral odor. Weight, 225. This is decision day about continuing (or not continuing) the fast and I've decided to keep going. Can't decide whether to set a specific goal (weight or number of days) or to just keep going until I feel like stopping.

Being fat costs money

A December 2, 2006 New York Times article contends that being overweight costs many thousands of dollars over one's lifetime. the gist of the article is contained in the following quote:

"Heavy people do not spend more than normal-size people on food, but their life insurance premiums are two to four times as large. They can expect higher medical expenses, and they tend to make less money and accumulate less wealth in their shortened lifetimes. They can have a harder time being hired, and then a harder time winning plum assignments and promotions."

Particularly interesting was the fact that researchers know how much weight you gain from supersizing a meal at a certain fast food outlet.

The article provided a great site for checking your BMI (body mass index).

the idea for 30 lbs in 30 days

The idea for 30 pounds in 30 days came from a November 21, 2006, Washington Post article by Sally Squires. Ms Squires suggests that the average overweight person gains 5 pounds over the holidays and she suggested various strategies for maintaining a stable weight through the New Year.
I struggled and made it through thanksgiving without gaining a pound (2 hot rolls, no macaroni and cheese, no sweet potato or pumpkin pie, and no ice cream. It was such a struggle that I decided to up the ante and lose weight. While I am losing, I will make some lifestyle changes which will become permanent.
30 pounds in 30 days is a modest goal. I've done it before so I know I can do it again. I considered challenging myself to lose 45 or 60 pounds but that might seem extreme to people unfamiliar with detoxification.

Nice testimonial

12/3/06, via email
I'm a personal trainer, living in Atlanta....

Friday after Thanksgiving I started detox. I lost 6 pounds, however on Monday, I had to change my course of direction. The boys were back in town, and the were ready to go heavy. I found a quick remedy, chuck lite tuna. I ate tuna and chicken breast (one pouch) daily through out the week.

Eight days out I dropped twelve (12) lbs.

Several of my clients have tried the product, the average # is 7 pounds in four days. They all want to do it again.

Denise Williams

Atlanta, Georgia
denisewilliamsfitness1@yahoo.com

Day 3

Slept soundly for 10 hours last night but got up 3 times for BMs each of which was muddy with a neutral odor. Pretty uneventful day. DetoX upon arising and lemonade all day. 3 more BMs, mostly mucous, odor neutral. No hunger, no headaches. Weight 225 (Lexington)

Day 2

this was a challenging day. I put off the morning DetoX to take care of some chores and decided to do the day on just lemonade. No Tea until just before bedtime. I got hungry late in the day while driving from Chicago to Lexington so I ate almonds and and some peppermint and chamomile tea. Only 4 BM's and the last 3 were mucous. Foul odor of the day before was gone. End of day weight (Chicago) 229.5 lbs. Had a slight headache early in the day.

Day 1

Started DetoX Thurs (Chicago) night before bed. Made the tea and lemonade and drank 1/2 cup before bed. On Friday, drank 1/2 liter bottle of lemonade and then another 1/2 c tea. 5 or 6 BMs (odor putrid). No food and no hunger but a slight headache at end of the day. Weight: 234lbs fully clothed. An easy day

Introduction

My intent is to lose 30 pounds in 30 days and use this blog as a journal.