I feel the diet (new lifestyle habits) has made a HUGE impact. I weigh 121 pounds (10 pounds lost healthily - naturally eating 3 - 4 times a day, what I've been advised to eat) and my energy has gone through the roof (minus this weekend, which I will explain in depth below), and I have been waking up (until this weekend), with minimal to no discomfort - stiffness and arthritis has almost completely disappeared. It is seriously remarkable. I have been feeling like a different person (up until this weekend).
This Weekend: I had an event. Called the XXXXXX (Fri, Sat, and Sunday) where Chefs compete with XXXXXX organic - farm raised - no hormone pigs (which I am not supposed to eat). These famous chefs prepare 5 dishes with pig. There's also fine cheeses, paired with alcohol, etc and desserts. It is quite the extravaganza. This weekend - I completely came off my diet for the purpose of fully enjoying what the chefs had to offer (plus it is insulting not to eat what the chefs have prepared, etc). However, I certainly paid a price. Monday I couldn't get out of bed and had a fever - stiffness and arthritis was through the roof. And I feel that is attributed to the food. Which didn't only include pig, but wheat, and dairy, etc - things that I have entirely cut out since my initial appointment. I felt this was important to share because it clearly makes a difference what I eat.
Thank you for what you do. In this short time I can't even begin to explain how after 10 years of severe lethargy, pain, and arthritis daily I've had glimpses of my old self. I am so grateful for you and your work... it really does help change lives.
Eternally Grateful,
Sari