How
I Easily Lost 21 Pounds in Just Weeks -- Without Getting Hungry
by Katrina Kern
I was shocked. I started to cry.
After the holidays, I stepped on the scale and
discovered I was 30 pounds heavier than I had ever been in my
life.
I'm a 56 year old grandmother (somebody please
tell me how that happened) and it occurred to me that this time,
I might not be able to lose those extra pounds.
Luckily, my health is good. I decided to do a
little research into the problems and causes of obesity.
While searching for information on weight loss
surgery, I happened on a study from Japan on apple polyphenols.
It said that animals given these apple phytochemicals lost almost
30% of their organ fat after only three weeks. In addition, these
lab rats also increased muscle strength.
"Wow," I said to myself. I wondered
if it might work for me too. It occurred to me that the apple
chemicals might be "rejuvenating" the lab animals, since
organ fat increases with age. Other studies said these polyphenols
were very safe. So I went to the health food store.
"Apple polly what?" said the sales clerk.
I knew I had to look elsewhere. Finally, I found a web site that
had it for sale. I started taking it every morning.
Immediately, I felt a new surge of energy and
clarity of thought. So far, so good!
Then,
I set about changing a few of the items in my diet.
First, I cut out refined sugar, and substituted
diet colas and sugar-free candy to satisfy my sweet tooth. (There
really have been some great improvements in the taste of sugar-free
choices in the last few years. My favorites are diet Mug root
beer, and Russell Stover sugar-free candies.)
I also added 5HTP to my daily supplement regimen,
to help curb my carb cravings.
I stopped cooking with unsaturated oils, and switched
to virgin olive oil. I limited my carb intake to 1/2 cup per meal,
while keeping my body satisfied with plenty of beef, turkey, chicken,
fish and cheese.
I ate as much as I cared to of protein, wholesome
fats and unrefined carbohydrates, and gradually felt my body align
to a healthier balance. Then, I began to slowly make my portions
just a little smaller, one teaspoon at a time. I hardly noticed
the difference!
To ensure that I was not denying my body adequate
nutrition, I take a very good multivitamin formula. To this, I
added extra calcium daily, in citrate form -- the most absorbable.
Since I’m getting older, I also began taking
DHEA for hormone balance. And, to stabilize my blood sugar and
promote weight loss, I added konjac glucomannan to my pill routine.
In just 11 weeks, I have lost 21 lbs. on this
program, and I have never been hungry.
And there are added benefits that I didn’t
expect. My skin is softer and smoother. My hair is growing thicker
and faster, and my energy level is more like a 30 year old. My
fingernails are healthier and stronger than they’ve ever
been, and the "ridges" in my nails have smoothed out.
And the best part, besides losing the weight,
is this: the embarrassing age spots on the backs of my hands are
also going away.
Most importantly, I am not starving myself. I
don’t feel deprived. I have simply substituted some healthier
eating habits, in a gradual way, so as not to shock my body.
This is a way of eating that I can sustain, unlike
most diets I’ve tried. I can easily do this for the rest
of my life, and continue to allow my body to find its own perfect
weight.
My fat and weight loss is gradual and consistent,
right in line with my doctor’s recommendations for safe
weight loss- about 2 pounds a week. I am well on my way to my
ideal weight, just by following these few simple steps. Only 9
more pounds to go for my target!
My simple 10 point weight loss program is working
perfectly for me. And the full details, including dosages of the
supplements, are available at the web site link at the end of
this article.
If you sensibly and gradually make small changes
to the way you eat, and use some of the wonderful supplements
now available, you too can be a much slimmer, healthier and more
attractive person- at any age.
©
Katrina Kern
Katrina
Kern is an author, women's health counselor and former practicing
nurse. Get all the exciting details of her simple 10 point weight
loss plan at http://www.applepoly.com/loseweighteasily.