Sandi says The Eat-Clean Diet® helped her contol her weight while she went through menopause!
Dear Tosca,
Unfortunately, I didn't realize or even think about taking pictures before I started The Eat-Clean Diet®. But I will tell you anyway because I'm thrilled with what I see.
I started this diet because my body was falling apart and I was feeling terrible about myself. When I turned 50 a of couple years ago, I was in a downward spiral. I was going through menopause, putting on weight and my body was doing something I had no control over. I've always been a small person but when I gained 10 pounds in the year before I turned 50 and another 10 after, I knew I had to put a stop to it. I was ballooning out of my clothes, nothing fit. I told myself I wouldn't buy any new clothes for a bigger size. I've been a runner over the last 20 years but that wasn't helping any more. I added strength training but that didn't seem to help much either. So on January 1st, 2008 I decided it was time to get the Eat-Clean Diet book and change my eating program. I was getting Oxygen magazine and always read about this diet. I knew one day I would get serious about my weight and when I did I knew this was the way I wanted to eat.
I recently bought the Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook and am excited to make new dishes.
By the beginning of summer 2008 I had lost 15 pounds and just over 30 inches. My clothes were falling off. I was actually having trouble finding clothes to fit. I sure didn’t mind because it felt great. Within two months of starting I had changed what my body used to look like. I haven't had any urges to eat sweets or any simple carbs. I feel trim and fit. I still have more to lose for my goal. I've always felt comfortable at 115-120. Before I started, I weighed 135 lbs. I'm now down to 120 pounds and less 30 inches. And even though the pounds aren't a lot the inches make up the difference. I've also included cardio and strength training every day for 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours.
I see this as a life change. Once I achieve my goal I may enjoy a little something sweet but that will only be on occasion. I will monitor my weight from here on out.
Thank you again for the support. I find myself rereading the books. It keeps me motivated.
Sandi Wright