Before & Halfway There - 20 lbs. Lost

mannykaymo

Weight in Before Photo (June 2011): 170 lbs., size 12
Weight at Halfway Mark (January 14 2012): 150 lbs., size 8
Goal Weight:130
Height: 5 feet 5 inches

For several months, I was exercising and eating right, but I wasn't losing weight AT ALL. In June, I read Dr. Mark Hyman's book, Ultrametabolism. Through it, I discovered I was lactose and gluten intolerant. Since eliminating these food items as well as all high fructose corn syrup, I have lost 20 pounds.

Today, I tend to follow Dr. Hyman's plan. I eat tons of vegetables and limit my meat consumption to dinner. I also make my own vegetable juice that I drink daily. I rarely eat processed food. For exercise, I have been doing Jackie Warner videos and walking on a treadmill. I am a doctoral student, so I don't have a lot of time. I love Jackie Warner's Power Circuit video because she has 15 minute workouts. On busy days, I get 15 minutes in and I am still sore. I find her really encouraging.

So, I am at my halfway mark! I thought I'd post my progress. I know I still have 20 pounds to go, but I am proud of myself. Can you see a difference like I can?

To look at my photos, please look at my profile pictures or go to:
http://s1064.photobucket.com/albums/u370/mannykayc/

GetSetGo73

I can definately see a difference, well done you! I wish you every success with the rest of your journey. Just keep doing what your doing and you will be there in no time.

Take care

mannykaymo

I finally figured out how to post my photos.

Moosey75

Awesome way to go! YES you can see the difference big time!

HCBsChica

HUGE difference! You look great! Thanks for sharing!

mannykaymo

Thanks! I am starting 30 day shred this week.

missodu

what a huge difference! great WORK!

Froglet95

Fabulous, this does help the rest of us. My daughter was lactose intollerent and she too lost, so maybe I should look into this too, can this change with age do you know? I am in my 50's now. You look fabulous though, well done.

MrsJackay

You go girl!

EmmaLouiseClayCHANGEDjk

Well done! You're looking great.

mannykaymo

Fabulous, this does help the rest of us. My daughter was lactose intollerent and she too lost, so maybe I should look into this too, can this change with age do you know? I am in my 50's now. You look fabulous though, well done.

Yes, it can change with age. You can suddenly develop allergies or intolerances. For me, my body did not have severe reactions until I eliminated potential allergens and then added them back into my diet after 3 or 4 weeks. Dr. Hyman's plan can be a bit extreme for some, but my health has completely transformed. With his plan you eliminate the top 10 allergens for 2-3 weeks (I can't remember). Then, you add it back.

I did not exercise when I was doing his plan (to be honest, the first couple of weeks, I felt terrible. I had major sugar withdraws and could not imagine working out). Even still, within one month my high blood pressure stabilized so much that I no longer take BP meds (with the close supervision of my physician). I stopped having migraines. I started to lose weight. My seasonal allergies improved. Now, I only crave veggies (well, I crave a nice, soft, chewy piece of bread from time to time).

But his plan has definitely become a new lifestyle for me.