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Unexpected Benefits
ChrisM8971
Posts: 1,067 Member
What unexpected benefits have you found as a result of changing your diet?
For me it was:
No heart burn - only two weeks but used to be a regular event and nothing since changing my diet
No Cramp - used to get cramp just by moving the wrong way lol, probably due to increased water intake
For me it was:
No heart burn - only two weeks but used to be a regular event and nothing since changing my diet
No Cramp - used to get cramp just by moving the wrong way lol, probably due to increased water intake
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I clean way more than usual. I feel like I have so much energy I has to get all my cleaning completed right then and there. And my work has improved. I am more focused on what I am doing and get more completed throughout the day.0
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I think that I am seeing energy benefits, but am walking the dog in the evening to tire myself before bed so might just be using up the extra0
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I learned how to cook!
Also, shin splints are a thing of the past, even though they used to be quite common for me.0 -
Heartburn is a big one, although it's come back in the last week for some obscure reason. Not as bad though...
Now I can bend over without losing my breath too
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I hadn't even thought about the lack of cramping until you mentioned it! I used to get cramps in my hips all the time (especially during the horizontal tango), but I can't remember the last time that happened.
Being able to carry all of my groceries up the stairs in one go has been a nice benefit. Also not pooping constantly from all the ****ty food.1 -
I learned how to cook and play with spices0
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I sleep better and my sciatic pain is gone...I used to limp around a lot because of it....not sure if it's the lost weight or better eating or the exercise...
My husband is more amorous as well...;)
My son is much more complimentry....he says "Yah my mom looks great esp for 40".....:laugh: :grumble: :laugh:0 -
Food became less a part of my life, and I now have
more time for other things.0 -
Food became less a part of my life, and I now have
more time for other things.
At the moment its more a part of mine, was used to grabbing what was easily available while on the go, now I have to plan & cook in advance
Quite enjoying it though lol0 -
I clean way more than usual. I feel like I have so much energy I has to get all my cleaning completed right then and there. And my work has improved. I am more focused on what I am doing and get more completed throughout the day.
Hitting the nail on the head on this one. Since I am planning meals better everything else is planned batter as well. I am definitely getting more done while doing more.
I don't grunt when tying my shoes, I don't roll out of bed, I'm constantly tugging my pants up, I'm experimenting with new foods, I'm eating more, I'm enjoying the act of eating, why didn't I do this earlier...0 -
My hair is thriving, nails are stronger and don't chip, I feel happy, I sleep better, I have a ton more energy.. these are just a few of many.0
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energy
positive attitude about myself0 -
When I now to go the customer service counter with a problem they take care of me. Before, they used to tell me to go fk myself.0
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More sex.0
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More sex.
QFT0 -
My wife says I no longer snore, that alone is worth it and my knee aches less often.0
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More sex.
QFT
Sex in general, that was my biggest unexpected benefit lol0 -
More sex.
Really? I think I have less sex.0 -
I lost 35 pounds so far, in 3 months, and i have SO MUCH energy!!! i feel like I have been in a coma (couch potato) to being raised from the dead!!!
When i was a couch potato, couldn't walk more than 2 blocks at a time, i thought i was doomed to be this way the rest of my life.. but now, i am encouraged!!!0 -
More sex.
Really? I think I have less sex.
It sucks to suck.0 -
Clearer skin! I think it's from upping the water intake.0
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More sex.
QFT
Sex in general, that was my biggest unexpected benefit lol
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Unexpected benefits...more stamina/energy (I knew this would happen, but not to this extent), less inhibitions about trying new things0 -
More and more sustained energy.
Sleep better.
Better skin, hair & nails.
Less back ache.
Spend more time with OH who's really active and loves that I join him mountain biking etc.0 -
Less GERD. Better sleep. Better breathing. I dont' have to struggle to tie my shoes. Better sex.0
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Not getting heartburn anymore
Being able to walk up a staircase without feeling like I'm going to die
Loads more energy
Much more sex!0 -
My energy level has increased, and I am not having some of the pains I used to have (stomach, joints, etc).0
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