Let the Journey Begin!

Week 1 in a candida/weight loss/detox program

Why such a long name?  Wouldn't a simple detox be enough to begin a weight loss program?  What is candida anyway?

Our goal was to increase our health, lose inches and keep it that way!

Following the Mlis wellness lifestyle system (They have been around over 20 plus years and have the case-studies to back up their program)  It is recommended to do a candida screening first before beginning a weight-loss program.  This is because of our American diet (large portions, small nutrition) combined with antibiotic usage and often birth control leaves the majority of us with many symptoms of candida or yeast/fungus overgrowth in our bodies.

After completing the candida evaluation form, we had many of the symptoms and just decided to take care of that first.  It is often difficult to achieve weight/inch loss with a candida overgrowth, so it just makes sense to us!  Since weight/inch loss is also a goal, we will be combining the weight loss program at the same time and so to say, killing two birds (or fat cells) with one stone (program).

This is a 45 day program (yes we still WILL be participating in Thanksgiving, just a slightly modified feast!)

So now comes the humbling part....The before pictures.  I seriously thought about putting my photoshop skills to use and replacing my lovely, more fit daughter Aubrey's body shots with my face, vice versa...you get the picture....Since we work together on a daily basis, I didn't think it was a good idea :)

We also took close up pictures of our faces, as I expect skin to improve as well!

Especially areas of breakouts that sugar is largely responsible for.  (I'll post before/after picture at the end of the program)

Here is what the next two days will be like:  Fruits and vegetables only, removing caffine and sugar/carbs now will lessen the body's shock and unpleasant symptoms such as headaches if done before the detox period begins.  Stopping meat and eating fruits and veggies only gets our bodies ready for the detox that will begin on day three.    I'll post more in a few days!  Wish us luck!

Have a fantastic week!

Brenda and Aubrey

(written by Brenda)

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