Hi Jenni,
My name is Melissa and I am new to this web site – I found it about a week and a half ago. I know exactly what you mean, I am at work too, and I am checking this site all the time. I ordered the Big Kahuna package so I could get started reading Heather's books, drinking the teas and taking the fiber. Finding this site feels like a blessing.
For the past year, I have experienced a lot of pain, nausea, bloatiness, i.e – IBS-C. I never used to have this problem before, and it is so frustrating sometimes I cry. I have been to the doctors – and they all tell me the same thing (and also give me wrong suggestions!! Taking Metamucil made my stomach blow up), and eating raw vegetables didn't help either.
As a part time second job, I am a fitness instructor and have a very healthy eating lifestyle. I was doing all the things wrong – like eating salads every day, apples, yogurt… little did I know it was making my symptoms worse. This past week and a half, I have tried Heather's diet… I started eating only soluble fiber for two days, gave up coffee (YIKES, that was a tough one), and dairy completely…and after those two days, I started slowly adding other things in. I am amazed at the results – I have been feeling good for the past five days… my belly almost feels back to normal. I feel like this is a miracle. I can't wait to get Heather's book and learn even more. I was scared to do this because I have been living on whole wheat, veggies, food that is really good for you – and I didn't want to give it up. Honestly though, the way I feel is worth it. I haven't gained any weight (in fact, I think I may have lost a pound)… and I just feel better (I think cutting out dairy is key, even if you aren't lactose). I now blend my fruits into soy smoothies, and have fell in love with a new snack – vanilla soy milk and rice chex cereal. I have been peeling and heating up my apples – and my husband even likes that treat now. It's only been a week and a half. I am slowly eating veggies again – I just puree them into sauces, or cook and eat them with a big roll. I started taking Citrucel and it works a lot better for me than MetaMucil.
Give the diet a shot – and see how it works for you. I think the white flour is okay, as long as you are still getting your nutrients from other places. I am a health food nut, and I'm adjusting.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed recipes, and stories - reading everything this past week has been so uplifting for me.
Best wishes!
Melissa
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