Week 5 Update

STEVE'S BLOG

WOW!  5 weeks into detox total weight loss of 29.5 lbs.  One thing I have noticed is I don't get drowsy at work.  Good thing because I drive a big truck.  I'm at 189 lbs., haven't seen that number for several years.  Health wise not much has changed except for blood pressure dropping.  I rarely ever did get sick.  Energy level is still about the same, I move at the pace of the old man that I am.  Looking forward to next weeks weigh-in and our Friday night eat out following that weigh-in.

I went to the farmers market and bought a bunch of fresh vegetables for under $20.00.  What a deal!  So much better than store bought.  With the fresh vegetables and help from my wife we made a salt free, sugar free, all natural Italian Sauce.  We used the sauce for our Eggplant Lasagna, good, and a lot of work,  but not as good as the Eggplant Roll Ups.  Next we will try the No Meat Balls in Stuffed Green Peppers.

I must be hooked of this Eat to Live Plan, because some of these recipes are starting to sound good.  Imagine that, a meat and potatoes guy liking vegetables!

Oh yeah...We found a Health Food Store near our home.  They carry the off the wall ingredients needed for some of these recipes in Dr. Fuhrman's book.



KAREN'S BLOG

Starting weight:  181.5 lbs.
Current wight:    160 lbs.

End of week 5.  To date I have lost 21.5 lbs.  I have been losing at a slow pace, but I am okay with that.  I was hoping to get into the 150's this week, but oh well...next week for sure.  My energy level is up, my pants are bagging, my bras aren't fitting and it's time to up grade my granny panties.  I'm feeling really good and like my husband I am getting hooked on the foods we have been eating.  I'm actually finding myself sitting down at a meal and saying "yum". 

We have one more week of detox.  I am so excited about it, yet a little nervous.  I plan on continuing with this Eat to Live Plan, as I have more weight to lose.  I have not decided when my splurges will take place.  Most likely I will wait for the holidays since they are just around the corner.  I look forward to my end of detox splurge...BLT... Low sodium bacon (one slice), lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bread with watermelon on the side, "yum".

My husband and I have been experimenting with different recipes...reading the labels...and passing the pepper only at meal times.  There is no longer any salt or sugar in our home.  It's been a challenge but in the long run it will pay off.  It is nice to have the support and to support my husband in this healthy life style change.

On to week 6...