Three and a half weeks in
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So far tips from this book have dramatically helped our baby's nighttime sleep. She went from 7-8 wakeups each night to 2-3. Pantley gives a lot of helpful ideas to try and so far I'm a fan. I know we still have a little ways to go before LO is consistently sleeping through the night, but I am a happier person right now and this book has made such a huge difference for me.
954548
I forgot I had bought this DVD and started using it about 6 weeks after having had a c-section, and by that time I was pretty much able to skip right to the second workout of the three. (There was also some bonus stretching material for very soon post-partum, which I would have liked to have tried sooner.) While the three workouts seem a bit repetitive in parts, they go by quickly, and soon after you begin you feel as if you're done. I liked the idea of easing back into exercise and not attempting sit-ups or crunches right away, and this workout gave me the confidence to do that and not worry about injuring myself. The instructor has a little bit of a "I know it's hard but it's necessary" tone which can be annoying at times, but overall she's got a nice, motivational approach. The (very short) cameo at the end by her husband James Denton (from Desperate Housewives) is cute, as you see her interact a bit with her own family. I used this DVD for about 6 weeks, at which time i got back to my regular crunches and such.
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I started with the Ultrasimple Diet 24 days ago, needing to lose a total of 50lbs. After the first 7 days, I switched to the UltraMetabolism plan. In the first 7 days I lost 7.6lbs!!! Now I am up to an incredible 18 pounds. One of the many things I noticed early in the "cleansing" part of the diet was that I did not crave coffee at all...it is so weird. I have depended on coffee for about 20 years, and not one headache! I've also noticed this unbelievable mental focus that had been a struggle before. I work doing street outreach to prevent overdose, so as you can imagine, I need to be focused, present, spunky, and on top of my game! I can't believe how clear my brain feels...

The plan is so easy to follow (after the first week of getting used to it anyway!) and the morning smoothies are now a must have for the whole family. My 9 year old twins complained for the first few days about the shakes and dinner plans. But after the first week was over they were both feeling so great that one of them asked if we could keep eating like this for 3 months. Lol! When a 9 year old asks if we can eat at least 2 cups of veggies and brown rice everyday with dinner, something is working!

I originally started this after my doctor suggested it to help reduce inflammation in my back. It's helping with that too - but not as dramatically. Well, the inflammation may be better but I am still experiencing pain. Hopefully the weight loss continuing will help even more. I'm so excited for summer this year! I'm going to need to buy a new swimsuit!
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Just one week into following the Swift Nutrition, my belly is flatter and I feel FULL of energy.  The process is simple with immediate results. Leaving out some of my favorite foods like doughnuts and bread was difficult the first few days, but now they don't even appeal to me.  Looking forward to the next three weeks and seeing my waist again.
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I was more than a bit skeptical about this diet, but I was tired of feeling so tired and I was stuck at a weight that was 20 lbs more than I am comfortable with.  It was a little tough starting out, mostly clearing out the cupboards and getting ready with the right foods for the start up phase. By the time I got to the fast I was already feeling much better and had dropped 3 lbs!  After the fast, I lost another 6 lbs, then got right on the follow up plan.  I have gone back to much of my regular routine but with some radical changes in basic foods -- I have lost a total of 17 lbs and feel better than I have for years!

You need a serious committment to the plan and the will power to hang in there for the first three tough days.  This isn't a diet, it's a life change.
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I was amazed at how quickly the book arrived.  I have started following the guidelines for one of the programs.  I started about two weeks ago.  Since that time I have lost seven (7) pounds in the first week.  Then the next week I gained 2 back.  I am still following the protocols.  I actually feel a lot better!!!  I have a little more energy.  The only complaint I have is that some of the required foodstuffs are hard to find and expensive.
2252042
A brilliant concept! I just began three weeks ago after reading the book.
I was already avoiding gluten and sugar about 90% of the time so I was losing weight from that. But it was slow because (as I learned from the book) I was still ingesting way too many calories by mindlessly eating all day and my weight would bounce right back. I was essentially in a holding pattern. In the three month span of March to June, I lost 5lbs. After beginning the AC program in the month of June, I have already lost 3.5lbs. That is PROGRESS!

The interesting thing about this lifestyle is it gives you the framework to see things differently. I'm not hungry and obsessing all day about the food I haven't eaten. I have a keen understanding that my body is using the stored energy (fat) and allowing me to function just fine as I fast until 2pm. It's liberating and exciting to know that I am activating those storage pockets that have been living with me for far too long. I am now consistently losing those unwanted pounds of <<stored-energy>> and I feel fantastic.
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This may be titled 30 day shred but I started to feel my body change in about two weeks. Things that were very hard in the beginning were getting easier and in general I was feeling healthier. I like that there are three stages, I have only ever completed stages 1 and 2, but for me that was enough as they both did a great job of improving my physical health!
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My symptoms are limited to my rectum and lower sigmoid. They are quite mild with only excessive mucous and blood. Not really any diarrhea and no pain but still not pleasant to live with and could escalate if not taken proper care of. Suppositories and steroids did not work. Gluten free helped a bit but not consistently so I decided to go drastic with this diet. It is helping. Two weeks in and my symptoms are very infrequent.  In my case, diet seems to be crucial to minimize the flare up.

I did not have to start the diet from the beginning since my symptoms were not that severe. I basically just took note of what I could and could not eat and  took it from there. I found a master food list online that I printed off. That has been the most helpful in addition to cook books.

Preparing the meals can be challenging and time consuming.  I am a sahm so fortunately it is easier for me since I cook all my meals anyway. Eating out is very tricky and hard. I've found blending drinks to be a life saver since they are easy and filling (eg banana and almond butter smoothie, banana, beets, carrot juice, ginger strawberries, kale, you name it). I also eat just a lot of plain baked chicken, fish with pesto, cheese and eggs. I love those things anyway so it's not so bad. I also love honey and fruits, so again the diet can be a lot of work preparing but it can also be very tasty, simple and nutritious.

I am also a nursing mother so proper nutrition is very important to stay healthy and I am not finding it difficult on this diet. I am taking various vitamins as well as a precaution. Prenatals and B12 since it was mentioned in the book.

An unexpected side effect was a very clear mind and so much more energy. It's like my body has been detoxed and is thanking me.  This diet cuts out so many processed foods, it just seems to make sense more than anything. I do miss many food items and hopefully my body will heal to the point that I can eat anything again but I do think I will base my eating habits around this diet for life.

I am very interested in hearing how people with similar symptoms are managing their condition and if the diet works for them.
2562136
I have only read half of the book so far but I'm impressed with and have already started making some changes in my life style and diet.
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Have been using for three months and I love it.
2646450
Sooooo good!  3 weeks in.  Exploding with some FoxFarm and Botanicare fertilizer. Taste great with onion garlic and olive oil. Had to trim it once already to keep light low.
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I participated in 42 Days to Fit. It laid the groundwork for a healthier lifestyle without being overwhelming. The small changes each week were just right for a working mom like me. I could stick with it, and compounding it the next week with the next small change was easy enough. The exercises were also great and I still incorporate them now. In total, I lost 14 lbs and I have kept it off even after the 6 weeks of support and motivation from the other participants. I can't thank you enough. For the first time since I've had children, I am happy with my body and I have confidence again.
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Well, we have only had ours for just over two weeks so far and have used it 2-3 times per day so about 25 times so far.
So I obviously can not say anything about long term use and longevity.
But I can comment on how well it works so far.

I have been interested in a Vitamix for many years but never wanted to throw down that kind of money for what I always considered a Blender.

So I went to the doctor about 3 weeks ago and found out my blood pressure and cholesterol are WAY too high so I thought I have got to get a handle on this now.
I want to drop 21 lbs  I weighed 199.8 lbs when I started this and I am now down to 194.4.
I am drinking 2 Green Smoothies a day one with my steel cut oatmeal and banana with dark chocolate chips in the morning and one with either a can of Sardines or a Piece of Salmon on a bed (1/4 cup dry) of Organic Brown/Red/Black/Wild rice mixed with Quinoa and Lentils.
So my calories are less than 1500 a day but lots of raw nutrients, enough protein, and good Omega 3s.

So I am losing weight and overall feeling better already, though blood pressure is still high but slightly less than 2 weeks ago.

I have made smoothies with Kale, Cucumbers, Bell Pepper, Ginger root, Apple, lemon, Celery, Beets, raw almonds, you name it this thing grinds it up smooth as silk in under 30 seconds.
I have made a couple of fruit smoothies and frozen yogurt with big rock hard strawberries, every kind of frozen fruit imaginable with some yogurt and instant frozen yogurt no problem at all, smooth as can be.

I made two big bowls of Tortilla soup a couple days ago, tossed in 2 Roma Tomatoes, celery, cilantro, chicken broth, a whole jalapeno etc put in hot water from the tap and soup was done and piping hot in 4 minutes, added the chicken and corn few other ingredients for 5 seconds on low and Viola 2 big bowls of piping hot soup and I was done start to finish including clean up in under 10 minutes.

I paid $479 for the 7500 with a bag to nut milk included.

So far this is the best small appliance I own and would get rid of the Mixer and food processor and just keep this any day.

At this point I am very glad I purchased it and would without question buy it again, well worth the $479 so far.

As for the "Teflon" everyone seems to be going on about that probably has apparently been addressed and taken care of, mine was manufactured in Dec 2015 and there is no Teflon particles to be seen.

I have seen numerous test comparing the Ninja and Blendtec to the Vitamix, take note that when you are the best everyone else compares to you.
From what I have seen the Blendtec is second but does not compare and the Ninja is not even remotely close.
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I started my thirteen year old medium sized mutt dog on these three -almost four- weeks ago.  He weighs about sixty pounds, so at first I did have him on three of the normal sized chews a day for two weeks as his "loading period" or introduction, if you will.  I didn't initially notice a huge difference as my dog is extremely active already.  We go on hikes/walks typically four times a week, several miles each time ranging 3-8 miles depending on if we're off leash in our town foothills or just small urban walks.  I now have him on three mini chews a day, which I started after his loading period of two weeks, and by the third week of chews I have noticed a huge attitude change!!  He seems so spunky and bright and alert.  I guess I had never noticed his "slow to get up" occurring, like I said he's very active.
I originally decided to start Cooper on these chews after an injury that involved one of our dog friends playing too rough and running into his shoulder.  I really do feel like these are giving him an extra boost in recovery and general overall well being.  Copper is also fed Science Diet: Active Seniors/Adults 7+ Formula.
2827713
Don't have time to type an in depth review, but three months in and very happy so far. I was skeptical but I'm happy with the product.
4502130
my mother dog stopped feeding when the litter was 3 weeks. so, i ordered this and am sworn to it for the puppies. they are doing great!