My Diet: what a story!

Those of you following this blog will know that Cassie and I have been on a low carb diet for some time. You'll also have heard that our immediate relatives, impressed by what they see, have also embarked on the same diet. Now Leon, one of our alkaline specialists has begun his low carb lifestyle.

But wow! For those who asked me to keep updating our experience for you, just take a look at this story. This lady wrote it on the bulletin board of Bee's site. Bee is a 69-year old lady who shares her knowledge freely on the net regarding her diet, and her bulletin board buzzes like a hive with people learning and sharing. So take a look at this lady's shared exprerience.

"Dear Bee,

I have been on your program for over 28 months, and I have seen tremendous changes I wanted to share with you and the group.

Before this program I was just surviving life. My poor diet, posture and aggressive sports-based lifestyle caught up to me in my mid-20s and at age 27 I was experiencing symptoms of degeneration that are not typical of someone that age. The most debilitating symptoms were muscle and joint pain, pain due to damaged spinal discs and poor quality sleep. I was also obsessed with food, it literally drove my life, affecting my relationships and quality of life. I had seen doctors but no one had any answers or any solutions. Then my best friend discovered your website and I have been on your program ever since.

SYMPTOMS BEFORE DIET

Fibromyalgia

Arthritis, joint pain and stiffness

Herniated and bulging cervical spinal discs

Food/carb addiction

Hypoglycemia (headaches, irritability, reduced vision)

Teeth grinding and clenching (leading to gum recession and sensitive teeth)

Migraines

Acne, at times severe

Irritability and low tolerance for people

Poor quality sleep

Poor thermoregulation (easily cold, night sweats)

PMS

Sinus infections

Anxiety

Co-dependency

Low vitality, lost my zest for life

I am happy to share that all of those symptoms have pretty much disappeared. Some symptoms I still experience but at reduced frequency or intensity. There are a couple of minor issues I am still waiting to heal (mostly for vanity, like whiter teeth and whiter eyes) but the progress has been amazing. Through your program I have transformed myself physically, emotionally and mentally. I feel stronger and smarter than ever before, independent, liberated and more peaceful. My relationships with friends and family have improved. Life is full of possibility now.

I used to think, "I can't wait until I'm healed so I can go back to ___ again." But that was a sick person talking. Even though I am much healthier now, I have no desire to go back to my old ways of eating or living.

I am so grateful to you, Bee, for your courage to go against the grain and your generosity, to the group for its energy and to my friend for sharing it all with me. Thank you everyone.

Keely"

And while you're here, if you want to learn more, we just watched a very good doco on Dr Robert Atkins' struggle to get his Low Carb 'Atkins Diet' recognised.
Here's Episode one: