Reversing Gut Issues With Diet
Two months ago Sharla was referred to me by her doctor for IBS, acid reflux and candida overgrowth. Along with that she also had a mild case of hypothyroidism, which was making her feel sluggish. She had gained about 10 lbs. and was struggling to get her gut issues resolved.
Sharla liked all the right foods so working with her to come up with a diet plan was not hard. One of her biggest issues was being too “good” during the day and finding herself grazing on the wrong things all evening. My first goal for her was to get her eating regular meals and snacks throughout the day so that she wasn’t setting herself up to binge at night. We decided that starting off with BodyDesigns Two-Week Detox Plan would help her jumpstart her weight loss, begin to heal her gut and determine if dairy or gluten was an issue.
Getting her gut healthy meant that we needed to cut back on any processed foods and sugars and add fermented foods and a probiotic supplement. Sharla was eager and willing to make any necessary changes to get healthy and learn how to maintain her gut health. Weight loss was a secondary issue that I felt sure would come once the gut was healthy.
Sharla started with BodyDesigns Two-Week Detox Plan and lost 6 lbs. right away, leaving her only 4 lbs. from her goal weight! She had already planned to stay off gluten but she challenged dairy and decided that she definitely felt better without dairy in her diet also. She quickly realized that she had been eating to many fruits, which were contributing too much sugar in her diet and too many beans that were irritating her gut. She continued to follow her Lifestyle Diet Plan, eating more berries and eliminating the beans and after two months she reported to me that she feels great. She has lost 10 lbs., a total of 8 ½ inches and about 5 % body fat! In addition, she told me her gut issues have drastically improved and she actually loves eating her fermented foods.
When I asked Sharla what helped her to be successful, she told me:
1. Starting off with the Detox Plan gave me a quick 6 lb. weight loss that helped me to stay motivated to continue eating on plan.
2. Having my gut issues resolve and feeling better was a huge motivation for me to be consistent and follow my plan on a regular basis.
3. Mary told me it was a Lifestyle Plan NOT a diet and I took that to heart. Having lots of choices, making Mary’s recipes and being accountable with a food log have all been big factors in my success.
Congratulations Sharla! Wishing you health for years to come!
Are you looking to transform your health? Mary works with clients all over the country developing personalized nutrition and exercise plans for weight loss and health. If you’re ready to get started on your journey to health and wellness contact her today!
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