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I started this ridiculous diet called Ideal Protein two weeks ago. While I was never considered “overweight,” I felt like I needed to do something to give my metabolism a jump start. Like a lot of women do, I gained 20lbs since my wedding a little over two years ago and saw my health and eating habits spiraling downwards. So, my awesome sister (who lost 24 lbs and looks ridiculously fabulous!!!) encouraged me to check it out.

The concept behind the diet is that we are constantly putting sugar into our bodies, and our pancreas simply cannot keep up. Ideally, it should be turning that sugar into energy, but because there is an overabundance of sugar it cannot. Therefore, the sugar is stored as fat (hence muffin tops and belly rolls).  Stick with me here. J

So, the diet essentially drains your body of sugar and fortifies your muscles so that the body can access the fat “tank” of the pancreas. With access to the fat “tank,” our body can burn off that fat a whole lot easier. Pretty cool huh?

You might be thinking, “What can I eat on this diet?” Well, in the first phase of the diet, Ideal Protein provides you with breakfast, lunch, and snack. It is your responsibility to eat 4 cups vegetables a day and provide the protein for you dinner. Is it fun? No. But it is totally worth it. In two weeks, I have lost 9 lbs!! WooHOO! My body is adjusting to the change slowly, and I’m starting to feel better each day. Who knew your body doesn’t need those sugars to run?

Ideal Protein must be run out of a certified clinic with Registered Nurses. Each person has a nurse assigned to him/her. My nurse calls me to check up on me periodically, and I am free to call her at anytime with questions.

The reason I’m including this on our fashion blog, is that I feel like in order to feel beautiful in the fabulous clothes we put ourselves in, we need to treat our body’s right!  I’m super excited as I begin to fit more comfortably into my clothes and feel more confident in them.

I’ll keep you updated on my progress! - Michele