Success Story by Shannon, March 2007

After 3 months plus: Moles falling off. No more acne. Sleeping better and more energy. Weight loss and looking healthier!

Shannon is a member of Bee's Candida Support Group, that you are welcome to join.

March 5, 2007

When I started this diet not only did my family not understand, they mocked me! They would say things like; "It's not worth eating if you can't eat what you like." "I couldn't live without that." "You're crazy to try." "Why would you do that to your husband?" "You'll never be able to do it long term."

Well guess what?! After just three months of being on the diet their tune is starting to change! My husband has many moles (had many many large ones removed when he was a baby) that are always being monitored. Well, many of them are starting to fade, or fall off! We were at his sisters for dinner the other night and she commented on a mole saying he should have it checked. I then told them to look at his arms, and did they notice fewer and less pronounced moles?? Dead silence for about thirty seconds, then "Tell me again about your diet?"

They have also commented on how clear my face looks (I had acne from the time I was in third grade up until two months ago, age 35). Not to mention the comments on weight loss, and general healthy appearance. Still, if people try to say negative things I just turn it around saying, "It is worth every steak if it helps me to be healthy!" or "I know, such a sacrifice to eat shrimp bathed in butter and garlic!!!" It really doesn't matter what other people think, though. My husband and I are feeling better, sleeping better, eating better than ever and have great energy. That is what we are doing it for; not for "them"...

I do see your point about family members who you wish would listen to you, as it may help them. I have been watching my mother-in-law go through cancer treatments this past year. She also has diabetes, high blood pressure, and is extremely overweight. We have tried to make some tasty meals to tempt her, but she won't even listen... I can only control what I do, but it hurts to watch what she is doing to herself.

Thank goodness for this group, all you wonderful supportive people, and Bee!

Shannon 3 months 1 week 2 days