Like most women, I’ve tried numerous methods over the years to try
to lose the extra weight. You see I wasn’t born fat. If you’ve seen me as a
kid, you’d probably wished I shouldn’t have gotten old. Just to give you an
idea, I had a short stint in one of the leading soap operas on national TV
during my childhood years along with a few modeling stints for a brand of
apparel. In high school, I simply had no meals after six in the evening. In
college, I’ve tried every fad diet there is to try when it comes to dieting:
three-day diet (that promised a 10-pound weight loss in three days), popcorn
diet, cabbage diet, juice detox therapy etc. At one point, I even resorted to
Orlistat, L-Carnitine based products and even to laxative herbal teas, but to
no avail. All I have are horror stories that I’d rather not share here. My
weight went yo-yo and I abandoned my desire to go on a strict diet the minute I
desire to eat fried chicken with rice overpowered my desire to have a 24-inch
waistline!
As I grew older, I put on weight but I didn’t mind it. I thought I
always had the lame excuse that ‘I’m a food blogger and a pastry chef’ attached
to it. I’m the type who enjoyed good food and would try out newly opened
restaurants. I got so huge that it reached the point where my knees started to
hurt each time I’d walk. At my weight, finding clothes had been difficult too.
I never wore skirts or dresses even if I wanted to. Instead, I wear big, baggy,
shapeless clothes that were more masculine and sneakers. One of my wishes is to
be able to enter a store, and fit into the standard sizes.
And I had to admit that my weight started to bother me. Tipping the
scale at 206 lbs, I was diagnosed as obese 2, with sleep apnea, polycystic
ovary syndrome and on my way to type II diabetes. I’m having a hard time breathing;
I couldn’t even walk without panting or catching my breath. Throughout these
years, well meaning friends and loved ones as well as my doctors have been
telling me one thing: Lose weight.
I thought I’ve long lost hope in trying to become fit after long
years of trial and error. Recently reflecting on myself, I realized I have not
loved myself well enough. I still secretly wish to find my Mr. Right, to get
married, have kids of my own or simply to become healthy and live a longer
life. I am open to all the possibilities there is.
I recently stumbled upon Diana Stalder’s Ideal Protein Weight LossProgram. Or should I say, that the program finally found its way to me? Of
course, just like anyone who’s ever tried almost everything there is to lose
weight, I was skeptical at first. But after seeing people I’ve known who used
to be ‘on the heavy side’ and are now fit and healthy because of the Diana
Stalder’s Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program, I decided to give it a try. The DS Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program
piqued my curiosity and interest so I had a few Q and A from my supportive
coach Dina, after which, I realized that Diana Stalder’s Ideal Protein Weight
Loss program is exactly what I need.
Years of crash dieting made me realize I’d been putting myself
through days or weeks of culinary hell to make up for years of eating with
abandon. When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, there are no shortcuts.
This realization led to a big step: Acceptance. I had to accept that I’m not
one of the few lucky ones who can eat whatever they want and not gain a pound.
Since I didn’t put on extra weight overnight thus I would need time to lose
everything I had gained. When I committed to Diana Stalder’s Ideal Protein
Program, I decided to commit to something I could keep up my whole life, not
just for days.
DS Ideal Protein foods are made with high quality protein, which
has an impact on effective protein absorption. DS Ideal Protein encourages body
to burn fat reserves but supports muscle mass reserves as well. DS Ideal
Protein also uses nutrient-rich supplements such as multi-vitamins, calcium and
magnesium, and potassium—key ingredients in muscle building and electrolytes.
These supplements replace those normally found in foods restricted on the DS
Ideal Protein program.
I’m now on my first week, and I’m pretty excited about it. I may
never get the lingerie-model figure of my dreams, but I can at least achieve a
weight I’ll be completely happy with—without necessarily giving up on food.
How will my body react to this new diet program? Will I have the
urge to cheat or another craving? Will I be able to seriously stick to this
diet? How will I handle temptations each time I attend say a food review or
other events as a blogger? Hmm…that’s what we’ll find out in the coming weeks.
I promise to honestly jot down and share with you everything I would experience
while under the DS Ideal Protein program. In the meantime, allow me to enjoy
the two pounds I’ve lost in the first two days I did the said DS Ideal Protein
Weight Loss Program.
So, please wait for my updates again on this blog in the next
couple of weeks regarding my journey to slimming down.
Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed
are 100% my own.
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ReplyDeleteHi, Thank you for showing me your support. It inspires me.
DeleteHi Vance. I've never heard of DS Ideal Protein and I'm interested to know the ingredients of the products. I've been on a smoothie diet for weeks now and am trying out what veggies will cause me allergies or side effects. I can't stomach malunggay for the whole day but it's the most nutritious leaf, they say. So, I'm looking to try other high-protein alternatives that are not related to grains, spirulina, chlorella and meat.
ReplyDeleteHi, Cristina! I suggest you try to use malunggay powder in your smoothie because it has even more powerful nutrients since you don't like its taste. As for Ideal Protein diet, it comes in high protein easy to prepare packed foods. It is a diet food that's only good for months just to achieve one's ideal weght. But it's not for life long food diet.
DeleteGood luck on this, I'm sure you achieve your goal. It will be a lot of work but with the right attitude and mind set, there's nothing you cannot do.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sending me goodluck. I wish nothing else but to gain back my life and live healthier. :-)
DeleteAHA! Now I know what you're up to! Push natin yan VANCE :) GoGoGo
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Good luck on your journey on trimming down some weight. I'm sure you can make it sis.
ReplyDeleteI wish you good luck with this program and I hope that this one can really make you happy :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your diet plan. I hope it works.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on this. I am also trying to find ways to lose weight.
ReplyDeleteLike most of our friends say, we are 100% behind you on your goal to achieve your ideal weight. If you need anything, we are just a call away.
ReplyDeletehomahgosh.. I wish you all the best! I'm also trying to diet ala Joe Cross style. But I'm definitely interested to see your progress. :) God bless!
ReplyDeleteWho is DS, and where was this diet program developed? What is their Ideal Protein based on? I also wish you luck on your quest for better health!
ReplyDeletewhere can i buy the lcarnitine those ideal protein ??
ReplyDeletewhere can i buy that ideal protein ?
ReplyDeleteHi Vance! Is the DS ideal protien effective?update us pls.....thanks:)
ReplyDeleteHello Vance! Is the DS ideal protien effective?update us pls....thanks:)
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