Phase 1 Hump Day!

Congratulations! You are more than half way through Phase 1. The hardest part is almost behind you. You should be proud of yourself for putting your health first, even though it's been a challenge and more work than you're used to.

With more than half of Phase 1 behind us, it's time to start thinking about Phase 2, which will be here before you know it!

Read today's post that has Phase 2 prep tips including a downloadable Phase 2 Shopping List

Goals and Rewards

Having a reward for your efforts always helps a person to stick with their goal. For most of us who have made this diet a lifestyle we started to see a positive changes in symptoms and weight loss in the beginning weeks. This was the reward and incentive to stay on track.

Along those lines, I want to share a short story with you. It starts with confession.

I hadn't eaten eggs or dairy for 18 months. My doctor told me I should try to add egg yolks and ghee back in to my diet because my cholesterol is too low. I decided to start Phase 1 one week before everyone so I could make sure these two new foods wouldn't cause me a problem. I will move on to Phase 2 with the group on Monday.

Starting over in Phase 1 allowed me to lose the weight I put on in January. First I had my brother's wedding weekend (lots of eating) and then I spent a few days at my parents house (even more eating)! I stuck with the diet but ate way more than usual. I noticed my pants were getting snug and the scale confirmed I gained 5 pounds. In the 11 days I've been in Phase 1 though, I've dropped 6 pounds. As I said earlier this week, weight loss really can be a side effect of this diet.

NEW: Facebook Group

If you are on Facebook check out the new "Recipes for Repair 60 Day Challenge" group. A friend and participant of the program suggested this. What a great idea. Thanks Kim!

I'll be sending each of you an invite via email. Check it out and join us if you'd like to interact with me and others in the program. It's a great way to get new ideas, more support, ask questions, share your experience and more.