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[pcartagena60@gmail.com]

Hello! I've read a couple books from AGL and found the information incredible and want to start following the program. I did do the Fast Track Detox almost 5 years ago, did not order none of the special supplements but still was very pleased with the results. Unfortunately didn't stick with it, work, stress, then open heart surgery and menopause .... at this time I have two main goals (1) - I have discontinued the use of bio-identicals to help me with menopause and want to balance my hormones naturally, I took the saliva test recently and I am waiting for the results. (2) From my heaviest point 175 I got down to 146 right before my open heart surgery to repair my valves (still 15 lbs. over my goal) but since (1.5 years) have gained 10 lbs instead of losing the last 15 lbs I was missing. So I need to lose at least 20 lbs. I recently have changed jobs, stress should be better, so far so good, but I find my menopause symptoms are my worst enemy with my weight loss, starting with the insomia, cravings, lack of focus etc..

I 'm wanting to start the Shakedown program but I am fearing my hormones being soo badly out of balance it won't work, and the truth, when I changed jobs I also cut my income quite a bit, so my budget is tight so I am willing to invest my wondering if I should wait to have my hormone balanced?

[wendya]

Welcome!

I'm sure some of the experts will drop in here soon - but just wanted to share that the flax oil and flax on the Classic fat flush plan has me sailing thru menopause with no symptoms - unless I forget to take the flax. Then I get the hot flashes. I've had a grand total of 4 hot flashes since the lab results said I'm definitely in mid menopause.

At least do the flax and get get on that part. The experts will have more advice.

Cruise some of the threads and drop in and talk story with us.

WendyA
Vibrant, Healthy & Strong thread...

[lizbeck]

I want to add my welcome! So glad you are posting. You have give yourself a lot of credit for wanting to stay balanced naturally and focusing on losing those pounds again.

The Shakedown is a detox program which can help get your hormones in balance. It's true about adding flax. It could be helpful for you. Also you will be getting your Salivary Hormone Test results in the near future,which will give you specific recommendations from Ann Louise.

The SS program is economical, because you are using the smoothies as meal replacements. It does work even better with the Fat Flush Kit, if you can do that.

[pcartagena60@gmail.com]

Thank you both for your comments. I am using Flax Oil and Apple cider vinegar but only when I have salads at lunch, which can be two to three times a week. I also put flaxseeds in my yogurt, I usually eat this for breakfast like 3 times a week. But I still have hot flashes and since I stopped using the bio-identicals slowly it feels that the longer I am off them the stronger they are coming. I am ANXIOUSLY awaiting the results of the saliva test, must have a mess of hormones :-).

Lizbeck, so you think I don't have to wait for the results of the saliva to start the Smoothie Shakedown!! I was reading some of the journals and I am really exicted to begin, I will purchase the Flash Flush kit also. I am currently taking the CLA-1000 and try to work out at least 3/4 times a week, and I have been stable with my weight for the last couple of months, I am pretty good at work about choosing the right foods at night its a different story. I just downloaded the free copy of the Fat Flush Recipes and will try some of those this next week.

Thanks again!

[lizbeck]

Great way to start. The Salivary Test will give specific things to take to help your hormones balance and make it even easier to lose weight.
The letter may say to take the Female Multiple, but since you are doing the Smoothie Shakedown it is actually better for you to keep taking the Dieter's Multi. The amounts of vitamins and minerals in the two supplements are identical but the Dieter's Multi has the Chromium in it. The Female Multi has some additional things to help women, but you will be fine with the Dieter's Multi.

[wendya]

P -
Just to let you know - I've got to do my 2 tbls of oil and my LLC with the ground flax every day. Miss and the hot flashes hit that evening.

Amazing stuff Flax oil. Got all my older friends on it. Now we can actually have a conversation without someone stepping outside to cool off!