After about a week I have to admit I didn't notice a thing. Then after a few weeks I started to notice that my skin looked...well...younger. I'm almost afraid to write that because I might jinx the whole thing. I thought maybe it was my imagination, but then someone asked me what kind of makeup I was using because my skin looked fantastic! Wow - that was a boost!
I'm going to give it a couple more weeks and then if things keep improving, I think I'll put it out as one of my products on my site.
Another self improvement project is now on it's way. I had my Invisalign braces fitted a week ago. I was disappointed that my mouth didn't get sore. I was kind of counting on this braces thing to be big boost to my weight loss quest. I called my orthodontist and she told me not to worry, my mouth will probably be sore when I get my next aligner trays in. The good news is that I don't snack anymore. It's just not worth the time and effort of taking out the braces, eating , and then brushing my teeth, brushing my aligners and then putting them in again. So, even though there's no pain there is still some gain. I think I can recommend Invisalign braces as a good way to straighten teeth AND assist with weight loss. I'm always looking out for that weight loss advantage.
Speaking of weight loss advantages, going wheat free is another weight loss advantage. Did you know that eating refined white flour causes elevated insulin levels, which in turn require extra fat?! Michael Lesser, M.D suggests that getting rid of white rice, white flour and sugar will not only keep your blood sugar levels at their appropriate levels, but will also keep you mentally healthier. He also suggests that our diet can help us overcome chronic fatigue, depression, OCD, anxiety and anger, among other things. Interesting concept.
In my experience, consuming wheat is pretty much the same thing as flipping on a psycho switch. It also makes me feel bad physically. I love wheat bread, pasta, and other wheat foods, but not enough to risk the consequences of eating them. The funny thing is, I would have never associated all the random symptoms with a wheat intolerance. It was only after working with my nutritionist that she identified the problem.
I had to have a filling replaced a couple of days ago. Those who know me, know that I have IV sedation for every dental event. This time, it was so easy that I thought I'd spend the rest of the day shopping. I always have post sedation shopping urges, but typically I'm too tired to do much more than take a look at Amazon. This time, I felt well enough to actually visit stores! I purchased four pair of high tops in various funky colors. I usually wear pretty outlandish colors, but now that I'm supposed to be mature, I wonder if I can still do that. Yes, of course I can - the worst that can happen is that I embarrass everyone with me - oh well! I did restrain myself when I found the neon pink and black checkered pumps. I would have gotten them if I hadn't already bought the other four pair of shoes.
I also found a great bag made by KidRobot. It's really too cool for words. There are several "charms" that clip to a ring on the outside. One of them is a pink bunny with a cigarette dangling from it's mouth. Now, who could pass that up?
So basically, I've been buying inappropriate shoes, bags and have some questionable ulterior motives when it comes to straightening my teeth. I guess I could learn to be a bit more mature, but is it really possible???? I promise I'll be more interesting next time
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