It feels like I hit a wall

Posted by puremiami on May 11, 2012 at 8:45am

I have been following HCRV diet for 4 weeks and it seems that I have lost a lot of weight the first 3 weeks and now I have stopped. It is also harder for me to eat the required amount of calories. I eat about 8-10 bananas 1 or 2 pineapples, 2 or 3 mangos,1 bell pepper,1 cuke, some kale,watercress,2 mangoes,4 dates. some blue berries and a bunch of mixed baby greens. Smoothies make me really bloated. Any ideas? my skin has dried out on my face and it is red and blotchy. I also drink about 2 liters of water a day.

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  • Loveisintheair May 13, 2012 at 9:08am

    Hey, it's normal to experience high weight loss in the first weeks : the colon's cleansing, it's not fat. Longterm you'll lose fat as well. Freelee didn't lose it in weeks, but in months. The benefits come gradually : first better digestion, then feeling more energic, then mental clarity, then clearer skin, and step by step losing weight. Getting balanced can't be done so quickly. Gaining weight was quick ? Getting rid of the extra pounds takes time as well. My advice would be to be patient if you want the results long term. I know what I'm saying because I lost 28 pounds in 18 days, water fasting, in a quick way, and gained it back + few pounds. Be patient and you body will thank you, and so will you to yourself later. Peace !

  • ORGANIC811LFRV May 11, 2012 at 9:01am
    I assume you use to eat SAD. The skin is the largest elimination organ. What happens when you clean up your diet the body starts detoxing. 4 weeks is great and expect things like this to happen. Are you getting 8 hrs sleep each night? That does help. Are you on meds? This plays a part. The initial weight loss is good. Give it time and up your carbs as soon as you can. Exercise and your appetite will improve. You also need at least a lb of greens a day. That will aid detox. Also rotate your greens and use several kinds each week.
    • puremiami > ORGANIC811LFRV May 11, 2012 at 11:31am

      Thanks for the response. I take no meds. I never slept a lot. 4 or 5 hours used to be a nights sleep. Now I am getting 7-8 hours ever night. What kind of greens do you recommend to use to mix it up?

    • ORGANIC811LFRV > puremiami May 11, 2012 at 11:47am
      Any and all. Including dandelions. Bok choy collards kales chards spinach salad lettuces. Organic only for greens.
    • Nash4343 > ORGANIC811LFRV May 12, 2012 at 5:01am
      Where I live there are no organic greens :(
    • puremiami > Nash4343 May 14, 2012 at 1:35am

      thanks I am using all organic greens. Do you eat your meals mono or mix them up? Do you eat your greens all at once or several times a day?

      Thanks so much for your help

    • ORGANIC811LFRV > puremiami May 14, 2012 at 2:10am

      Sometimes mono.  Mostly I do fruit smoothies - 2 qts in the morning with mixed fruit and of course 'nanas.  Followed by 1 qt of green smoothie made in my vitamix blender.  You start out slow with the greens.  Check out Victoria Boutenko youtube videos, books, website.  Then I have a humongous salad for dinner.  I also have an afternoon snack of celery with blended vegies as a dip.  Remember to use a variety of greens each week. 

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