Picking up where I left off, several weeks ago: " Once I: got in the right frame of mind, began to read, research, and ask the right questions (to the right people,) THAT is when things turned around for me. And that is what I hope to do here - share what worked for me; and hope that maybe it will work for you. It's not rocket science - just this average "Joe's" opinion and experience. To be continued (please check back soon ;0). . ."

As you can imagine (and like so many people before me - and coming on board behind me), I had run the gamut of things that I would try in an effort to get back into shape and lose weight. Or as some would say, "been there, done that, own the T-shirt." And it all left me frustrated and in some instances weighing even more than I did, when I started out on each fad diet or weight loss plan.

It got to the point where I KNEW (in my heart, mind and spirit) that *something* was wrong (and as it turns out something WAS indeed very wrong-more on that in another article), but I just didn't know what that was. Nor would I for some time. It took many starts and stops of different (sometimes hair brain) ideas and suggestions over a period of about 7 years - to get to where I was almost so exasperated and at wit's end, my choice was to either give up completely OR . . . go to those "crazy" homeopathic folks and see what they had to say. . . .

Upon my arrival to our local healthfood store, I ran into a very kind, soft-spoken, incredibly knowledgeable, and very patient gentlemen by the name of Cliff who listened at lengths to me as I gave him all the sorted details of my “dieting” experience and told him how frustrated I had become. And he knew just what the “Doctor” ordered.

He suggested that I start a regiment of three supplements, that are as follows: a super enzyme, pro-biotics, and glucomannan.

The "SUPER ENZYMES" were suggested to help support what our modern day food sources are no longer able to do on their own - which is normally to keep us cleaned out and our elimination systems maintained. Simply because (as it turns out) we didn't listen to God when He told the patriarch Moses us in the Bible, in LEVITICUS 25:4 that we need to give the land a rest every seven years. And here is why - see, God is a character that way - He doesn't always give us details, but He let's us figure it out on our own and helps us learn things like: during this Sabbath Rest (for the land) it is being rejuvenated with the vitamins and minerals our bodies so desperately need (imagine that). And just like when God's people don't listen to Him and take a Sabbath Day of Rest (just like God does) - you end up with some adverse results. We end up with a food source that is sub-standard; and an energy level that is sub-standard as well. The problem is, it has cost us dearly with our health.

Next, Cliff suggested I purchase some PRO-BIOTICS in order to replace all the damage that years of alcohol, drug abuse, smoking, antibiotic usage, over & under the counter meds, and a bad diet had caused.

And last, but certainly not least, where the supplements were concerned - Cliff put me on a product called Glucomannan - which has a two-fold benefit to it. Not only is glucomannan a dietary fiber (similar to psyllium), it also serves to act as bulk and make you feel fuller (so you don't eat as much).

So, in summation, let me just say: one conversation, two cleanses, three supplements, 4-16 oz. glasses of water a day, a comfortable and even enjoyable "exercise" program, and a plethora of research (and one month) later . . . I wasn't describing the homeopathic folks as crazy, whack job, tree-huggers, anymore. I now refer to them as a godsend - because that is exactly what they are. Mostly because they use what God placed in His earth, to heal us and make our bodies whole again. And that's exactly what began to happen. Between the good advice, great supplements, and a doable exercise program in the works - I was well on my way to a success! And still am ;0). More (about what to expect) next time . . .