I have been eating in the Zone for a year now. I will always eat in the Zone! I am a 38-year-old woman. I am 5’6" tall. I have been 20-30 pounds overweight for about 15 years now. Struggling and gradually gaining. Working out used to work in my 20s to keep my weight under control, but not anymore. I was up to a size 16. I became even more concerned about my health when my younger sister (at 33 years of age) was diagnosed with breast cancer. I went and had a mammogram and found lumps in my breasts that turned out to be benign. Around the same time, my mother (who is thin) was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. And, it sounds silly to most people, but I really felt "swollen" all the time. I grew up with severe ADD and was finally diagnosed at the age of 23.
A personal trainer recommended the Zone to me. I read Dr. Sears’ book "The Zone" and it made sense. I loved the book! I tried it. I have been amazed by the results.
I am now a size 8. I am the same size I was in high school! I am able to concentrate (no more ADD) so much better now. The difference is very noticeable to me. When I went on the Zone Diet, I lost weight very quickly. The most amazing thing that happened to me was no more acne! I have had acne since I was 14 years old. Really bad acne. I have been on Accutane 3 times to treat my acne. I grew up on bad carbs: Lots of bread or pasta products at every meal. Also, I don't have any more lumps in my breasts!
In March (about 10 months ago) I stopped eating all meat except seafood (mostly fish). Who knew all I had to do was change my diet to improve my skin, my health, and my life! I really appreciate Dr. Sears’ book and his work in medicine. I feel like I have my life back! Thank you all!