lifetime of feeling and looking your best.
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I’ve had thousands of clients lose extra pounds, look 10 years younger and feel better than they had in years.
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Now, at this point, I’m going to give you a choice. If you’re totally on board with my reasoning and just want to get to the weight loss, jump right on over to Chapter 2 for a full explanation of what you’re going to be doing for the next 21 days and then turn to Part III to begin the Virgin Diet.
But if, like me, you don’t like simply following orders and prefer to understand how your body works, read on. In the next chapter, you’ll learn exactly how the Virgin Diet will help heal your body, and in Part II , you’ll find out just how the 7 high-FI foods are affecting your weight, your energy and your overall health. In other words, I’m going to give you the most useful chemistry lesson you’ve ever had in your life. This is the chemistry lesson that’s finally going to help you understand why you haven’t been able to lose weight before—and why you’re finally going to be able to lose it now.
HOW THE VIRGIN DIET WORKED FOR ME
Karen Bristing
Age 48
La Canada-Flintridge, California
Height: 5’7”
Starting Weight: 157 pounds
Waist: 31” Hips: 41”
Current Weight: 142 pounds
Waist: 29.5” Hips: 39.5”
Lost: 15 pounds
I first heard about JJ Virgin through her book Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy: The 5-Step Plan to Sleek, Strong, and Sculpted Arms. I started implementing her program immediately—and seeing results—then I signed up for her online newsletter and heard about the concept of the Virgin Diet.
I had never tried eliminating gluten and dairy from my diet, never mind soy, corn, peanuts and eggs. I had been trying to lose a stubborn 5 pounds for years, but I was never able to do it on the traditional “eat less and exercise more” programs. And believe me, I tried them all! I had even tried extreme exercise, getting up at 5 a.m. for a grueling hour of outdoor boot camp. I did that for years!
I also fell prey to “diet” foods that were full of chemicals and artificial sweeteners. I was working out and I thought I was eating right. But the stress on my body kept me from ever getting below that number I hoped to see on the scale.
Now, I am working out less, eating according to JJ and loving it. I weigh less than I have in 10 years. Not only did I lose the elusive 5 pounds, but also another 10 fell off my body for a total of 15 pounds down! My skin is clearer, too. I found that as soon as I tried to add dairy back into my diet, my skin broke out. So dairy has stayed out of my life.
The great thing is, I really don’t miss any of those foods. I have much more energy. My breakfast shake keeps me full until lunchtime. I no longer need to have some sugar after lunch to keep me going, and I don’t feel the need for an afternoon nap anymore. I fit into all the clothes in my closet, although buying more jeans in a smaller size has been fun.
I am just so glad that I found this program. I’ve recommended it to my friends, and I enjoy seeing their successes as well. All I can say is that it has changed my life.
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HOW THE VIRGIN DIET CAN WORK FOR YOU
Jenna was a market analyst who routinely worked 12-hour days and rarely took a full day off. She was in her mid-30s, and she was as compulsive about her workout schedule as she was about her diet. She never took a bite she didn’t plan, and she insisted on eating healthy, organic and lean foods. In fact, I would have to say that despite her demanding schedule, Jenna put about as much energy into staying healthy and fit as anybody I’ve ever seen.
Yet, for the past few years, Jenna had been struggling with slow but steady weight gain that didn’t seem to respond to her efforts to step up her workouts or cut back on her occasional treats. By the time I started working with her, she was 30 pounds over her ideal weight—and just about frantic with frustration.
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