Energy Level: Med
Grouchiness: Low
Bloating: same
Exercise: none
I think I actually slept through the night for the first time in 5 days. I think. I can't remember though. But again, I had very vivid dreams.
My body didn't hurt when I woke up but I noticed I was SO thirsty. My entire body felt bone dry and I had drank 9 cups of water yesterday. I'm usually lucky if I drink 7 cups. So I don't know if that means my metabolism is speeding up... Please, please, please!
Felt better after drinking water, did my Limu shot around 10:30. Then got a tension headache. But I had a decent amount of energy. Suffered from some procrastination but that's just mental.
I do notice that I'm not craving sugar or carbs. Interesting. And if I think about sugar, I'm mostly uninterested. Hmm.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
DAY FIVE
Energy Level: Low to Med
Grouchiness: Low
Bloating: same
Exercise: 30 min walking
So I had very vivid dreams again last night. They're so real, it's crazy. No body pain this morning so that was nice. No buzzing. My body must be adjusting to the drink. Still only drinking one ounce a day. I can't imagine doing more at this point.
To be honest, I kind of miss the high (who wouldn't?). But at the same time, it was a little too much for my everyday life. I took my ounce at 10am so we'll see how it plays out.
5pm - Headachy. Low energy. Low motivation. I'm pushing through to do some work, but all I feel like a bump on a log. I feel overheated. My body feels uncomfortable. I noticed my nose was running a little bit. But I noticed I didn't lose that much hair today when I washed it. Limu or season change? Don't know. But good either way.
My eye was kind of bothering me in the evening and I had a headache that was coming from the back of my head near the base of my skull. So I took another swig of Limu around 8. Figured it couldn't hurt. Maybe I was just chasing a high. LOL. I did not get one. I don't know whether to be happy or sad at that...
Grouchiness: Low
Bloating: same
Exercise: 30 min walking
So I had very vivid dreams again last night. They're so real, it's crazy. No body pain this morning so that was nice. No buzzing. My body must be adjusting to the drink. Still only drinking one ounce a day. I can't imagine doing more at this point.
To be honest, I kind of miss the high (who wouldn't?). But at the same time, it was a little too much for my everyday life. I took my ounce at 10am so we'll see how it plays out.
5pm - Headachy. Low energy. Low motivation. I'm pushing through to do some work, but all I feel like a bump on a log. I feel overheated. My body feels uncomfortable. I noticed my nose was running a little bit. But I noticed I didn't lose that much hair today when I washed it. Limu or season change? Don't know. But good either way.
My eye was kind of bothering me in the evening and I had a headache that was coming from the back of my head near the base of my skull. So I took another swig of Limu around 8. Figured it couldn't hurt. Maybe I was just chasing a high. LOL. I did not get one. I don't know whether to be happy or sad at that...
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Ready For My 30 Day Challenge
DAY FOUR - Okay, so now I'm all set up. I bought a nifty scale and a tape measure.
Weight: 128.8 lbs (weighed naked on brand new home scale)
Energy level: AM - High, PM - Low
Grouchiness: AM - None, PM - Medium
Bloating: same as yesterday
Body Fat: 23.5%
Body Water percentage: 54.8%
Exercise: 30 min walking (about 2 miles)
I have taken a before picture of myself. I will post it when I have an after picture :) So stay tuned. I am also taking body measurements. I will post body measurements and weight once a week from now on.
True Waist: 27" / Hips: 37" / Under breasts: 29" / Bloop (just below belly button): 33.5" / Calf: 13.5" / Upper Thigh: 21.5" / Lower Thigh: 17" / Bicep: 10.5"
FYI - I am eating the same as I always have (maybe a little more carbs) plus I am keeping up with the same exercise that I have been doing for months. Therefore, the only real change is Limu.
In reality, I don't have a large amount of weight to lose, but 5lbs could make a huge difference. Already the energy increase and mood elevation is incredible.
Same sleep experience as the previous three days. Extremely vivid dreams. Some body pain this morning. A little less than yesterday. But still felt super energized and positive.
Seriously. This happiness thing is awesome.
Around 3:30, I started getting a mild headache and that transitioned to a feeling of being dried out. Like when you spend the whole day at the beach in the sun. Tiredish. But still positive. I actually drank more water today than I did yesterday. I feel a little hot too. So I think I'm detoxing. Either that or coming down. LOL.
Around 6pm, my headache worsened. My jaw ached. I got a little grouchy due to the body aches. None of the food I have in the house looks appetizing. Definitely feels like a detox.
After 8pm or so, the icky feelings went away. Now I feel fine. Hopefully it will be a good night of sleep.
Weight: 128.8 lbs (weighed naked on brand new home scale)
Energy level: AM - High, PM - Low
Grouchiness: AM - None, PM - Medium
Bloating: same as yesterday
Body Fat: 23.5%
Body Water percentage: 54.8%
Exercise: 30 min walking (about 2 miles)
I have taken a before picture of myself. I will post it when I have an after picture :) So stay tuned. I am also taking body measurements. I will post body measurements and weight once a week from now on.
True Waist: 27" / Hips: 37" / Under breasts: 29" / Bloop (just below belly button): 33.5" / Calf: 13.5" / Upper Thigh: 21.5" / Lower Thigh: 17" / Bicep: 10.5"
FYI - I am eating the same as I always have (maybe a little more carbs) plus I am keeping up with the same exercise that I have been doing for months. Therefore, the only real change is Limu.
In reality, I don't have a large amount of weight to lose, but 5lbs could make a huge difference. Already the energy increase and mood elevation is incredible.
Same sleep experience as the previous three days. Extremely vivid dreams. Some body pain this morning. A little less than yesterday. But still felt super energized and positive.
Seriously. This happiness thing is awesome.
Around 3:30, I started getting a mild headache and that transitioned to a feeling of being dried out. Like when you spend the whole day at the beach in the sun. Tiredish. But still positive. I actually drank more water today than I did yesterday. I feel a little hot too. So I think I'm detoxing. Either that or coming down. LOL.
Around 6pm, my headache worsened. My jaw ached. I got a little grouchy due to the body aches. None of the food I have in the house looks appetizing. Definitely feels like a detox.
After 8pm or so, the icky feelings went away. Now I feel fine. Hopefully it will be a good night of sleep.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
My True and Honest Limu Experience Begins
I have no idea what's going to happen so I'm keeping an accounting of my experiences just in case it actually does something.
For those of you who are wondering, What the hell is Limu?, I will explain...briefly because I'm not really sure I'm clear on it either. And for the record, I am not affiliated with Limu and am only drinking it because a friend told me I should. That could change if it is as awesome as she claims. To be honest, I'm curious. And skeptical. Because how can it do all the things it claims to do?
Basically, Limu is a drink comprised mostly of Fucoidan. Fucoidan is an extract that comes from brown seaweed somewhere near New Zealand called Tongal. We know that seaweed has a lot of good benefits but Limu claims to have close to 100 benefits. Everything from preventing cancer, to weight loss, to better skin, cardiovascular support, GI tract support, reducing inflammation, helps eyes, teeth, gums, cholesterol, depression, boosts energy levels...the list goes on and on.
It sounds too good to be true. But if even 10% of the reported benefits are true, it would be amazing
My body ailments are as follows: Candida, bloating, strange eye swelling issue that doctors can't diagnose or seem to fix, hair falling out, grouchiness, lack of energy, sluggish metabolism that won't increase despite exercise and diet... Just a few things, right? ;)
There are three variations of Limu.
The Original Limu - Fucoidan extract plus mango and papaya.
The Blu Frog Energy Drink - Fucoidan plus some caffeine.
A Meal Replacement Powder - I'm told it tastes like a milk shake.
I'm taking the Original.
DAY ONE - two days ago
Starting weight: ???
Energy level: Low
Grouchiness: High
Bloating: Yes
I drank one ounce of Limu Original and one ounce of the Energy Drink this evening at about 8pm. The taste sucks. Everyone else says it tastes good but I hate mango and papaya. (shrug) Whatever, I'll do the shots. In my drinking days I drank worse.
Right away, I felt a little buzz in my body. Not enough to be classified as jittery, but definitely something was going on. About an hour later, I was definitely feeling more buzz, not jittery but a little uncomfortable. Definitely more energy. Had a lot of energy before bedtime around 11, but was able to go to sleep just fine.
DAY TWO - yesterday
Weight: ???
Energy level: High
Grouchiness: Low to none
Bloating: Yes
I woke up a couple times during the night feeling full of energy like I had slept 6 hours but only 2 hours had passed. Had no problem falling back asleep.
I woke up at 5am for work and my body was still buzzing. My body also hurt, whole body soreness/uncomfortableness but nothing serious.
Usually I am a bump on a log at work until about 8am when I start to wake up and even then I'm not in the best mood. I've been feeling really drained and unhappy lately so I was very surprised to find not only did I have full energy, I was in a peppy mood.
The mood lasted all day. ALL DAY. Seriously. Usually by about 2pm, I'm struggling to stay awake and positive. And then I usually crash around 4pm when I get home. But not yesterday. My energy level was high all day and I felt positive all day. Definitely something new.
I took my Limu shot around 6pm. I had energy all night and was happy until bed time around 11pm.
Also interesting to note, my urine and eliminations of the day smelled quite yeasty and very strong. I also passed quite a bit of mucous - Candida? Maybe. Limu is supposed to help with yeast. We'll see.
DAY THREE - today
Weight: 130 lbs
Energy level: High
Grouchiness: None
Bloating: Less
I woke up a couple times during the night again same as before. Upon awaking, I felt the buzzing and body soreness. It's really uncomfortable but manageable.
I went to the doctor. My weight was 130 lbs. But when I looked in the mirror, I swear I looked slimmer. Not significantly but just a little bit. I also don't feel as bloated today, despite the fact that I had gluten free pizza last night. I put on a pair of jeans that usually pinch a bit, but today, they felt little less pinchy. Awesome!
I decided to take Limu early today so I wouldn't feel so buzzed at night time. I took it around 11am. Lo and behold, shortly thereafter, I felt super buzzy and a little anxious. It eventually passed and then for the rest of the day I felt happy and full of energy. Almost like I was on something. My boyfriend and I were giggling a lot and joking that we felt high. (He's trying it too.)
Seriously, what the hell is Fucoidan and why didn't I know about it sooner?
Again, my eliminations and urine were yeasty and strong. I got a headache toward the end of the day. Not sure if it's Limu but it could be a detox symptom... Here's to hoping!
For those of you who are wondering, What the hell is Limu?, I will explain...briefly because I'm not really sure I'm clear on it either. And for the record, I am not affiliated with Limu and am only drinking it because a friend told me I should. That could change if it is as awesome as she claims. To be honest, I'm curious. And skeptical. Because how can it do all the things it claims to do?
Basically, Limu is a drink comprised mostly of Fucoidan. Fucoidan is an extract that comes from brown seaweed somewhere near New Zealand called Tongal. We know that seaweed has a lot of good benefits but Limu claims to have close to 100 benefits. Everything from preventing cancer, to weight loss, to better skin, cardiovascular support, GI tract support, reducing inflammation, helps eyes, teeth, gums, cholesterol, depression, boosts energy levels...the list goes on and on.
It sounds too good to be true. But if even 10% of the reported benefits are true, it would be amazing
My body ailments are as follows: Candida, bloating, strange eye swelling issue that doctors can't diagnose or seem to fix, hair falling out, grouchiness, lack of energy, sluggish metabolism that won't increase despite exercise and diet... Just a few things, right? ;)
There are three variations of Limu.
The Original Limu - Fucoidan extract plus mango and papaya.
The Blu Frog Energy Drink - Fucoidan plus some caffeine.
A Meal Replacement Powder - I'm told it tastes like a milk shake.
I'm taking the Original.
DAY ONE - two days ago
Starting weight: ???
Energy level: Low
Grouchiness: High
Bloating: Yes
I drank one ounce of Limu Original and one ounce of the Energy Drink this evening at about 8pm. The taste sucks. Everyone else says it tastes good but I hate mango and papaya. (shrug) Whatever, I'll do the shots. In my drinking days I drank worse.
Right away, I felt a little buzz in my body. Not enough to be classified as jittery, but definitely something was going on. About an hour later, I was definitely feeling more buzz, not jittery but a little uncomfortable. Definitely more energy. Had a lot of energy before bedtime around 11, but was able to go to sleep just fine.
DAY TWO - yesterday
Weight: ???
Energy level: High
Grouchiness: Low to none
Bloating: Yes
I woke up a couple times during the night feeling full of energy like I had slept 6 hours but only 2 hours had passed. Had no problem falling back asleep.
I woke up at 5am for work and my body was still buzzing. My body also hurt, whole body soreness/uncomfortableness but nothing serious.
Usually I am a bump on a log at work until about 8am when I start to wake up and even then I'm not in the best mood. I've been feeling really drained and unhappy lately so I was very surprised to find not only did I have full energy, I was in a peppy mood.
The mood lasted all day. ALL DAY. Seriously. Usually by about 2pm, I'm struggling to stay awake and positive. And then I usually crash around 4pm when I get home. But not yesterday. My energy level was high all day and I felt positive all day. Definitely something new.
I took my Limu shot around 6pm. I had energy all night and was happy until bed time around 11pm.
Also interesting to note, my urine and eliminations of the day smelled quite yeasty and very strong. I also passed quite a bit of mucous - Candida? Maybe. Limu is supposed to help with yeast. We'll see.
DAY THREE - today
Weight: 130 lbs
Energy level: High
Grouchiness: None
Bloating: Less
I woke up a couple times during the night again same as before. Upon awaking, I felt the buzzing and body soreness. It's really uncomfortable but manageable.
I went to the doctor. My weight was 130 lbs. But when I looked in the mirror, I swear I looked slimmer. Not significantly but just a little bit. I also don't feel as bloated today, despite the fact that I had gluten free pizza last night. I put on a pair of jeans that usually pinch a bit, but today, they felt little less pinchy. Awesome!
I decided to take Limu early today so I wouldn't feel so buzzed at night time. I took it around 11am. Lo and behold, shortly thereafter, I felt super buzzy and a little anxious. It eventually passed and then for the rest of the day I felt happy and full of energy. Almost like I was on something. My boyfriend and I were giggling a lot and joking that we felt high. (He's trying it too.)
Seriously, what the hell is Fucoidan and why didn't I know about it sooner?
Again, my eliminations and urine were yeasty and strong. I got a headache toward the end of the day. Not sure if it's Limu but it could be a detox symptom... Here's to hoping!
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