Originally Posted by Palestrina:
I feel much more energetic with lots of mental clarity.

I'm glad it's going so well for you, Palestrina. I enjoy reading about your progress with the program.

On another note - anyone else being driven crazy by all the ads now appearing in the last post on each page of a thread? When did that start???

Oh well....the price we pay for a free forum, I guess.

Originally Posted by SouthernMaven:
On another note - anyone else being driven crazy by all the ads now appearing in the last post on each page of a thread? When did that start???

Oh well....the price we pay for a free forum, I guess.

Oh good I'm glad that's not you tooting Jenny Craig lol.

My daughter and I took her Godchildren to Disney in December. Your never too old to start feeling better. I can't believe the difference in how I feel and move. Are you trying to lose any weight? It's War Eagle all day around here. If you're ever in the Columbus, GA area make sure you rent a bike and go for a ride, it's beautiful . Have you read the book?

I just had to post right now saying how energetic and mentally well I feel on this program. It is unbelievable. I never knew I could feel this way. And this is only my fifth week. Kudos to Dr. Chaudhary.

New to the Prime..
 

Hi. I just started the prime and on week 2.
Just incorporated the phylum husk/ flaxseed drink and yuck! Almost like drinking Metamucil!!
The Triphala has helped me sleep so much better as well.

I have noticed my cravings aren't like they use to be and I am happy.

Can anyone tell me about the 2nd phase?

Thanks!

Welcome Legomom. What do you want to know specifically about the 2nd phase? I stopped drinking the fiber drink a while ago. I just add a spoonful of flax seeds to my yogurt and that's that. I cannot drink that stuff.

I'm still doing the prime although in pretty lax about it. I don't freak out if I miss a day. I'm really liking the ashwagantha and brahmi. I feel much more in touch with my body natural hunger/fullness cues. One thing I've noticed is that I can't eat a lot. If I do I feel really sick and nauseous. Doing the prime has just become a part of my life, it's a way of living. I still on the 2nd phase though I'll be moving to the next phase soon.
I'm not keeping track really, just enjoying the benefits as I go.

I'm most excited about the meditation. I recently took a course in Vedic meditation. It was expensive but it was worth it. Ever since I started my meditation practice I feel so much better. I am coping well with stress, my anxiety is way down, I feel resilient and safe and my relationships are better, I'm a better mom, I feel joy and energy, and I feel renewed. I could go on. I think meditation plays a role in phase 3 or 4 but the sooner you do it the better. I've tried many apps for guided meditation and none of them really worked. I never felt a benefit. The author of the prime suggests transcendental meditation and I went for Vedic because it's actually the same thing same technique and same principles, just that TM is the trademarked version. I strongly recommend taking the course. The best part for me so far is that since I've started meditating I've had no acid reflux. As someone who's been suffering relentlessly with GERD for 2 years this is huge. If things keep going this well I will reduce and perhaps eliminate medication.

Haven't stepped on a scale. My clothes tell me that I probably haven't lost any weight but I feel fantastic in every way.

Lego mom response to Palestrina
 

Hi Palestrina and thank you for getting back to my response. I was afraid nobody was on this post anymore!

I realized I was only taking 500mg instead of the 1000 mg of the Triphala aND well if sleep great with 500 ,I can only imagine the 1000!
I stumbled across Utube and found positive affirmations by Jason Stephenson. He is awesome and I listen to it first thing in the morning as I am getting dressed for work. I have also found this Indian Mantra on another page (not Jason's ) & it is awesome to relax too!
I will research thr Vedic Meditation.

Yes, you are correct it is a way a life and sorry to hear you tapered off from the Prime. I have not lost weight yet but I feel great.

I'm curious about ashwagantha and the brahmi and wonder if you had any side effects?

Thanks and talk to you soon!

Oh, I forgot to mention I too had knee pain as well. I have no appetite in the evenings but I still eat a lil something just to keep my system going. Also, I have yet to do the lymphatic massages because I cannot find the silk gloves anywhere. I guess I gotta buy them online :(

Hi All!
Just started to do some research about this book. Thinking about reading and learning more about this method. Is anyone still active in using Prime? Would love to get more feedback on how things are going and any tips to get started!

Originally Posted by emzee37:
Hi All!
Just started to do some research about this book. Thinking about reading and learning more about this method. Is anyone still active in using Prime? Would love to get more feedback on how things are going and any tips to get started!

I'm not actively doing this anymore but I did take away some important habits. I still meditate, I still do the lymphatic massage, I drink the tea sometimes, I still prefer my vegetables cooked. That's about it. I did not lose any weight. But I felt good on the program and since.