I Said NO to Sugar and YES to Collagen and Then This Happened! Print 42 LikeDislike By Phyllis Warder When Phyllis signed up for the Further Food Sugar Detox and started taking 2 scoops of collagen protein a day, she couldn’t have known what would happen in the following 3 months. When she first signed up, she could barely walk 10 minutes… but now 3 months later walks 90 minutes a day to Leslie Sansone DVDs! She’s lost 30 pounds and has more energy than she’s ever known! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Further Food Collagen Peptides has helped Phyllis reduce cellulite, stop heartburn, ease diverticulitis symptoms, alleviate back pain, and her scars have even disappeared – all collagen protein benefits. Talk about a life-changing experience!It officially started on January 2017, when I decided to participate in a sugar detox plan with Further Food and began adding Further Food Collagen Peptides to my diet. What began as a whim has become a life-changing habit. To date, I’ve lost 30 pounds and 16 inches, which is one-third of the way to my personal goal of losing 75 pounds. Truth be told, this is easily the best I’ve felt in 40 years. Not only do I have so much more energy, but a lot of my aches and pains and other medical issues are gone. My skin is glowing, I am pain free, and my scars and cellulite have faded. I had no idea I would experience all these collagen protein benefits when I first started, but I’m loving it! I am 63 years old, and have tried “a gazillion” weight-loss plans. Sure, I’ve lost a few pounds and gained them back, but this is the first time I have ever found something that works. And beyond the weight loss, I have seen a drastic improvement in my other health issues. I used to struggle with digestive problems, debilitating back pain, and red, scarred skin. Since beginning my weight loss program and taking collagen protein daily, I have seen a noticeable reduction in my medical problems – the benefits are remarkable. There are no more bouts of diverticulitis that would lead to me being hospitalized; no gas, bloating or digestive issues. I don’t even get heartburn anymore.Gone also are my painful back problems caused by ruptured discs, sciatica and bulges. In fact, I’ve been able to eliminate injections or medications for my back entirely. I love to dance, and now I can do it again. I feel like a teenager! And I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin! My skin feels softer, and my cellulite is remarkably less noticeable. In 2000, I had surgery that left me with scars and a lot of redness. Since beginning to use the collagen, the scars have faded and are not as noticeable. And even better-no more redness. I am shocked and so thrilled! I never thought I’d experience the benefits of collagen protein this quickly – I’ve been taking it daily for the past 3 months. Further Food Collagen combined with my weight loss has made such drastic improvements in my skin and entire body. How I Transformed My Body and HealthI won’t lie. There’s no magic fix for losing weight and regaining my health back. It has taken a lot of work for me to adapt to my new lifestyle. But most importantly, I have stuck with it this time. My success with Further Food Collagen has helped me become healthy, but I know I have to put the work in and be patient. The hardest part for me was starting, but after two weeks I was hooked on health and fitness. Here’s what’s worked for me:I cut out sugar, dairy, processed foods and alcohol. Most of my meals consist of vegetables, fruit, fish and beans, with very limited red meat.I faithfully use two scoops of Further Food Collagen every day in my coffee or tea. Also, 2 days a week, I do a liquid fast with only Further Food Collagen and bone broth. It makes me feel energized and focused.If I am craving an unhealthy food like chicken parmesan (which rarely happens these days), eating a small portion to satisfy the craving helps. If I don’t, I’ll eat everything in the house trying to satisfy it! (And since participating in the Further Food sugar detox plan, I don’t crave sugar anymore.)Working out every day is making a difference. At first I could manage only 10 minutes, but now I’m up to at least 90 minutes a day. I love the Leslie Sansone Walking DVD’s! I use two of her DVDs: Leslie Sansone Walking of the Pounds and Leslie Sansone The Tone Every Zone Walk. Her inspirational videos have helped me to push myself and keep increasing my workout time. The exercise has definitely contributed to helping me lose inches and tone up!I will not give up on myself or my health like I have in the past because I feel too good. Fitness isn’t necessarily about the numbers on the scale. Muscle weighs more than fat and if I am not losing, I am probably toning up and will eventually see a drop in measurements.I know that collagen protein is not a miracle powder unless you do the work of changing your lifestyle. But I honestly feel supplementing with collagen has been the secret to my weight loss and health benefits this time, when all my other previous attempts have failed. I tell anyone who will listen about collagen protein benefits, especially when I am asked what I have done to look so healthy and happy. Along the way, my biggest motivation has been my daughter. I do not want her to be my caregiver. I have been in that role and I know it isn’t pretty. If I can get the weight off and get healthy and fit, the chances are greater that I will be vibrant and healthy for the rest of my natural life.This is the affirmation I read every day: “It comes down to one simple thing: How bad do you want it?” This time, I really want it! Stay tuned while we follow Phyllis’s journey as she moves towards her 75-pound weight loss goal! Want to read more?This Wonder Food Lifted My Brain Fog. I Can Focus Again!5 Reasons Collagen Protein Can Help You Lose Weight6 Protein-Packed No Sugar Smoothies To Sweeten Your Day5 Surprising Reasons Why Sugar is Making You Age Faster! *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Julie June 21, 2019 at 7:13 amFantastic! I’m on a celery juice cleanse and going to start collagen today. Reply ↓
Recipe Team July 19, 2018 at 3:52 amHi there: Is your question about cutting out sugar or adding in collagen? Sugar is the cause of so many chronic illnesses, so cutting it out can definitely help reduce symptoms and contribute to better health. Collagen supplementation can improve joint pain associated with MS. Here is a great story by one of our contributors about how including collagen in her diet helped with her MS: https://www.furtherfood.com/how-diet-and-collagen-supplementation-healed-my-multiple-sclerosis/ Good luck! Reply ↓
Recipe Team November 7, 2017 at 12:10 pmHi Bath: Cutting out sugar and using collagen can definitely help you lose weight in a month! Reply ↓
Jessica Espinoza’s Diet for Hypothyroid Hashimotos In this story, renowned chef and food blogger Jessica Espinoza shares her journey from growing up eating real food under the influence of her mother to eating sugar and junk food in her 20s. She tells us how she got back on the wagon of health...
2019 Sugar Detox Keto Meal Plan and Shopping List According to various health and government entities, sugar can be a highly addictive food substance. Binging and overconsumption of added sugars can cause obesity and harm your long-term health. At Further Food, we are dedicated to helping you on yo...
Weight Loss Stories and Walking Workouts to Stay Healthy with Leslie Sansone Unlike fitness trends that go in an out of style, walking is an act of motion that people have done for ages. Walking is a low-impact activity that humans learn to do as babies and continue to do throughout their lives. In this two-part article, you...
Holistic Daily Routine With Collagen It seems like collagen supplements are everywhere these days, from health and wellness shops to your local pharmacy. Have you ever wondered why so many people have started adding collagen to their routines? Are you interested in doing the same? If s...
Keto Friendly Fruits and Vegetables Are you trying the keto diet but aren’t sure what keto-friendly foods you can eat? Luckily, there are quite a few keto-friendly fruits and vegetables that can be consumed regularly in the keto diet. Read on to learn our recommendations for the top...
6 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Chocolate is a decadent treat we just love to eat. But besides tasting good, chocolate actually has some amazing health benefits that you need to know about! Read below to find out how this age-old guilty pleasure has actually been used to heal the ...