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    Default *Update 8/14* I'm Overhauling Myself!

    It's time for a change ladies... and I'm finally doing something about it! All of the threads about diets/exercise/health have motivated me! I'm sick of adding to the list of things that I want to/know I should do. So, I have a plan:

    - I will continue to stick to my gluten/dairy free diet. Two months and counting...
    - I will fix my skin. I will get CoolTouch once a month followed by a Photofacial to reduce redness.
    - I will go to yoga 2x a week. I signed up for the beginner's class.
    - I will get a day job. I inquired about a bunch of jobs today (at least PT and with benefits.)
    - I will work/dance and save money. I am done with school, no excuse now.
    - I will stick to my budget. I made a schedule for bills/debts.
    - I will get my business running by the end of the year. I just found out I'll be published in a book!
    - I will not neglect myself. I made an appointment for a massage/pedicure for Saturday.
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    Thats awesome ItalianBeauty! You can totally do it! It's good that you are doing more than just 'talk' (like what I'm doing) and actually making the appointments, and signing up for the classes.







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    Good luck girly! You can do it.

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    Way to go for sticking to the healthy diet for so long! 2 months is a long time you must already feel so good.

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    I am feeling great! Physically and mentally! I can't wait to get this show on the road... I want to look back and see how far I have come from where I began

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    I think you're awesome!

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    Default Re: I'm Overhauling Myself!

    do you have dairy/gluten allergies or celiac disease, or is it just for the health benefits? being vegan, i know how dairy affects your health in all kinds of ways, but what about wheat?
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    Thanks everyone so much! Its nice to have some support! I don't have a ton of real-life friends so hugs all around for the SW'ers!

    Ruby - I don't have celiacs, so I would say the health benefits are my driving force. I'm trying to conquer my skin problems so dairy was an obvious thing for me to quit. It wasn't hard either and I saw some slight improvements in my skin and body. As for gluten, it is in wheat, rye and barley. I'm still in the trial and error phase so I figured I would add gluten to the 'No' list. I'm not sure if it is helping at all... but I intend to keep it up. My stomach is flatter than ever! Whole grains are harder to digest, so you get bloated. Now I stick to rice products. I have a strangely strong motivation for this whole journey and it has been great so far... I'm not stopping yet!

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    **Update - I went to the laser center for my consultation. I spoke with the woman about my skin, how I changed my diet and what I want to accomplish. She happens to be a dietician so she was right there with me when I said I was gluten/dairy free. She told my about the 3 lasers they have (omnilux, cooltouch and photofacial.) They each do something different:

    Cooltouch (125$) - reduces oil gland size and stimulates collagen to reduce scars.
    Omnilux (80$) - two lights are used, one to kill bacteria, one to reduce redness.
    Photofacial (150$) - reduces redness.

    I did the Cooltouch!!! I got my face lasered today! It didn't hurt too bad, I got numbing creme and the laser has a cool mist that hits your face so its not too hot. I'm not even red right now! No down time! It was great and I have a plan set up for the next few months. Cooltouch once a month and I can start the Omnilux process whenever I want to. Soooo happy right now

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    ^ What are you trying to do with your skin ? I read , but didn't get full details.

    Please take before and after photos of your transformation for us! I'm looking to get zapped soon also. I just spent $2000 doing accutane and have little scars ( not noticiable in low light , but noticable in sunlight ) on my left cheek that I want gone.

    You are motivating me. I'm a goal person, but I've seriously been slacking lately.

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    I am trying to conquer my acne/scars/redness. I have a lot going on. Current acne and scars are being treated first. I am starting with a laser to help control acne and increase collagen to fill scars. I also changed my diet and increased my exercise to help also.

    I think the CoolTouch is a good laser to help with the scars... I love it and can't wait for my next one

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    ^ I would love to see before and after photos if you are comfy sharing ( even via pm or email if you don't want to post ).

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    I will definitely share my photos!!! This laser will require at least 4 treatments. I'm doing one every month. I had photos taken at their office and will more than happily show them off once I see improvement

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    Please do ! I keep hearing about great treatments on here, but I see so few before and after pictures. It's great to hear about this stuff and see it !

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