Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Why PGX?

Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue explains:

"PGX has such a high water absorbing capacity that, when used with meals, it can significantly increase volume of food which provides a fast, lasting feeling of fullness. It's healthy and effective way to reduce over-eating. PGX also helps balance blood sugar and cholesterol and can help a person maintain a healthy weight while improving overall health."

My Gift is a Challenge

What better way to bring in the new decade than with a renewed energy to improve your own health? I received a gift this past Christmas. I found out I have an previously undetected heart condition called Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (apHCM). I'll admit I was terrified at first but soon realized that it was a blessing this condition was detected before a serious heart event occurred.

I have been active all my life and competed competitively in sports. So being told that I can no longer do these things is a big change. With this condition I will have to re-think the way I approach exercise and sports. I have been instructed to avoid contact sports and endurance sports. As well I am to avoid raising my heart rate.

Given the situation that I am in I can no longer rely on going for a run to work off the big meal or sweat out the extra calories. I am going to have to exercise extremely carefully and improve my nutritional plan.

I still plan to use PGX Daily and Non-Nonsense Meal Replacements in my nutrition plan. If anything I plan to use them more. I am also going to add a special formula called Q&G tablets & ResveratrolRich to the Multivitamins, Omega-3 and Probiotics that I already take.

Wish me luck.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

I need more

Oh no, I have let my supply of PGX Daily run out this past week. Sometimes you just can't help being too busy. Next time I'll remember to order once I start my last bottle on hand.

I guess I'll have to be careful with what I eat until I restock.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Music to my ears

I was at a coffee shop outside of Seattle, you might be able to guess which chain, when I overheard two ladies talking. It was like it was scripted on television but one lady was telling the other how her husband lost 29 lbs with PGX. I could not believe my ears. Now if it was a real commercial I would have chimed in but I didn't want to intrude. Nonetheless it was like music to my ears to hear of the success with PGX.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Portion Size

I been getting better at managing my portion sizes to suit my appetite. As I mentioned previously it is harder to do when eating out. At home I can simply prepare less food or control the portion size. However when eating out at a restaurant or as a guest it is difficult to control the amount of food given.

But without shame I have been requesting a doggie bag in a restaurant or I have politely implored my host to give me a smaller amount. No offense is taken especially when I tell them I have been taking PGX daily to loose weight. Most of my friends have already noticed I am fitter so then appreciate what I have done.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Success?

I have had some good success with PGX Daily but there have been some issues. Over the past months I have incorporated some complimentary strategies to improve the benefits of PGX Daily softgels.

The initial month of the taking PGX Daily softgels I did find my body responded to the PGX. I would not feel as hungry. The problem was my mind was still on it regular scheduled programming. I would eat when I usually eat. I would snack when I usually snack. As well I have always been one to finish what was on my plate. This would mean trouble in restaurants or as a dinner guest.

After the first month when I began to consciously reduce the size of my portions since my body didn't need it I began to have more success. What has also been helpful is I began using a PGX mealreplacement drink mix called No Nonsense with PGX from Webber Naturals. I find that psychologically it helps me to take the PGX in this manner as I do not feel like I need to eat. The vanilla flavour is okay. I won't lie. It is not fabulous but it is not awful.

So far I have lost 7 lbs which I am happy with. I hope the road to a healthier body wait continues to go smoothly.




Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Getting closer

Only 7 more days until I weigh myself for the first time since starting PGX daily.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Dr, Murray PGX Video

Dr. Michael Murray PGX Video

PGX Daily Fibre - CBN Television News Video

Video from You Tube: PGX Fibre CBN Television News

Thursday, June 25, 2009

One Week

It's been one week and well. Not much to report. I have noticed that I do have less of an urge to snack, graze or munch. This is most noticeable during the late afternoon when I probably used to do most of my damage.

One thing that I will have to work on in the days to come is my portion size at meals. I have always been one to finish what is on my plate. For instance if dining at a restaurant I will consume everything that comes with my order. Or at home I continue have a plate the same size as habit dictates. This week I'll be trying a new strategy smaller portions and second helpings if necessary.

Another incentive booster - we were over a friend's place visiting during the past weekend. They have Nintendo's Wii Fit. So I setup a Mii or nintendo character. With my chubby little avatar looking back to me I am more determined to get fit.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Day 2 PGX DAILY continued

After 24 hours on PGX Daily I feel the same. Is that good or bad? I haven't magically dropped 10 lbs but I also have not nasty side effects. It is probably too soon to jump on a scale so I'll wait until later.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Something is going on here

So it has been 3 1/2 hours since my first two PGX Daily softgels. I do feel "full". I wouldn't describe it as the most comfortable feeling. I feel better than when I finished the Costco Cheeseburger & Fries. :P It is not quite a bloated feeling but close. I am a chronic snacker so it will interesting to see if PGX daily can curb my grazing.

I probably won't be posting every 3 hours everyday but I just wanted to mention that I have noticed something after the first dose.

My Experience with PGX Daily

The purpose of this blog will be to chronicle my personal experience with PGX Daily.

My Stats:
BMI = 27.34 Overweight

My goal is to lose 10-20 lbs. I have not taken this product until this very moment. Here we go...

I am starting with 2 softgels per meal and going to increase gradually as per the label instructions. Opening the bottle the capsules don't have a strong odour. The two tone softgel capsules are quite large so be warned it you have difficulty with large pills.

I purchased my bottle of PGX daily online for $25.

What is PGX?

PolyGlycopleX (PGX) is a unique blend of highly-purified, water-soluble polysaccharides (plant fibres) developed using advanced EnviroSimplex technology. This technology combines these natural compounds in a very specific ratio making PGX an effective weight loss aid and dietary supplement. PGX is available in Ultra Matrix soft gelatin capsules as PGX Daily, as well as in granules, meal replacement drink mixes and regular capsules.