What's Next?
Moving Forward and Using What You Have Learned:
Congratulations on completing the course and gaining valuable insights about your body! Now that you have completed the elimination protocol and reintroduction process, here's how you can use what you have learned moving forward:
- Pay attention: Continue to observe your body's reactions to foods, stress, and other environmental factors. You now have a better understanding of how your body feels at its best and what triggers discomfort or setbacks. Keep a journal to track your food intake and how you feel each day. Look for patterns and correlations between your diet and symptoms that may take a few days to manifest.
- Avoid obsession: While it's essential to pay attention to your body, avoid becoming overly obsessive. The goal is to maintain a healthy balance and enjoy life. Remember that you embarked on this journey to feel better, not to create additional stress. Stay mindful and observant without getting too hard on yourself.
- Use your Game Plan: Trust the wisdom behind the decisions you made when creating your Game Plan. It was the result of an intensive process, and it reflects your personal goals and preferences. Continue following the plan you created, as it holds valuable insights and strategies for your well-being. Update it as necessary based on your new discoveries.
- Continue reintroductions: Reintroducing eliminated foods may extend over several weeks as you carefully monitor your body's responses. Follow the same approach of introducing one food at a time to gather more information about your tolerance and reactions. Adjust your Game Plan accordingly based on the outcomes.
- Acknowledge change over time: Understand that your body will continue to change over time. Just as you observed becoming sensitive to tomatoes, you may discover new sensitivities or shifts in your body's responses. Regularly reassess your habits, make adjustments as needed, and consider periodic deep cleans or resets to maintain your progress.
- Consider periodic checkups: If you had the opportunity to check important lab values before and after the course, continue monitoring them on a regular basis. Regular checkups can help ensure that you maintain the improvements you achieved and provide insights into your overall health. You can order certain lab tests on your own through online platforms or pharmacy kits. Alternatively, you may choose to partner with a healthcare practitioner for guidance and deeper exploration.
- Repeat the course: Some individuals find it beneficial to repeat elements of the course every six months or after indulgent periods, vacations, or as a means of regrouping. This could involve redoing the entire course or focusing on a shorter period of full eliminations and detoxification. Utilize the course as a resource to review what you have learned or to give yourself a "reset" when needed.
Remember, you have given yourself a tremendous opportunity to regain your health and well-being. Embrace this ongoing journey and keep building on the progress you have made. You have the knowledge and tools to make informed choices and create a healthier future for yourself.