Weight-loss often occurs on the Clean Program, but it isn’t the sole focus. How and when weight-loss occurs varies for everyone. Each person comes into the program with a different level of toxicity, a different genetic history, and different hormonal patterns. For many, the body will not begin to release inflammation and extra weight until it has found balance through the cleansing process.

Let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture of why we might have excess weight to begin with. It’s often a result of consuming foods that do not work for the body, resulting in poor digestion, and toxic overload. The Clean Program helps the body re-balance itself and begin to repair the damage done by years of poor habits. When you lose weight without doing this important foundational work, the weight loss typically doesn’t last or bring about the increased vitality that in the end, is what we really want.

Even if you haven’t seen much weight-loss yet, hang in there. You’re doing the foundational work, and that’s what matters most. Daily bowel movements, sticking with the Elimination Diet, and avoiding emotional snacking will encourage your body to find that sweet spot, totally unique to you.

One of the best things you can do for weight-loss is hide the scale until the end. Don’t stress yourself out by stepping on the scale everyday. Just remember, how you feel is a more accurate measure of success. Instead of numbers on the scale, focus on your energy level, sleep patterns, digestion, elimination, mood, and clarity of thoughts.