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Monday, October 21, 2019

MY SIXTH ROUND ON PROLON

MY SIXTH ROUND ON PROLON

Updated 2/24/2022

I just finished my sixth round of the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) last week! The program has been a game changer for me, so I wanted to write a follow up to my post earlier this year. I’m not a spokesperson for ProLon but feel strongly about its benefits. I’ve experienced great results including lowered cholesterol and thyroid levels, although these have not been tested and proven for ProLon, and are not claims from the makers of ProLon.*

My appetite has changed and I’ve lost stubborn fat that appeared suddenly when I turned fifty. I’d given up hope of shedding even three or four pounds, and now ten months later, I’m down 20. I feel great. Crazier yet, I look forward to my “fasting” week and plan on repeating it sporadically throughout the year.

My earlier post on ProLon goes into detail about how the diet works with a day to day account during my first round. Since then, each subsequent round has been easier. I clear the calendar of social events for five days and cut back on caffeine the week prior. To prevent muscle loss, workouts are reduced to walking or light pilates. The ProLon kit contains the ONLY food allowed, so to reduce temptation, I do marketing for the household before I start.

The diet stems from Dr. Valter Longo’s groundbreaking research on fasting’s positive effects on healthy aging, metabolic health, and overall health detailed in his many research studies and his books.

ProLon is made by the company Dr. Longo helped found (L-Nutra) created a five-day FMD kit of plant based foods designed to shift your body into a fasting mode while still consuming calories. And Dr. Longo commits some of the proceeds to furthering research in fasting and improved human health and healthy aging. In 2018, ProLon FMD was awarded the first-ever patent on longevity and Longo was named one of TIME’s 50 Most Influential People in Health Care.

The FMD has been fantastic for me. I feel the best I have in years and am shocked at the weight loss, especially at my age. My husband has done three rounds with me and has enjoyed many of the same benefits.

To read the specifics about ProLon FMD, click here.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts or questions in the comment section below.

Click HERE to read my other posts on ProLon including daily details on my 1st Round and a Q&A where I answer your most often asked questions.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. ProLon is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

ProLon is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

The information and opinions expressed are my own. I am not a healthcare professional and you should always consult your physician, doctor, or healthcare provider before beginning any weight loss, nutrition or exercise program.

Updated 2/24/2022

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  1. julia

    October 21, 2019

    Hi, Did you do 6 rounds within 10 months? Thank you.

    • Karima

      October 21, 2019

      Yes. My first round was in January, then March. I wanted to do three consecutive rounds three months apart, so I did the next three rounds May/June/July. I plan on continuing with three rounds each year.

  2. Charlotte Goldfarb

    October 21, 2019

    Are there alternatives to olives? They are just not a food I like.
    Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • Karima

      October 21, 2019

      Not that I know of. They offer a free consultation with the purchase of a kit so that would be a good question to ask.

  3. gail c

    October 21, 2019

    Karima, thank you for sharing your experience and I am so glad it has been a good one for you. You look amazing. Question – would love to know what your daily diet is like in between your fasts, esp. as it pertains to maintaining the weight loss. Thank you.

    • Karima

      October 21, 2019

      Thank you. I’m a healthy eater… very plant based, fresh food with occasional fish. I rarely eat meat. My day to day diet hasn’t changed as far as what I’m eating but my portions are smaller. The weight has stayed off even after several vacations where I indulge myself.

  4. KSL

    October 21, 2019

    I’m curious what/how you eat in between the fasts. Do you do IF, or what do you cut out to keep the weight loss, etc?

    • Karima

      October 21, 2019

      Kathy…see my reply to Gail. Along with the smaller portions, I do intermittent fasting, but not religiously. I’ve been doing that for years.

  5. Preston

    October 22, 2019

    This sounds great. I get up at 5am so I stop eating by 3pm and I feel so much better.

  6. Elisa

    October 23, 2019

    I’m in. I have tried the FMD a couple of times, but I’m inspired by your commitment to do it over a three month period as prescribed. Thanks for your post!

    (p.s. the karima10sub code doesn’t work because the company said the subscription price is already discounted)

    • Karima

      October 23, 2019

      Thanks for letting me know about the code. I’m checking on it now…

      I think the three months consecutive round had the biggest impact on me. Hope it does for you too.

  7. Karima

    October 23, 2019

    A few people have had trouble with the “karima10sub” SUBSCRIPTION promo code… it should be working correctly now.

  8. Shelly

    October 23, 2019

    Well Karima you have inspired me to do my second and third round. I have two boxes sitting in my pantry just waiting for me to squeeze it in. It was amazing to me how little food we really need and how great I felt when I did the fast. Thanks!!

    • Karima

      October 23, 2019

      Totally agree with how little food we actually need. Good luck on your next round!

  9. KSL

    October 27, 2019

    Ordered three boxes last night – very excited to start…thanks!

    • Karima

      October 29, 2019

      I’m excited to hear how it goes for you.

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