My ProLon Experience

My ProLon Experience

What is it?

ProLon is a five-day program that comes in a pre-assembled box. While it may be appealing to the eye
with its sleek, modern, white box design, it is not for the faint of heart! This five-day, scientifically-backed,
fast-mimicking diet (FMD) is one of the best weight loss decisions you can make.

Fast is a trigger word for many, who may think of it is some type of ordeal; however, the ProLon box
simplifies everything for those looking to take the next steps toward a healthier life. The Fasting
Mimicking Diet was created by Dr. Valter Longo, an Italian biologist and researcher. Replicating the
benefits of fasting while still nourishing the body undergoing calorie deprivation.

With this plant-based, whole food meal kit, you are equipped with all of the tools for a successful
five-day reset to your system. It mitigates the burden and danger of water-only fasting by providing a
tasty, convenient, and safe dietary program that does not require ongoing lifestyle changes, such as
long-term dieting. ProLon is lactose and gluten free, as well as low in both carbohydrates and proteins.
There is just the exception of (delicious) honey in the nut bar.

What were my reasons for starting the diet?

Everyone’s reasoning for starting the ProLon program is different. Some of the signs that my body was
in need of a reset were:

• Tired after getting 8 hours of sleep
• Mental grogginess

• Craving caffeine and sugars

• Low energy

• Cranky

• Skin began to look dull with dark circles under my eyes and more acne

• Stomach bloat

• Irregularity in bowel movements

• Irregular hormonal cycles

• Weight gain

• Inability to lose weight even while dieting and exercising

What can it help with?

ProLon is clinically proven to aid in treatment for those patients with:

• High blood pressure
• Chronic inflammation

• High blood glucose levels

• Arthritis

• Auto-immune diseases

• Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases

• Cardiovascular disease

• Obesity, weight management, and diabetes prevention

• Even cancer prevention and treatment

*Note* This meal plan is not used as a sole replacement treatment for these diseases. Always talk to your physician before
undergoing the ProLon meal plan.

Daily breakdown

Day 1

I did not have to put much thought into starting the program. If feel that I would have talked myself out
of doing it and would have pushed off my start date to a later time. I started on a Tuesday by opening the
box marked “Day 1.” So far so good! I woke up, had one of the teas provided along with the delicious
date and nut bar provided. I made sure I was getting enough water throughout the entire day to alleviate
some of the symptoms that come with fasting, like low energy or hunger. I thoroughly savored each of the
soups provided in the box. Later on the first day, I spoke with one of the health coaches, which is a free
service provided by the company. Her knowledge and encouragement was very helpful! You are able to
ask anything you may want while on the phone with the health coach. A daily tip is also emailed to you to
help ensure your success while on the program. Most people feel good and don't really miss their normal
food on Day 1. I was also sure to enjoy the tasty bars for both breakfast and as a snack. The soups were
quite good as well! All the tools for success came in a convenient box that was small enough to fit in my
purse! Staying hydrated is key throughout the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) meal program.

Day 2

I had a great night’s sleep. I keep repeating to myself, “You can make it, don’t let your hard work of
following the diet so strictly go out the door by eating food!” Fatigue, as I was told by the health coach,
was normal as the body begins its transformation. I was sure not to over exert myself, but remained busy
as I adjusted to the new meal plan. I took the night easy and rested, watched some television, and did
some reading. Going to bed early was also helpful! Day 2 complete: another day another victory for
myself.

Day 3

While some people considered this day to be the hardest, I found it to be quite easy. Less caffeine was
needed to start my day and I used a trick from a friend to wait until 1 pm to eat my L-Bar. I savored every
single bite of my soups later on in the day and remembered to drink an abundance of water and the
non-caffeinated teas provided. With my third day coming to an end, I took a nice evening stroll with my
dog and went to bed early again. I went to bed early and got such a good sleep this night that my REM
cycle was deep enough for vivid dreams.

Day 4

I woke up with more energy than before. I felt more energized than the previous days. I was less hungry,
more focused on work and could feel my stomach bloat decreasing. While I did have more energy, I was
reminded to refrain from intense exercise. I went out to a restaurant and brought the teas and olives
provided in the meal pack, and it turned out to be a great distraction! My friends complimented me on my
willpower and the evening was surprisingly easy for me.

Day 5

I woke Saturday morning with a burst of energy and a sense of accomplishment! I could see the light at
the end of the tunnel for the final stretch of the meal plan. I stayed strong. All of my hard work delivered
the maximum benefits to my body, and I could see and feel the difference! I managed to lose a total of
three pounds and two inches off of my hips! Would I repeat this program next month? 100% YES. For
the mental clarity and mood enhancement alone, this program will always be worth it.

Tips for your success

1. Stay busy! The less time you have where you can think about grazing, the better. Being distracted by
work, family, taking care of my dog, and just making sure I was not allowing myself the opportunity to

snack was all a big help

2. Resist the urge to work out and over exert yourself. There is so much going on at a cellular level,

with the new turnover of cells, new stem-cell production is happening, and your body is fueling itself to

perform all of this. You need to preserve energy for the rejuvenation process.

3. Drink lots of water! Remind yourself that you are more than just what you eat. You can do anything
you want for five days. Go for a walk, meditate, spend time with friends, just find a way to distract
yourself for the five-day stretch.
4. Do not watch cooking shows!

5. Appetite suppression gets easier on the diet as you go along, but if

you find yourself at your wits end, contact your doctor to see if you may receive some additional

help along the way.

6. Do not hesitate to call the health coaches provided to you through the diet program.

Visit the ProLon website for more about fast-mimicking diets and intermittent fasting!
https://prolonfmd.com/fasting-diets/