Modifying the water lemon potion

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Into my third month, I found I was getting some stomach pains. I started checking some of the staples I was eating, to narrow down the culprit. Two things seems to correlate to my pains:

1) The RealLemon concentrate I was using in my water seems to be the key problem. After about two weeks, the taste seemed to be too harsh, even with the Splenda. Then, after each gulp I was getting pangs in my stomach. That was it - RealLemon was quickly punted out of the fridge and into the garbage.

Solution: I used just fresh water for a few days then went back to squeezing fresh lemons.

Now I go through about 12 lemons every two-days; recruiting my 4-year old daughter into child labour to help squeeze the lemons (she loves it - shes "cooking," she says...!) We have an electric juicer - relax....

Anyway, the yield is good for about 4-6 litres, and with liberal amounts of Splenda, its the best pulp-filled fresh lemonade around!

And guess what - no stomach pains!

2) I also found that I was relying on the PC honey maple turkey slices a little too much. I went cold-turkey (no pun intended) for a week, bought another pack the following week (because they are so convenient for lunches and quick protein), but I was having some pains again. Hmmm...might stay off them again for a bit.

Solution: I just went back to regular chicken.

So, as the nurses say, you should feel 110% on the diet. If you dont, check your potassium levels first, and then check your foods.

You just might be using a product with chemicals or additives that work against you.

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