Okay, let’s talk about this Suzanne Hannemann thing I tried out recently.
Getting Started
Heard the name floating around, you know? People talking about transformations and stuff. Sounded interesting, maybe a bit intense, but I figured, why not see what it’s all about? So, I decided to dive in, see if it actually works like they say.
First thing I did was just look her up, tried to get the gist of her approach. Didn’t want to buy anything right away, just understand the basics. Seemed like a lot focused on clean eating, specific food combos, and cutting out a bunch of stuff. Standard fare, maybe, but the structure seemed rigid.
The Actual Process
Alright, so I decided to try a simplified version based on what I gathered. Didn’t follow a super strict paid plan, just the core ideas I picked up. Here’s kinda what I did:
- Cleaned out the kitchen: Got rid of the junk food. That was tough, not gonna lie. My usual go-to snacks had to go.
- Focused on whole foods: Lots of veggies, lean protein, you know the drill. Tried to stick to things that didn’t come in a box.
- Meal prepping: This was key. Spent part of my Sunday cooking up chicken breasts, roasting vegetables, making quinoa. If I didn’t prep, I knew I’d just grab something easy and off-plan during the week.
- Water, water, water: Drank a ton of water. Felt like I was living in the bathroom sometimes.
- Cut out sugar and processed stuff: This was the hardest part. Realized how much hidden sugar is in everything. Cravings were real, especially the first week or two.
How It Felt Day-to-Day
Week 1: Rough. Felt tired, kinda grumpy. Really missed my usual coffee with cream and sugar. Meals felt boring sometimes. Had a headache for a couple of days, probably from cutting caffeine and sugar.
Week 2-3: Started to feel a bit better. More energy, surprisingly. Cooking all the time was a drag, though. Eating out? Forget about it, almost impossible to stick to the plan. Felt a bit socially isolated when friends wanted to grab pizza or beers.
Week 4 and beyond: Okay, I did notice some changes. Felt less bloated, maybe dropped a few pounds, nothing dramatic like some of the pictures you see online. But the constant vigilance about food was exhausting. It takes a lot of mental energy.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Look, I get the idea behind it. Eating cleaner, less processed food is obviously good. And yeah, I saw some minor positive effects. But man, it felt restrictive. Maybe if you need that super strict structure, it works. For me, it wasn’t really sustainable long-term.
It’s a big commitment. You gotta be really dedicated to prepping and planning constantly. I learned some good habits, like prepping veggies ahead of time, which I’ll probably keep doing. But the whole rigid system? Not for me. Felt like I was always thinking about food rules. I prefer something a bit more flexible that fits into real life, you know? So, yeah, gave it a shot, learned a bit, but I’m moving on to find something that feels less like a chore.
