Hello!

Hi there, I'm Kris. I live in Mill Valley, just outside San Francisco, one town past Sausalito. I'm here because Kathy is my sister, and I'm on a quest to lose thirty pounds.

Two years ago I started a new job managing the PR and Social media for BevMo!, which means I go out and drink alcohol a lot. It's a great job, but fattening! Between all the yummy cocktails, wine, amazing dinners and being almost 50 (and in menopause) I gained 20 pounds!!

I decided I had enough. I refused to buy a new pair of black pants in the next size. I had to change.

I joined Jump Start MD a few weeks before Christmas because I knew if I waited I would have 5 more pounds to lose, and that didn't sound too appealing. The diet is high protein and low carb. I was surprised to learn how many things have carbs, like carrots, peas, corn, and beets. I'm excited to change my eating habits so I look and feel better.

The hardest part has been the water. They want you to drink 120 ounces of liquid a day. I nearly drowned the first week. I never drank that much water. Ever!!! The funny thing is, now that I'm used to drinking a lot of water I've noticed my joints don't hurt and I crave the water! I was completely dehydrated before and I didn't even know it.

I'm amazed at how great I feel. I've only had hunger pains a few times. I'm not craving my old carbs, and I'm losing weight! I've lost 7.2 pounds in my first three weeks.

I love cooking and being creative with food. I'll post anything tasty I think you might like.

That's it for now!

Cheers,
Kris