If you're following the Zone, here are some of the immediate
benefits you will observe during your first week. You will:
Look Better. Don't expect a lot of immediate weight loss during
the first week in the Zone, because it's physically impossible
to lose more than 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of body fat per week. However,
all of the weight you will lose in the Zone will be pure fat,
as opposed to water and muscle. Your body composition will change,
and, as a consequence, your clothes will start fitting better
even though your scale won't move that much.
Feel Better. You'll feel less cranky and moody between meals
because you won't experience those sugar lows that make you tired,
hungry, and irritable. Overall, you'll feel like your life is
on an even keel — a sign that your hormones are, too.
Think Better. By keeping your blood sugar levels stable throughout
the day, your brain is constantly being supplied with energy.
You'll find that you have a better ability to concentrate, and
you won't suffer from that mental haziness that can occur two
to three hours (if not sooner) after eating a high-carbohydrate
meal. You will feel more refreshed in the morning and more energized
throughout the day. Afternoon slumps and carbohydrate cravings
will be a thing of the past.
