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| Author | Topic: Acne in the first weeks??? |
| littledaga 01-12-2003 06:18 PM | Dear Wai, I've been doing your diet for 1 week now and I have had about 6 new spots on my face and a bit of dry skin, is this normal? I have been very strict with the diet, I hope it all clears up next week? I've had Cystic Acne for 12 years so this is really my last resort. I must say that my back and bottom are feeling softer, but not spot free yet. I have also read your opinion on smoking and I think it is different for everyone as whenever I smoke I get spots on my chest, so I have now given that up. I have a question about water, I have a filter jug which I use, I also drink Mineral water aswell, but is the filter jug water ok?, I know is doesn't contain the same Minerals as proper mineral water but it is filtered. And must all fruit be Organic as I do buy normal apples and pears, but the rest is Organic(Advocado,Cucumber,Tomatoes,Bananas),is normal fruit ok? I have no problem with the egg yolks as I have now got to like them and Brazil Nuts are the best(unshelled ofcourse). Thankyou for your book. |
| Wai 01-13-2003 12:27 PM | quote:yes, many of those who try the diet, don't see any good results until after 1, or 2 weeks. Some clear up immediately, and in others it takes a few weeks. quote:ah, that is a good sign. First it will feel softer, and then first your back will clear up, then your shoulders and neck, and then later, your face. quote:if you cannot totally eliminate your acne by eliminating smoking, you cannot be sure that smoking causes acne, simply because there are other factors involved that may lead you to see certain correlations that are actually caused by 'hidden factors'. Once you have TOTALLY cleared your skin by this diet, and if you then start smoking and get acne, only THEN can you be sure... quote:Please first read this thread about water (there are 2 pages). Then i think your questions have been answered already, but if not, please post your 'water-question' in that thread. quote:no. yes, organic is better, but regarding acne it makes no difference, and you can only spend as much money as you have. the diet already is expensive enough. |
| littledaga 01-15-2003 07:44 AM | Thanks Wai for your help. I'm in the middle of my second week and I'm seeing some great improvements. As regards to the water issue, I think I will just stick to the bottled water. I did read the information on water, but got confused with the measurements as I live in Holland and they are displayed on the bottle different. I'm really starting to enjoy the food that I am eating, and seeing what other people eat, there is no way I think I could go back to eating what we are supposed to call normal food, its basically junk. Thanks. ![[Smile]](../smile.gif) |
| Wai 01-15-2003 12:57 PM | quote:Nou, zo erg anders is het hier toch niet? Je kan hier prima water krijgen. In de grote steden kan je water met weinig mineralen krijgen bij de allochtoon winkeltjes (Marokaans bijvoorbeeld). "Sidi Harazem" is perfect. Ook heb je in verschillende teden 'waterwinkels', waar je de verschillende niveaus van mineralen kan vergelijken. Een water dat niet duur is, is bijvoorbeeld "Montcalm" Translation: I explained him (in Dutch) that it is not that hard to get low mineral water in Holland, and gave him some examples, and where to get them. quote:your body will never want to go back totally, but, you will start missing the flavor of some of these foods. The addictive properties of 'munch foods' will trigger your appetite too, probably... but, the longer that you are 'clean', the less those 'bad foods' will appeal to you. |
| littledaga 01-16-2003 07:41 AM | Thanks for the translation, I'm not Dutch but I understand what you said, I will look in these shops for the water. |
| littledaga 01-23-2003 11:16 AM | Dear Wai, I'm nearly at the end of my 3rd week and I'm still getting spots on my face, can you give me a rough estimate on how long this will last as I'm still doing a very strict diet, except for the peeling of my fruit in the first 2 weeks, but now I'm peeling all fruits. I can't see where I'm going wrong? |
| Scott 01-23-2003 12:19 PM | Hi Simon, I'm curious: 1) have you seen any improvement at all on the face? (like fewer spots appearing?) and is your backside still clear(ing)? 2) do you always follow sugars with fat? 3) how and with what do you wash your face? does anything touch your skin other than water? 4) do you remain physically inactive after fish or egg yolks? 5) do you take any medications/ nutritional supplements? |
| littledaga 01-24-2003 02:01 PM | hi scott, My backside is clearing and my legs and back, I'm still getting small spots on my face, but very few. I only wash my face with water, and I allways follow sugar with fat. Thanks for asking. |
| littledaga 01-24-2003 02:03 PM | And I don't take any Supplements and I allways stay inactive after egg yolks. I havn't tried the satashi. |
| Scott 01-24-2003 03:47 PM | Hi Simon, I only ask because a lot of times people overlook a seemingly small detail in the regimen, which can make a big difference. (It did in my case.) Anyhow, It's good news that you're making progress. I imagine it won't be too much longer.... Keep us posted. |
| littledaga 01-28-2003 07:45 AM | Wai I have a couple more questions for you, I am in my 4th week and I am seeing some improvements, but still my forehead is covered in acne, but the rest of my face seems to be clearing, this is the diet I have been following, 8.00 am Orange Juice with added oil 10.00 am Apple and Banana Cucumber,Tomato,Chives And Advocado with Extra Virgin olive Oil 12.00 am Apple,Banana and Pear Salad 14.30 Apple and Pear Salad 18.30 Apple,Banana and Pear Salad Then In the evening I have a couple of Orange Juices with added oil and ofcourse 5 egg yolks about 1.5 hrs before bed I was eating Brazil Nuts and Walnuts which I shell myself, but I think I may be allergic to walnuts. I'm going to not eat any nuts for a week and see if it has any effect. If you have any advice then please let me know? |
| Wai 01-29-2003 02:29 PM | quote:in some, even raw nuts can cause acne. so, i would advice to skip the nuts for a while, but i see you already thought of this yourself! If you want, you can safely increase your egg yolk intake instead. Please keep us updated! |
| littledaga 02-06-2003 03:47 PM | I've been doing Wai's Diet for nearly 5 weeks and I can say that this is the best diet in the world. I have only been bad once, which was last weekend when I had a small slice of Carrot cake. I was expecting a big outbreak but all I got was 2 new spots. And they were both on my chest which wasn't to bad, And they were very small anyway. I can believe it when I look in the mirror, my face has only got about 4 scars and they are clearing fast. I have also not eaten any nuts as I think I am allergic to them. I will keep you updated with my results. Any questions anybody would like to ask I will be happy to answer as I was expecting results in the first 2 weeks but they never came. Patience is a virtue, and good things come to those who wait. |
| sunny 02-06-2003 03:48 PM | Congratulations, Simon! That's pretty amazing. I'm really impressed that you hung on for close to 5 weeks on the diet. I'm into my third week. I do have some questions for you that I hope you won't mind answering: 1. Were you on any anti-acne oral medication (antibiotics: Tetracycline,Minocycline, Accutane)at any time in your life? 2. Are you eating dried fruits while on the diet? 3. Did you still get new breakouts when you were in the third to fourth week on the diet? 4. How severe was your acne? 5. How many times did you do the strict diet in the past? Is this the first time you've attempted it? Thanks so much for your time and for sharing your awesome success. Looking forward to your reply. Sunny |
| littledaga 02-09-2003 07:42 AM | The answers to your questions sunny are:- I have been on Anti-biotics before, I used Minocycline and tetracycline and nothing else. I never eat any dried fruit or nuts as I think I have a alergy to nuts and you never know how the fruit was dried unless you dry it yourself. My acne was very severe and at this very moment in time it hasn't totally cleared up as I have been a little bad this weekend and last. but I am surprised at the reaction I know get from eating junk food, which is not as bad as it used to be. I havn't done this diet before this is first time. I think that answers all your questions Sunny. Also I do still get spots even in the 4th and 5th week, which I know if I do the diet very strict for 2-4 weeks it will totally clear up as it isn't that bad right now. . THIS THREAD CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE PAGE >>> |
| littledaga 02-23-2003 02:36 PM | I've been doing the Sample Diet for 7 weeks now and I'm still getting Acne. When I started the diet I was Eating Walnuts and Brazil nuts, but for the last 2 weeks I havn't been eating any nuts I have only not done the sample diet for 1 day which was 2 weeks ago and I know that when you eat other food you have to start again with the sample diet. Which I have done and I am clearing but I'm still getting acne and I think I'm doing something wrong? I know I can keep on doing this diet for as long as it takes. In my earlier post you can read what I have been eating, maybe my ratio of fat to sugar is all wrong or I'm not getting good enough eggs as I don't eat fish. Please help! |
| Wai 02-23-2003 02:45 PM | quote:i hate to say it ![[Frown]](../frown.gif) , but some people never get totally clear on the sample diet...And, since knowing your adaptions of the diet with time progressing, i think you're not doing anything wrong... So, i think i have to conclude that this diet is insufficient for you to totally clear your skin. (you wouldn't be the first one...) The reason for this may be hormonally; hormones alone can already cause both a high sebum production AND water retention. Have you ever considered to have your hormone levels checked? |
| littledaga 02-26-2003 05:29 AM | I will keep on with this diet as I have never been as regular as this before, and I have found that my skin is so much better, even when I eat something bad I don't really break out anymore. I have found a error in my ways as I have noticed that when I do my eggs I usually end up with a bit of the white in the cup and I didn't think anything of it. But in ther last week I have been very careful when doing my egg yolks and my face is nearly 100% clear, so I think I will carry on with the diet, and also I'm addicted to Advocado's. Thanks for your reply. |
| Wai 02-27-2003 12:42 PM | Great! please keep us updated regarding your experiences, okay? |
| jstolz182 03-27-2003 01:26 PM | Hi, I started the diet last tuesday and i did it till friday and it worked really good..I just ate salad with ornages,avocados,bananas, peaches, plums, and extra virgin olive oil..i had a couple of egg yolks a day (organic,just the yolk). My question is. does it me to take in a little bit of the white as i seem to not be able to drain it all? I ate taco bell, pizza, and some other stuff on friday and then on monday my skin got real bad. I've been back on since sunday but it's thursday and i still notice new zits. is this ok?my face seems really bumpy with little whiteheads everywhere. is this normal? please help! thank you:o) |
| Wai 03-27-2003 01:28 PM | quote:that is normal if you go first clean, and then eat such bad stuff, it can hit you pretty bad, yes and those zits can keep on coming for a week... quote:a bit is not that bad over time, you'll get better at separating the yolk from the white quote:it is normal that it takes some time, yes check out the other posts in this thread |
| Timothy 04-11-2003 11:23 AM | Dear Wai I'm on the diet for about two weeks now and my skin isn't clearing. I'm still getting many new pimples although I tried to follow the rules exactly. My version of the diet: FOOD: - many, many fruits ( mostly banana, mango, apple, melon ) - no munch-foods ( didn't want to slow down the effect of the diet ) - avocado, cherry-tomato, cucumber - to gain weight: about 2,5 l of fresh orange juice a day ( with extra native olive-oi ) - 4 to 6 egg yoks a day ( 2m tall guy ) - no sashimi ( it's impossible to get fresh fish here *sob* ) SKIN CARE: - no moisturizers - no cleaning lotions ( cleaning my face with "VOLVIC" ) Yesterday for example I had: 5 Bananas 3 Avocados 2,5 litres of juice with lots of oil added 2 apples 5 egg yolks ( two in the morning and three in the evening. i remaind inactive for 2 hours ) Is there anything I'm doing completely wrong? After the first three days of the diet I was so happy because my skin felt much softer and I didn't need any cremes anymore. Though pimples always kept forming. Please, please help. |
| jay_1 04-11-2003 11:39 AM | Wai, Thank you for providing such wonderful information. It all makes sense, however I have yet to try your recommended diet. I have recently come off Proactive(has anybody else tried Proactive, it worked for me but I still got a few pimples every now and then) and Adoxa which is a type of antibiotic for acne. I am a little nervous because I have been on Proactive and the antibiotic for over a year. I just started the diet a couple days ago and I am beginning to receive eruptions on the middle area of my forehead. I understand that this is expected in some people. I am still looking forward to proceed with the diet as planned though. Wish me luck, good luck to all of you as well. |
| Wai 04-11-2003 11:54 AM | quote:how recently? are you also consuming fresh raw animal food? quote:yes, in many quote:good luck!!! |
| Wai 04-11-2003 11:55 AM | quote:in some it takes a bit longer, so please hang on in there for a few more weeks to make sure... quote:they are raw, right? quote:i don't think so... are these new pimples exactly the same as before the diet? |
| jay_1 04-11-2003 01:20 PM | I've been off Proactive and Adoxa for more then two weeks prior to consuming fresh raw animal food. I'm only starting with one teaspoon of egg yolk a day for at least four days. I will increase the intake when I am sure my body can handle all the bacteria. I noticed the first time I consumed the yolk I felt very queezy. Second day a little less queezy. Today hardly noticeable. The small eruption on my forehead is already starting to dry out, and other certain areas of my skin that were always mildly sensitive and sometimes red are starting to crack off(almost like a chisel perfecting your skin). My face is starting to feel softer, I can feel it's getting softer without even thouching it. I can't explain it, it feels very light and refreshed. It's been three days since I have been on your diet and I am pleased with the results so far. I have stuck to the rules quite strictly(which is hard and painful sometimes). Thanks again darlin ; ) |
| Wai 04-18-2003 07:33 AM | thank you, darlin, please keep us updated! |
| littledaga 06-04-2003 02:00 PM | hello Wai, I would say I've been on and off your strict diet for about 6 months, My skin is looking much better, my face is I would say 100% clean now, but my back and legs are a little bit spotty, and I mean a little bit. I have noticed that if I eat 150g Salmon every day I seem to get worse instead of better, I have now been strict for 3 weeks and for the last week I have cut the salmon down to 75g and it seems to be clearing, especially my face. I have got so used to this diet that I don't even have the urge to eat other food anymore. I have also stopped using commercial shower gels and shampoo's and only buy organic as after reading information on these products I was quite shocked by what was in them. I only use mineral water on my face and after shaving I use rose water and its the business. No more shaving rashes ![[Big Grin]](../biggrin.gif) I'm abit worried about the introduction of munch foods, I'm thinking of just intruducing more salad veggies and thats it for a while. Is there anything in raw nuts that I don't get from the Stict diet? because I havn't eaten them for along time now. I will keep you updated with my progress If you have a question for me you can post it here, but please do not start you own thread here, please start your own experiences. Thankyou. |
| Wai 06-06-2003 09:39 AM | hello simon! its good to hear about your progress quote:thats a very good idea our munch foods list contains a lot of cooked veggies they are safest to try first quote:no the fish and fruits combined already supply you with everything you need submit your diet to the nutrient calculator to make sure and if it then appears that you need more iron for example, then you simply eat some additional egg yolks quote:please! thank you |
| littledaga 06-06-2003 01:38 PM | Dear Wai I have just had a breakout and because of this diet I can pin point the problem with me, for 2 mornings I had fruit on its own just 1 piece but I did follow it with half a advocado, but I don;t think it had enough fat in just a half. I'm worried that this is going to be my problem for the rest of my life, can you please put my mind at rest and tell me that a blood sugar problem can be fixed. Any advice on solving this problem, please? I don't want to have to be so strict all the time, and I get invited to go to the pub with friends, but I feel so out of place with my mineral water, I used to drink beer every friday and I'm starting to miss them times. . |
| Wai 06-06-2003 02:10 PM | im sorry, but the blood sugar problem is a mild form of diabetes, and cant be fixed how about taking much care of your blood sugar level all the time (by consuming sufficient fat) but also drinking beer every friday as long as you are very strict about everything else regarding the diet, your skin may very well be able to cope with incidental strays from the diet (once a week = incidental, 2 or 3 days in a row is not) maybe you can experiment with that? be very strict all week, about all aspects of the diet, and then enjoy your beer on friday (not thinking about your blood sugar) if that doesnt work, maybe drinking beer once in every 2 weeks does or drinking half as much beer... please keep us updated! |
| littledaga 06-14-2003 09:21 AM | Hi wai, I read that you live in the netherlands, which I why I would like to ask you this question, I have buying for the last 2 months Albert Heijn Salmon and hadn't read the stuff about fish properly. Today I went to the fish mongers and bought fresh Tuna and some salmon, will this salmon be ok as I do live near the sea and I'm hoping it doesn't come from hatcheries. Well I know I will be ok from the Tuna, Can you tell me what Parasites in fish actually do to a person and how harmful they are. I'm guessing but I think this could be my problem, the reason for my outbreaks. And I read that constipation can occur from fish thats been frozen, is this true? I have had a bit of constipation. I was thinking of going to the Doctors to have my hormones tested, but I think I'll do another 2 weeks with Only fish from the Mongers. I have noticed a difference in 1 day without Albert Heijn Salmon. I'm feeling confident. I'll keep you posted. ![[Razz]](../tongue.gif) |
| littledaga 06-14-2003 09:25 AM | I didn't realise it would be so difficult to find fresh animal protien, I mean I tried the eggs and they weren't good and I tried salmon, but obviously it wasn't fresh. Trial and error. I'll get there, this diet does work for me, its just finding the right foods for the job. Thnaks Wai for your time. You've been very helpful. |
| RRM 06-19-2003 01:37 PM | quote:That is never a guarantee, and it is impossible to tell. quote:There is a thread about that. quote:What? quote:That seems unlikely to me. RRM |
| littledaga 06-19-2003 04:00 PM | What? I am talking about Salmon from the Supermarket. I'm eating only fresh Tuna Now and no more Salmon. |
| RRM 06-20-2003 03:53 PM | Are you sure that the tuna hasn't been frozen? More tuna than salmon is frozen before being sold. RRM |