My First Week on the Feel Great System: What Changed and What Didn’t

One week ago, I began using the Feel Great System as part of a broader effort to improve my health, rebuild better habits, and document what actually happens along the way.

I started at 194 pounds. After my first week, the scale showed 190.6—a decrease of 3.4 pounds.

That is encouraging, but I am not going to pretend that one weigh-in proves anything. Early changes can include water weight and ordinary fluctuations. I also made several changes at once, so it would be misleading to credit the products alone.

This is simply my first week of observations.

What My Daily Routine Looked Like

The Feel Great System includes Unimate and Balance. Here in the Dominican Republic, my Unimate packaging is labeled Unici-Té, but I will refer to it as Unimate for English-speaking readers.

My routine was fairly consistent:

• My first Unimate was usually around 10:00 a.m.

• I took the second around 3:00 p.m.

• I took Balance before dinner every evening, following the product directions.

• Dinner varied between approximately 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.

• My first meal was generally around 1:00 or 2:00 p.m.

I followed the routine every day. The most difficult day was a trip to the campo, when I had to plan ahead and bring Unimate with me. It was a small inconvenience, but it also showed me that the routine could travel with me.

Intermittent Fasting Was Part of the Routine

Intermittent fasting is also part of the Feel Great approach, and I tried to follow a 16:8 schedule during my first week.

For the most part, I kept my meals within an eight-hour window. My first meal was usually around 1:00 or 2:00 p.m., and dinner generally occurred between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. I took Unimate during the day as part of the routine and Balance before dinner.

I was not perfect every day, but I followed the schedule as closely as my family responsibilities and daily activities allowed.

This is important when interpreting my first-week result. The 3.4-pound change occurred while combining Unimate, Balance, a mostly consistent eating window, smaller dinner portions, daily walking, reduced alcohol, and more deliberate food choices. It would be inaccurate to isolate any one factor and claim that it caused the entire result.

Hunger and Sugar Cravings

My hunger did not disappear.

I still experienced hunger and cravings during the week, but I felt that Unimate made the hunger more manageable. That is different from saying I was never hungry or that the product eliminated my appetite. It did not.

My sugar cravings were also still present, although they did not feel as strong. When they appeared, I sometimes ate some chocolate rather than pretending I had suddenly lost all interest in sweets.

For me, that represents progress—not perfection.

My Experience With Balance

I took Balance before dinner each evening.

My personal observation was that I felt satisfied with less food and did not have the same urge to continue eating after I had finished a reasonable portion. This made dinner easier to manage, particularly because evening eating has been one of my problem areas.

Again, that is my experience from one week. It is not a promise of what someone else will experience.

Energy, Adjustment and Sleep

The first week was not entirely comfortable.

At times, I experienced sluggishness and a general feeling of malaise. I initially thought of these as “detox” symptoms, but I cannot establish what caused them. They may have been related to changes in eating times, reduced sugar or alcohol, hydration, the new routine, or something else entirely.

I am documenting the symptoms without assigning them a medical explanation.

One positive change was my sleep. I slept better and did not wake during the night to use the restroom as I commonly had before. One week is not enough to establish a pattern, but it was noticeable.

Movement and Other Changes

I walked every day, although these were not long or excessive workouts. The goal was simply to move consistently and begin rebuilding the habit.

I also drank less alcohol. That matters because alcohol had become more frequent after moving to the Dominican Republic, where social invitations often include drinking. Reducing it likely contributed to how I felt and may also have affected the scale.

This is exactly why I am documenting the complete process. The Feel Great System is one component of what I am doing—not the entire explanation.

The First Weigh-In

My starting weight was 194.0 pounds.

After one week:

190.6 pounds

Change: −3.4 pounds

I am pleased with that result. Losing more than three pounds in the first week is encouraging, especially after struggling to regain consistency.

However, I am treating it as one data point. I want to see what happens over several weeks rather than building a conclusion around the first favorable number.

What I’m Tracking Next

During the second week, I will continue tracking:

• Weight

• Hunger

• Sugar cravings

• Energy

• Sleep

• Portion sizes

• Daily movement

• Eating-window consistency

• Alcohol consumption

• Overall adherence to the routine

My goals are to reduce alcohol further, limit sugar more consistently, continue walking, and follow the same product routine.

After one week, I am encouraged. I have not experienced a miraculous transformation, and I am not claiming that everything changed overnight. What I have seen is a favorable change on the scale, somewhat weaker cravings, better portion control at dinner, and improved sleep.

Now I need more time and more data.

That is what this journey is about: following the process, documenting the good and the difficult, and reporting what actually happens.

Follow My Journey

This is only the beginning. I’ll continue sharing honest updates about what changes, what doesn’t, and what I learn while building healthier habits.

Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok to continue the journey with me—and comment “CHANGE” if you’d like to learn more about the routine I’m following.

Disclosure: I am an independent Unicity distributor. I purchased the products and am documenting my personal experience. Individual experiences and results vary. This article is not medical advice, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet, fasting schedule, supplements, or health routine.