It was his health I was concerned about. Forcing healthy
food and exercise on my husband didn’t work. Neither did nagging. I prayed. He
came home from work on a Thursday afternoon last August excited about a
documentary his radio station mentioned. We watched it that night and radically
changed our diet the next day. Thus began last summer’s second life altering experience.
We watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and immediately Jim
was ready to try it. Reboot With Joe was free and provided all
the material we needed to get started. First, we did a five day reboot, then a
ten. I began grudgingly, but as the pounds fell off and I truly felt better I
got on board. We both began transforming from the sloths who had a love affair
with the couch to active adults, ready to run, hike, bike and kayak, all the
things we used to love, but were making more and more excuses to avoid.
People find different ways back to health. This worked for us. We aren't vegan though we've gotten a lot pickier about the meat we eat. I really like Dr. Joel Fuhrman and his ‘nutritarian’ diet. Simply put it is getting the most nutrition out of the calories we take in. Here are our biggest changes: no more soft drinks, very limited processed foods, loads of fruits and veggies, and only good quality meats and seafood. Smoothies, fresh made juices, salads, soups and roasted meals comprise most of our intake. By making these changes, I feel like doing more, I ache less and I even gave up all caffeine, unless you count the caffeine in chocolate. Because, trust me, I will never give up chocolate! I've found ample healthy chocolate recipes to satisfy me, like Cocoa Oat Truffles.
So this, last summer’s second happening, has made a most visible transformation in my life. Besides looking better after dropping 25+ pounds, I feel healthier, more energetic, even my hair and skin are thanking me! I think this quote says it all, Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels!
It was his health I was concerned about. Forcing healthy
food and exercise on my husband didn’t work. Neither did nagging. I prayed. He
came home from work on a Thursday afternoon last August excited about a
documentary his radio station mentioned. We watched it that night and radically
changed our diet the next day. Thus began last summer’s second life altering experience.
We watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and immediately Jim
was ready to try it. Reboot With Joe was free and provided all
the material we needed to get started. First, we did a five day reboot, then a
ten. I began grudgingly, but as the pounds fell off and I truly felt better I
got on board. We both began transforming from the sloths who had a love affair
with the couch to active adults, ready to run, hike, bike and kayak, all the
things we used to love, but were making more and more excuses to avoid.
People find different ways back to health. This worked for us. We aren't vegan though we've gotten a lot pickier about the meat we eat. I really like Dr. Joel Fuhrman and his ‘nutritarian’ diet. Simply put it is getting the most nutrition out of the calories we take in. Here are our biggest changes: no more soft drinks, very limited processed foods, loads of fruits and veggies, and only good quality meats and seafood. Smoothies, fresh made juices, salads, soups and roasted meals comprise most of our intake. By making these changes, I feel like doing more, I ache less and I even gave up all caffeine, unless you count the caffeine in chocolate. Because, trust me, I will never give up chocolate! I've found ample healthy chocolate recipes to satisfy me, like Cocoa Oat Truffles.
People find different ways back to health. This worked for us. We aren't vegan though we've gotten a lot pickier about the meat we eat. I really like Dr. Joel Fuhrman and his ‘nutritarian’ diet. Simply put it is getting the most nutrition out of the calories we take in. Here are our biggest changes: no more soft drinks, very limited processed foods, loads of fruits and veggies, and only good quality meats and seafood. Smoothies, fresh made juices, salads, soups and roasted meals comprise most of our intake. By making these changes, I feel like doing more, I ache less and I even gave up all caffeine, unless you count the caffeine in chocolate. Because, trust me, I will never give up chocolate! I've found ample healthy chocolate recipes to satisfy me, like Cocoa Oat Truffles.
So this, last summer’s second happening, has made a most visible transformation in my life. Besides looking better after dropping 25+ pounds, I feel healthier, more energetic, even my hair and skin are thanking me! I think this quote says it all, Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels!
Love that quote and good for both you and your husband. There is no substitute for good health.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorrie!<>< Here's another good one: “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”
Delete― Augusten Burroughs
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead has opened the eyes of a lot of people! My cousin and his wife did the 10 day (I think) reboot. They both said it was the best thing they'd ever done for their bodies. I'm glad to see someone else who made a life change! :) Unfortunately mine came after a gastric bypass lol.
ReplyDeleteOne of my best friends had a gastric bypass about 10 years ago. She's still glad she had it done and is enjoying much better health! The best thing is you're taking your health into you own hands!
DeleteI'll have to get the CD - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth it! We watched it on Amazon, but I know it's available on Netflix and iTunes as well.
DeleteI'll have to watch this - I desperately need a healthier new me! A gal in my Bible study just had a stroke last week (in her early 50's) - what a wakeup call. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteInteresting - thanks for sharing. I bought a juicer some time ago and juiced for a while and got away from it. I'll have to dust it off!
ReplyDeleteJudy, we were what my doctor calls closet juicers before we started this.
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