Interview with a nutritarian: Sue
As a Grandma to three energetic grandsons, Sue is thankful to have lost the 117 pounds that she was carrying around on her small, 5’ 2-1/2” frame. She’s your typical American woman who was caught in the downward spiral of yo-yo dieting, malnutrition and poor health as a result of the dieting industry; that is, until she was introduced to eating for health. Welcome to Disease Proof, Sue.
What was your life like before discovering Dr. Fuhrman’s nutritarian eating-style?
When I was 28-years-old I weighed 245 pounds and wore a size 22. Climbing the stairs caused me to be out of breath, and leisurely walks and bike rides were tiring. In our house we ate a steady diet of McDonalds, pizza, roast beef with mashed potatoes, and we didn’t eat fruits and vegetables except for some occasional sweet corn. Needless to say, my body was starving for nutrition and I didn't even know it.
When my son started school, I decided that I would lose some weight, so I started the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I tried many different diets: Weight Watchers, Protein Power, Atkins, The Carbohydrate Addicts’ Diet, and Pure Weight Loss...these diets worked temporarily, but I always gained the weight back. Nothing made me healthy, and I was always on a continual search for a quick fix to lose unwanted pounds.
However, at the end of my 89-year-old mother’s life, I spent time assisting her in a nursing home. Watching her in physical therapy trying to do simple tasks like lifting her hands above her head made me realize that I needed to take care of myself NOW! That was my “wake-up call.”
How did you feel then?
I didn’t feel well. I was pre-diabetic, lethargic, and my legs, feet and back hurt. I intentionally stayed away from my doctor, because I was afraid of what he might find.
How did you find out about ETL?
I joined a 12-week weight loss program, led and taught by Dr. Kachmann, a neurosurgeon in Fort Wayne who introduced me to a healthy lifestyle. At one of the sessions, Emily Boller shared her story of how she became healthy as a result of following Dr. Fuhrman’s books, Eat to Live and Eat for Health. I bought Eat to Live and couldn’t put it down.
How do you feel now?
I’m totally energized and no longer pre-diabetic. I walk for exercise; plus, I take yoga classes 5 days / week. I have three grandsons and I can keep up with them; even from opening to closing at Disney World for five days in a row!
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Before |
Current |
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Weight |
245 lbs |
128 lbs |
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Waist Circumference |
46” |
29” |
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Hips |
59” |
40” |
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Chest |
47 |
33” |
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Fasting blood sugar |
120 (at age 16) |
81 |
Do you have any success tip(s) to share with others?
Put your health first.
Read "Eat to Live." Mark it up and know what it says.
Eat high nutrient foods, and don’t worry about weight loss as you’ll naturally become thin, healthy and happy as a result.
Take your time and get used to eating correctly. Your body will love you for it!
In a nutshell, what has nutritarian eating done for you?
At age 61, I’m now healthy and eat lots of fruits, vegetables and beans, and very little meat; plus, I’m no longer bound by counting calories and points, and the downward cycle of yo-yo dieting. Eat to Live has changed my life!
Congratulations to a healthy and energetic Grandma . . . for years to come!
