I was the guy who would finish a box of candy in one sitting. Not the little, pocket-sized box, the big family pack box! I would go over to the local sub place at 10:30 at night after college and get a hamburger, fried chicken sandwich, and a soda. I didn't realize what it was doing to my body at the time. I was in my early 20's and my metabolism and gut could handle anything. However, when I started gaining weight, trouble going to the bathroom, and being tired all the time, it hit me like a ton of bricks. On blood tests my cholesterol and liver enzymes were elevated. Heart disease runs in my family and I didn't want to be the next victim.

 

Luckily, I decided to turn my life around. It was difficult in the beginning. But, as I started eating better, and incorporating more plant based foods, I began feeling better. And this path to health has led me to today, where I eat a whole food plant based diet 98% of the time. What really convinced me was the fact that the patients in my center that did the best, both with how they felt and in their blood work, were the ones that were close to or totally plant based. My digestion works like clock work, I am sleeping better, and I have more energy. My cholesterol and liver enzymes are both within optimal range.

 

As an extra bonus my beautiful wife, Sheera, has joined me on this journey since we were married almost 10 years ago. She has lost 45 pounds since and is in the best health of her life.

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Now, don't get me wrong. I still think candy, burgers, and fried chicken taste good, but I just don't have a desire for it like I did before. Your brain becomes trained to enjoy eating healthy food since you know how your body knows how it feels if you don't.