I never really looked forward to birthdays because I really didn't have much to celebrate. My life was increasingly becoming more and more miserable the more weight I gained. I was suffering from intense GERD, almost daily migraines, and very depressed among other things.
Even more than the weight loss, I am really proud of the results and changes in my lab work!
2011 2013
Weight: 344 239
Total Cholesterol: 192 137
HDL: 39 34
LDL: 123 88
Trigylcerides: 152 75
Blood Pressure: 139/92 122/70
I always heard that since I don't eat meat or dairy that my B12 and D levels would be low and I would have to supplement. I did for awhile but haven't taken any in about 6 months. Those levels are both within normal range too!
So there you have it, proof that eating a whole foods, plant-based diet works and if I can do it anyone can do it! What are you waiting for?
You are such an inspiration! Congratulations! You inspire me to keep going, and I can't wait to see where I'll be in a year!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise I can't wait to see where we'll be in a year either! It sounds like such a long time but it really goes by faster than you think, especially if you focus on one day at a time, before you know it those days add up to big changes! Congratulations and keep it up!
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