One Month Results!

After doing the "Maker's Diet" plan for one month I dropped 21 pounds, 3 inches from my weight and lowered my high blood pressure by 17/16 to 141/90! I am so encouraged! Spark People dot com has helped by using the fitness tracker, nutrition tracker and reading the articles that come daily in my e-mail!


Also blogging here helps by sharing my experience with others. I have a dialogue with several people on here and our friendships help to inspire and motivate each other.

When I started this I also had a goal to read through the entire new testament in 9 weeks and I have not missed a day yet! That helps to encourage and inspire me as well as I meet with God early, as soon as I get up. That time sets my priorities for the day and hlps to remind me of what is truely important in my life!

To your health!
Ed

Results!!

I started my "Maker's Diet" 10 day cleansing fast 10 days ago and the results are in! I dropped 25 lbs.! (I use "dropped" and not "lost" because that's what I intended to do!) I reduced my waist by 2 inches! I lowered my Diastolic BP by 1 point and my Systolic BP by 11 points! Those were they measurements I was most interested in so those are the only ones I'm following.

While the 10 days were difficult at times, it was WELL WORTH THE SACRIFICE! I am ready to embark on the next phase of the "Maker's Diet" protocol where I will be adding more protein and calories to my daily diet. Still eating 5 smaller meals a day.

While sacrifice is never easy, if the goal is a worthy one like your health, family or community it is always worth it. Jesus is our great example. The bible says, that for the joy set before Him He endured the cross! Keep your goal (health, family,community) before you! That is your joy! See the result and ignore the cost as much as possible. Your mind is powerful and your focus is crucial! When it gets rough (and it will sometimes) remember your goal and pray. God knows how you feel and He will help if you follow His will for your life!

Grace and Peace,

Ed

Great Results!

Results, results, results....the results are in! Two years ago I was 100lbs overweight with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides and depressed with my condition. I was on 7 different medications to treat the above symptoms. That's typically what medications do, treat the symptoms not the cause. Good for the short term to buy you enough time to get to the root of the problem and work on the long term fix.

Well, I got the results of my latest blood work. Normal levels for cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides! My blood pressure is within normal range and I am no longer depressed. Best of all, I have gone from 7 different daily prescriptions to 1 prescription medication!

I have also lost half of the weight I want to lose in the process, 50lbs! All this in less than 2 years at 52 years old! Thanks to God, doctors, friends and Internet research sources I have been able to put together a regime of healthy practices that together make up a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle comprised of a balanced, age and ability appropriate daily exercise program, a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, good grains, good sources of lean protein, plenty of Omega three rich foods, my daily shakes and water, water, water and appropriate rest, prayer and meditation.

Also, as a side bar, because I have and am losing the weight slowly (1-2lbs a week), I have no stretch marks or loose skin. My complexion is better and I actually feel and look like I have gone back 10 years in age over the last two years.

Grace and Peace,
Ed
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