Great work! I need to be more physically active. Welcome to the forum.Hello group,
I am a 53-year-old male, generally in good health, father of 3, grandfather of 1 with 1 more in the way. In the fall of 2016, I had blood-work done. I was about 180 lbs (5' 5"). My numbers were starting to rise, though not high enough for meds. That winter/spring, my brother-in-law had a scare with colon cancer, he's fine for now. I had to make a decision to do something with/for my life.
In June 2017, I made that decision. I went Whole Foods Plant Based. I was very surprised, the transition was very simple in that I never craved for meat, dairy, cheese or any of the crap that I usually shoved down my throat. The hardest part, learning to cook for my new lifestyle.
The local gym opened in September of 2017. I do four days of weight training and one day of cardio. Since June, I have dropped 45 lbs in fat, gained some muscle and now I am around 13% body fat. I have not had another blood test since the fall of 2016, this should come this fall. I am sure that my numbers will show a great improvement.
I feel great, I look better, I need new clothesand I am loving the foods that I cook. The only part that I find hard now is the amount of misinformation that exists everywhere. My mission, should I choose to accept it, is to spread the message. If I can help one person change their lifestyle and become healthy, then I have succeeded.
I look forward to meeting you all in the coming days, months and years. Please teach me, encourage me and thank me if I warrant it.
Cheers from Canada!
Scott
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