Todd's Story

After the death of my favorite uncle from congestive heart failure, I knew I was heading in the direction that would put me in the same situation a few years from now.  On the day of his funeral, I started the six weeks Eat to Live program.  This program was essential for me because it allowed me to really experience the wonders of high-nutrient foods, what it does to cravings and toxic hunger symptoms.  The diet literally snuffed my cravings out in a matter of a few days.  The struggle was worth it. In less than two weeks, all I wanted to eat were green veggies, mushrooms, fruits, beans, and some grains.  The old way of eating is sincerely something I don't believe I will ever go back to.  I know that cheating one or two times would start the old cravings again.  My mind is made up, and I don't think it will happen again.

When I started the program my blood pressure was averaging about 138/90, and I was taking blood pressure medication.  Two weeks into the program, I was averaging 105/68.  I dropped my medication, thinking it might rise dramatically, but it did not.  I am a very healthy level of 117/72 on an everyday basis now without meds.

It has also helped me with my autoimmune disease, psoriatic arthritis.  My joint pain and inflammation have subsided.  Just a month before starting the program, my dermatologist was desperately trying to get me to take Humira, a potentially very dangerous drug. My arthritis pain is also disappearing and I started Bikram Yoga classes five days a week.

For me, my 58 pound weight loss was a secondary benefit.  I wanted to feel better, and I wanted my numbers to be a lot better.  I enjoy the weight loss and the positive self-image it has given me, but nothing beats the new energy and the new life that the Nutritarian diet has given me. Life is definitely good!