Mary Lou's Story

I started the Nutritarian diet because I was 213 pounds, my cholesterol was dangerously high and I was depressed over my appearance.  My doctor said if you don't do something soon, you most likely will have a stroke.  My brother had a stroke in his early 50's so I knew I had to make some major changes.  I was the mother of two young girls and I didn't do much with them because I was embarrassed by my weight. My husband assured me I was beautiful, but all I could see was how fat I was.

I saw Dr. Fuhrman on PBS and bought his Eat to Live book.  Tried it for a week and thought "this is too hard for me."  But I kept trying it.  Finally, on September 11, 2013, I decided to follow his diet no matter what and I'm still eating that way today.  Yes, every now and then I have a treat or something that I knew he wouldn't approve of (LOL), but 90 percent of the time (maybe even 95 percent of the time) I follow his eating plan.  And yes, I eat a BIG salad every single day to the point where my co-workers make fun of me. 

The Nutritarian diet has changed my life in many ways.  My cholesterol dropped without medication, I lost 73 pounds, I feel better mentally and physically.  I have the stamina to work out now and I love it. Following this way of eating is one of the best decisions I have ever made.