Terry's Story

My journey with Dr. Fuhrman began after the untimely death of a close friend from SAD lifestyle related causes in August of 2011.  It made me realize how fragile our journey through life can be. It was then that I first saw Dr. Fuhrman on PBS. His message resonated with me because my career has been in medical research. I was 51 years old at the time and weighed 365 lbs., I was out of shape and just starting to deal with high blood pressure, cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.

I dabbled in the Nutritarian lifestyle for the next 12 years and managed to lose some weight, but my medical issues continued to grow. In August of 2023 I was told I needed a total knee replacement and had it scheduled. The procedure was cancelled at the last minute because my HbA1c was too high. It was 11.4 and the surgeon suggested I go back to my primary care doctor and get it lowered. I did and all they could recommend was insulin which I turned down.

 Along came  Dr. Fuhrman’s  Guided Detox just in time. I have been able to follow the plan and be compliant and it has been amazing. I have lost over 60 pounds and my HbA1c has dropped to 5.6 and my knee surgery is scheduled for July 1. I  am now working with my doctor on getting off medications, not adding more to my already too long list. I am continuing the eating plan and have switched to the Radical Weight Loss menus. I don’t miss my old unhealthy way of eating at all with all the recipe choices on the website.

 My family has also joined in on this journey, something I am very happy about. I can’t thank you enough, this has changed my life. I am only sorry that I waited until I was 64 years old and experiencing all the problems of a SAD lifestyle to wake up and do it.