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Healthy Toledo Testimony

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My goals were to get healthier and to loose weight: feb 07, I weighed 254 lbs. during the 7 weeks of wellness, I lost 8 lbs. so I signed up for the 12 weeks, HEALTHY TOLEDO PROGRAM, I weighed in at 246 lbs. The 7 weeks of wellness was very informative. I learned a lot about eating healthier, detoxify my body and the effects that eating wrong foods had on my health. This was a jump start for me for the HEALTHY TOLEDO PROGRAM and aided much in my success of the 12 weeks’ program. As far as meeting my goals they went far beyond my expectations!

My plans are to continue to eat healthy and stay as close to this 12 wks program as possible. I also plan on doing more exercising on a regular basis with firming and toning after my big weight loss( now that my hectic daily scheduling is starting to slow down).

I was on prescription, aciphex pills for acid reflux for at least 10-12 yrs.I saw a program on TV describing the dangers of taking acid reflux medications over a long period of time. One warning was liver damage and that really bothered me, as I had pains in my abdomen that my doctors couldn’t find the cause for , even after a lot of testing. I was just living with the pain and trying to

cope. I am now off my medication and have no reflux problem. Another health issue my doctor has been greatly concerned about was the increase of my blood sugar levels and my blood pressure was bordering on the high side. My doctor appointment on april 11, 07, showed my blood sugar level was 208. So my doctor ordered me a blood- glucose meter so I could monitor my blood. He wanted to start me on diabetic pills to help regulate and lower it. I told him I had just started the 12 wks HEALTHY TOLEDO PROGRAM and would like to try this first, before prescriptions. He talked with me for about an hour about the program, because of the 7 weeks of wellness and what I had already learned and experienced and had already lost 8 lbs., my doctor said he would support me with this program and let it be my choice if I wanted to hold off on the prescription diabetic pills. After about a week on the 12 week program my blood sugar has dropped and stayed in the normal range. Praise GOD!

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 5 1/2 years ago and use a c-pap breathing machine each night. Since I’ve lost weight and eating healthier, I can no longer use my machine as the pressure is far to high. I’m going to have to be retested to see where I’m at with my sleep apnea and how much my dependency on it has decreased. I have not used the c-pap machine for 2 weeks now. Another problem I had was aches and pains in my knees and joints( they would snap, crackle and pop when I walked or moved about). My agility was quite limited. I couldn’t cross my legs unless I grabbed my pant leg and pulled my foot over my knee, but I couldn’t leave it there long because of the pain. The other day I was setting with my legs crossed and suddenly realized what I was doing. I told my wife, look I crossed my leg without help or pain, for the first time in so long that I couldn’t remember when! Praise GOD again!

My final issues have been extreme back pain, not much energy,acute tiredness and discouraged about life with all my weight and health issues. Now my back pain has somewhat improved( probably due to weight loss) and I’m expecting it to get better. I have more energy and don’t tire as quickly. My quality and outlook on life has greatly improved.

I just got back from 4 days in florida with our kids and granddaughters 6 and 2 1/2 yrs. After a day at disney world, pushing strollers and/ or carrying the girls, walking, steps, etc. I wasn’t sore or overtired, it was great!

I’m down to 200 lbs., have a new wardrobe, and I’m eating healthy and feeling good about myself. I’ve realize GOD wants us to be healthy, so he gave us a diet to follow and a lot of wisdom and knowledge on how to live a healthy life.

Everywhere I go, people who know me, ask me. What did you do? I tell them and many want to do it too.
I thank GOD , Jordan Rubin, Cathedral of Praise and the HEALTHY TOLEDO TEAM, for investing and educating in my physical and spiritual health and life.

Thank you
James Mahaney