My Health Story

My health story is one that many can relate to. Like so many others, I gradually gained weight and faced various health issues. This journey is all too common and often results from losing focus and enjoying life too much. The culprits? Easily accessible, high-calorie processed foods, sugary beverages, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. These factors, which contributed to my loss of focus, are experiences many of us can identify with, creating a shared journey.

It’s crucial to highlight that almost all of the health issues listed below, except for Leptospirosis, can be traced back to my struggles with being overweight and moderately obese, as confirmed by various health authorities.

• 1989 Leptospirosis
• 1996 Heart Attack
• 1998 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• 2001 Acute Respiratory Distress
• 2004 Sleep Apnea
• 2014 Attempted Suicide
• 2015 Diabetes
• 2015 Peripheral Neuropathy
• 2018 Stroke
• 2019 Collapse Lung Pneumonia
• 2018 Enlarged Prostate
• 2021 Chest Pain
• 2022 Kidney Disease
• 2022 Prostate Cancer Stage-4
• 2023 Skin Cancer
• 2025 Stroke

Weight Loss Programs are not Sustainable

Over a decade, I experimented with various weight loss programs, each offering a unique approach and set of results. One program, in particular, stood out. I lost a staggering 28 kilograms in 16 weeks and even won the first prize of $30,000. The financial incentives didn’t stop there- I was paid an additional $3,000 every three months.

This economic boost motivated me and allowed me to maintain my weight significantly. However, the weight slowly crept back on when the quarterly bonus ceased. To support my weight loss, I continued to follow the program’s principles, such as [specific diet and exercise practices].

Somthing Had to Change

In September 2020, my health had deteriorated to the point of retirement. It was at this critical juncture that I made a life-altering decision. I took control of my health and embarked on a program that resulted in a 40-kilogram (88-pound) weight loss. I not only maintained this loss but also reversed my diabetes, restored my kidney function, improved my blood pressure, and even regained nerve function in my legs.

My doctor describes me as the healthiest 76-year-old man she has ever met, and I want you to know that anyone can do what I have done; there is nothing special about me or what I do other than that I do it every day.

A Balanced Diet

My health habits give me a sense of control and empowerment. To maintain a balanced diet, I drink 3 litres of water and walk 5,000 steps daily before breakfast. I weigh myself regularly and record my food intake, which helps me stay in control, empowering through daily reading and various podcasts, which keep me focused and in control.