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Carol - THM Success Story
I just celebrated my 55th birthday January 21st, and I feel fabulous! I am now older than my parents when they each had their first heart attacks in their early 50s. Both died of heart disease. Without knowing it, I began my THM journey in 1988 when my mother was lying in the critical care unit after her quadruple bypass surgery. I gave up red meat that day. Gradually I became diet soda free in 1990, caffeine free in 1995, dairy free in 1998, chemically free in 2000, and for the most part illegal sugar free, wheat free and a successful food combiner in 2003. About midway through the January 2004 class I became gluten free.
I began a gradually increasing struggle with weight gain, insomnia, constipation, puffiness, bloating, anxiety, loss of libido, and loss of gusto when I started perimenopause at age 45. When I reached menopause at age 50, all of my symptoms escalated. By the time I started my first THM class January 2003, I was an exhausted, depleted wreck. I was waking up every hour, having hot flashes, was addicted to sugar, had stopped exercising, was drinking little water, had no libido, and was worried and feeling overwhelmed about everything. My mother had died a few months before on October 12, 2002 and I was grieving deeply. I had spent 12 hour days sitting by her bedside for several months as she lay dying from congestive heart failure. My before and after pictures dramatically demonstrate in my face, the effects of an unhealthy versus healthy lifestyle.
Although I had been THMing on my own for several years (I had all of Marilu's books) I had never taken an online class. Fortunately I did in January 2003. What a difference a year makes! I have been on a remarkable journey back to health and vitality through THM, complemented by acupuncture and natural or bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy that I'm still tweaking.
| Here are my statistics: |
March 12, 2003
Size 10
136 pounds
Upper abs 30.5
Waist 31
Lower abs 36
Thighs 22
Hips 39
Knees 16
Fat Mass 31.9%
Lean BM 68.9% |
January 25, 2004
Size 6-8
126 pounds
Upper abs 28.5
Waist 26
Lower abs 30
Thighs 19
Hips 36
Knees 13.5
Fat Mass: 29.5%
Lean BM: 70.5% |
In addition, I have a renewed professional life. After being a professor of education for many years I was promoted to Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. I love my new job, my new office and the people I work with. In a chat, Barbara Deutsch suggested themes and the one I resonated to and chose is "My Life is Full and Free." I'm striving to be clutter free, free of toxic relationships and through the principles of THM live a healthy, gusto filled life. I'm well on my way thanks to an extraordinary pioneer Marilu, the fabulous moderators, and the wonderful women members, all who have supported and encouraged me with great compassion.
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