November 2006, I have to admit to myself that I’ve gained some weight, knowing that I have just had major surgery and that all excess weight could be disastrous for me. But I find it difficult to motivate myself. I go to my favourite restaurant and tell my favourite waiter that I’m fat and I should get on a diet. But to my surprise he tells me that is passion is nutrition and that he has a very good diet for me when I’m ready for it. The conversation stops there, he never spoke to me about this again. But I told myself that after the Christmas holidays, I would definitely start a diet.
February 2007, I see my doctor. He tells me that he’s never seen me this big since he’s been treating me and that if I don’t lose any weight (222 lbs), he’ll need to modify my medication for my high blood pressure that was getting even higher. It didn’t take more to convince me.
I called Philippe (my favourite waiter) I’m ready I told him, come on over and bring everything you have. That same night, he was at my home. After explaining the way the diet functions professionally, I was impressed and placed an order. The very next day I got it.
As Philippe had told me the first 3 to 4 days were difficult. My body was battling this, but I kept on going. I was the boss. After, it was a real charm to discover new ways of cooking, new vegetables, new mix of spices, etc… I had become an expert and I was proud.
1st week I lost 7lbs
2nd week I lost 5lbs
And so on. Now my weight has stabilized at 173lbs and this in the time frame of 3 months. You read correctly 3 months. And Philippe called me every week.
I even surprised my doctor who wants to see me at the end of August to see if I still have the weight off. Even if the weight lost was quick, it still has to become a discipline every day. And this contract that I signed with myself is a life long one.
What’s more, the program Philippe has me on gives me all the necessary tools in case I ever regain any weight.
Thank you Philippe Gutierrez Therapist and supervisor for Ideal Protein
Thank you Ideal Protein
Than you Dr. Tran Tien Chanh your books are great inspirations.
But most of all thank you to the person who is most important in my eyes for his perseverance and his determination, thank you to ME.
Jean-Pierre – July 7th 2007
Ste-Adele
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