Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

We began our journey to a healthy lifestyle in January 2014 with Dr. Day’s group. We both felt the time was right and we wanted to make healthier eating and lifestyle choices and see where it would lead us. Although the time and the challenge seemed right for us, we had no idea what to expect. Within 3 weeks it became clear to us that, as long as we lived the program, it worked! The results were immediate and impressive and we have found the program surprisingly easy to follow.

At the time we started, Bonnie had injured her knee and had trouble walking. She had made an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon (who won’t be able to see her until June). SO, she bought a knee brace, babied her knee and started to loose weight. Within a month the knee felt much better and she started walking and biking. The knee continues to feel good. She has stopped taking ibuprofen and omeprazole and isn’t having pain and the limp is gone.

Steve was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in May of 2009 and started right in with chemo therapy. He is in remission but has some health issues due to the treatment. One of the most troubling is that he has been left with neuropathy in both feet and therefore has trouble with balance and walking. This has made it all but impossible for him to get close to 10,000 steps per day. However, he purchased a red coaster bike and is able to ride 40 minutes 5-7 days a week and loves doing it.

We have enjoyed doing this program together. We plan, shop and cook together. We feel that we couldn’t achieve the results we are getting if we had to do it alone. We are accountable to each other and also feel an accountability to Dr. Day and the group.

We realize that we are “not there yet” but feel we’re well on our way. Steve has lost 30 pounds and is down a pant and 2 shirt sizes and needs some new belts. Bonnie has lost 40 pounds and is down 2 sizes and nothing in the closet is fitting – OH DARN!

We are optimistic about our future and feel we want to live as healthy as possible to bring about the best quality of life in the years ahead. We both feel that we have more energy and a much more positive outlook. Hopefully we can continue to gain strength and support from other members of the group as we feel this is an important component of making the program work.

Steve and Bonnie Gilchrist

Jun 26, 2014 – 6:17 PM