Hi Katie,
 
First of all – thank you for sharing your story.
 
My name is Christy and I’m from St. Louis. 

I feel that I have always  been somewhat fit – but I don’t seem to feel that great.  No major health issues, I just don’t think my quality of life is what it could be.
 
After reading your article, I am going to commit to doing what you did.  I have quite the sweet tooth and although that will be a tough one, I want to feel good more than I want the sugar.
 
To give you a bit of info –  I’m 53, 5’9 and weigh about 155.  People tell me I’m skinny, but you know, I don’t have the energy or stamina I wish that I had.  Honestly,  I don’t think I look that thin –  at least not by a healthy standard.  
 
I am going to – beginning right now – cut out sugar and cut out bread.  
 
I’m training for a 1/2 marathon with my nephew in October, so the exercise part is in check.  
 
What is not in check – and why I would like your input   – is this –  WHAT DO YOU EAT? I guess what I would like from you is a sample menu of what foods you eat that leave you with having the energy to do your exercise routines, and feeling satisfied.
 
I would like to lose some weight, but more that that goal, I want to feel energetic and fit.
 
Unlike you, I don’t have any kids, so honestly, there is no excuse for me not being in amazing shape.  I work full time and seem to come home from work, turn on the television and the night is shot.
 
Do you by chance have a book that would have this info in it?
 
Proof is in the pudding and you look great.  Any tips you can send my way are appreciated.  I looked up Dr. Dunlap, and although I cannot come to Nevada to see a doctor, I can certainly take away your tips.  I asked my doctor this year if he thought an annual check-up is a good idea.  He said no – not really – they just want your money.
 
I agree with your train of thought.  Preventative health is just as important as treating real time illness.  My mom is a diabetic –  I don’t want to follow suit if I can help it. 
 
Thank you Katie and keep up the great work.
Christy

Christy,

Thanks for sharing your story.  My diet is so boring it might seem unsustainable but I have followed it for so long now I don’t even think about it.

Breakfast – Protein shake if I work out which holds me over to lunch.  Banana and a hard boiled egg if I don’t work out

Lunch – Protein and vegetable

Dinner – Protein and vegetable

The Paleo cookbooks have great recipes to spice things up a bit.   I don’t follow Paleo 100% as I do eat some dairy.

I have two things I cheat with occasionally – Starbucks Mocha and popcorn.  That’s it.  Otherwise I stay away from carbs and sugar.  I eat fruit but very moderately as it has sugar so you want to be careful there.  It took me about a month to cut out sugar and stop the withdrawals.  Then the benefits of feeling great started kicking in and I don’t think about it much anymore.  Occasionally I will eat something the kids bake but it usually makes me sick which is a great motivator not to touch it.

Good luck on your journey.  Check in anytime you want!

Katie Coombs