Success Stories
Kim’s Story
I have been battling my weight most of my life, always unhappy with the way I looked, and consequently missing out on things because of it (wouldn’t go swimming with the kids, etc.). The many diet and exercise programs I tried didn’t bring me a lot of success. Working out 3 to 4 times a week was making me stronger, but I still couldn’t lose that extra 20 or 30 pounds. When I reached my 50s, I knew I needed to get serious. In June 2005, while at the gym, I overheard Cheryl Christian talking to a friend of mine. She was explaining her "Quick Prep method" which was shopping twice a week and going home and prepping the food right away. This ensured that when you opened your fridge, you had numerous low–glycemic healthy choices which took only 5 or 10 minutes to prepare. That really appealed to me, as I am a very disorganized person. One thing led to another, and Cheryl became part of my life.
I signed her up as my personal trainer and began using her Quick Prep method, incorporating low–glycemic foods into my diet. I learned the importance of proper nutrition and how the Glycemic Index (G.I.) worked. The G.I. made so much sense to me. I broke my meals into 5 or 6 smaller portions and found I was never hungry. Quick Prep was very helpful, as I tend to have a busy schedule. I quickly found out that if I neglected my prep days, I would end up grabbing for something that wasn’t a healthy choice. This time the effort to lose the weight worked! The first 5 pounds didn’t make much of an impact on me, because I have lost 5 pounds many times, but when I had lost 10 to 15 pounds, I was starting to feel great and needed to buy new clothes. I looked forward to my training sessions and weekly weigh–ins because of the results I was getting. It’s not over yet, but to date I have lost close to 30 pounds. There is no question that it requires effort and hard work, but it’s an incredible feeling when you see what you accomplish. It feels even better when you have everyone you know telling you how good you look. There is nothing quite like it!
Tom’s Story
I am 47 years old and a captain in my city’s fire department. Due to a biking accident, I was off work for 6 months, and the inactivity drove my weight up to around 240 lbs. Despite various attempts, I had a hard time losing the extra weight. Then I was introduced by my sister–in–law, a dietitian, to a five–day low–glycemic high–fiber cleanse, which included meal replacement shakes, nutritional bars and quality nutritional supplements. Following the cleanse, I started on a 12–week trim down challenge (similar to the Phase 1 outlined in this book). This lifestyle change has been awesome for me. I wake up in the morning feeling energetic and continue to feel good throughout the day without insatiable carbohydrate cravings. I have the energy to exercise, spend time with my family, and socialize. I feel a renewed youthful exhuberance and zest for life.
Tom lost 28 lbs in 12 weeks and now maintains a healthy weight.
This book has helped youth, adults and families make long–term lifestyle changes to improve their health. Here is what people are saying:
My friend Sandy really got excited when we shared the Low G.I. Cookbook with her. I think cooking for her family has been a struggle for many years as she just isn't a natural cook. Her husband said he would jump on board with her if they committed to a lifestyle change. Four weeks ago they started following the cookbook. He has lost 16 lbs, she 15. He is so proud of her cooking and tells everyone.
When their doctor saw the results they were getting he was curious, however when Sandy shared that the cookbook was what was making a difference he said, "There are lots of people I know who might benefit from this." It is so exciting to have a little family becoming healthier and the ripple can reach a long way!
I just wanted to send a quick thank you for your wonderful cookbook! I've been using the book for 3 weeks now and I have just loved every recipe we'd made. You've made the transition to eating lower glycemic foods very easy and tasty for my family! We are all feeling very healthy and happy these days, and the quick prep method allows me to make healthy meals in a short amount of time. I am so excited about the book, and I’ve been telling my family and friends about it too. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely, C
Well let me tell you, I had failed at trying to loose weight for a long time until I discover you marvellous book. My husband is diabetic and as such loves to eat a lot and food is a great part of his enjoyment and mine. All the other diet recipes I followed were just not to his liking and resulted in more disagreement over what to eat for our meals. But I am so thrilled that he and I like every one of you recipes and that we both are now loosing weight steadily, I have lost 32 lbs so far and my husband around 15 lbs. Your use of spices is spectacular in giving your recipe this homey sensation so that we don’t get bored with too much ’exotic’ on the regular basis.
Sincerely, S
They learn to make easy, nutritious recipes that use real, whole foods. With a well–stocked pantry and fridge, low–glycemic menu plan and shopping list, success comes easy. My clients report feeling satisfied, decreased cravings, better overall eating, and for many–weight loss. They feel that they are making permanent changes that will help them manage their weight into the future by creating healthier lifestyles for themselves and their families.
