Serendipity

On a flight back from Chicago to Calgary on July 7, 2002 in my seat pocket I discovered that the previous occupant had left a copy of the New York Times Magazine. The magazine had a provocative picture of a porterhouse steak with a pat of butter on it.  My curiosity was piqued, I read an article cover-to-cover that would change everything “What if it’s all been a big Fat Lie,” by Gary Taubes. Thus began my change in direction and my process of un-learning about the 40+ years of misinformation as espoused by the Food Industry, the Medical Establishment and levels of Government. I went to the closest bookstore and bought Dr. Atkins book.

From July 8 2002 to August 11 (bout 34 days)  I went from a weight of 225 lbs to 185 Lbs.  My body and mind went through a metamorphosis. I started to lose weight daily, automatically as my hormones came into balance

My allergies disappeared. My energy level increased. My sense of well-being and positive outlook was amazing. I noticed my sleep quality increased.  I now know what my calling in life was, to help people overcome the same type of problem.

Our typical North American Diet, incorrect suggestions by the medical establishment, media, government health authorities, schools and parents were all unknowingly and unintentionally responsible for my condition. In the early eighties, we were told to cut out the fat from our diet, we did this, and our society-wide obesity epidemic has grown unabated since the 1970s

My personal physical and mental changes in a five week period were life altering and I went through a personal metamorphosis.  I knew I had to share my experience, knowledge and results with the world.

I knew I could help other people with a cascade of health problems that were set in stone and wre told were unchangeable

Here is a link to Gary Taube’s New York Times magazine article: