I was referred to Dr. Thaik by my physician last June after experiencing what turned out to be "a blood pressure spike" (vs. a heart attack). After Dr. Thaik confirmed my "spike" had done no lasting damage to my heart, she suggested it would be good for me to lose weight -- which I already knew. I'd tried diets before on my own, including the Food Lovers Fat Loss Program which I liked a lot, but they only worked while I stuck to them, which lasted only a few months each time.
At age 63, my metabolism had clearly slowed post-menopause and I'd been taking blood pressure meds for over a year. Seeking to lower my blood pressure, ease my achy joints, and avoid the strokes my parents both suffered from in their later years, I decided to give the Revitalize U plan a try -- as long as it tasted good and worked. Fortunately, it was and it did and it continues to!
I've been on Dr. Thaik's Revitalize U program since July and have lost over 50 lbs so far (my goal is to lose 60 and then maintain my weight at 135, and I'm almost there!). My blood pressure is consistently lower than it has been in decades and I have more energy than I've had in years. People tell me I'm glowing and those who know me are amazed at how much weight I've lost easily and how good I look and feel. I credit drinking more water and eating more protein for the shift!
My body likes the Ideal Protein products, which are delicious and surprisingly filling. I was stunned at how my cravings for bread, cheese, fruit or sugar disappeared after less than a wee on the program, and I've been able to say no to those foods whenever they're around. The high protein, high veggie food plan is similar to the Paleo Diet, but I find having weekly "weigh-in" with nutritionist Brenda and seeing my progress in losing inches of fat makes all the difference.
I need the discipline and reinforcement, which I didn't have when I did diets on my own. I plan to stick to this program once I reach my goal and continue with the Ideal Protein products, the weekly weigh-ins and the support. It may not as community based as Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig, but I like doing this type of dieting under my doctor's supervision.
PS -- My husband started on the program Jan 1st to lose 30 lbs, and is nearly there alread -- in only 6 weeks! He gave up bread and fats and sugar, which were hard for him to do, but his energy has increased. Doing this program together will be easy for us to continue once we reach our goals. Thank you, Dr. Thaik and Brenda, for making this so easy! I recommend the program to anyone who wants a simple yet tasty and satisfying fat loss program. This one has benefitted my blood pressure, my cholesterol (which is finally normal as well) and my energy! I'm ready for another 63 years! read more