Two very handsome guys--Ernie and our grandson, Miles.
When I went gluten-free last August, Ernie was supportive, but didn't have any intention to join me on the journey. In fact, this is what he looked like when I suggested he give it a try...
But, after watching me lose 35 pounds, and knowing how great I was feeling, he started to wonder if maybe he should try it. Ernie works out at the gym five days a week and is in great shape, but he does love his soda and salty snacks. He has suffered from acid-reflux for years and has always had a certain amount of digestive distress (read between the lines here--g a s.) One Saturday in December, while at the grocery store, I suggested he check his blood pressure. We were shocked to see that it was 150/95! He was a ticking time bomb! That was the final straw. He committed to try going gluten free for three months starting on January 1. He was also going to give up his soda, nuts, and chips.
Well, one month later, here are the results so far:
Ernie has lost 10 pounds and is looking great. He says that it has not been that hard and doesn't really feel like he is on a diet. Even while eating business lunches and at conferences, he has stayed true. This morning Ernie was at Sam's Club and stopped to check his blood pressure. It was 125/84. He was so excited that he drove to another grocery store to double check it to make sure it wasn't a fluke. At Fresh Market, his blood pressure was 120/80! Yeah! Ernie reports that his acid reflux is 90% better and both he and I note that his digestive distress is many times better. It's a miracle! He has two more months to go. We will keep you posted.
So proud of this man!
But, after watching me lose 35 pounds, and knowing how great I was feeling, he started to wonder if maybe he should try it. Ernie works out at the gym five days a week and is in great shape, but he does love his soda and salty snacks. He has suffered from acid-reflux for years and has always had a certain amount of digestive distress (read between the lines here--g a s.) One Saturday in December, while at the grocery store, I suggested he check his blood pressure. We were shocked to see that it was 150/95! He was a ticking time bomb! That was the final straw. He committed to try going gluten free for three months starting on January 1. He was also going to give up his soda, nuts, and chips.
Well, one month later, here are the results so far:
Ernie has lost 10 pounds and is looking great. He says that it has not been that hard and doesn't really feel like he is on a diet. Even while eating business lunches and at conferences, he has stayed true. This morning Ernie was at Sam's Club and stopped to check his blood pressure. It was 125/84. He was so excited that he drove to another grocery store to double check it to make sure it wasn't a fluke. At Fresh Market, his blood pressure was 120/80! Yeah! Ernie reports that his acid reflux is 90% better and both he and I note that his digestive distress is many times better. It's a miracle! He has two more months to go. We will keep you posted.
So proud of this man!
Way to go Dad!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of dads face.
ReplyDeleteClassic Dad face, love it! Making some great progress!!
ReplyDeleteGood job, Uncle Ernie! I'm way impressed!
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