Patient Testimonial

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on March 1, 2009

Read how one patient succeeded on our weight loss program and how he continues to maintain his new healthy lifestyle!

To all who want to lose weight…

by Robert Ramm

I first heard about the Key Diet from my wife. There was an associate who had some success losing a considerable amount of weight in a short time, and that they had a back up program for maintaining the weight loss. For people who need to lose weight, this is an important part of trying to diet – seeing results fast, and having support in maintaining the weight loss.

I had a hip replacement two years prior. My weight at time of surgery was 367 lbs.; my doctor told me that I would be more mobile if I lost weight.   A year later, on my first return check up, I had lost 3lbs. He was not impressed with my efforts. Well, needless to say I was “not ready” to make the decision to lose weight. My wife had been very patient with my weight and hid the worry about my overall health. I had been telling her that “When I am ready,” I will make the decision to lose weight.

Well, one morning in early July 2007, I sat on the side of my bed, knee’s both hurting, ankles aching, and I decided that it was time. I had read about studies on weight loss, that if a person can lose the weight and then keep it off for two years after, the chances of regaining are single digit. I contacted Dr. Hendricks office for a free consultation.

I found out that the program made sense, since I had tried hi-protein diets before with some success. The difference this time was that there was a staff of people to help you through the diet in addition to the fact that vitamin supplements taken with protein keep your energy levels up. I also contacted my general practitioner doctor about the diet program, and he agreed that it has been proven successful with others.

I started on the program on July 25, 2007 at about 345lbs. (my scales weighted heavier than his) and after 12 months, have lost over 100lbs. When I began the diet, I told everyone I knew that I was going on a program for 3 years. It is amazing how many people watch you, some people support and some try to sabotage by saying, “How much more are you going to lose?” They mean well, but don’t understand your goals.

Set a weight you want and don’t change it because of others, only change it due to your decision. My wife has been very supportive, and has even enrolled in the program and lost over 50lbs. She feels great and looks terrific. The same is true for me.  I feel great and have the ability to do more things I like to do, instead of watching others have fun doing them. There are some down sides, like your wife wanting you to do more jobs around the house and yard.

This has been, and continues to be, a great program for losing and maintaining the weight loss. The term “Key Diet” has a special meaning for me, I see myself as being “The Key” in making the decision to lose, and keep off the weight.

I hope you too have success in your decision.

Call me anytime, and I will answer your questions about my progress… Phone 530-867-2104

Patient since July 2007

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