Many Thanks Dr Bralow

I write this shortly after my post holiday/new year visit with Dr Vicki Bralow. All my numbers good and normal with my weight the same as the last visit. We moved on to any issues with life in what felt like a delightful conversation about family and 100 yo MOM. Yup, all pretty much run of the mill type stuff, right?

The part you've NOT been privy to is much that took place beforehand. Although I'd been working on my health and fitness I hadn't been very successful. ANY number associated with my health was elevated ( weight around 350lbs, pre diabetic, high bp, cholesterol, inflammation) to pretty high levels. It was sad enough to feel some depression from my father's passing but to also feel the loss of several friendships was pretty devastatiing. There were still blessings. I was where I needed to be.

Our visits were somewhat frequent the first few years. I seem to remember them being around every four weeks. Dr Bralow ALWAYS offered small pieces of what I call thought during our visits that made a HUGE impression on my journey to better health. Simple phrases like "I want you to walk 20 blocks in thirty minutes" , "You'd benefit GREATLY eating a plant based diet" and "Your life is yours" all CONTINUE to resonate today. All my numbers were going in the direction they needed to be heading. Within time and through many conversations my thoughts became more positive. Life and joy had new meaning.

Many of the changes have become part of my life. I walked those twenty blocks in less than thirty minutes this morning before our visit at noon today. All my meals- well, thus far today - have been delicious and healthy. Before I'd left the Dr's office, the next appointment was made several months from now.

Dr Barlow and her supporting staff are wonderful and have certainly left an impact on my life. I can't thank you enough.
My best, always!