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In reply to the discussion: 2024 Food Revolution Summit [View all]

cliffside

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4. Agree, it is difficult, but in my experience it does not need to be 100% ...
Thu Apr 25, 2024, 09:53 PM
Apr 25

to show some benefits. I started in late 2019 because there was a flyer for a new program called healthy hearts at my cardiologist's office. Covid helped in a way because most were staying at home, not gathering or going out.
My interest was to reduce meds and keep up with my grown children, a side benefit was a slow weight loss and wearing clothes that have not fit for years. I do not follow a WFPB diet 100% of the time, closer to 80%, give or take depending on the week But I've reduced meds, lost weight and saw a significant drop in my cholesterol, not sure where it is now because I've been straying too much lately. It takes time but you get used to different things.

Thanks and glad you are watching, use what you can if it makes sense to you.

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