Had to pop back in to say hi hoping all are well and to report on my most recent blood chemistry findings.

It will soon be two years since I began the BTD then adopted the GTD followed by my buddy the Swami   I began my journey not realizing I needed to lose as much body fat as I did, and was on Nexium for acid reflux, Lipitor for high cholesterol, and paxil for anxiety which was mostly from trying to find my golf ball after I hit it  
I wanted most to get off all the junk (prescription meds) I was on and my understanding of the BT lifstyle was I could if in fact I aligned with Dr D's beliefs, studies, and philosophies. This resonated well with me from the moment I began researching the BTD.

I immediately committed to making the changes required to change the course of the direction of my health. I began losing weight right away which was not my focus as previouly mentioned and within a few months I was off Nexium and Lipitor. I then discussed the issue of getting off the Paxil with my MD & ND who counciled me to do so on a gradual progression and I am excited to report this too became a history lesson  

Well before the first year I was off Nexium, Lipitor, Paxil, and had lost 20+ pounds of body fat Here I am alomost two years later with my total cholesterol @ 163, was 234; triglycerides @ 57, was almost 100; and glucose @ 83 down almost 50%. The glucose @ 83 seemed a little high according to MD standards but my ND says it is spot on  

I share this with all of you to encourage those that are not sure of this lifestyle, those that are struggling in some way and perhaps even questioning continuance of the lifestyle, and also those who are experiencing and have experienced the positive results and I encourage you to remain true to yourselves and share encouragement to those who need it right now as so many did for me  

I so very much miss being able to be on the forum as I was able to do when I began my journey however I do think of you all often with love and gratitude.

Cheers from Golfzilla!  

Wonderful! How encouraging to read your testimonial, Golfzilla! Hope you are enjoying golf more than ever

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Wonderful! How encouraging to read your testimonial, Golfzilla! Hope you are enjoying golf more than ever

I am and thanks balletomane!  Actually shot my lowest score ever a couple of weeks ago.My wife and I live in a golf community and consequently play many times each week. It is wonderful we have this common interest and are able to share it togther

yeeehhhaaa he's back...yippie... hi man, nice to have you back for some short moments;)
missed your statements soo much...hey are you crazy to leave us all alone likewise ...joke appart... fine that you seem to have got the *true pictures beyond the affair * .......can only say: congratulation O-nonie hunterman  

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yeeehhhaaa he's back...yippie... hi man, nice to have you back for some short moments;)
missed your statements soo much...hey are you crazy to leave us all alone likewise ...joke appart... fine that you seem to have got the *true pictures beyond the affair * .......can only say: congratulation O-nonie hunterman  

Helo my friend! Yeah, it's all good here in Atlanta living gluten free too! Hope you have been well  

Glad to hear you're doing well Golf!!!

Quoted from ruthiegirl

Glad to hear you're doing well Golf!!!

Thank you RG, sure hope you have been well too! Nice to hear from you

Good to see you back, Golf....
Finally decided to take some lessons from a PGA Pro.  Evidently I have a lot of relearning to do....
Glad to hear that you are doing so well with SWAMI etc.  One of these days I really should go to CT and get a Professional SWAMI.
Jane

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Good to see you back, Golf....
Finally decided to take some lessons from a PGA Pro.  Evidently I have a lot of relearning to do....
Glad to hear that you are doing so well with SWAMI etc.  One of these days I really should go to CT and get a Professional SWAMI.
Jane

Thanks Jane! So glad to hear of you seeking direction on your swing...All the pros do, why should it be different for us, right?   My wife just got fit for a set of Pings, I'm next I am using a new K-15 demo driver now - wow! Keeping it in the fairway allowed me to post my lowest score yet

Yeah, I agree - one of my goals is to go see DR D too...

Take care and keep 'em in the short grass

Impressive, Golfzilla! Always nice to hear from you.

Lisa

Wonderful...so happy that you had the inquisitiveness & willingness to give this lifestyle a try.  I decided to "give it a try" in 2007 and I have never even for one moment been sorry.  

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Impressive, Golfzilla! Always nice to hear from you.

Lisa

Hey Lisa, thanks! It feel good to be healthy

Hope you too are in a good place with your health

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Wonderful...so happy that you had the inquisitiveness & willingness to give this lifestyle a try.  I decided to "give it a try" in 2007 and I have never even for one moment been sorry.  

Hi Rex! Yeah, so simple it almost makes too much sense  

thanks for dropping by!

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thanks for dropping by!

Thank you for always being here! It is quite comforting to know where to come to obtain direction, advice, and support

BTW ~ Are you able to recommend any protocols to help get my handicap down

I sure can!!!!
actually there are a few you can alternate accordingly

http://www.dadamo.com/protocols/23.html
http://www.dadamo.com/protocols/13.html
http://www.dadamo.com/protocols/5.html


the skill, that s entirely up to your individuality!!! haha

Golfz...has your better half come onboard?  If my memory serves me correctly, in the beginning, she was a bit hesitant...am I right about that?