Ray S. - Reenergized

Dear Dr. Clough,

     Who would ever think that on a Sunday morning, at 5:30, I would be sitting here writing a letter, let alone having enough energy to get up before 7am to go to work.

     A while ago, I went to my doctor for a physical, and had to have some blood work, etc.  When I received the results of high cholesterol, and was told my triglycerides were off the chart, I felt there was something I had to do.

     This is course where you came in.  I can remember quite distinctly when we had a discussion about how I was feeling and what it would be like to be able to keep up with my grandkids.  You suggested I should decrease simple sugars, add fish to my diet, exercise, and other life style changes to help get my weight down and help raise the HDL.  

     It has been about 4 months and behold, after losing 35 lbs, going to the gym, watching what I eat (by reading the label of packages) I have more energy and feel good about myself.  I can't wait to be with the grandkids.  I look forward going to the gym every other day.  I have you to thank for setting me straight, and now I can't wait to go to work!  I feel so much better.  The nutritional supplements you put me on has helped me a great deal, as well. 

     I'm eating the proper foods, and when I go shopping, I don't even want to pick up anything I think might put on weight.  My latest blood work shows that my triglycerides are in the normal range.

     I now have my siblings and grandkids watch what they eat and talk to them about proper foods and exercising.  You have no idea how m life has changed.  It's the best thing I could do for me.