Like many others, I discovered Dr. Haver on Instagram and her Reels. When I saw the first Reel about how doctors respond to us ‘older’ ladies when our weight is discussed, I started to cry because everything she said was exactly what I experienced at my doctor’s office. At my annual doctor’s appointment, I learned that my cholesterol was too high, and I needed medication. I was already taking something for my thyroid, so this would be one more pill to take. I asked what I could do without the medication, and my PA told me to eat less and exercise more. When I got in the car, I couldn’t stop crying because I did eat well and exercised daily with no results. I felt like something was wrong with me. So I started looking into TGD by reading and watching Dr. Haver’s videos and bought the program in January 2021. I weighed in at 197 pounds – the heaviest I have ever been in my life. My depression, self-esteem, and motivation were the lowest I have experienced. Ten months later, I am 160 pounds (37 pounds down), lost 8″, visceral fat now is .87, and it was .94!!!! I would like to lose 5 more pounds, but I am more interested in my overall health rather than the pounds off. I could go on and on about how this program saved my life. I told my daughters that I wanted to be around my future grandchildren and be able to keep up with them! I believe that will happen now! But I am even more excited for my annual doctor’s appointment in January 2022 to see the look on my PA’s face when she sees what I have accomplished with no thanks to her. I am also eager to see my lab results. Thank YOU! I wish I could HUG you and tell you stories all day long about how you inspire, validate, and simply make me feel ‘ok’ for who I am and how I look.
