Pain-free into retirement

After being 40 years in ministry, it was time to retire. The pressure of my work as well as all the changes awaiting us put a lot of stress on me. I was in constant pain from arthritis and my colon. Over the years, I gained weight and found myself at a very low point at the end of my career with being overweight, in pain, stressed out and depressed. My wife and I joined the Light2Live program 2 months before I retired. Ilzé designed a menu plan for us based on what our health challenges were as well as our preferences on food. I love my "braai", and she made sure to incorporate it in my menu plan. I've learned so much through our weekly contact sessions. The videos we watched and the books you suggested are excellent material. It gave us a holistic picture and amazing insight into what a healthy lifestyle really means. Within weeks I started to feel better and more energised. The pain went away - I could not believe it was possible at my age. My weight dropped and I am now 16 kg lighter than when I started. Today, after 7 months since we finished the program we are in the best place ever to enjoy our new season. I recently went for a health check and this is the findings: 1. My cholesterol and blood pressure levels are normal 2. My liver enzymes are normal again 3. Colon pain is gone 4. Arthritis pain is gone 5. No more headaches! 6. I lost 16 kg and kept the weight off since 7. My mood is excellent! 8. My sleeping pattern is back to normal. 9. Our energy levels are the best in years! After 40 years in ministry, this program helped to prepare me for my retirement. We are fit, healthy and go for long walks on the beach. What a way to start a new season in life!