Many individuals who follow the Nutritarian diet write to Dr. Fuhrman about their success. Keep in mind that results vary from person to person. As always, consult your physician if you have a medical history and/or condition that may warrant individual recommendations.
Results may vary.
At age 82 Augiest runs marathons and says it is never too late to start eating healthy
I ran my first marathon two days after turning 70 and ended up running twenty-nine marathons by my 80th birthday, including running in the infamous Boston Marathon three times. It was during that time that I also started researching nutrition in earnest, and started following Dr. Fuhrman’s recommendations as outlined in Eat To Live. In March 2012, at the age of 82, I finished my first 50K run (31 miles) in Florida.
My dad died at age 84 from colon cancer, and I watched him slowly fade away for two years. He was a heavy steak and potato eater, and I was following the same path. I knew that eating beef was his problem, although I didn’t do anything to change my own eating habits for several more years. However, it planted the seed to change, because deep within I knew there was a better way. It wasn’t until I retired that I decided to make health and fitness, instead of golf, my retirement hobby. I researched several books before discovering Eat to Live seven years ago, and I was convinced that it was the best of the best. I’ve read it at least ten times since.
I’m 5ft. 6.5in., and my weight at age 70 was 166 pounds. (I’ve never had any health issues or taken any medications). I dropped to 150 pounds by age 75; and then after I started following Eat to Live, I lost another ten pounds over a two year period of time. Today, at age 82, I’ve maintained 140 pounds for the past five years.
In the beginning I had severe withdrawal symptoms from comfort foods and salt, and that detox time was like going through boot camp. However, the discomfort was short lived, and now I'm thoroughly enjoying my 80’s. I think Eat to Live has been a big part in being able to do what I've done. It’s never too late to start eating for health!
To be successful, you must have a deep passion, reason, or goal to be healthy, and a firm belief that you will see results (this will allow you to get through the initial detox stage). If you follow Eat to Live, you’ll be guaranteed to see results. Today, to maintain the Nutritarian eating-style, I continually remind myself, “I don’t want the health problems of my SAD (Standard American Diet) friends."