In 2008, I went to my doctor because my vision was blurry and my blood pressure was 195/143, which was stroke level.  I couldn't believe it.  Really?  That is how blind I was to how unhealthy I had become.  I was 272 pounds and miserable.  How could I not believe it?

My doctor discovered proteins and blood in my urine, sent me for an ultrasound and discovered I was born with only 1 kidney.  Over the next year or so, I was placed on prescription after prescription.  Eventually, I found myself on 7 prescriptions and a CPAP machine at night for sleep apnea.  What a mess!  When my doctor wanted to put my on another medicine (to lower cholesterol), I asked him why he kept putting me on more meications.  He stated that he was "just trying to keep me alive" and if I was not going to do it on my own, then he would do it with a prescription pad.  I was devastated.  That is NOT what a husband and father wants to hear. 

Luckily, in January of 2011 I found my own Personal Wellness Coach who introduced me to the Herbalife products when I joined a Weight Loss Challenge.  I was taught how to lose weight the healthy way with the goal of keeping it off for good!  I dropped 27 pounds in 7 weeks in that challenge (which I won)!  Over the course of 5 months, I lost 60 lbs of fat, was taken off all of my prescription medications, no more CPAP machine, into size 32 waist jeans and my blood pressure is 110/70.  I even got a high five from my doctor when he stated that I have "beat cardiovascular disease".

I owe it all to my coach and these amazing Herbalife products.  So, I have dedicated myself to helping others achieve the same freedoms that I have.  I want to help others reach their highest God given health potential.  I reach even more people by helping others teach weight loss challenges or how to become a Personal Wellness Coach themselves.