By Dr. Seun Sowemimo, Medical Director
Eighteen months ago, Christine Flanagan came to me for surgical obesity treatment after spending years of yo-yo dieting and endless frustration with traditional diet and exercise plans she had tried.
She ultimately had the gastric sleeve (VSG) and lost 92 pounds.
Not only did weight loss surgery resolve her weight problem, but it also inspired her to eat a whole food plant-based diet as fuel for her new body.
“I realized processed food was making me feel exhausted and unhealthy every day, so I recommitted to a vegan diet and it has transformed the way I look and feel.”
In the video below, the New Jersey woman explains what motivates her to eat real food every day and how it has transformed her life:
“One of my favorite dishes is rice noodles with peanut sauce,” she says. “And you don’t feel awful after eating it the way traditional Chinese take-out can make you feel.”
Regular exercise is also easier since she’s carrying much less weight and the food she is eating gives her energy to bike, run and just move her body daily.
“If I miss a day of exercise, I really find that I miss it. It’s amazing how running and sweating can give you a huge boost of energy after the workout is over. I’ve honestly never felt this good in my life.”
Visit my YouTube Channel to check out additional videos that highlight the value of whole food plant-based nutrition and how bariatric surgery can ignite the fire to living life healthy.
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