When I first started seeing Dr. Petty I weighed 421 pounds. I took five different medications, three for diabetes including insulin and two for high blood pressure. But with a lot of encouragement from Dr. Petty I lost 100 pounds. I am not saying this was not difficult, but Dr. Petty was very supportive and really wanted to see me succeed. This way of eating has become my lifestyle and I have lost another 100 pounds in the last three years. I now only take one pill for my diabetes and I don’t have high blood pressure anymore. On those days I find it hard to stick to a low carb diet, I can hear Dr. Petty in my head saying, “Fat is your friend. Go eat some fat.” This seems to work for me. Thank you for your support Dr. Petty.
— Y.D. New Orleans, LA
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After my hip surgery, I was miserable. Dr. Petty helped me to increase my energy (no more afternoon slump) and mental clarity. On this program, I have clear skin (no eczema), less pain in my back and hips, and less gray in my hair. I’ve lost at least 35 pounds. I am down several dress sizes and have gained muscle. I have increased strength and stamina for walking (especially uphill) and other exercise.
— Sandra H., Fox Point, WI
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I wasn’t concerned about my weight but during a doctor visit, I learned that my cholesterol and blood pressure were up and I was put on medication. I thought I was eating healthfully, especially at breakfast. But, as I later learned, the high carbohydrate content caused me to be hungry throughout the day. I wasn’t sleeping well and became anxious about my health since I was only in my fifties. I sought help from Dr. Petty and we found that my hormones were not working properly. Dr. Petty called it “metabolic obesity” even though I exercised regularly and didn’t look obese.
During 5 months of treatment, I lost 25 pounds and decreased (then eventually stopped) the cholesterol and blood pressure medications. I feel great! Though “lifestyle change” sounds hokey, it was necessary for me and I appreciate the information that helped me make those changes.
— Ben P., Milwaukee, WI
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After only a few weeks on this program, I began seeing improvements in my health. I wasn’t expecting this, but the pain I’d been experiencing for several years, in my hip and knee, improved enough that I could walk for a mile or more with little or no pain. I had no cravings and was further motivated by the information Dr. Petty provided about how things work. I lost over 30 pounds in 4 months. I have more energy than I’ve had in 5 years and my hair is thicker and less gray. Thank you, Dr. Petty for your guidance and encouragement!
— Terry C., Madison, WI
