By Baxter Martin

Last year, the holidays were fast approaching and here I was again, dreading the pressure to “eat healthy.” What’s that anyway? I kept asking myself. I had tried every trick I could think of to eat healthy, only to end up where I started, disappointed.

At the time, I didn’t know that losing weight was not a one-size-fits-all deal. No two people will accomplish their goals in quite the same way. I also had this misconception that I could launch the “eat healthy” app on my phone, and I would magically start loving high-protein turkey and hating cheesecake. As if!

Losing weight takes time and patience—precisely what Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera at Genesis Health Institute has been offering for two decades. He knows well the most common culprits of weight gain.

Dr. Ferd started with a comprehensive set of medical tests to assess my body composition, hormone levels, and nutrient deficiencies—areas of the body ignored by most diet plans. I remember being shocked at the information the tests revealed. No wonder I couldn’t lose weight; I was going about it the wrong way.

Once Dr. Ferd understood my body and lifestyle, he crafted a custom weight loss protocol that worked for me. The plan included supervised nutritional planning, intermittent fasting, and exercise. The key word for me is supervised. Knowing I had someone alongside me was critical in staying motivated.

I started seeing results quickly, and then the fun began. I supplemented my plan with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and later with body contouring.

The holidays are fast approaching again, and this year I feel different. I’m confident in my looks and, more importantly, in how I feel and see myself. I smile when I look in the mirror, walk taller, and make smart choices.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Ferd. He changed my life.

Chris

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