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Step 1
Prepare yourself to make big changes right away in your diet and lifestyle and then enjoy rapid results such as increased energy, weight loss and an improved sense of well-being.
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Step 2
Understand that studies I have conducted show that coronary artery disease can often be reversed by following a low-fat vegetarian diet, along with other lifestyle changes.
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Step 3
Know that it is possible to reduce or get off cholesterol-lowering medication or heart medication if you change your lifestyle. However, you should only do so with the supervision and recommendation of your physician.
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Step 4
Have no fear of hunger - on my plant-based, whole-foods diet, you will take in fewer calories and lose weight while eating as much as you like.
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Step 5
Realize that high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and lack of exercise are not the only factors that contribute to heart problems.
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Step 6
Get intimate. People who are lonely and depressed are three to five times more likely to get sick or die prematurely than those who have strong intimate ties with others.
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Step 7
Be aware that making simple lifestyle changes such as applying regular stress management techniques will help quiet your mind and body, helping you to discover your inner peace and well-being.
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Step 8
Exercising daily for at least 30 minutes at a time, even if it's just walking, will have an overall impact on your weight, your health and your overall well-being.
