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What made you decide to come to the Rice Diet
Program?
I had been hearing about it for years. My cousin was
there when Dr. Kempner was still alive. I had tried
everything else around and after a few days would
loose focus. I knew that I had to go somewhere to
change my whole way of eating and thinking.
Was the Program what you expected?
I'm not sure exactly what I expected, but I liked having
my eating controlled. I liked living in the hotel with all of
the pressures from home non-existent. I liked being
able to concentrate on just me. I liked meeting the
people in the program. I also liked the classes and
attended all that I could.
How much time have you been able to commit to
visiting the Rice Diet Program?
My initial stay was four weeks. It set me on a path that I
continued to follow when I returned home. I have been
to the program a total of four times (I think). After the
first time, I returned the following year for just two
weeks. I then returned two more times for four weeks
each, eight months a part.
What aspects of the Rice Diet Program did you
find most helpful?
I, of course, lost weight. I got in the habit of exercising
every day and felt much better physically and mentally.
It felt good to be attacking my problem. I attended
most of the classes. I find that each time I come to
Durham, I learn new things from instructors I have not
seen previously. I also go to classes that I have been
to before as I learn more each time. I have, many
times, heard Dr. Rosati talk about eating organic fruits
and vegetables; organic chicken and meat from grass-
fed cattle. On my last visit it finally got me going. I have
found a tremendous difference in the taste of organic
chicken.
What type and duration of physical activity are you
doing?
While at the Rice Program, I walked every day for 45 to
60 minutes and used the elliptical machine at the
hotel for the same amount of time. At home I use the
elliptical five to seven times a week for 45 to 60
minutes. I also go to my trainer twice a week for
strength training.
Have you been able to follow the program at
home?
I have lost more weight since I have been home. I am
very careful about processed foods. I check the
amount of salt and usually put it back on the shelf. I
have found that the Rice Diet Store has many salt-free
foods that I can order. I shop at Whole Foods and
Trader Joe's. If I have a choice between organic and
regular, I buy organic. I do not feel deprived, I just feel
healthy. Everything feels better; many aches and pains
are gone; I can do everything physical easier; and I
look so much better!
How has the Rice Diet Program impacted your life
overall?
I have finally learned that if I eat something I shouldn't
or don't exercise as much as I should, that it is not the
end of the world or the program. I can go right back the
next day or even in a few days and continue. I have
always been an all-or-nothing person with my eating.
Before, if I ate something that I regretted, I felt that all
was lost. Now, since my last time at the Rice House, I
can actually get back on program quickly.
Is there anything else you want to share?
I have had weight concerns most of my life. Every time
I have lost weight, it has always been because I
wanted to look better. The thing that has changed for
me, and why I think I will keep this weight off, is
because at my age I feel so much better physically.
The thought of putting this weight back on scares me.
I also want to say something about the staff at the
Rice House. Everyone from the kitchen staff to the
office staff, the instructors and the nutritionists, the
nurses who do check-ins each day and certainly Dr.
Rosati and Dr. Neelon are kind, positive and
encouraging.
Each time I come to Durham and walk in the door, I
feel that I am safe and I know that I am in a really good
place.
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