New Bedford — After losing 125 pounds, Dr. Kevin R. Jundlow switched from family care to obesity care, so he shared his journey with patients and added optimism to their weight loss goals. Was completed.
Now he wants to share his story with the world in his new book, Fasting with Furious: How I Turned Anger and Sadness into a Weight Loss Motivation.
“Sometimes heartaches can lead to improvement in ourselves,” Gendreau said.
In 2016, Gendrow weighed 306 pounds and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol, hypertension, fatty liver disease, and depression.
“For years, I’ve put a lot of emphasis on the rigors of being a medical student,” admitted Gendrow.
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However, he began to gain most of his weight after his father died of cancer. “I ate myself to death. I used food as an antidepressant and comfort,” he said.
Then, when his sister was diagnosed with metastatic ovarian cancer, it was the awakening call he needed.
“I was kind of like. She can’t choose this life. She was given this terrible card for this cancer diagnosis at the age of 32,” he said. “I can choose differently. In fact, I have the option and ability to control what I eat every day.”
It took Gendrow 18 months to reach his target weight.
In 2017, his sister died.
Career path switching
In 2020, Gendreau was accredited by the American Obesity Medical Commission on the Board of Obesity Medicine. He is currently working on a fresh start program through South Coast Health.
“The transition looked so appropriate because I’m passionate about helping people lose weight,” he says, and the majority of his patients know his personal weight loss journey. I added that.
“I get encouragement from my patients and they get inspiration and motivation from their doctors.”
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In addition, since his makeover, Gendreau has captivated fans with social media with 34K followers on Instagram. He posts healthy tips, photos and recipes.
Having written two children’s books before, he decided to write a self-help book that reminds him of his personal journey as a way to reach out to people outside the state who did not have access to his medical program. Did.
“I had a pandemic and wanted to write it out on paper, so I decided to print the entire story,” he said. “So people got a glimpse of what I did to lose weight.”
The 122-page paperback contains his story, an “Introduction” guide, a diet plan with 21 recipes, and thoughts on low-carb supplements and other tips.
Gendrow said he has already sold 1,000 copies.
“I hope people are motivated and inspired,” he said. “I hope they can learn how to relate to my story and love themselves.
“But if they make a mistake, forgive yourself.”
Increased weight gain during a pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines obesity as one of the most dangerous and prevalent health conditions in the United States.
According to Gendreau, bulimia is the most common eating disorder in both men and women in the United States, and the biggest trigger is stress.
“It’s very easy to gain weight, especially over time, because of high cortisol levels (stress) and elevated hunger hormone ghrelin,” he said. “You begin to crave all the worst types of foods, including ultra-super processed carbohydrates and refined sugars.”
During the pandemic, most of his patients gained an average of over 20 pounds, according to Gendrow. In fact, according to USA Today’s article, it’s called “Quarantine 15”, which is similar to the phrase “freshman 15” you get when you’re in the first year of college.
A recent poll by WebMD confirms that readers reported an average weight gain of about £ 8 in 2020. Among Americans, most (34%) say they have increased by £ 4-6. Only about one-fifth (21%) say they have increased by £ 10-20.
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Gendrow said his personal weight loss plan was similar to what he suggested to patients. It focuses only on diet, not much on exercise.
“I didn’t really start exercising until I reached my goal,” he said.
His plan was to eat less than 40 grams of carbohydrates per day, eliminate super-processed foods, refined sugars, and focus on protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Diet first, exercise later
Gendrow said he understands that life can be chaotic and out of control, but it’s a diet plan that people can manage. “Patients were shocked to hear that they recommended a diet only when I first met them,” he said.
However, Gendrow allows statistically 89% of people to lose all weight within a year and then regain all their weight. That’s why his program also focuses on accountability and maintenance.
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After meeting the patient every 6-8 weeks and losing 10% of his weight, he switches the patient to “maintenance mode”. In this mode, the patient will be in contact for 3-6 months, but will continue to be responsible for the goal.
“One of my biggest intentions in this book is to help people lose weight, not only in the number of scales, but also in their overall health,” Gendreau said.
“And all of these comorbidities that people deal with on a daily basis.”
On February 12, Gendrow discussed his new book, signed a copy, and gave a brief Q & A about weight loss at New Moon at 4 Hartwell Street in Fall River from 3 pm to 5 pm in 2022. Share tips for.
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