062: Interview with Linda Gill

Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Steve interviews Linda Gill about reversing her pre-diabetes and high cholesterol through diet changes. Inspired by the book "Your Plate is Your Fate," Linda cut out unhealthy foods, focusing on proteins, vegetables, and healthy fats. Her story highlights the power of nutrition in improving health, challenging conventional medication-based approaches.

Linda Gill is 76 years old. She retired at age 68. She has always worked in health care from nursing homes to a podiatry office to taking care of special needs adults. She still works as a volunteer at a hospital once a week and is the proud mother of 2 wonderful children.

[00:01 - 19:59] Linda Gill's Transformation Journey

At 76 years old, Linda faced health challenges like pre-diabetes and high cholesterol, weighing 154 pounds.

Inspired by "Your Plate is Your Fate," she cut out sugars and processed foods, leading to healthier eating habits.

Linda's diet overhaul resulted in a 30-pound weight loss and significant improvements in her cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Her journey highlights the importance of diet awareness and discipline, proving health can be transformed at any age

[20:00 - 34:09] Linda's Path to Wellness

Stresses the value of regular movement, not just intense exercise.

Adjusted diet to include salads, veggies, and moderate meat.

Emphasizes protein and healthy fats importance.

Focuses on balanced food choices and moderation for sustained health

[34:10 - 45:45] Linda's Advice for Healthy Aging

Linda emphasizes that age shouldn't be a barrier to starting healthy habits.

Her decision to eat healthier was influenced by alarming lab results and insights gained from book "Your Plate is Your Fate."

Her healthcare career highlighted the downsides of over-medication.

The importance of staying informed about health and nutrition, including local food sourcing

[45:46 - 59:25] Closing Segment

Challenges the idea that healthy eating is expensive, comparing it to the higher costs of processed foods.

Highlights buying bulk meat as a cost-effective alternative to grocery store prices.

Advises choosing full-fat dairy products over processed low-fat options.

Addresses the food industry's role in sugar addiction and advocates mindful eating.

Linda shares her success in health improvement through a strong mindset and dietary changes.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“I read your book and made a lot of sense when you said, you know, if god didn't make it don't eat it And I started reading the labels and It was hard at first, but I just cut a lot of that out and I was surprised that I could do it.” - Linda Gill

“My cholesterol was, you know, on the high side and they wanted to put me on a statin and I just kind of went, you know, I don't want any of this stuff.” - Linda Gill

“You can eat healthy if you just watch what you do.” - Linda Gill