Michael R. Overcame His Challenges During a 60 Day Reboot
Name: Michael Rodriguez
Age: 36
Location: Chicago, IL
Reboot: 60 Days of juice only
Health Improvements: Went from 323 lbs. to 258 lbs. and stopped taking 2 of 3 blood pressure medications.
How did you learn about Reboot Your Life?
From the documentary Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead.
What inspired you to do a Reboot?
The documentary Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. Not to mention staying awake at night wondering when something bad health-wise was going to happen. I also had a friend who had completed a 60 day juice fast. Lastly, I wanted so desperately to be prescription- free.
How did the experience go for you?
It was very challenging throughout, but once I was taken off one blood pressure medication, it was all I needed to keep going, which was around day 23. I was ready to quit on day 13 and then day 15, but I watched someone mention how they were struggling around that same time frame and how they had finished the fast and it kept me going for that time.
Did you have any notable health or physical improvements?
Definitely, I lost 65 lbs. and I am off 2 blood pressure medications.
What was the toughest part about the Reboot experience?
Not eating at all and not having the extra energy to do more demanding things.
What habits have you maintained and kept a part of your everyday life?
I juice regularly. I eat so many more fruit and veggies than I ever did previously, and I eat a mostly vegan diet with of course the few weekly cheat meals. I tend to eat more slowly as well.
What is your Lasting Impression of the Reboot experience?
I would do it all over again. It was very difficult but it taught me that I had self-control in me somewhere and by the grace of the Good Lord I was able to use what He gave me to make it through. I am also so glad to have inspired others to take on the challenge and hope my story and pictures will help to encourage many others to take on this life-changing challenge. The last piece is that I am not finished with my health journey, I still feel challenged to lose another 50 – 60 lbs., and continue eating well and exercising as I have forever.
so. for the 60 day reboot which recipes did you use? im struggle so hard .
Fantastic !!!! Congrats. I am inspired by your story even tho I only need to lose 25 pounds. It is so hard to only have liquids for so many weeks. You should be really proud.
Rebecca, you can do it for 10 days or 2 weeks!
I did & it worked out great. If you add exercise, you will see even more weight loss.
Very motivating story
I also drink a lot of juices and eat mainly vegetables and fruits. I know it works. I feel much better than on meat diet.
Wsh you all the best!
Congratulations, Michael. You look great. I just saw the movie this past Saturday night and started fasting on Sunday. Thanks for sharing your experience.
How many juice meals per day do you have? I do not need to lose more than 10 lbs or so but am curious how often you consume the juices.
Congratulations Michael! Thanks for submitting your very inspiring story! Are there any particular vegan cookbooks you like?
Warmly,
Nancy
Wow, Michael. What a difference. You look GREAT! What a testimony of great fortitude to keep going when you wanted to quit. You are awesome.
I just lost 60 lbs. on my 60 juice only fast and was featured several weeks ago on reboot profiles. I know what you went through. And, I too, want to keep it up forever juicing and loosing more (albeit much more slowly, now that I am eating with it.) Keep going, Michael. I’m rooting for you!
Pastor Mike Myers
Congratulations Mr Rodriguez, Currently I’m on day 6, and feel great.
Stories like yours encurage me to stay focused!
Its very hard to stay onboard when starting. This is my second time to trying to start and hope not to fail I am also 36 with two awesome kids and a wife and for sure I want to be there for them for a very long time. Stories like yours are what inspire me to do better! Great Job