Tag: Inspiration

Some of history’s greatest thinkers were well ahead of their time in speaking about the power of good food choices for health. Or perhaps, humanity was on target all along, until recently, when processed foods began to infiltrate and take over shelf space in the market. If nothing else, the words of these important historical figures give a sense of grounding and history when thinking about our own food decisions. Making healthy choices should not be thought of as a 21st century concept, but rather a time-honored tradition in service of living the best life possible. “No illness which can be treated by food should be treated by any other means” – Maimonides “Let food be thy medicine and medicine ... Continue

We live in a time of great choice with many options in front of us, and sometimes we become distracted from what our hearts truly desire. Living life the way you want can be a daunting task, and few of us really take the time to ask ‘What is it that I want in my life?’ The problem is that so many of us strive for success and often find it, but feel unfulfilled when we get there; or we feel fulfilled but never reach our vision of success. What is it that you want to create for your life? There is no universal version of success. What we often do is judge one another based on our own definition ... Continue

  – Name: Sherry F. – Age: 43 – Location: Texas – Reboot: Reboot Classic (15 days); followed by a 5-15 day Reboot every 3 months – Total Weight Loss: 61 lbs HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT REBOOT YOUR LIFE? I found out about Reboot Your Life online! WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DO A REBOOT? Knowing others were doing a Reboot at the same time that I was, inspired me. The first time I tried a juice fast, I found it was really hard to do alone and I needed support. I also realized that you don’t need to be extremely overweight to have health issues, and that was where I was at when I started. HOW DID THE REBOOT ... Continue

Name – Karen S. Age – 49 Location – Gold Coast QLD Australia Reboot – 30 day Juice Reboot, followed by primarily raw, plant-based diet Total Weight Loss- 21 kgs (46.2lbs) HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT REBOOT YOUR LIFE? I saw a copy of “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” at my local Woolies. I was intrigued so I bought it and watched it. Great doco!     WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DO A REBOOT? I had always had the knowledge that juice fasting was a great way to give the body a new start but had never really done much about it. Due to a really bad start to 2012 I decided to commit to juice fasting for 30 days ... Continue

Age – 39 Location – Munfreesboro, Tennessee Reboot – Juice-Only Reboot for 44 days Quick Stats – Lost 51 lbs.  Gout symptoms disappeared after two weeks.  Now running about 7 miles/week. HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT REBOOT YOUR LIFE? I learned about the Reboot through the documentary, “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” which Netflix recommended. (could Netflix see me?) WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DO A REBOOT? My inspiration to Reboot was Phil Staples, how he knew he needed great help and also how he wanted to help other people. HOW DID THE EXPERIENCE GO FOR YOU? The experience has been life changing for me. I have not been this weight in over 15 years. My wife has never seen me ... Continue

How did you learn about Reboot Your Life? JEREMY: Through Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead! ERIC: Jeremy told me about Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead after my son was born 6 months ago. JOSH: Jeremy emailed me too! He told me about Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead and the Reboot website. He also told me about the 10-day juice fast that he and the others were planning and asked if I wanted join. JOE: My wife introduced me to Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead about 6 months ago. Having seen the movie, I visited the website a few times before deciding to take the plunge into juicing. I guess I needed time to psychologically prepare for not eating. What inspired ... Continue

Name – Rhonda P. Age – 53 Location – Henderson, Nevada Reboot – Reboot Standard – 5/5/5; several times in a row. Quick Stats – Weight-loss: 20 lbs; Multiple Sclerosis symptoms reduced significantly HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT REBOOT YOUR LIFE? I watched “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” … three times! I still cry! WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DO A REBOOT? I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis shortly before my 50th birthday. I spent five months on shots that left me feeling sick, without any improvement. I then spent a year with no treatment before I saw the movie.  I walked around by holding on to furniture, using a cane and finally found a cute purple walker. I couldn’t drive ... Continue

Name – Jason L. Age – 30 Location – California, USA Reboot – Reboot Just Juice – 2 weeks; followed by Juice +Lunch Quick Stats – Cholesterol went from 230 to 181 (now in the normal range) HDL Cholesterol went from 40 to 47 (a higher number is better; this is the “good” cholesterol) LDL Cholesterol went from 158 to 121 (this is the “bad” cholesterol) Triglycerides went from 180 to 66 (WOW, this is the fat in our blood. Excess sugar and alcohol can also raise this number) AST Liver Test went from 65 to 29 (now in the normal range) ALT Liver Test went from 118 to 52 (now in the normal range) HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT ... Continue

  Ever since I did my first Reboot 3 ½ years ago, I have become more and more *obsessed* with vegetables. I became a vegetarian… I joined my local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)… I visit farm stands and farmers markets whenever I can… and I take copious photos of fruits & vegetables at every turn. I can’t help it, the colors are so beautiful and the effort that has gone into growing them is not lost on me. So, when I have an opportunity to share these pics with the world, I do so with great pleasure   As we embark on the New Year – 2012, baby!! I wanted to take a moment to share my favorite veggie images ... Continue

When we change or diets, we often find our emotions, moods, and energy can change as well. If you are participating in a Reboot, I highly recommend giving more than just your digestion a break by giving yourself some TLC. Here’s a few tips for thriving during a Reboot: Go easy on the exercise- dance in your living room, go for a walk, or do some light yoga but don’t push yourself too hard Catch up with a good friend Watch or read something funny Meditate or spend time reflecting on the incredible gift you are giving your body Take a warm bath. Light candles, listen to soothing music, and soak in some steam Connect with other members of the ... Continue