“Don’t eat anything white.”
That was the advice Caroline Jhingory received from her doctor a little over ten years ago. At the time, Caroline was 22 years-old and weighed over 300-pounds, a weight beyond dangerous for her 5’2″ frame.
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Caroline was also diagnosed as pre-diabetic due to her high blood sugar levels and the dark blotches on her face and neck. When asked, she says she considers this period her “rock bottom.” It was at this point that she decided that she would make the rest of her life the best of her life.
What Caroline Did…
When beginning her weight loss journey, Caroline had no money for personal trainers or fancy weight loss programs. Being that she was allowed to stay on her parents’ medical insurance while in college, Caroline relied solely on the advice of her family physician to jump start her weight loss.
1. Caroline removed what her physician regarded as white foods completely from her diet – all products made with flour, sugar, rice, pasta and potatoes.
My Story: Eating Helped Me Lose 150lbs was originally published on blackdoctor.org
