Dr. Kevin Gendreau was inspired to lose weight by tragedy.
Dr. Gendreau, who weighed 300 pounds, said, “When my sister was diagnosed with an aggressive, rare form of cancer, I decided to change my life.” told PEOPLE that they ate “a diet full of bread, pasta, and chips.” Being overweight was a choice for me. How is it that I could in a real sense eat myself to death while my unfortunate sister was battling for her life?”
The primary care physician began a low-carb, high-fat diet and used MyFitnessPal to monitor his progress.
Dr. Gendreau stated, “I became more motivated than ever to eat healthfully as my sister’s condition worsened because I knew my niece [Sophia, now 7] and nephew [Henry, now 3] would need me to be at my best.” His sister tragically passed away in June of 2017
By sticking to fruits, vegetables, nuts, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, non-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and non-caloric spices and seasoning on his new whole food diet, he experienced “astonishing” results.
He tried intermittent fasting after his weight reached a plateau, and it helped him lose the remaining 50 pounds. of the 125 lbs. He failed.
Presently, he eats from just 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. consistently. He allows himself water, black tea, and black coffee outside that window.
He even started telling patients about his routine. According to Dr. Gendreau, “intermittent fasting has been life-changing for many of my pre-diabetic and diabetic patients.” However, he advised, “Discontinuous fasting is alright for the vast majority, yet not every person. You ought to converse with your own PCP prior to beginning any eating regimen or exercise plan.”
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