Dear Leilani,
Let’s play “Jeopardy". The answer is Cholesterol-260,
fasting blood sugar-118, resting blood pressure-160/l00. Buzz! The question is:
what is a prescription for heart disease, stroke, and adult on set diabetes? Add
to the above profile a type A personality and a demanding
Quick get the remote: change the channel.... It's a new
show...'X-TRAINERS'; the new super heroes. They are in New Orleans, one of the
world's leading cities for heart disease, diabetes, and obesity; but they're not
afraid. They are even taking their
message of truth, justice... (No, no that's superman)... their message of
excellent health, exercise, and nutrition through out the world.
Two years ago the Jeopardy scenario described my medical profile.
After honest self-reflection I knew the medication to control cholesterol and
hypertension and the excellent care and advice of my personal physician were not
enough. I still had not made the decision to do the work that only I could do.
Step one: I had to admit I needed help-a lot of help, one on one
help, one on one help with flexibility and a good sense of humor.
Step two: Finding someone who would put up with me and step one.
Then one year ago there you were Leilani, stepping boldly from
behind the sushi bar with a 15 lb. weight in one hand.... Ok, ok that's not how
I found X-Trainers, but the important thing is that I found Leilani Heno and
X-TRAINERS.
Ten months after beginning the X-Trainers program I visited my
physician for my annual check-up. Now let 's play Jeopardy again. The answer is:
cholesterol-158, fasting blood sugar 100, resting blood pressure-142/78, weight
reduction-20 lbs. The question is; what has Leilani and X-Trainers helped me
achieve and realize for my own health and well being?
This is really a thank-you letter. Thank you for putting up with
all of my resistance and whining. Thank-you
for insisting that I do the right thing. Thank-you
for accepting me where I am and as I am. Most of all thank-you for demonstrating
the qualities, which I, as a physician, strive and often fail to manifest,
non-judgmental support and friendly guidance.
Sincerely,
Henrynne A. Louden, M.D.