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Success Story Category: Seniors

Don G.  lost 57 lbs*

Dear Jenny,

Can one be considered a "Jenny Craig Poster Child" at age 83? My father, Don Grubb, though an unlikely poster boy, has completed a miraculous journey, with the help of Jenny Craig. At 83, I watched my previously energetic father lose his steam. He suffers from high blood pressure, diabetes, degenerative disc disease and a cadre of other age related conditions. He has always considered himself a "healthy guy" despite it all, but time was taking its toll and, like many seniors, his budget included "pills" lots and lots of pills. Four different pills for his high blood pressure, 3 pills for his diabetes, arthritis pills, and pills for his stomach because all the other pills mixed together, gave him stomach pain. As a relatively recent widow, cooking was hard and without much awareness, his waistline grew. Shortness of breath, a cane, and the final straw, the threat of insulin shots spurred my "take charge" father into action.

In August of 2005 he joined Jenny Craig. Like most men, he had early success losing 13 pounds in the first week*. But with nearly 60 pounds to lose, perseverance was the key. Now 5 months later, and 57 pounds lighter*, the pep in his step has returned. His medication list has shrunk by more than 50% taking only 2 blood pressure pills and 2 diabetes pills*. Insulin is not in the cards. The cane has taken up residence in the closet and for the first time in many years he is buying new pants, not because his old ones "shrunk in the wash" but because they are falling off. While no one hopes to diet at age 83, most feel age related changes make exercise and weight loss more difficult with age. My father is living proof that it is possible to be successful. His loss really is his gain-as he reaps the health benefits.

This is an addendum to the attached letter. It was written by my daughter Debbie who is an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practioner). She also followed closely my weight loss and provided me with lots of encouragement as the weight disappeared.

Sincerely, Don