“People aren’t so skeptical of my plan to do the Jerusalem marathon now.”
It’s time for another check-in with Shmulik. He has now lost 72 since we began our podcast! This is a very sober but also uplifting episode. We’ll discuss what’s going in in Israel and in Shmulik’s life this week. Also, Shmulik gets personal about his family connection to the Holocaust and his son traveling to visit the Holocaust sites. Hear everything from his perspective! Join us!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Shmulik shares why it’s a sad time in Israel right now, as the nation mourns the death of a true statesman, Shimon Peres, at age 93.
- Shmulik gives an update on his ankle pain and blood pressure.
- Coffee–Shmulik has eliminated it from his diet!
- Eric still urges Shmulik to try green tea until his BP comes way down, and then add a small amount of coffee if he wishes.
- Favorite foods for Shmulik: Garlic, lentils and rice in many forms, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables.
- Shmulik asks about polenta, but Eric advises to stay away from processed corn products and grain products and use the whole, fresh corn instead.
- Shmulik gives an update on his upcoming TV appearance!
- You’ll hear why Shmulik tries to be BORING in the kitchen!
- Eric’s advice is to “keep doing what you’re doing, and you should be 180-190 lbs. by the end of this year.
- Shmulik tells about people’s attitudes toward him and his progress.
- Shmulik will keep using the stationary bike and swim to ease strain on his ankle.
- There’s a new running group in Israel, formed by Shmulik and his sons–stay tuned for more details about how to join!
- Shmulik’s running group plans to run a 5K in a month or so.
- Shmulik gives an update on his current dog therapy work with autistic kids who have almost no communication skills.
- Eric advises Shmulik to take the time to allow complete healing of the ankle.
- Hear about some Jewish holiday customs from Shmulik.
- Find out why Shmulik’s son is traveling soon to Poland to visit some WWII concentration camp sites.
- Shmulik discloses his family connection to the Holocaust.