“Skipping the oil makes a huge difference when it comes to weight loss.”
Welcome to our reality podcast, with Eric O’Grey in Spokane, Washington coaching Shmulik Shwartz in Lehavim, Israel to lose 140 pounds in 10 months so the two can run the Jerusalem marathon together in March 2017!
It’s time again to check in with Shmulik on his journey to weight loss and health. He’s eating a whole food, plant-based diet and sticking with a daily exercise routine. From a starting point of 332 pounds, he’s down to 249 pounds, a total weight loss of over 81 pounds since late May! Let’s chat with Shmulik about his progress this week!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Shmulik’s running club is running its first 5K coming on Nov. 25.
- Shmulik is throwing a vegan buffet party at this home after the race.
- Shmulik’s Facebook group is up to 60 members so far and will soon be open for anyone to join.
- The TV show, “The Decision,” about Shmulik’s obesity and weight loss is expected to air in Israel in January.
- Shmulik shares how he first learned about Eric, his dog, and his weight loss success.
- The shocked reaction from the TV crew and personalities that haven’t seen Shmulik since his dramatic weight loss.
- Update on Shmulik’s ankle injury.
- Eric advises Shmulik to lose 50 more pounds by Jan.-Feb.
- Why Shmulik MUST stop running if the ankle begins to hurt.
- How Shmulik recently wore pants he hadn’t worn in ten years!
- Shmulik and Eric discuss the US presidential election.
- Shmulik is sticking with the diet plan, eating mostly potatoes, rice, vegetables, and soups.
- Shmulik discusses his work with Down Syndrome children with his therapy dogs.
