2010 Outstanding Transformations

Don Parrish

Don was the first Healthy Vessels class member to lose more than 20% of his initial body weight during the 12-week period of time.  He participated in the Healthy Vessels class at Tri-City Baptist Church in Port Charlotte, Florida.  Don had been involved years ago in a serious automobile accident which limited some of the physical exercises that most class members could do.  However, by focusing on what he could do, Don lost 47 pounds of unhealthy body weight.  His classification changed from being overweight on the body mass index to a normal body mass index weight.  When he started the program Don said that he wanted to be a good example for others and he wanted to avoid getting diabetes.   He did exactly what he set out to do by being a good steward of his body and avoiding diabetes.  His focus and dedication in faithfully following the Healthy Vessels principles each and every week was an inspiration to others in the class.  Don had tried diets before but he could never keep the weight off.  He now has a better understanding of how his body works and the pain in his legs and feet from his past automobile accident have been greatly reduced.  Don was our outstanding transformation in 2010.