Laura S.
What happened to me —
When I first started the program, I was pretty sure that they were going to say that I had to cut out gluten and sugar, and maybe something else. And I was right. Cut out, gluten, sugar, and dairy. But, since I’ve committed to changing my lifestyle, I committed to following the plan. Surprisingly, it was very, very easy to give up all these things. I can honestly say that within the first couple days, I had no cravings for any of the things I would normally crave. Generally high sugar foods, high fat dairy foods like ice cream or cookies. Through the entire four months I have not once craved anything that they had requested I not eat. I’ve lost weight at A gradual and healthy pace. I feel as if my lifestyle change has become a part of who I am. I’m thankful for the support of the staff, as well as the people in the Facebook group. The live calls are beneficial, but I especially enjoy the recorded calls because I can stop and replay it to get the answers so all in all, I am very pleased with the program and the changes that is made in my life.
Response from The Health Institute With Dr. Josh AxeJun 1, 2026
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We loved reading your perspective on the journey. We especially appreciated your honesty about coming into the program with certain expectations and then being pleasantly surprised by how manageable the lifestyle changes felt once you committed to them. Hearing that you were able to give up foods you expected to miss, without the cravings you anticipated, is incredibly encouraging. It's also wonderful to hear that the changes felt sustainable and became part of your everyday life rather than something temporary. Building habits that feel natural and achievable is such an important part of creating long-term change. We were also glad to hear how much you enjoyed the support from both our team and the Facebook community. And as someone who enjoys learning at your own pace, we're especially happy that the recorded calls were such a valuable resource for you. Being able to revisit information and replay key moments can make a big difference when there's so much to take in. Thank you again for sharing your story and for being part of The Health Institute community. We're so encouraged to hear about the progress you've made and the positive changes you've carried forward beyond the program. With respect, The Health Institute Team




