R. Harbaugh

I enrolled in Christian Care Medi-Share knowing that I wasn’t taking care of my health. I appreciate the proactive stance to be healthy and avoid health problems. Because of my early efforts in the program, I was able to lose weight and lower my cholesterol significantly. My health education consultant, Ron Welsh, was very helpful and encouraging. I was very motivated to work harder. I started walking regularly.

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I had a heart attack shortly after my 50th birthday (only about five or so months after being in the program). I thank the Lord that I survived the heart attack, which I believe was partly due to major diet changes and exercise that I had initiated with Christian Care earlier on. Thankfully, the doctor said that there was no damage to the heart.

Since my heart attack, I have dropped my weight to 180 pounds (since the very beginning of the program, I have lost 25+ pounds). I’m walking a more than a mile just about everyday, plus I’m playing soccer and other activities. My diet has changed radically!!! I do not drink soft drinks, nor do I eat fast food (something I did regularly before the heart attack).

Without any doubt, I feel better, have more energy, and I’m encouraged to be a better steward of my body.