Dr. Nassif Makes a Decision for Health
One of the results of being on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” was seeing how I looked to rest of the world and realizing that I had become overweight. As a doctor, I’m well aware of the health risks associated with being overweight- from Type II diabetes and high blood pressure to reflux disease and depression. However it was the show that delivered the wake-up call that I needed to make fundamental changes to my diet and to start an exercise program to help me lose weight and improve my overall health. In late March 2013, I started on a life-changing journey by spending a week at The Clinic by Dr. H.
Created by Dr. Robert Huizenga of “The Biggest Loser,” The Clinic is a new, residential boot camp that helps people get on the road to health by eliminating excess fat and fat-related diseases. The program at The Clinic is fantastic with everything from endurance/interval training, boxing, dancing and yoga to cooking classes. The facility located in a 1920s villa in the Hollywood Hills is absolutely amazing too. Most important, my stay gave me a new way at looking at food and exercise and the desire to make the changes I learned at The Clinic a permanent part of my life.
Three months after being at The Clinic, I’ve amazed even myself by dropping 22 pounds! Losing the weight has helped me reduce my risk of heart disease and made me feel more energetic at work and at play with my sons. Working out and running with The Clinic’s Michael Friedman has also inspired me to take on the challenge of doing a half marathon race this summer- more details to follow!
I hope that the videos of my time at The Clinic will help you start thinking how changes to your diet and daily exercise can help you take charge of your health and wellness. You can do it!