Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2012 - (Page 6)

All in the This Sanford resident reached his weight loss goal with the support of lots of family. Find out what worked for him Fami The Positive Influence of Family Around the same time, David’s brother-in-law, Andy Siegner, and his wife, Bonnie, had started dieting. In the first month, Andy and Bonnie together had lost 40 pounds. Bonnie and Andy Siegner L 6 | SUMMER 2012 ast year, Sanford resident David Spivey considered his life rich with family and friends. At 59, he thought about his three grandchildren, his work (as co-owner of Jones Printing in Sanford), and the community he enjoys serving as a board member at Central Carolina Hospital (CCH). But he knew he needed to make life changes in order to be around for the milestones ahead. David had put on weight and hadn’t been able to jog in years because of pain in his knees. So he talked to his doctor at CCH, Robert McConville, MD, about what to do. “Dr. McConville was concerned that my weight was affecting my knees,” says David. “He said the extra weight wasn’t good for my overall health. He told me what I could expect in the years ahead if I ignored it. He wanted me to watch my calories and start walking.” Before: David Spivey had a full life but wasn’t happy with his weight.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2012

Central Carolina Health - Summer 2012
Contents
From the CEO
Health Beat
All in the Family
The Diet Equation
Heart Smart
Motivated to Move

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2012