Q: Thanks for the compliment on the workout. You now offer house calls through your healthsteward.com website. Why do you think that coaching people via audio is important in the weight loss process?

A: The House Calls are just one of the key components of our Health Steward approach. Our members receive a copy of my weightloss book My Big Fat Greek Diet: HOW A 467-POUND PHYSICIAN HIT HIS IDEAL WEIGHT AND YOU CAN TOO (either printed or audio), an inspirational CD I recorded, access to the twice a week House Calls and the opportunity to have their own posted online accountability page. We are building a community of love, support, encouragement and accountability. We have had people lose hundreds of pounds and others lose 2 pounds. We are not fixated on the pounds but rather are encouraging each other to make the deliberate changes that are necessary to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. I participate online myself with an accountability page and weekly updates. The House Calls are inspirational pearls that address a wide array of relevant issues. Many of them are in response to requests for more specific information that are made by the members.

Q: You feature dozens of awesome weightloss success stories on your website. What in your opinion is the key that separates those who succeed at losing weight and keeping it off from those who fail time and time again?

A: At HealthSteward.com We are not just about HOW to lose weight. We are more about WHY to lose weight. We all see our health as a precious gift over which we have the responsibility to be great Stewards. Given the right motivation, miracles are possible. People need Hope and Help. We are blessed to provide Inspiration and Instruction. What is so unique about our approach is that everyone is doing a different “diet.” It's customized and very personal. What we share is a commitment to encourage, love and support each other. We embrace the fact that we need the motivation and inspiration that we get from one another and from those around us. We also realize that change is necessary. We are not afraid of change. We welcome it. Those who are successful realize that it’s a life long process and that it cannot be accomplished alone. It’s an awesome and growing group of amazing people from around the world. I am so very thankful and impressed with their willingness to put it all on the line.

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