Author: FIRE

I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in 2013, which was a big shock for me. I was in such a daze that I walked home from the doctor, totally forgetting that I drove there with my car. I had serious health problems for several years, but I still struggled to come to terms with

Liz’s FIRE Adventure: “My endocrinologist couldn’t believe his eyes” 2020. The year of the pandemic. Though very mindful of the suffering of others during this time, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the time spent at home, working online (I lecture at a university), and having so much time with my husband and

A new life, a new space, a new me. Yes, that is what the FIRE Diabetes journey enabled me to achieve. But where did it all start? I have been struggling with overweight and fatigue for many years.  My “professional dieting career” started as a teenager when “being thin” means “skeleton thin”.  My relationship with

Watch Manien’s story here: A dear friend of mine told me how excited she was about the FIRE lifestyle programme she was participating in. It significantly changed her physically and mentally.  I knew right there that this was what I needed for the terrible symptoms I was experiencing. Since my childhood I craved sweet things. 

Moshe’s story: On FIRE despite a hectic life Moshe is in a demanding top management position. Over the years he neglected his health.  He was gaining weight, became a diabetic and was put on insulin.  His health did not improve.  During Covid, Moshe lost two of his siblings in a short time.  That was his