Life in a band can be exhausting in the long run. The late night shows and out of town tours can take its toll on the performers’ health and appearance, especially as they age. That’s why it’s remarkable for Allan Elgar, lead guitarist of True Faith, to regain his health and keep a trim figure despite the demands of his profession. From a stocky 205 pounds, the 43-year-old rakista is now maintaining his healthy weight of 135 pounds and is more than happy to share his journey to weight loss.
Allan has been doing out-of-town tours, late night shows and post-gig partying for most of his adult life. No surprise there, considering that his band has been in the industry for more than two decades and is one of the most popular and accomplished bands in the country. Unfortunately, the rock-and-roll lifestyle took its toll on his health once he reached his mid-30s: “I gained so much weight for the past five to six years because of a combination of binge eating and lack of exercise. Plus, it did not help that I usually don’t get enough sleep at night because of my profession as a touring musician.”
He also found himself suffering from many weight-related health issues: “When I was at my heaviest, I frequently had regular lower back pains, knee and feet soreness, gastric discomfort, and I was always feeling lethargic.”
The pressure to look “fit for the band” combined with the many health problems that came with his extra weight eventually led him to seek medical help. With the recommendation of his friends in the entertainment industry, he enrolled in the Cohen’s Lifestyle Program: “I took the Cohen program in July 2015 mainly because I felt very unhealthy and tired of carrying all the extra weight I have accumulated through the years. Being a performer, I also want to look good in front of the public.”
The Cohen’s Lifestyle Program is a rapid weight loss and wellness program devised by international specialist Dr. Rami Cohen. It is prescribed individually based on one’s unique blood profile and uses food to correct the imbalance of hormones that cause weight gain.
Allan recalled that following his eating plan under the Cohen’s Lifestyle Program was not easy but it was doable. “I made a few sacrifices along the way. I had to prepare and eat all my food early because I would be out by 9 p.m. to do late night gigs. I also had to prepare my food days in advance when playing out-of-town gigs.”
In the end, it was a worthy sacrifice for a healthy body. “Imagine, I lost almost 60 lbs in 4 months by just eating the right kind and the right amount of food! I learned how to eat healthier and as a bonus, I developed my skills in preparing and cooking my own food.”
It has been months after Allan graduated from the program, but he still continues to maintain his ideal weight by following the healthy lifestyle introduced by the Cohen’s Lifestyle Program.
“I feel good. My clothes now fit better and I have more energy to get through the day,” he says, beaming with pride.
Meanwhile, his band mates and friends in the industry have remained supportive: “They respect my decision and even compliment my determination and self-discipline to keep my healthy weight through the Cohen program.”
For more information about the Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre and its personalized weight loss and wellness program, visit Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre in Metro Manila at Suite LP-03, Medical Plaza Makati Building, Amorsolo cor. Dela Rosa Sts., Legazpi Village, Makati City or call the following hotlines: (02) 825-5251, 0917-892-6436, and 0917-898-4280 to 82. You can also visit its official website at www.CohenLifestyle.com.ph, its official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CohenLifestylePhil, and its official Instagram account at www.instagram.com/cohenlifestyleph.