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WidowDad 03/21/2013

i have seen people posting in a few different discussions over the last week that they have decided to start taking better care - eat better, sleep better, exercise more. different goals for different people. If you publicly commit, you are far more likely to succeed and we all know how important it is to stay healthy. if not for us, then for our brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren and friends.
So, if you said you are going to change, evaluate yourself now. did you do better today? if not, can you do better tomorrow. Write it down here, make a promise to us and then let us know tomorrow if you kept your promise.
i have decided that i am going to start jogging twice a week. this is my promise. but i can't start until next week.... really, my schedule doesn't work. but i promise on Monday to start!

deleted_user 03/21/2013

i have to be honest... so far it has not worked for me. but i am not giving up. i went to the store today and bought alot of healthy fruits and veggies to eat instead of just going and getting fast food all the time. next, i have to start my walking at least 4-5 days a week.
i wish you success in getting started with your jogging program.

debby

barbarame 03/21/2013

Walk past your fast food place and on to the fresh fruit and veg section of the supermarket. A smoothie tastes sinful, but it is not of course! You have to buy the stuff so just buy the right stuff - not rocket science!(((HUGS)))

deleted_user 03/21/2013

I started a few weeks ago trying to get out for a walk everyday. For the most part I have been successful, maybe I miss twice a week. I haven't seen the scale go down yet, but at least I'm moving!

sandeestttn 03/21/2013

ok... i tried it.....had a juicer that i bought a couple years ago...(never used)...So, I got recipes for diabetes .....went and bought all the right things..... used the juicer... taste so bad, couldn't drink it, then it took mr half the day, trying to soak it, and clean it back up....don't think I wNT TO DO THAT EVERYDAY....!!!!!.....all the smoothie stuff, is so high in sugars....?????

NewRoadsForMe 03/21/2013

Yes, I've had trouble with cleaning the juicer, such a job for every day. Ughhhh. You have to take it all apart.

barbarame 03/21/2013

Mine cleans so easily. A bit of soapie water, a short spin and a rinse. Fruit does have sugars but a lot less than the junk food. I do not peel most of the fruit I use.xxx

Shrn 03/21/2013

To WidowedDad & those posting here on getting healthy.

Daily Strength has a wonderful section on the left side of the screen stating MY GOALS, and create a goal. You can use this to set a goal, moniter your progress and support each other in your accomplishments.

This will help all interested in acheiving your common goals easier than on the main board. Hopes this information helps. Sharon

Comfortablynumb 03/21/2013

Great topic.
We are talking about the quality of life.
YOu can drag through life or take charge and get the most of this gift given to us.
WIsh you all the best and to achieve this great goal.

Jeff-Bolen 03/21/2013

In 2007 I had a gastric bypass and went from 520 pounds to 224 pounds in about 8 months. In the years following that I had put a little back on, maybe 50 pounds or so. When my wife passed last September, I kinda didn't what I ate and have gained about 20 pounds more. I decided that I am going back on my regimen that I was successful with before. I need to do it for me and my kids. I promise too.

Thanks to all of your support here

sandeestttn 03/21/2013

ok...... gonna try this healthy diet another way.....i threw everything away that is unhealthy.... going to fresh fruit and vegi section.... and not have anything here that is unhealthy....my hard part is goig to be, passing fast food places on my way.....but once I get all that, the withdrawal of carbs will be hard......my head hurts already, started this at 5 am this morning................

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