My Mom

Thought I would share this, since it is the holidays!

THE RIGHT CHOICE: MY MOM

In the last week of January of 2010, I was in the second month of my journey and feeling much better.  I had planned a big family trip to the mall, because I had received my income tax return and wanted to let my kids buy some stuff that they had been wanting for a while.  I took my Mom with me and was surprised at how out of shape she had become.  

My mom had always been very active.  She walked sometimes with a group of ladies and stayed in shape.  She worked over 27 years in the same job and missed maybe less than a dozen days her whole tenure.  She always had a “get up and go” attitude.

She had been retired for over 4 years and it seemed to have taken its toll on her.  She was experiencing some high blood pressure and she had gained some weight.  Since retirement, she had sat, watched lots of TV, and eaten junk food. She also had a part time job, but she didn’t do much physical work. 

Well, during the walk in the mall, I noticed that she was not keeping up with us like she usually did.  She and my middle daughter, Karly, were stopping and resting a lot.  I have talked about Karly’s journey [Day 65] and she continues to have problems with her appetite.  My mom, though…she had NEVER had to stop while walking in the mall.  So, I said, “Why don’t you get on the program?”, which is one of my favorite things to say to my family and friends about trying the 599DIETMAN plan. 

She did and she continues on it today.  My mom has lost over 30 lbs.  She can walk 2 to 3 miles at a time.  She even has a 20 minute workout that she does every morning.  The dosage on her blood pressure medication has been cut in half.  She is much healthier and cooks much healthier.  She continues to be able to go on these little family trips and enjoy her grandchildren first hand.   She recently completed my 100 Miles In 60 Days Challenge. 

As I have said, as you are sweating and pushing hard, remind yourself you are not only doing this for you – but everyone around you!  Your reward will not be simply a thinner body, but also a healthier one that will allow you to enjoy your life!