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A great year

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Michdonn
Michdonn

Last year after suffering a very bad flare I was depressed and sedentary. EileenH and others motivated me to get moving. I did 1/6 of a mile then 1/3, 2/3 finally a mile. It was very slow progress, as I hobbled along with my cane, I worked at it. I was ready for skiing. I didn't ride my bicycle was not ready, but ski I did, in fact I taught at 2 different ski areas in New Mexico. The other day I received a letter from Ski Mexico awarding me Ski Instructor of the Year for New Mexico. There is no way this could have happened without the help and knowledge I have received from this FORUM. I am think positive about another great ski season riding my bicycle up our mountain roads, working myself in better shape. It can be done, I did it, you can TO! With a smile on my face. Good luck on your Journeys ??

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    margaret_84727 Michdonn

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    My next adventure is a trip to Costa Rica....and I hope I've put the diabetes into touch by losing 2 and a half stone!! I'm certainly doing my damnest, and hope that once off steroids, my sugar levels will go down further!!! By the way, I WON the trip to Costa Rica, so that is an awesome prize!!!!!

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn margaret_84727

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      Congratulations Margaret, now that is a PRIZE! But 35 lbs, that is an awful lot of weight to lose. Plus you really do not want to lose too much to quickly. A lifestyle change that you can live with is far more effective. People that good on diet to lose weight without making a lifestyle change more often than not end up putting the weight back on and sometimes more. Make that lifestyle change, watch the pounds come off and Blood Sugar reading improve, that will be motivation to continue. Give HELL girl I am proud of you! You will get there, stay positive with that smile on your face. ☺️
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