tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387907746310436669.post4851338732268365087..comments2023-09-05T04:32:09.654-04:00Comments on MY NAME IS ELENA: My AHA momentElenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315576012669883982noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387907746310436669.post-77628163477077739042013-06-30T16:03:12.485-04:002013-06-30T16:03:12.485-04:00Dear Elena,
My stepdaughter has gained over 60 pou...Dear Elena,<br />My stepdaughter has gained over 60 pounds in just one year after switching to 2 shots of insulin a day. She also quit exercising and had a lot of stress. I am encouraging her to look for more information on managing diabetes thatn her HMO is giving her. If you run across any group or info that helps you please forward it to me and I will do the same. I think you figured out a great solution, Zumba is fun and you can go at your own pace as far as learning the moves. If you get winded just walk or jog lightly in place until you can pick it back up again. Have you considered Yoga ( even thought I can hear you saying it is too slow)? LOL It helps with stress, forces you to stretch your muscles and is a form of meditation. I am going to start a class this week and I'll let you know how it goes. I believe you can do anything because you are amazing at any size.<br />Love ya,<br />Jen oxoxJennifer R.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05760413554615818044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387907746310436669.post-48897584565636763982013-06-30T13:59:29.651-04:002013-06-30T13:59:29.651-04:00Bravo for a courageous post! And yes, being overwe...Bravo for a courageous post! And yes, being overweight will win over you, and cut many years off your life and your enjoyment of your grandkids. I have found, just like you, that I don't really enjoy exercise, and that I spend way too much time on my bum. So the logical conclusion was to cut portion size, since I really didn't need the calories. It was tough at first. But keeping track has really been helpful to notice all the hidden little ice cream bites, and the slices of cheese while I wait for my small and healthy dinner to be ready. <br />It's a process. It's a decision one makes. <br />And once YOU make up your mind, you will accomplish amazing results, because that's who you are. You already have the courage and discipline you need. Socrateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04652944608123920955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387907746310436669.post-54717894601158394102013-06-15T18:36:32.200-04:002013-06-15T18:36:32.200-04:00Well my dear friend....,
I confess( and you alread...Well my dear friend....,<br />I confess( and you already know this) that I LOVE to walk!<br />I am NOT patronizing you when I say if believe me. I started walking after I had my daughter 30 years and never stopped. <br />If I can't walk for whatever reason... I really miss it.<br />It is the best thing you can do .<br />However if you hate the idea of it you probably won't do it. So if Zumba is something you'll love then DO it a few times a week. Minimum!<br />Good for you I say!!!<br />Oh and by the way do NOT diss my beloved Starbucks mama!!!my order is only 4 words thank you very much!!!!!!!<br />Bravo for this recent post! Hope you love Zumba!!!<br />Hugs , SueSue Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577866254235031817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387907746310436669.post-83983448572234835232013-06-14T11:38:51.817-04:002013-06-14T11:38:51.817-04:00Losing weight, like quitting smoking or anything e...Losing weight, like quitting smoking or anything else, is an ongoing battle. People ( like you and me) who keep working at it, even when we fail but get back up and work at it, can be proud. It's just too easy to give up and not take care of ourselves, and especially at this age, when losing weight is harder than ever. We each just need to find what works for us. My husband and I are doing Nutrisystem, and we decided we'll do it at least one month every year for maintenance. Some people do weight watchers. Others work out a lot. Just do it, I guess, and keep getting back up every time we fall and do it again. Go you!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397739057069182879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387907746310436669.post-91004251459325860682013-06-14T00:00:00.971-04:002013-06-14T00:00:00.971-04:00Elena
I have followed you for awhile but rarely co...Elena<br />I have followed you for awhile but rarely comment. Too lazy.<br />I applaud your blog today. You tell it the way it is and boy can I ever relate. Thanks.<br />MyrnaMyrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609862504249602745noreply@blogger.com