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DEL.ICIO.USAdvice is everywhere - How do you know what is right for you?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It amazes me how much information is on the net to read when you are seeking advice on how to live a healthier life. I did a search on msn.com and below is what I found:
• Weight Loss - - 75, 846, 293 pages of internet sites, about 10 sites per page
• Exercise - - 47,338,014 pages
• Healthy Eating - - 612,876 pages
No wonder people who need to lose weight, eat healthier, etc.; have a hard time to start, stay focus and not quit. So what do you do?
Personally I have to take the advice I receive, along with what I read, and what my doctors suggest; as well as what my trainers suggest and create a plan along with goals that I know I can control myself and hopefully succeed.
I had an MRI on my knees and the result is I have severe cartilage lost behind my knee caps. For the next six weeks I will have physical therapy twice a week, exercise to build up my quads, and start back with spin classes to help build up my quads and boxing. I am confident my knees will get better so I will not need surgery.
My current goals are to keep getting off my diabetics meds - I am off one and one has been reduced! YEAH!!! To keep eating healthier! I want to continue to get fit physically, spiritually and emotionally this year. I still have a goal in the future to walk a half marathon but not this year. My other goals are much more important to me as my knees heal.
I appreciate everyone’s support, encouragement that helps me through the challenging times such as my knees or when I become frustrated and want to call it quits. With your continued support and prayers I know I will continue to get healthier. Thank you!
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By Matthew
May 2, 2007 8:37 AM | Link to this
Sometimes the best advise comes from within! We are still cheering for you!!
Matthew
By Jim
May 2, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this
You’re doing great, I’m sure you will overcome this small set-back.
By Stephen
May 2, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
You can look at the discovery of the cartilage as a positive or negative situation. You have chosen to take the positive route which is the best way to do it. If you think about it, you can look at it as a way to keep you continuously motivation to stay on track, otherwise you will end up having to have the surgery and from what I can tell that is not something you want to do. The Lord works in mysterious ways. With physical therapy and your program you will be able to develop the muscles in the needed areas to overcome any issues that come along with the cartilage loss. You can do it! Been thinking about you quite a bit. By the way, you will never believe who has also started eating healthier and has begun a regular workout routine!! JMO!! I am impressed!
By Mike
May 2, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
Your continued progress in the face of constant adversity is inspiring to us all. You have gained control over your program and your health. You are firmly in the driver’s seat to accomplish any goals you set in both the short term and the future.
By Kelley B
May 2, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this
I’m so proud of you and inspired by you, Laura. And, I’m glad that now you finally know what is wrong and what you can do to help your knees! Hang in there.
By Judy Knosher
May 2, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this
Persistence, persistence, keep it up Laura. What an accomplishment already to be off one diabetic medicine and the other one reduced. Keep it up Laura, you do not want surgery, believe me. I’ve been there and that takes a lot longer to recover. Keep building up those quads and that will definitely improve things for the knees. I still do 40 to 45 min. every day of therapy for my shoulder. It has become a way to live and keep doing it as long as I can, as I want to keep up with my tennis. I’m serving a real “bullet” when I serve the ball these days :) and it’s hard for my opponents to return it. I thank the good Lord for my health thus far. I know you can do it girl. Love ya, Judy.
By Jennifer A.
May 3, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this
Laura, I LOVE your positive attitude! You really are an inspiration. If you are getting too much “advice” or information overload, just pick a few people you really trust, listen to everything they say, and tune out the rest!
By Jay
May 4, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this
Laura:
You are continuing to look at things the right way and are focusing on what is important to you and not what others think is important for you.
We’re all proud of your accomplishments and know that this step is heading you in the right direction towards good health.
May God continue to bless your efforts and those who are trying to help you attain YOUR goals—
Jay