I have made some changes in my life...
By bjc66bjc
@bjc66bjc (6730)
United States
March 7, 2013 6:04pm CST
I know for a fact that I am overweight...The first thimg that I changed
was to stop taking the meds the doctors gave me for my back,Lycria..I
found out its a steriod and I just don't want it..besides I don't eat
a lot but I was constantly gaining weight...Second I have been going to
a Aqua Zumba class twice a week at my local YMCA..needless to say I
really love it..and the third thing I have brought into my daily intake
is Flaxseed...not the pill but the actual grain..I put it in my oatmeal,
orange juice I even put it in my cabbage...The good thing about it is
that it has absolutely no taste..
It just looks nasty in my juice but I honestly can taste it...and so I
just don't use a clear glass so I don't have to see it...LOL..
I don't make New Year Resolutions because I think thats just a joke but
this is just something that I decided to just do and keep it up...
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10 responses
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
8 Mar 13
I'm a big fan of flaxseed meal also a nice grain with several beneifts and like you said has next to no taste. IDK about drinking it straight with oj, but I sprinkle it on my cereal and in about anything I am making. Yay for Aqua Zumba, I never knew they had a version for the water, glad you like it. Do they have other classes like it that you could participate in that would be easy on your back?
I've noticed since I've lost 28lbs that my knees (only if I push my luck in class or on the leg press) and my back don't feel as stiff or in pain like they used to. I know I have a long way to go but I have a start!
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
8 Mar 13
Yep typical bag is around $5 and lasts a long time. I didn't know it could help with hot flashes, not that I'm at that stage in life but good to know when I get there ;)
Omegas are heart healthy fats found in nuts and fish. Though I'm in it also for the fiber ;)
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
8 Mar 13
Yes snuggles my sister told me about how it got her hot flashes
under control in one week so I said I don't have hot flashes but
there may other things it could do for me..so I purchased a bag.
She paid $4:00 for hers at Super Walmart and the only one I could find
was $12;95 so I purchased it..it had Omega's 3-6-9 whatever that means.
but my daughter have since found it at the local supermarket for
about $4:00..But I said I will use this expensive bag and then
purchase the next bag from the supermarket.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
9 Mar 13
for sure it is for ideal good and you must realise it and the value of it,zumba classes are more elegant and practical joke
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 13
It sounds like you have made excellent changes to your life. This fantastic Positivity will be great for you and your body in the long run. Having the flax Seed in your meals and drinks is a fantastic idea. I love the sound of the Aqua Zumba class at the YMCA. I go to my local sports center twice a week to do a Zumba dancing class. It is inside the champions sports hall. I am a member of the sports center. Good luck with keeping up your changes for a better time in life. I wish I could attend the Aqua exercise class but I can't find child care at that time of the evening.
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@jricky1 (6800)
• China
9 Mar 13
Good to hear that you've made some change and this is better than said to do.You'll find life is good since you've already achieved some steps.Good for you and keep doing that.I make plans and this is working for me.Hopefully get news about changes for you.
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@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
8 Mar 13
Hi,
It is very good that you have made changes in your life. It is the good decision to stop taking of steroids. Because it is said that they are silent killers. They have various bad side effects. Weight gaining is the main side effect of steroid. Now your weight will reduce.
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@maurya83 (923)
• India
12 Mar 13
A very good start, you are ready to take charge of your health :) It will be tough at starting but you just try not to give up..Its a saying "health is wealth" you'll feel it. Isn't it amazing feeling you get when you take care for yourself, pamper yourself..
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
11 Mar 13
bjc66bjc,nice to hear that and I am praying for your success. As for me I have been in a yoyo situation. But still I won't give up. Good luck!
@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
good for you take care I will always be looking at post to see how your doing
