Taking control of my health

hw7kvky2q4
hw7kvky2q4 Posts: 1 Member
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I’m Traci. I’m recently diagnosed with VERY HIGH cholesterol and Pre-Diabetes. Both parents suffered strokes, had cancer, and were basically couch potatoes. My mom now has dementia.

I don’t want to be them. It’s a bit late in the game to start learning how to properly care for myself (57y) but I want to be around for my sweet husband of 36 years, our two grown children and six grandchildren.

Let the journey begin!
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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,935 Member
    Hello, and welcome, Traci!

    It's never too late, while we're still above ground, in my view. I became more active starting in my late 40s after actually having cancer, but stayed overweight/obese until I was 59-60. Then, finally, I lost from class 1 obese to a healthy weight, and have been at a healthy weight since. (I'm now 67.)

    At 57, you're still at a good age to achieve amazing health benefits. As a bonus, you'll be a great example for the family members around you. Good stuff!

    I'm cheering for you to succeed: The results are very much worth it, in improved quality of life!

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