Reached My Goal
A few months ago, despite enjoying all my interaction with the WA community, I had to make a few life adjustments at the insistence of my doctor. Two years ago, acting stupidly as I sometimes do, I injured my back and shoulder. Ultimately, this resulted in a huge reduction of exercise and a huge increase of weight. In May, my doctor basically demanded that I loose 60 pounds. Part of the weight loss plan we developed, was an increase in activity over time and a decrease in sitting.
Well, on Friday I hit my goal. I have lost 60 pounds. I am walking, lifting weights again and playing some basketball. I am off all of medication and I can walk upstairs. As I approached my goal, I started participating here a bit more, but I am still limiting sitting for extended periods of time. That time is split mainly between watching some TV, reading, interaction in this community and working on my websites.
This has nothing to do with online business, WA or SEO, but I decided to share in case others are struggling with the same issue. As I started with WA, I didn't really believe I could create a website or start an online business. But, keeping at it, and doing the things necessary to learn and create produced results. Weight loss, or anything else we want to accomplish, requires the same focus and commitment. I am happy to be involved with the WA community again albeit a less intense involvement. I am also happy that I stuck to my weight loss program. Its a lot easier now for me to Keep on Fishin'!
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Congratulations! That is an awesome job losing all that necessary weight, getting off your meds and working on your WA goals. It is great when you can accomplish so many goals!
Wishing you continued success with your health and at WA!
Well done Dr. J. Losing and keeping the weight off is the challlenge in this age range. It seems like you have to work twice as hard as when much younger.
Jim kudos for making a plan and hitting your Goal.
That is quite impressive weight loss and physical improvement in such a short period of time. Would make a nice niche.
Thanks. I have always loved to cook with stuff here and there in the refrigerator or cupboard. I decided not to deal with the weight loss directly, but I am in the process of setting up a simple cooking niche that is related.
Wow Jim! 60 lbs. in under 6 months is impressive - congratulations!
Less sitting is a good idea for all of us - it is an unhealthy habit. When my wife had a hip replacement I shopped for a hospital table and found one surplus and cheap. That was years ago, and she still uses it in our family room, because it is such a convenient laptop desk, and it's adjustable for use as a standing desk.
If you found one of these on ebay or craigslist like I did, or just got a standing desk, you could avoid sitting and still work your business at WA. Just a thought - something I should do, myself.
Thanks for reading my post. That's a great suggestion. For some reason, it hadn't occurred to me. I am going to look into that.
That truly is an amazing accomplishment, James!
I really never believed in coincidence, so I'll just share this brief encounter: Yesterday, while standing on an unusually long line at Trader Joe's, I ran into someone from my church. Not sure how it happened, but the conversation turned to weight loss, prevention, exercise, etc. He was sharing some of the drastic changes he and his wife made; turns out, he lost (drumroll) 60 pounds since last year! I think the Universe is attempting to send me a message.
Great job, James! I'm sure your loved-ones are ecstatic! All the best in maintaining your weight during the holidays.
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Congratulations, Jim on the success of attaining your weight loss goal. Your health is one of the most important things to keep track of during your life here on this Earth!
Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to read my post.