Could This Be You??

Greetings Friends~

I would like to talk to you today about a friend of mine.

He is in his 50's, morbidly overweight and suffers from Type II diabetes. It appears that we have a lot in common. Our physical ailments are the result of years of abuse. Too many forkfuls of the wrong kinds of foods, and not enough exercise, have got us to where we are today.

My friend desperately wants to lose weight and lead a healthier life but he just can't get started. I am afraid that the longer he waits, the harder it will be, and the sickness will continue to deteriorate his body.

I am at a loss as to how to help him and this grieves me. It is like knowing an alcoholic and watching them drink themselves to death. Each day that goes by is one day closer to an untimely end.

Have you ever seen someone that dies from this disease? If they are lucky, they suffer a quick heart attack from their weakened heart. If they are not so lucky, the amputations begin. First the feet, then the lower leg and knee, and finally the leg is removed at the hip. Once this begins then the chance of a fatal infection becomes likely, and then, the heart attack.

Let's not forgot the damage to the kidney and eyes either. Kidney failure and blindness are two other possible outcomes.

I put a high value on his friendship, as I do the friendships that I have with many of you.

I know that I can not do this for him. I know that we each have to reach that point in our lives that we are so sick and tired of being overweight that we finally decide to REALLY do something about it. I pray that he reaches this point soon, while he still has some time left to reverse the disease.

Unfortunately, I have several friends like this. You probably do as well. Please let them know that you care about them and that this disease is controllable. It may not be too late. Yet.

Inspiration of the Day

If there is no struggle, there is no progress. – Frederick Douglass, 1817-1895, American Abolotionist

 
Recipe of the Day

Seafood is a great alternative to red meat. Here is an recipe for a delicious kabob, which I love.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Soy-Wasabi-Shrimp-and-Scallop-Skewers-Weight-Watchers-237064

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Mood Boosters

I didn't get as much accomplished this weekend as I would have liked. I'm feeling disappointed in myself for my lack of drive. But, today is a new day and a new week so I get a clean slate. My small step for today is to eat my meals as planned and to drink LOTS of water. I hope you are still taking life One Step at a Time.

Happy Trails!