Here are some things I learned from my mom:
1. You're never too old to learn new tricks. Even if the new trick is putting olive oil on your salad!
2. When at first you don't succeed, try, try again. My mom lost a bunch of weight with Weight Watchers, gained it all back, and then went back to Weight Watchers and lost it all again, and then some. 3. Get your beauty rest. My mom is a big proponent of naps, and I'm starting to see the attraction.
4. Dreams come true. You might have to wait until retirement, but you can get that house in the country (or whatever your dream may be!)
5. It doesn't matter what people say; if you put your mind to something you can do more than anyone ever expected. Basically, my mom has a "paralyzed diaphragm," which means that her chest cavity doesn't expand fully when she breathes, so she wasn't getting enough oxygen. She had to be on oxygen 24/7, with all these constantly whirring machines and annoying cords that get caught on everything. With diet and exercise, she lost weight, which relieved some of the pressure, and she was able to get off oxygen! She's free from cords, free to do what she wants, and I think, feeling better than she has in a really long time. The doctors couldn't explain why she has this condition, and they couldn't really tell her how to get better, so she took matters into her own hands.
I think a lot of people are inspired by her story, and whether you use Weight Watchers or not, she's proof that health can totally change your life, no matter what your age!
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